You get natural-looking dermal filler results by placing small amounts where volume has been lost and checking the settled result before adding more. At DC Derm Docs, Dr. Anju Pabby, a board-certified dermatologist and master injector, plans each syringe this way.
How Do You Decide Where Filler Is Needed and When to Stop?
Once you’re settled in our office, you and Dr. Pabby will look at your face in a mirror under good light. Then, she’ll show you where volume has dropped and where she’d stop. Typically, she’ll mark the spots that need lift, such as the cheekbones or temples, and leave the areas that already sit in proportion alone.
How Do Existing Filler and Facial Movement Affect the Plan?
Be sure to tell her which fillers you’ve had and when, since older filler can still be in place. In addition, she’ll watch your face as you talk. Our RHA fillers page covers a filler for areas that move, and Revance notes that the RHA Collection has the highest stretch and dynamic strength of all hyaluronic acid fillers on the market. Her Healthgrades profile describes her as a board-certified dermatologist in Washington, DC.
Can Treatment Be Spaced Out for Natural-Looking Dermal Filler Results?
Yes. Typically, she’ll place a conservative amount first and look at the settled result with you at a follow-up visit. In the event you’d like more after that, the two of you can add a little at a time. Our dermal fillers page lists the options she may use for each area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Subtle Dermal Fillers
How Will I Know If I’m Overfilled?
Bring photos from a few years ago, and then compare them with Dr. Pabby at each visit to make sure you still look like yourself.
Can Filler Be Dissolved?
Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvéderm, Restylane and RHA can be dissolved if needed.
How Long Do Results Last?
Anywhere from several months to two years, depending on the filler and the area.
Will People Notice?
Usually not, and most patients simply hear that they look rested after a long week.
See DC’s Most Trusted Dermatologists
Your skin deserves board-certified expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. DC Derm Docs brings together Dr. Marilyn Berzin and Dr. Anju Pabby, two leading dermatologists with a combined 50+ years of experience. Ask about our monthly specials.
Call DC Derm Docs at 202-822-9591 to book your appointment.
