What to Expect During Your Dermal Filler Appointment

Dermal fillers have become a popular solution for achieving a youthful, rejuvenated look without the need for invasive procedures. At Rejuva Aesthetics & Regenerative Medicine, we prioritize your comfort and satisfaction, ensuring your dermal filler experience is smooth, safe, and fulfilling. If you're considering a dermal filler treatment, here’s everything you need to know about what to expect during your appointment.

Initial Consultation and Personalized Assessment

Before the treatment begins, we will conduct a thorough consultation to understand your goals and expectations. This personalized assessment allows us to choose the best filler type and volume for your unique needs, whether you’re looking to smooth out wrinkles, restore lost volume, or enhance your lips or cheeks.

We will also evaluate your medical history, discuss any potential allergies or sensitivities, and review any previous cosmetic treatments. This consultation ensures a safe and personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific aesthetic goals.

Preparing the Treatment Area

Once you’re ready to proceed with the dermal filler treatment, we will clean the targeted areas to remove any makeup, oils, or impurities. This is an essential step to minimize the risk of infection. In many cases, a topical anesthetic or numbing cream is applied to the treatment area. This ensures that you remain comfortable during the procedure, as some dermal filler injections can cause mild sensations that may be uncomfortable for some clients.

The Injection Process

The injection process is quick and precise, typically lasting only about 15-30 minutes, depending on the areas being treated. We will use fine needles to administer the dermal filler into specific points of the skin. Most fillers also contain lidocaine, a mild anesthetic, to further minimize any discomfort.

During this time, we may gently massage or mold the filler to ensure it is distributed evenly, creating smooth, natural-looking results.

Immediate Results

One of the best aspects of dermal fillers is that you’ll see immediate improvements in volume and smoothness. While the full results will continue to develop over the next few days, you’ll notice a visible enhancement as soon as your appointment ends.

It’s normal to experience mild swelling, redness, or tenderness around the injection sites, but these side effects usually subside within a day or two. We’ll provide you with aftercare instructions to help minimize these effects and ensure the best possible results.

Aftercare and Recovery

The recovery process for dermal fillers is typically minimal, allowing you to return to your regular activities immediately. However, we recommend avoiding strenuous exercise, excessive sun exposure, and alcohol for the first 24 hours after your treatment. Applying a cold compress can help reduce any swelling, and gentle skincare practices are encouraged during the initial recovery period.

Follow-Up and Maintenance

The effects of dermal fillers generally last between 6-18 months, depending on the type of filler used and the area treated. To maintain your results, our team can create a customized follow-up plan. Regular touch-ups can help you achieve consistently refreshed and youthful skin.

Ready to Enhance Your Natural Beauty with Youthful, Radiant Results?

At Rejuva Aesthetics & Regenerative Medicine, we can help you look and feel your best with results that enhance your natural beauty. Dermal filler treatments offer a convenient, minimally invasive way to achieve your aesthetic goals.

If you’re ready to explore the benefits of dermal fillers, schedule your consultation with Rejuva Aesthetics & Regenerative Medicine. Visit our office in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, or call (843) 999-7777 to book an appointment today.