Bay Area Dermal Fillers Specialist in Los Gatos CA

Dermal fillers are injections of gel-like substances that smooth wrinkles, fill in lines, and soften creases. For the top face fillers in Bay Area, Los Gatos CA, visit CA Aesthetics! For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 555 Knowles Drive, Suite 218 Los Gatos, CA 95032. We serve clients from Los Gatos CA, Campbell CA, Saratoga CA, Cupertino CA, San Jose CA, Mountain View CA, and surrounding areas.

The term “fillers” refers to the broad range of products used for soft tissue augmentation. The most popular fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the human body. Once injected, fillers act like an “internal sponge” and soak up water in the treated area, giving you added volume. This volume can improve facial lines, wrinkles, or folds, increase the definition and fullness of the lips or cheeks, or change the contour of your nose, breasts, or buttocks.

CA Aesthetics offers a wide variety of fillers, each with different characteristics (e.g. thickness, cohesivity, duration of effect) and indications for usage. Softer fillers, for instance, are better suited for lip augmentation, whereas firmer fillers are better for cheek augmentation. Depending on the filler used, the treatment effect will generally last 6-12 months. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Li will discuss with you his various strategies, injection techniques, and types of filler he uses, to tailor an individualized treatment plan for you.

CORRECTION OF FACIAL LINES

Correction of facial lines, wrinkles, or folds is the most common reason why patients seek filler treatment today. Common areas of concern include the tear troughs (eyelid bags), lines above the mouth (nasolabial folds), lines below the mouth (marionette lines and pre-jowl sulcus), and loss of cheek fullness, all of which can be augmented with filler to reverse and/or camouflage signs of aging. 

LIP AUGMENTATION

Over the past decade, lip augmentation with fillers has also gained popularity, among patients of all ages. As we age, lips naturally lose volume and become less projecting. Some patients may also have naturally smaller lips or may prefer more accentuated lips in keeping with modern trends. Regardless of the reasons for desiring lip augmentation, fillers are a great way to increase fullness of the lips and highlight its features as well, such as “M” at the top of the upper lip (Cupid’s bow) and the two lines going up the lip to the nose (philtral columns).

NOSE AND BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION

With the development of newer fillers with different structural properties, fillers can also be used to augment or correct contour abnormalities of the nose (“Liquid Rhinoplasty”) or add volume to the buttocks (“Liquid Brazilian Butt Lift”) in patients who are not good candidates for Buttock Augmentation with fat grafting. The use of fillers for these purposes is considered off-label and requires Dr. Li to use his detailed knowledge of the surgical anatomy to safely perform these procedures.

WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE TREATMENT

• Ideally, come to your consultation with any facial creams or make-up as this will need to be wiped off before treatment
• Arrive earlier than your appointment time to have topical anesthetic placed on your treatment areas
• Bring music or something to read while you wait for the topical anesthetic to take effect

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT

• There can be minor bruising or swelling of the skin at the site of injection, which can last a few days
• Do not re-apply make-up for 12 hours post-injection, to minimize the risk of infection (very low)
• Do not do high-intensity exercise for 12 hours post-injection, as this may cause more bruising
• Do not massage your filler, unless directed to do so