What is dermal facial filler?

The dermal facial fillers which Dr. Misch most commonly uses in her Denver, CO practice are made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body. Fillers made of hyaluronic acid are dissolvable and gradually absorbed by the body over time. This allows them to have a safer profile than the more long lasting or permanent fillers.

Dermal facial filler is used to add volume to the face. This can be where volume has been lost due to age, or just in areas you would like highlighted with more volume. Typical areas treated with dermal fillers include lips, cheeks, tear trough/under eyes and nasolabial folds, but areas such as the temples, jawline, and chin can also be augmented.

Who is a dermal filler candidate?

Anyone who wants to add volume to specific areas of their face is a candidate. Patients of all ages utilize dermal fillers to help volumize areas of the face and improve overall facial harmony.

What are the benefits of dermal filler?

Dermal facial filler is used to add volume to the face. This can be where volume has been lost due to age, or just in areas you would like highlighted with more volume. It can be used to increase lip fullness, decrease under eye hollows, improve cheekbone definition, strengthen the jawline and chin, and soften lines and wrinkles.

What is dermal filler recovery like?

Recovery after dermal filler is minimal. You will have some swelling at the site of the injections- this will decrease over the next few days. Bruising is possible and will also diminish with time.

Why choose Dr. Misch for your dermal filler injections?

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Dr. Misch is a fellowship trained, board certified facial plastic surgeon. She has spent years of training dedicated only to surgery of the head and neck, so she has advanced knowledge of the facial anatomy. Trust your dermal filler injections to an expert!

She will provide caring, compassionate treatment. She is available to answer your questions throughout your recovery. You will truly have someone supporting you every step of the way!

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When we feel confident, the people around us notice. Through an individualized, tailor-made treatment plan, Dr. Misch can help you feel more self-assured.

Dermal Filler FAQs

How often do I need Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are gradually absorbed by the body over time. Newer data suggests that fillers take longer to be absorbed than previously thought. You are ready for more fillers when you feel the volumizing effect from your initial treatment has diminished.

What medications should I avoid before dermal fillers?

To minimize bruising after dermal fillers, it is recommended to avoid NSADs (Advil, Aleve) for ~ 3 days prior to treatment. Avoiding alcohol the day of and day before will also help.

Some patients like to take arnica a day or two before and after filler injections to help with bruising.

What is the difference between the different dermal fillers?

There are many variations of dermal filler. Of the hyaluronic acid fillers, the Juvederm and Restylane brands are most commonly used. The various hyaluronic acid fillers differ in thickness (called G’), causing certain fillers to be better than others for specific areas of the face.

Other fillers such as Radiesse and Sculptra are longer lasting fillers and cannot be dissolved or reversed.

Dr. Misch will discuss your goals with you and determine the best fillers for your treatment.