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Fillers

Injectable fillers may be used to fill fine lines and wrinkles, enlarge lips, improve the appearance of a scar, and create more facial fullness. They offer a non-invasive, economical option for people looking for a smoother, younger-looking appearance. Dr. Mendelsohn offers a wide range of filler options to best meet your needs. These include Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm®, Evolence®, Elevess®, and Sculptra®.


Addresses the following concerns

  • Deep furrows or creases in the lines that run from the nose to the mouth.
  • Wrinkles in-between or at the sides of the eyes.
  • Creases on the forehead.
  • Lines around the lips.
  • Desire for more fullness of the lips.
  • Hollowness under the eyes.
  • Indentions in the skin created by a scar.
  • Lack of fullness of the face.

Fillers Procedure

  • Dr. Mendelsohn will choose the filler or fillers best suited for your individual concerns.
  • Fillers are injected under the skin to treat the areas of concern.
  • Treatment takes a matter of minutes, depending upon how many areas are being treated.
  • For many areas of the face, the injections are well tolerated with no anesthetic. A topical anesthetic may be used to increase comfort level, and, in the case of treating the lips, a dental block is often used to make the treatment more comfortable.

Fillers Recovery

  • Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling.
  • You may experience some redness, tenderness, firmness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site. These side effects tend to be mild to moderate, and subside within a week after treatment.
  • Avoid touching the treated area for six hours after treatment.
  • Avoid intense heat, such as that from a sun lamp or sun bathing, until there is no more redness or swelling.
  • Avoid taking aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John’s Wort, and high doses of Vitamin E supplements for a week after being treated to minimize the chance of bruising.
  • You may resume most normal activities immediately after treatment.

Fillers Result

  • Immediate results that only improves over the week after treatment.
  • Natural-looking, softened, more youthful appearance.