Filler in Canton

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments designed to enhance facial contours and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. They work by addressing areas of little or lost volume, which can occur with age.

Our faces change as we get older. Whereas “baby fat” might have given you fuller cheeks in your youth, fat pads can shrink or shift lower over time, leading to sunken cheeks or nasolabial folds. Your facial bone structure also changes, with reductions in bone density that can contribute to a hollowed appearance. With additional decreases in collagen and elastin production, your skin may become thinner, less elastic, and “droopy.”

Filler in Canton can help reverse these effects, adding volume just beneath the skin. At Vital Balance 10, we use Galderma fillers, including the Restylane line of hyaluronic acid-based products. Hyaluronic acid is a key component of healthy, hydrated skin, and it’s found naturally in your body. As a water-binding powerhouse, hyaluronic acid allows dermal filler to work seamlessly with your features, maintaining that soft, natural look and feel while also replenishing your complexion.

These clinically proven, gel-like formulas are available in several variations, each designed for specific concerns and areas. Your provider will help you determine which formula best suits your concerns during your consultation, offering their guidance and expertise to help you achieve your individual goals.

Yes. Filler and Botox may seem pretty similar—they’re both injectable treatments that can restore a youthful appearance by reducing wrinkles. However, they accomplish this in different ways, and because of this, they’re actually better suited for different concerns.

Botox treats the muscles beneath the skin, delivering a small dose of purified neurotoxin to calm their movements and relax the wrinkled skin above them. We recommend Botox for clients experiencing dynamic wrinkles, which form as a resut of repeat facial expressions, like frowning, furrowing your brow, and squinting.

On the other hand, filler works just like it sounds: it fills. By injecting this gel-like formula just beneath the skin, it adds volume to the area. Effective for clients with static wrinkles, which remain when the face is at rest, dermal filler plumps the area beneath these concerns to smooth and soften the skin.

Treatment at Vital Balance 10 isn’t black and white; you don’t necessarily have to get one or the other. In fact, Botox and filler in Canton work exceptionally well when paired together. So if you’re unsure which injectable is right for you, don’t worry! We’ll consider every option during your consultation and recommend solutions that will work best for you, sometimes including combination treatments for more comprehensive rejuvenation.

To help your filler last as long as possible, we recommend the following:

• Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every day and limit UV exposure. UV degrades the filler faster, and it can damage the collagen in your skin, leading to reduced structure and elasticity.
• Stay hydrated. The hyaluronic acid in dermal filler attracts and holds water, so when there’s plenty of hydration to go around, your filler can be more effective.
• Eat a nutritious diet rich in antioxidants, especially vitamin C. Vitamin C promotes natural collagen production, protects against sun damage, and has anti-inflammatory properties, all of which contribute to healthy, glowing skin and enhanced filler results.

The longevity of your filler varies. Restylane filler can last 6 to 18 months, depending on the chosen formula, the treated area, and the individual client. But why is this the case?

Filler in Canton is versatile, able to treat several areas of the face. But consider how much your face moves throughout the day. Your mouth, for example, can be in near-constant movement, especially if you have an active social life, teach, give frequent presentations, or often wear a smile. When we inject lip filler, we recognize you don’t want stiff, motionless lips, so we select a soft, supple formula that keeps pace with every expression. However, when the solution sees this much motion, it’s more likely to degrade faster.

On the other hand, areas like your under eyes are less dynamic, experiencing comparatively less stretching and compression throughout the day. We may also select a firmer formula to address under eye hollows, which supports more targeted product placement. Together, these factors may lead to longer-lasting results.

However, there’s more at play than just that. Your metabolism makes a difference, as a faster metabolism will break down and absorb the hyaluronic acid more rapidly. Your lifestyle can also influence filler longevity, as alcohol consumption, smoking, and excessive UV exposure can lead to reduced filler effectiveness.

We are always happy to welcome you back for touch-up appointments if you’re interested in continued results. But if you’re looking for results that can last for years, Sculptra may be your answer. Sculptra is another injectable treatment similar to filler, but rather than adding instant volume, it stimulates your body’s natural collagen production to build results over time. With a stronger collagen matrix, your skin becomes fuller and more resilient for years to come. Talk with your provider to learn more about your options.