Fillers: Volume, Contour & Subtle Enhancements
Fillers are injectable treatments used to restore lost volume, smooth out folds, and enhance facial features like lips, cheeks, and jawlines. Made from substances like hyaluronic acid, they deliver instant results with little to no downtime.
What Are Fillers?
Dermal fillers are soft, gel-like substances injected beneath the skin to restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance natural contours. Unlike Botox, which relaxes muscles, fillers add structure—they fill in hollow areas or plump up features that have lost elasticity over time.
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Most fillers are made with hyaluronic acid (HA), a molecule naturally found in the skin that attracts water and gives that hydrated, dewy bounce. Other types include collagen stimulators and longer-lasting materials for deeper support.
Types of Fillers
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers
Most common and reversible.
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What it is: A sugar molecule that naturally exists in your skin and attracts water, giving a plump and hydrated look.
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What it does: Adds volume, fills lines, and hydrates the skin.
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Popular brands:
Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, Neuramis, Amalian, Teosyal -
Duration: 6–18 months
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Bonus: Can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if needed
Best for: Lips, under-eyes, cheeks, fine lines, and overall facial balancing.
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Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA)
Stimulates collagen, adds volume.
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What it is: A mineral-like compound found in bones, suspended in gel.
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What it does: Immediately fills while stimulating your skin to produce collagen.
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Popular brand:
Radiesse -
Duration: 12–18 months
Best for: Deep folds, jawline definition, and volume loss in hands.
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Poly-L-lactic Acid (PLLA)
Gradual collagen stimulator.
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What it is: A biodegradable synthetic substance used medically for decades (e.g. dissolvable stitches).
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What it does: Doesn't provide instant volume—stimulates your own collagen over several weeks.
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Popular brand:
Sculptra -
Duration: Up to 2 years
Best for: Large volume loss, temples, cheeks—not for lips or under-eyes.
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PMMA (Polymethylmethacrylate)
Semi-permnent filler.
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What it is: Synthetic microspheres suspended in collagen gel.
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What it does: Provides long-lasting volume and correction of acne scars or wrinkles.
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Popular brand:
Bellafill -
Duration: 5+ years (very long-lasting)
Best for: Deep lines or acne scars, only for experienced injectors.