Restoring Youth with Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are injected with a needle under the skin to plump creases or wrinkles and restore volume. They can safely be used on the face, hands, and neck. While they are generally not painful, they may cause minor discomfort as they are set, though most report that the procedure is very easy to endure.

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Minimally Invasive Anti-Aging With Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers can:

  • Plump up thin lips
  • Enhance shallow contours
  • Soften facial creases and wrinkles
  • Improve the appearance of recessed scars
  • Reconstruct minor deformities in the face
  • Decrease or remove the shadow of the lower eyelids

How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?

The longevity of dermal fillers depends on the type of filler used, the treatment area, and your individual metabolism.

During your consultation, Dr. Ricardo Meade will recommend the most appropriate option based on your facial structure, aesthetic goals, and desired longevity. As a board-certified plastic surgeon and facelift specialist, he approaches injectable treatments with a long-term perspective focused on natural, balanced results.

Most hyaluronic acid–based fillers typically last 6 to 18 months. Areas with more movement, such as the lips, may metabolize filler more quickly, while treatments in the cheeks or jawline often last longer.

Collagen-stimulating fillers can provide gradual improvement that may last up to two years or more, depending on the individual.

Are Facial Fillers The Same As BOTOX?

No. The main difference between BOTOX and dermal fillers is that BOTOX helps with wrinkles on your skin's surface, and dermal fillers help with volume loss. However, they also work very well together.

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What Areas Can Dermal Fillers Treat?

Dermal fillers in Dallas can restore volume, refine contours, and soften lines in multiple areas of the face and hands. Treatment is customized based on your anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Common areas treated include:

  • Lips – Enhance volume, improve symmetry, and define the lip border
  • Cheeks – Restore midface volume and improve facial balance
  • Nasolabial folds – Soften lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth
  • Marionette lines – Reduce downward lines at the corners of the mouth
  • Jawline contour – Improve definition and address mild volume loss
  • Under-eye hollows – Minimize shadowing and tired appearance
  • Aging hands – Restore fullness and reduce visible tendons and veins

As a board-certified plastic surgeon and facelift specialist, Dr. Meade approaches dermal fillers with an in-depth understanding of facial anatomy to ensure natural-looking, balanced results.

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Why Choose Dr. Ricardo Meade for Dermal Fillers in Dallas?

Dr. Ricardo Meade is a board-certified plastic surgeon and facelift specialist with over 17 years of experience in facial rejuvenation. His advanced understanding of facial anatomy allows him to approach dermal fillers with surgical-level precision, ensuring balanced, natural-looking results.

Rather than overfilling or chasing trends, Dr. Meade takes a conservative approach focused on enhancing facial structure and maintaining long-term harmony. His aesthetic philosophy prioritizes subtle refinement and proportion.

For patients seeking dermal fillers in Dallas, Dr. Meade provides customized treatment plans tailored to individual features, safety standards, and aesthetic goals.

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Your Dermal Filler Consultation

At your initial consultation, Dr. Meade will patiently listen to your goals and ease any concerns. It's also a valuable opportunity to understand the intricacies of the products, procedures, or modalities that will best serve you and your aesthetic goals. 

Dr. Meade may suggest surgical and non-surgical procedures you've not thought about that could be an even better fit for the look you'd like to achieve. Once a pathway is clearly set and agreed upon, you'll receive a complete cost estimation. 

What To Expect During Your Dermal Filler Appointment

Using a thin needle, your healthcare provider, whether Dr. Meade or one of his staff, will inject small amounts of filler under your skin. The needle will produce a slight pinch or sting, but most people don't experience much pain during these injections, and the needle doesn't go very deep. 

The same procedure will be repeated until the subject areas have been gently addressed. Depending on your curated treatment plan, this can take a few minutes to an hour.

Recovery and Results

Although every patient is different, you can usually resume most activities immediately. However, avoiding intense physical activity for the first 24-48 hours is generally recommended to minimize swelling and bruising.

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What Happens When You Stop Using Dermal Fillers?

With dermal fillers, most people think your skin will become wrinkly or saggy if you stop getting injections. Rest assured, this isn't necessarily true, especially if the filler has created additional collagen. Depending on the type used, the effects will wear off after months or even years, but the treated area is likely to return to its original state.

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