Cost is always a consideration when it comes to elective procedures or treatments. The cost of dermal filler injections may vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the person performing the treatment, the type of procedure used, the time and effort required by the procedure or treatment, as well as the geographical location of the office. When selecting a plastic surgeon for dermal filler injections, it is important to remember that the surgeon's experience and your comfort with them are just as important as the final cost of the procedure. Unfortunately, health insurance does not cover dermal fillers, but many plastic surgeons offer financing plans for patients, so be sure to ask.
Tissue augmentation with dermal fillers is a rapid in-office procedure that can produce a noticeable improvement in restoring facial fullness and a more youthful appearance. However, effective and safe use requires a physician with specialized training and a thorough knowledge of facial anatomy to recommend and inject a suitable filler. Significant complications can occur with dermal fillers, as with any medical procedure, so being treated by a board-certified plastic surgeon is essential for your safety and good results. The pandemic has not had a negative impact on the popularity of cosmetic procedures, and surgeons anticipate that patient requests will change slightly as they begin to set their sights on summer vacations or beach weekends.
When creating a plan for dermal filler injections, your expressions, facial structures and desires will be evaluated to ensure that the right amount of filler is injected in the most beneficial way. Unlike traditional dermal filler procedures, fat grafting or fat transfer uses liposuction to collect fat cells from the patient's body and then inject them into the treatment area. When facial fillers are injected into the dermis (the thickest layer of skin), they instantly fill and soften target areas, giving you a more youthful appearance. Injectable dermal fillers can fill thin lips, improve surface contours, smooth facial folds, remove wrinkles, and improve the appearance of scars.
Sometimes, the filler must be injected above or below the area of interest to achieve the optimal result. The newest of the fillers, Juvederm Voluma XC, even has a lifting effect when injected into the midface and also resists puffiness often seen in other fillers.
