Many dermal fillers contain a gel-like substance called hyaluronic acid, restoring skin’s “full” look. This acid breaks down after 6-8 months. Many patients opt for a second round of injections to maintain their refreshed appearance.
Consultation:
Yes
Treatment Time:
1 hour
Treatments Needed:
1
Downtime:
None
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Personalized Care Planner
Patients can design their personalized path to optimal health and wellness with the Dermatology Center of McKinney’s intuitive treatment planner.
Preparing for Filler
The team at Dermatology Center of McKinney recommends patients talk with their provider to determine whether this treatment is right for them.
Prior to getting filler in McKinney, the team advises the following to ensure a successful treatment:
- Arrive with a cleansed, makeup free face.
- Decrease bruising by eating foods high in bromelain, like pineapple.
- Tell our provider about your allergies.
- Limit or abstain from alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to treatment.
- Don’t use blood thinners, including ibuprofen, Asprin, or Aleve.
Post-Treatment Care
Dr. Ralston recommends you plan ahead for your recovery after getting fillers in McKinney.
- Take Arnica Montana to speed up bruising recovery.
- Elevate your head with a pillow when you sleep.
- Take acetaminophen to help with discomfort and swelling.
What to Expect
Dr. Ralston or Madison Gilmore helps patients with fillers in McKinney to create lasting results. They strategize treatment solutions with patients ahead of their injection day.
Patients sit or lie down while the injectors cleanse, cool, and mark injection locations pre-treatment. Patients will feel a slight pinch and poke as our experts administer the injection.
Patients may resume business as usual post-treatment, but should refrain from strenuous activity the day after.
Patients will have a detailed discussion with Dermatology Center of MicKinney’s skin specialists prior to injection. The Practice carries the following fillers:
Restylane Lyft, Restylane Kysse, Restylane Defyne, Restylane Refyne, Restylane Eyelight, Juvederm Voluma, Juvederm Vollure, Juvederm Volbella, Juvederm Volux, Juvederm Ultra XC, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC.
Patients often experience minor swelling and redness for a day or so post-treatment. Applying a cold compress to tender areas and taking anti-inflammatory OTC medicine like Tylenol help with swelling.
