Dermal Fillers in Northern Virginia
With injectable dermal fillers, you can effectively diminish the early signs of aging to increase your confidence and self-image.
These non-surgical products restore lost volume to minimize wrinkles, encourage collagen production, enhance your contours, and add definition.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Erica Anderson has specialized in breast, body contouring, and non-surgical procedures for over 20 years. With her new association with McLean Plastic Surgery, Dr. Anderson has established an inviting setting where she can continue helping patients successfully accomplish their aesthetic goals. With honest communication and sincere connections with each patient, Dr. Anderson strives to create a positive experience where she can deliver the results you desire.
Are you interested in learning more about dermal fillers in Northern Virginia? Contact us at (703) 893-1111 or complete our online form to schedule your consultation today!
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are an effective facial rejuvenation treatment for many patients to diminish premature aging and improve the skin’s overall resilience by promoting collagen production. As versatile treatments, fillers often consist of naturally occurring, biocompatible substances like hyaluronic acid, which make them safe and appropriate for most people.
Fillers are available in different formulas to enhance your facial features and address contouring concerns, including improving the appearance of lines and wrinkles and thinning or naturally flat lips. By increasing volume and hydration, fillers can help smooth moderate and severe facial wrinkles and folds.
With no downtime and a quick, comfortable in-office treatment, many dermal fillers can deliver rejuvenating effects that are visible almost immediately. Depending on the filler type, treated area, and individual response, results last for three to 18 months. Other fillers provide results that develop gradually for a less dramatic outcome.
Dermal fillers can subtly enhance the appearance of:
- Lips and perioral area
- Cheek augmentation
- Chin and jawline augmentation
- Nasolabial folds
- Temporal hollows
- Hands
Dermal Filler Options in McLean, VA
As an expert injector who has practiced and taught her techniques for years, Dr. Anderson will discuss your medical history and examine your skin, features, and areas of concern. Then, she will review your dermal filler options to determine the correct product and develop a unique treatment plan for your skin’s needs.
With a minimalist approach to administering fillers, Dr. Anderson treats only the areas that will enhance your features, ensuring you will never look overdone.
Juvéderm® is a line of smooth injectable hyaluronic acid gels that can address facial wrinkles and folds, volume loss in your midface and cheeks, and lines around your lips and mouth. With immediately visible results, Juvéderm® typically lasts from six months to two years after the first treatment, and longevity improves with maintenance.
Juvéderm formulas include:
- Ultra®: Designed for versatility in contouring and volumizing facial wrinkles and folds.
- Ultra Plus®: A thicker, more robust gel for deeper lines and wrinkles, offering more pronounced volume enhancement.
- Voluma®: Specifically formulated to add volume to the cheeks, providing a lift and creating a more youthful appearance.
- Vollure®: Targets the nasolabial folds and marionette lines with results that are both long-lasting and natural-looking.
- Volbella®: Tailored for subtle lip augmentation and the smoothing of lines around the mouth, providing a soft and natural feel.
The Revance RHA® Collection represents a breakthrough in hyaluronic acid filler technology, being the first to treat dynamic facial lines while preserving natural facial movement. Designed to adapt to facial dynamics, RHA® fillers offer a unique formulation for the correction of wrinkles and folds.
The RHA® Collection includes:
- RHA® 2: Ideal for superficial surface lines and wrinkles.
- RHA® 3: Designed for deeper wrinkles and folds, perfect for the nasolabial folds.
- RHA® 4: Provides volume in dynamic areas, such as the cheeks, for a natural-looking lift and contour.
- RHA® Redensity: A unique blend designed to improve skin texture and luminosity, it rejuvenates the skin by enhancing hydration and stimulating collagen.
Revance’s RHA® products are known for their durability and natural-looking results, lasting up to 15 months after the first treatment, with the potential for extended performance through maintenance treatments.
Restylane® dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. It can address tear troughs, smile lines, volume loss in the midface and cheeks, and drooping corners of the mouth. As Restylane® contains lidocaine, it creates minimal discomfort. Typically, Restylane® results last six months to a year after the first treatment, and successive treatments may last 12 to 18 months.
Restylane® formulas include:
- Lyft®: Specially designed for cheek augmentation and the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies, as well as for treating moderate to severe facial wrinkles.
- Refyne®: Formulated to help soften laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines) while maintaining your natural look during facial movement.
- Defyne®: Developed to fill and smooth out deep laugh lines, offering a solution for those with more pronounced facial wrinkles and folds.
- Kysse®: A lip filler that enhances lip volume, color, and texture while maintaining a full range of expressions for natural-looking results.
Sculptra® is not technically a filler – it is a poly-L-lactic acid injectable treatment that lasts two years or more. It works differently from traditional fillers by stimulating collagen generation over several months, creating gradual and natural-looking results. Due to its unique formula, Sculptra® helps your body restore facial volume loss, improving deeply etched wrinkles and folds.
Radiesse® dermal filler consists of calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres. By working deep below the skin’s surface, Radiesse® stimulates collagen production to improve the skin’s overall appearance. It addresses volume loss, particularly in the midface, and minimizes lines around your mouth to deliver a more natural, youthful look. With results that can last 12 to 18 months, Radiesse® is a versatile formula that can also improve the appearance of your hands or other areas of the body.
Am I an Ideal Candidate for Dermal Fillers?
Good candidates for dermal fillers are typically patients who want a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedure to enhance their youthful contours or diminish the early signs of aging.
If you are interested in dermal filler injections, you should:
- Be physically and mentally well, living a healthy lifestyle
- Be at least 18 years old or 22 years old for specific fillers
- Be a non-smoker or be willing to quit at least a week before and after treatment
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have a positive outlook and realistic expectations
- Understand the risks and benefits
Choosing Dr. Anderson as Your Virginia Dermal Filler Provider
Dr. Anderson is an experienced, board-certified female plastic surgeon who specializes in breast, body contouring, and non-surgical procedures. Over the last 20 years, she has provided outstanding results and exemplary care for patients in academic and private settings. Through her practice at McLean Plastic Surgery, she has created a welcoming setting where she can use her extensive knowledge and experience to deliver unparalleled care.
Dr. Anderson enjoys getting to know her patients, listening to their concerns and desires, and providing results they will love for years. As an expert injector and sought-after instructor in injectable techniques, she is your choice as one of the best dermal filler providers in Northern Virginia.
Dr. Anderson is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. She and her spouse, a cardiac surgeon, have four children and a Vizsla. She enjoys staying active with CrossFit.
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Preparing for Your Dermal Filler Procedure
You must be in good health before any medical procedure, even minimally invasive filler injections. While Dr. Anderson tailors each dermal filler treatment to your needs, here’s general information to help you get ready.
- Be selective when choosing your filler provider – not all injectors have equal experience and credentials. Dr. Anderson is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has received extensive education in performing injectable procedures and teaches her techniques to other professionals.
- If you currently smoke, vape, or use nicotine products, you should quit for at least a week before and after each dermal filler treatment you receive. Smoking is detrimental to your health in multiple ways, including compromising the longevity of your filler results.
- Avoid medications, supplements, or vitamins that increase bleeding or bruising risks for three to six days before and after your dermal filler procedure.
- Remain well-hydrated before and after your procedure and avoid alcohol or caffeine for three to six days, as they can cause additional bleeding and bruising.
- Come to your appointment with clean, moisturized skin.
Washington DC Dermal Fillers Procedure Overview
Typically, dermal filler appointments are quick and relatively painless. You may request a topical anesthetic if you worry about pain. Many filler formulas also contain lidocaine to reduce discomfort after treatment. Depending on the number of target areas, your procedure may last 30 to 45 minutes.
Dr. Anderson’s experience and extreme precision allow her to customize each dermal filler procedure to address your specific needs and anatomy, ensuring you achieve beautiful results with the least amount of product necessary.
Dermal Filler Aftercare
Dermal filler injections require minimal downtime, allowing you to resume most normal activities immediately after treatment. Mild redness, swelling, or bruising around the injection site are typical side effects; however, these should resolve on their own within a few hours to a few days.
To ensure optimal results from your dermal filler procedure, thoroughly follow Dr. Anderson’s instructions, including avoiding:
- Wearing makeup for 24 hours
- Touching the treated area for at least 12 hours
- Sun and heat exposure for at least 24 hours
- Exercise or strenuous activities for at least 24 to 48 hours
- Smoking or consuming alcohol for at least 48 hours
How Soon Will I See My Dermal Filler Results?
You may notice an almost immediate improvement after a dermal filler treatment, depending on the filler type and location. Some fillers, such as Sculptra® or Radiesse®, provide more gradual results over several weeks.
Depending on the treated area, the product used, optimal placement, and metabolic response, patients can experience results that last from six months up to two years. While fillers deliver temporary results, you can maintain them with follow-up injections.
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How Much Do Northern Virginia Fillers Cost?
The cost of dermal filler treatments varies by patient, depending on your unique needs and goals, the target areas, and the number of syringes required to achieve desired results. During your consultation, Dr. Anderson will determine the scope of your procedure and estimate your Northern Virginia dermal filler cost.
Schedule Your Northern Virginia Dermal Filler Consultation Today
Refresh and renew your more youthful-looking appearance when you partner with Dr. Anderson, one of the best dermal filler providers in Northern Virginia. Learn more about dermal fillers by calling (703) 893-1111 or completing our online form to schedule your private consultation.