Dermal Fillers
Over time, the face naturally loses volume, structure, and support, which can lead to a tired or less defined appearance. Dermal fillers are used to restore structure, enhance natural features, and improve overall facial balance in a subtle and natural-looking way.
At Elevé Esthetics, every visit begins with a personalized consultation and facial assessment. We evaluate your facial structure, proportions, and long-term goals to develop a plan that enhances your natural features while maintaining balance and harmony.
How Dermal Filler is Used
Dermal filler is used to restore volume, enhance facial contours, and improve overall facial balance. The areas treated depend on your goals, facial structure, and overall treatment plan.
Dermal filler can:
Enhance the lips
For natural-looking volume and definition
Restore cheek support
To improve contour and lift
Define the jawline
For a more sculpted appearance
Enhance the chin and profile
To improve facial balance
Refresh the under-eye area
To reduce a tired appearance
Restore temple volume
To improve facial harmony
Improve overall facial balance
With full facial treatment planning
During your consultation, we evaluate your facial structure, discuss your goals, and create a treatment plan designed specifically for you.
Our Dermal Filler Collection
We offer a curated selection of FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in the skin that helps maintain hydration, volume, and structure. Each filler is selected based on the treatment area, the level of support needed, and your overall treatment plan.
RHA Collection
Designed for areas of the face that move with facial expression, allowing for soft, natural movement.
Juvederm
Provides structure, contour, and volume in areas that need more support and definition.
Restylane
A versatile collection used for both structural support and more refined areas depending on the treatment area.
Most hyaluronic acid fillers last approximately 6–18 months depending on the product and area treated.
Your provider will select the most appropriate filler based on your anatomy and goals.
Is Dermal Filler Right for You?
Dermal fillers may be a good option if you:
- Feel like your face looks tired or less defined
- Notice volume loss in areas such as the cheeks or under eyes
- Would like more definition in the jawline or chin
- Are interested in subtle, natural-looking lip enhancement
- Are looking for a non-surgical way to enhance and refine your features
- Want to maintain your appearance as you age
- Prefer balanced, natural-looking results that are not overdone
A consultation allows us to evaluate your facial structure, discuss your goals, and determine whether dermal filler is the right treatment for you.
The Elevé Treatment Experience
Consultation
Your visit begins with a consultation where we evaluate your facial structure, discuss your goals, and develop a personalized plan.
Treatment
Appointments typically take 30–60 minutes. Most patients experience minimal discomfort, and numbing options are available for comfort.
After Treatment
Mild swelling or bruising may occur. Results are visible immediately, with final results becoming more refined as swelling resolves.
Results Timeline
Immediate improvement in volume and contour
Swelling improves within 3–7 days
Final results visible around 2 weeks
Results typically last 6–18 months depending on the area treated
Maintenance treatments help maintain balanced, natural results over time.
Preparing for Your Treatment
To help ensure the best possible results and minimize bruising or swelling, we recommend the following general guidelines. Your provider will give you specific instructions based on your treatment.
Before Your Treatment
- Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup if possible
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to treatment
- Avoid blood-thinning medications or supplements if appropriate
- Schedule dental work at least 2 weeks before or after treatment when possible
- When possible, avoid scheduling treatment right before major events or travel
After Your Treatment
- Do not apply pressure to treated areas for the remainder of the day
- Wait 24 hours before strenuous exercise
- For 24–48 hours, avoid excessive heat such as saunas, hot tubs, and/or prolonged sun exposure
- A cold compress may be used if needed to help reduce swelling
- Attend follow-up appointments if recommended
If you experience severe pain, significant swelling, or unusual symptoms, please contact our office.
What You Should Know
Will I look natural?
Yes. Our goal is always natural-looking, balanced results that enhance your features without looking overdone. We focus on subtle improvements that maintain your natural facial expression and overall facial balance.
How long do dermal fillers last?
Most fillers last between 6–18 months depending on the area treated, the product used, and how your body metabolizes the filler.
Does treatment hurt?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort. Numbing options are available to improve comfort.
Can dermal filler be dissolved?
Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved if needed, which makes this treatment a flexible and adjustable option.
Can dermal fillers be combined with other treatments?
Yes. Dermal fillers are often part of a personalized treatment plan and may be combined with other treatments at appropriate intervals to help achieve and maintain balanced, natural-looking results.
Begin Your Treatment Plan
Your treatment begins with a consultation so we can evaluate your facial structure, discuss your goals, and create a plan designed specifically for you.
Serving Patients in Jessup, Columbia, Ellicott City, and Nearby Communities
At Elevé Esthetics, we proudly serve patients from Jessup, Columbia, Ellicott City, and surrounding communities seeking expert dermal filler treatments. Conveniently located in Jessup, our practice attracts patients throughout Howard County who want balanced, natural facial enhancement.
Patients travel from Columbia and Ellicott City for dermal filler treatments that restore volume, enhance structure, and create facial harmony. We utilize advanced filler options, including collagen-stimulating treatments like Radiesse, to support both immediate and long-term results.
Every treatment is performed with precision and a focus on natural-looking outcomes.
Medical & Regulatory Disclaimer
Dermal fillers are FDA-approved for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds and for certain facial volumization indications depending on the product used. Treatment recommendations are based on FDA-approved indications and provider clinical judgment.
Individual results vary. No specific outcome or duration is guaranteed. This content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Medical services are provided under the direction of Dr. Chukwuemeka Onyewu. Injectable treatments are performed by a licensed Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Maryland regulations.