Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments used to restore facial volume, improve facial contour, and enhance facial balance. Most fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body that helps maintain hydration and structural support. At Lumaire, treatment is customized using your facial anatomy and long-term aesthetic goals to create natural-looking results.

Dermal fillers may be used in areas such as the cheeks and midface, lips, jawline, chin, temples, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines to restore volume, improve contour, and enhance facial balance. Not every area is appropriate for every patient—your consultation will help determine which areas, if any, may benefit from treatment.

JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are both hyaluronic acid filler families, but they differ slightly in formulation, texture, and how they perform in different areas of the face. During your consultation, we'll recommend the product best suited to your anatomy and goals.

Dermal fillers provide immediate volume and contour using hyaluronic acid, while Sculptra works gradually by stimulating your body's own collagen production over time. The right option—or combination—depends on your goals and how you'd like your results to develop.

Natural results are the goal of every recommendation at Lumaire. Treatment is approached conservatively, with a focus on restoring balance and proportion rather than adding noticeable volume—so the results feel like you, only refreshed.

Duration varies by product, treatment area, facial anatomy, and individual metabolism, but most hyaluronic acid fillers last approximately 6–18 months. Your clinician can give you a more personalized estimate based on your specific treatment plan.

Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as JUVÉDERM® and Restylane®, can often be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase if adjustment or reversal is needed. This is one of the advantages of hyaluronic acid–based products. Sculptra, by contrast, works by stimulating your own collagen and is not reversed in the same way—so the approach to correction differs depending on which treatment was used.

Most patients experience some swelling, redness, or mild bruising at the injection site, which typically resolves within several days. As with any injectable treatment, there are potential risks, including asymmetry, lumps or irregularities, infection, or, rarely, vascular complications. We'll review your health history and discuss what to expect in detail during your consultation so you feel fully informed before treatment.

Yes, in many cases. A thoughtful treatment plan may combine dermal fillers with other treatments to address structure, skin quality, and expression together. Whether combination treatment is appropriate depends on your anatomy, goals, and overall treatment plan.

The best way to know is through a personalized consultation. At Lumaire, we evaluate your facial anatomy, skin quality, and goals to recommend the treatment—or combination of treatments—most appropriate for you, rather than assuming filler is always the right starting point.