Dermal Fillers

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Dermal Fillers Nubo Spa Berkeley

Treating your skin with dermal fillers is effective for reducing the appearance of wrinkles, correcting facial volume loss, and defining your cheekbones. Fillers can add hydration to your skin for a plumper and more youthful look. Dermal fillers can also enhance your natural beauty while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother complexion. We can turn back the clock and reclaim your skin’s natural, radiant glow with dermal fillers.

Serving Berkeley, the Bay Area, Oakland and beyond, Nubo Spa has a wide range of filler options to choose from. We can help you reduce signs of facial aging with nonsurgical treatments that have helped thousands of patients improve their appearance. Contact our Berkeley office or call (510) 637-9394 to learn more about how we can improve your complexion with dermal fillers.

About Dermal Fillers

Cosmetic dermal fillers are a non-invasive procedure intended to contour and balance your facial profile while enhancing the cheeks, restoring lost lip volume, and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. As you age, the natural supply of hyaluronic acid in your skin declines, leading to more visible signs of aging. Dermal fillers are an effective treatment that have helped thousands of patients rejuvenate their appearance, and injectables make up 30% of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. (1)

While “filling” your skin may sound like a counterintuitive concept, let us first break that barrier and drop the stigma surrounding filler treatments. This innovative aesthetic treatment consists of gel-like substances that we administer in areas where you are experiencing volume loss. The ingredients—primarily hyaluronic acid—increase moisture, enhance shallow contours, reduce creases and wrinkles, plump the lips, and much more. Although dermal fillers with hyaluronic acid can stimulate collagen production, (2) some fillers contain tiny microspheres to raise the protein levels in your skin further.

Treatment Areas

Dermal fillers are versatile in their potential areas of application. We can administer the formula to improve your skin in several areas:

  • Cheeks
  • Temples
  • Smile lines
  • Eleven lines
  • Under the eyes
  • Jawline
  • Chin
  • Lips
  • Marionettes
  • Hands

Types of Dermal Fillers

All of our dermal fillers are thoroughly tested to ensure safety. To incorporate the right filler into your personalized treatment plan, our skincare specialists will go over each option and help you select the one that best suits your needs.

Juvéderm

Juvéderm is a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler known for its ability to restore facial volume, enhance lip volume, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It contains hyaluronic acid, a substance that naturally occurs in the body and helps your skin retain moisture. It plays a significant role in maintaining skin hydration and volume:

  • Juvéderm Voluma: We can correct lost facial volume for plumper cheeks and a more youthful contour.
  • Juvéderm Vollure: We can reduce the appearance of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, particularly around the nose and mouth for a smooth, natural result.
  • Juvéderm Volbella: We can help you achieve smoother, softer lips while reducing the appearance of fine lines.

Restylane

Restylane contains hyaluronic acid and is infused with lidocaine for comfort. The treatment is effective for enhancing facial volume, reducing wrinkles, and improving overall skin texture:

  • Restylane-L: We can help you achieve fuller lips and diminish nasolabial folds.
  • Restylane Silk: We can target fine lines around the mouth for a smoother complexion.
  • Restylane Refyne: We can diminish nasolabial folds and marionette lines for a more youthful look.
  • Restylane Defyne: We can correct the appearance of deeper facial lines and wrinkles in the lower face with a flexible formula that moves naturally with your facial features.
  • Restylane Lyft (Perlane): We can add volume to your cheeks and define your jawline to reduce deeper wrinkles and folds.
  • Restylane Kysse: Specifically designed for the lips, Kysse delivers a full yet soft appearance to help you maintain your natural beauty.

Sculptra

Sculptra is an injectable dermal filler that contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biodegradable substance that has been used in medical applications for many years. It is FDA-approved and is known for its ability to stimulate collagen production. By providing natural-looking volume, Sculptra can rejuvenate your skin for a more youthful look. With Sculptra, we can treat several areas:

  • Cheeks: We can restore volume for a fuller face
  • Smile lines: We can reduce deep smile lines around the mouth
  • Temples: We can add volume to the temples for a more balanced facial contour
  • Chin: We can enhance the chin for better definition

Sculptra provides subtle and natural results and works gradually over time to renew your skin from the inside out. Your results can last up to two years, providing lasting radiance.

Resilient Hyaluronic Acid (RHA) Fillers

RHA fillers are specifically formulated to adjust to your facial movements for natural-looking results. They not only restore volume but reduce the appearance of wrinkles. RHA is formulated with a more refined process than traditional HA fillers for a smoother formula and longer HA chains that help the filler move more fluidly with your expressions:

  • RHA 1: We can improve the appearance of moderate wrinkles to rejuvenate your complexion.
  • RHA 2: We can correct the appearance of deeper lines, facial folds, and facial volume loss.
  • RHA 3: We can fill deep wrinkles and increase the volume of your lips for a plumper, fuller effect.

Dermal Filler Benefits

With our non-invasive dermal filler treatments, you can enjoy several benefits, including:

  • Natural-looking facial volume: Dermal fillers can replenish facial volume in areas such as the cheeks and under-eyes for a more youthful appearance.
  • Brighter eyes: We can correct hollowness or dark circles beneath the eyes with dermal fillers designed for delicate tissue.
  • Wrinkle reduction: We can soften the appearance of nasolabial folds (lines around the mouth) and other wrinkles, contributing to an overall smoother complexion.
  • Lip enhancement: Dermal fillers shape your lips while providing volume and hydration for a fuller, more supple look.
  • Non-surgical treatment: We can help you quickly achieve natural-looking results without invasive surgery.
  • Minimal downtime: Injectables do not require downtime, so you can return to your normal routine immediately.
  • Long-lasting results: Dermal fillers increase skin elasticity, and if you take good care of your skin, your results can last for up to 2 years.

Candidates & Consultation

During your initial consultation, your skincare specialist will help you decide which of our dermal filler formulations is right for you. Suitable candidates would often like to reduce the appearance of fine lines, increase lip volume, or correct facial volume loss after aging or weight changes.

You should have realistic expectations about what you can achieve with the treatment. If you have an allergy to lidocaine, you will need to let us know so we can develop the best treatment plan for your needs. We recommend that women who are pregnant or breastfeeding wait to receive fillers.

To learn more about additional treatments at Nubo Spa, see our blog.

Preparation & Procedure

To prepare for a dermal filler treatment, you will need to:

  • Avoid blood-thinning medications such as aspirin before your appointment
  • Refrain from drinking alcohol 24 hours before and after the appointment
  • Protect your skin from the sun to prevent damage that could delay your treatment

During your procedure, we will cleanse your skin and use a thin needle to administer the formula for a fuller, plumper appearance. We can also use a numbing agent before the injection. Most fillers also contain lidocaine, a mild anesthetic, to minimize any potential discomfort. Once properly prepped, your injector strategically administers the appropriate filler just beneath the superficial layer of skin to fill in wrinkles and restore a smoother appearance.

Recovery

Although dermal fillers do not require downtime, there may be some temporary redness and swelling which will diminish quickly. You will need to take good care of your skin for the best results and avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours. Avoiding sun exposure and wearing SPF will be important for maintaining your results and preventing the development of further fine lines and wrinkles. You will also need to avoid harsh chemical peels and tanning treatments for a few weeks while the dermal filler settles into your skin.

Results

Dermal Fillers Nubo Spa Berkeley

Your results may vary depending on the type of filler you receive, the treatment area, and the amount of filler you need to achieve your aesthetic goals. Although the filler provides hydration, elasticity, and structure to your skin it will naturally integrate into the skin over time. You can easily maintain your results with maintenance appointments. Some dermal fillers can last for six months to a year, while others last 2 to 5 years.

Cost of Dermal Fillers in Berkeley

The cost of dermal fillers will depend on your treatment plan. Every detail matters to us. At Nubo Spa, we can help you rejuvenate your complexion for a smoother, more radiant look. Take the next step towards beautiful skin by booking a consultation. Contact our Berkeley office or call (510) 637-9394 to learn more.

FAQ

Are there any side effects to dermal fillers?

Some patients experience mild, temporary side effects such as redness, swelling, or bruising in the treatment area. You can easily alleviate any discomfort with a cold compress.

How long do dermal fillers last?

The length of your results will depend on the type of filler you receive. During your consultation, we can discuss the best type of fillers for your goals and how you can extend the results of your treatment.

Is there downtime after dermal filler treatments?

Dermal fillers do not require downtime. You can return to your daily routine immediately.

Can I combine dermal fillers with other treatments?

Yes, many patients choose to combine dermal fillers with other treatments such as Botox to prevent further wrinkles. We can discuss your goals during your consultation.

References

  1. Mashhrawi A, AlNojaidi TF, Alkhaldi RA, Alshami NS, Alhadlaq AS. Awareness and Knowledge of the Adverse Effects of Dermal Fillers Among the Saudi Population: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus. Published online June 12, 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40322
  2. Mehta-Ambalal SR. Neocollagenesis and Neoelastinogenesis: From the Laboratory to the Clinic. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2016;9(3):145-151. doi:https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-2077.191645