Understanding Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are one of the most versatile tools in aesthetic medicine — and one of the most popular treatments at Mediversity in Turnersville, NJ. Unlike Botox, which relaxes muscles, fillers add volume and structure to areas of the face that have hollowed, sagged, or thinned with age. They can also be used to enhance natural features in younger patients seeking more defined cheekbones, a sharper jawline, or fuller lips.
Types of Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers (HA)
The most widely used type. Brands include Juvederm and Restylane. HA is a substance naturally present in the body, making it biocompatible and reversible (it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase). Different HA formulations have different consistencies — thicker products for deep structural correction, softer gels for delicate areas like the lips and under eyes.
Calcium Hydroxylapatite (Radiesse)
A thicker filler that stimulates natural collagen production over time. Excellent for deep volume restoration in the cheeks, hands, and jawline. Not reversible, but very long-lasting (12–18 months+).
Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra)
A collagen stimulator rather than a traditional filler. Sculptra works gradually over months, stimulating your body to produce its own collagen for natural-looking, long-lasting volume restoration. Often used for facial contouring and addressing significant volume loss.
What Areas Can Dermal Fillers Treat?
- Cheeks: Restore youthful fullness and cheekbone definition
- Nasolabial folds: Soften the lines from nose to mouth
- Marionette lines: Lines from the corners of the mouth downward
- Lips: Add volume, define the border, correct asymmetry
- Under eyes (tear trough): Reduce hollowing and dark circles caused by volume loss
- Jawline: Create definition and contouring
- Chin: Improve projection and balance facial proportions
- Temples: Restore volume loss that causes a hollowed, aged appearance
- Nose: Non-surgical rhinoplasty to smooth bumps or refine the profile
- Hands: Reduce the appearance of tendons and veins that become prominent with age
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?
Duration varies by product and location:
- Lips: 6–12 months (high movement area)
- Nasolabial folds: 12–18 months
- Cheeks: 12–24 months
- Jawline/chin: 12–24 months
- Under eyes: 9–18 months
- Radiesse (CaHA): 12–18 months
- Sculptra: 2+ years with proper initial series
What Happens During a Filler Appointment?
- Consultation to discuss goals and assessment of facial anatomy
- Before photos taken for reference
- Topical numbing cream applied (15–20 minutes)
- Filler is injected using a fine needle or cannula (blunt tip)
- Area massaged to ensure even distribution
- After photos and post-care instructions provided
Most appointments take 30–60 minutes. Results are immediate, with final results visible at 2 weeks once swelling resolves.
Risks and What to Avoid
Dermal fillers are very safe when administered by trained medical professionals. Risks include bruising, swelling, asymmetry, and — in rare cases with poor technique — vascular occlusion. This is why it is critically important to choose a physician or properly trained injector rather than a non-medical provider. At Mediversity, all injectable treatments are performed by or directly supervised by licensed physicians.
Book Your Dermal Filler Consultation in Turnersville, NJ
Whether you want to address volume loss, define your features, or achieve a refreshed look without surgery, our aesthetic team at Mediversity can design a personalized filler plan for you. Schedule your consultation today.