Dermal Fillers in Charleston, SC | Facial Fillers Mount Pleasant, SC

What Are Facial Fillers?

Facial fillers are injectable treatments designed to restore volume and smooth wrinkles by using substances like hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound in the body that helps maintain skin’s fullness and hydration. When injected into areas such as frown lines, lip lines, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and even depressed acne scars, fillers reduce the appearance of wrinkles and add youthful volume. They can also be used for temporary lip augmentation.

Hyaluronic acid fillers offer quick results that typically last 6-9 months. Additionally, options like Sculptra can stimulate the body's natural collagen production for longer-lasting effects. Dr. Funcik will help you select the ideal filler to achieve your desired outcome. For optimal facial filler treatments in Charleston, contact Dr. Funcik’s office.

Dr. Funcik’s Philosophy and Approach to Hyaluronic Dermal Fillers

(Restylane®, Restylane Lyft®, Juvederm®, Belotero®, Voluma®)

The safety and effectiveness of our hyaluronic facial fillers in Mount Pleasant, SC have dramatically advanced the world of aesthetic medicine. While manufacturer advertisements emphasize the subtle inherent differences between each of these agents, their similarities are far more significant than these differences.

Originally, the benefits of hyaluronic dermal fillers were thought to only last for about six months. Experience has shown, however, that most hyaluronic acids last nine months to a year or longer, and to a small but clinically relevant extent, they recruit some synthesis of your own collagen for long-lasting correction. Therein lies their greatest benefit, and our approach to administering hyaluronic acids is designed to capitalize on it.

Why Being Patient Results in Better Long-Term Benefits with Dermal Fillers

Most hyaluronic fillers are administered using a 1-cc syringe (the size of a small sugar cube). To provide rapid correction, many physicians prefer to place several cc at one time. This may be what you desire, but most often, a better approach is to receive several 1-cc treatments over a period of time that allows for 1-4 months between injections.

While this alternative approach may not create an instantly-complete correction, it does offer several clinical and economic advantages. It avoids over-correction and waste of the product; spreads out the cost, and prevents “filler face”—the unnatural, temporary stiffness brought on by a lack of natural movement. Perhaps the most important benefit to this approach, however, is that it allows the body time to make more native collagen, which results in correction over a longer term.

The “Twins” Example With Dermal Fillers

To illustrate these benefits, here’s an example:

Assume that identical twin sisters both have identical, deep nasolabial folds. Both twins receive 3 cc of hyaluronic, but while one twin is injected with 3 cc in one session, the other twin is treated over the course of three sessions, receiving 1 cc per session with 2-6 months between treatments. Although both twins were administered the same quantity of hyaluronic (3 cc), their results will differ. The first twin will have a greater correction at outset, but she might also have “filler face”—and a couple of years later, she will be back near baseline. The second, more patient twin will continue to enjoy long-sustained improvement.

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Combining Hyaluronics with Sculptra for Optimum Results

Occasionally, we see patients who have been disappointed by hyaluronic acids in the past because the treatment was only of modest benefit. Often, we find that these patients may benefit by replacing lost volume with one or two Sculptra injections before applying hyaluronic, if their volume reduction is also significant.

No matter if you’ve gotten your filler injections in Charleston or anywhere else in the past, you will not be disappointed after your visit with us.

Lip Injections

Many people are unhappy with their lips. They want them to be fuller, softer, and more attractive. Our lip injections in Charleston are the perfect solution, as patients can be in control of how much volume their lips receive.

Dr. Funcik will go over your unique goals and aesthetic desires in order to get you the lips you want to see smiling back at you in the mirror!

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What to Expect After A Facial Fillers Treatment

Once hyaluronic fillers have been in place for a month or so, they are generally very soft and non-palpable. When first injected, they are not visibly bumpy, but the injection does, of course, cause a bit of swelling, which can be a bit asymmetrical. This is occasionally disconcerting, but once the swelling subsides, you will enjoy a nice, natural appearance.

In the weeks that first follow treatment, you will appreciate some slight, temporary, non-visible firmness when you carefully palpate the treated area. This is because the product is slightly denser and more dehydrated than your native hyaluronic acid.

Once it rehydrates naturally, it will become soft to the touch and will offer an even greater degree of correction. This process can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to even a month or longer to complete, and it is no cause for concern. Some patients also choose to combine with our lip injections, Restylane Silk.

Hyaluronics Softening, Filling, and Rejuvenating

You may have been told a prevalent myth that fillers actually “lift” tissue. But to think about it logically, there’s no way that by adding a substance of mass, we can actually defy gravity and lift anything. That’s why we’ve never embraced the term “liquid facelift”.

Even so, hyaluronics are indispensable allies in softening, filling, and rejuvenating, whether they are used alone or in conjunction with surgery or muscle relaxers such as Botox®. Most of our facelift patients benefit from fillers, and previous applications of fillers can enhance a lift performed at a later time.

Trusted Expertise in Facial Fillers

Dr. Funcik is very familiar with all hyaluronics on the market. He has often been a pioneer, the first to try newly-introduced agents, and has even been invited to train other injectors. And because five different manufacturers have asked him to provide training for their products, he has no loyalty to any particular one manufacturer.

His loyalty is to you, his patient. This is why you can trust him to recommend the agent that is best suited to your individual concerns. For outstanding filler injections in Mount Pleasant, SC, Dr. Funcik is your guy!

Dr. Funcik will speak with you about any of the following dermal fillers:

If you’re looking for lip injections in Charleston or facial fillers Mount Pleasant, SC, please contact us. We will be more than happy to speak with you!

Dermal Fillers FAQ

How much do dermal fillers cost?

The cost of dermal fillers can vary depending on factors like the type of filler used, the treatment area, and the expertise of the provider. It's best to consult with a qualified practitioner for an accurate estimate tailored to your specific needs.

Can facial fillers be removed?

Facial fillers can often be dissolved or reversed using injections of hyaluronidase, a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid fillers.

What is the difference between dermal fillers and BOTOX?

Dermal fillers add volume to areas of the face, smoothing wrinkles and restoring youthful contours, while BOTOX relaxes muscles to reduce the appearance of wrinkles caused by facial expressions. They target different aspects of aging and are often used together for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Can I combine facial fillers with other treatments?

Yes, facial fillers can be combined with treatments like BOTOX® to smooth wrinkles or with procedures such as facelifts and eyelid surgery to enhance and refine surgical results. This combination provides a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

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Dermal Fillers (Facial Fillers) in Charleston