Your Dermal Filler Questions, Answered
Dermal fillers are incredibly versatile and can be used to refresh and restore multiple areas beyond just the face. In addition to softening smile lines, plumping lips, and lifting the cheeks or jawline, fillers can also be used to smooth marionette lines, define the chin, and reduce the appearance of under-eye hollows.
One area we especially love treating is the hands, often one of the first places to show signs of aging. By restoring volume to the backs of the hands, we can minimize the look of veins and tendons, leaving your skin looking softer, fuller, and more youthful. It’s a subtle touch that makes a big difference and is a perfect complement to facial rejuvenation.
It all comes down to what you’re looking to treat. Botox works best for dynamic wrinkles caused by repetitive movements like crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, are ideal for restoring volume, smoothing deeper creases, and enhancing features like lips or cheeks.
During your consultation, we’ll assess your skin, your goals, and your expression patterns to create a treatment plan that may include one or both for balanced, natural-looking results.
Absolutely not. Our entire philosophy is based on subtlety and balance. Star Cooper takes a conservative, artistic approach to injecting, focusing on enhancing your natural structure, not changing it. We’d rather underdo than overdo, and adjustments can always be made gradually to ensure your results feel just right.
The RHA Collection is a next-generation filler designed to move with your facial expressions. Traditional hyaluronic acid fillers tend to stay a bit more fixed, which can sometimes create a stiffer look in highly expressive areas.
RHA is resilient and flexible, making it ideal for areas such as the mouth and cheeks where natural movement matters. It’s one of the reasons we use it so often at Ciao Bella—it gives soft, seamless results whether you’re smiling, talking, or at rest.
We recommend giving yourself at least two weeks before a big event. While results are immediate, you may experience minor swelling or bruising that takes a few days to fully resolve. Planning ahead gives your filler time to settle beautifully and allows you to look your absolute best when the big day arrives.
If you’re on a tight timeline, we’ll walk you through how to prep and care for your skin to minimize downtime.