At Element Dermatology, all filler treatments are performed under the direct oversight of Dr. Barry LaBine, a board-certified dermatologist. Here's what you can expect from your appointment:

• Your Consultation: Every treatment starts with a thorough conversation about your goals and facial anatomy. Where helpful, we use VISIA skin imaging to see beneath the surface and build a more complete picture. Either way, your plan is built around your face, not a formula.
• The Treatment: The target areas are cleaned before injections are made with a fine needle or cannula, depending on the area. Your appointment typically takes about an hour. We use the RHA Collection of resilient hyaluronic acid fillers, which are designed to move with your face rather than sit rigidly beneath the skin, giving results that look and feel more natural, particularly in areas that move frequently, like around the mouth.
• Results and Aftercare: Results are visible immediately and continue to settle over the following two weeks. There may be mild swelling or bruising, which usually resolves within a few days. Results last six to eighteen months, depending on the area and product used.

A note on safety: one of the most serious potential complications of fillers performed by less experienced injectors is vascular occlusion, where filler is accidentally injected into or near a blood vessel. At Element, every dermal filler provider is thoroughly trained in facial vascular anatomy, and strict emergency protocols are in place should a complication arise. We keep all necessary supplies on hand to respond immediately. And because a board-certified dermatologist is part of this practice, there's an extra layer of clinical support available that most cosmetic clinics don't have.