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INJECTABLE FILLERs

Injectable fillers offer a safe, effective way to restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours with natural-looking results. At Potozkin + Ellis Dermatology in Danville, our board-certified dermatologists use premium dermal fillers, including Juvéderm, Restylane, and RHA collections, to help patients regain confidence and achieve their aesthetic goals with personalized, artistic care. In our office, all patients are injected exclusively by our expert cosmetic dermatologists.

What Are Injectable Fillers?

We all experience fine lines, wrinkles, lost volume, and lost facial definition as we age. Gravity tends to start pulling our face downward, and issues with skin laxity develop. There is an array of safe and effective dermal fillers that can treat these signs of aging and help you gain your confidence back. If you want to restore youthful volume, smooth wrinkles, or enhance facial contours without surgery, injectable fillers may provide the solution you need.

Dermal fillers are injectable gel-like substances used to treat a wide range of cosmetic concerns. Each brand of filler has a unique formula that treats specific issues in different targeted areas of the face. These advanced treatments can lift, contour, and reshape areas of concern you want to improve.

Common benefits of injectable fillers include:

  • Restored facial volume and definition
  • Smoothed fine lines and wrinkles
  • Enhanced lip volume and shape
  • Improved facial contours and balance
  • Natural-looking, long-lasting results
  • Minimal downtime with immediate results

Dermal fillers primarily rejuvenate appearance by restoring structure and balance to various areas of the face.

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How Do Injectable Fillers Work?

Injectable fillers work by adding volume beneath the skin’s surface to smooth wrinkles, restore lost volume, and enhance facial contours. Most modern fillers use hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring sugar in our bodies that adds suppleness, hydration, and elasticity to the skin. During treatment, our dermatologists strategically inject the filler into targeted areas to achieve your desired results. The way everyone carries their signs of aging differs, so we take a conservative, individualized approach with every patient we see. Depending on which filler we use and where we place it, results usually last between 9 and 24 months, with an average treatment time of 30-45 minutes. Our patients appreciate the artistic approach and natural-looking outcomes we achieve.

What Areas Can Injectable Fillers Treat?

The primary uses for dermal fillers include:

  • Lips (volume enhancement and shape improvement)
  • Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
  • Marionette lines (lines from mouth corners to chin)
  • Cheeks (volume restoration and contouring)
  • Under-eye area (tear trough correction)

Additional areas that benefit from filler treatment:

  • Temple volume
  • Jawline definition and contouring
  • Chin enhancement and projection
  • Vertical lip lines and lip borders
  • Facial asymmetry correction

Our expert cosmetic dermatologists will assess which areas will benefit most from filler treatment based on your individual concerns and aesthetic goals.

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Who Is a Good Candidate for Injectable Fillers?

Ideal candidates for injectable fillers include individuals who:

  • Want to restore lost facial volume due to aging
  • Seek to smooth fine lines and wrinkles
  • Desire enhanced lip volume or definition
  • Want to improve facial contours and balance
  • Prefer non-surgical aesthetic treatments
  • Have realistic expectations about treatment outcomes

If you’re in the Bay Area and interested in injectable fillers, our expert dermatologists can determine the best treatment approach during a comprehensive consultation.

Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain medical conditions may need to postpone treatment.

Premium Filler Brands We Offer

JUVÉDERM Collection One of the most well-known and popular dermal filler brands, all formulated with hyaluronic acid. Products include Voluma, Vollure, Volbella, Ultra, and Ultra Plus for various treatment areas and concerns.

Restylane Collection Multiple products all formulated with hyaluronic acid, including Restylane Lyft, Kysse, Defyne, Refyne, and Contour for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

RHA Collection Designer hyaluronic acid fillers that are FDA-approved to treat dynamic wrinkles and folds. These fillers adapt comfortably to facial movement, looking natural both when your face moves and at rest. The RHA collection includes Redensity and RHA2 for natural lip enhancement and fine lines, RHA3 for deeper wrinkles and folds, and RHA4 for deep wrinkles in cheeks and jowls. This collection can only be found in select practices chosen based on reputation for having the best patient outcomes.

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Why Board-Certified Dermatologist Expertise Matters

Finding a board-certified dermatologist for your injections proves extremely important. Dr. Potozkin, Dr. Ellis, and Dr. Wall specialize in minimally-to-non-invasive procedures, and can help you achieve ideal results with the perfect blend of art, science, and care. Injectable filler treatments require extensive knowledge of facial anatomy, artistic vision, and precise injection techniques to achieve natural-looking results while maintaining facial harmony and expression.

Personalized Consultation and Treatment Plan

At your initial consultation, we will review and discuss all of your areas of concern and develop a customized treatment plan to help you achieve the look you desire. Your dermatologist will assess your facial anatomy, discuss your aesthetic goals, and recommend the most appropriate filler types and placement techniques for natural, beautiful results.

Frequently Asked Questions About Injectable Fillers

How long do injectable filler results last?

Depending on which filler we use and where we place it, results usually last between 9 and 24 months. Individual factors affect longevity.

Are injectable filler treatments painful?

Most fillers contain lidocaine for comfort during injection. We also offer additional numbing options to ensure your comfort throughout treatment.

When will I see results from injectable fillers?

Results appear immediately after treatment, with full effects visible once any minor swelling subsides within a few days.

Can I combine different types of fillers?

Yes, we often use different filler types in various areas to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation tailored to your specific needs.

Can I get my filler treatment on the same day as my consultation?

Most likely, yes! In many cases, treatment can be done the same day as your consultation. However, there are some situations where we may recommend waiting, and we will help determine the best timing based on your individual needs.

What Our Patients Have to Say

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Why Choose Potozkin + Ellis Dermatology

Patients from San Francisco, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Orinda, Moraga, Alamo, and Blackhawk choose Potozkin + Ellis Dermatology for our unparalleled expertise and results.

We combine the science of dermatology with the artistry of aesthetics to deliver natural-looking enhancements that build confidence. With board-certified dermatologists performing all injections and a comprehensive range of laser technologies delivered by skilled providers, we provide both safety and excellence in a sophisticated yet approachable environment.

Unlike other practices, we complement our advanced treatments with physician-selected medical-grade skincare products and begin every aesthetic journey with our signature DermDesigned consultation. Whether you're seeking cosmetic enhancement or medical dermatology care, our commitment to natural-looking results and excellence ensures you'll receive the highest standard of care in the East Bay.

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