Restore Facial Volume with Injectable Soft-Tissue Fillers
Here at the Larrabee Center, we employ a variety of different hyaluronic acid facial fillers, so our patients can enjoy the benefits of a full array of products that excel in their unique purpose.
Some, such as Belotero, Juvéderm, and Restylane, are incredibly effective when it comes to treating wrinkles of various skin depths while thicker fillers, like Juvéderm Voluma or Restylane Lyft, have proven invaluable at restoring lift and plumping the cheeks.
Call (206) 386-3550 today if you have any questions or if you wish to determine whether you are a candidate for treatment with one of our nurse injectors!
Let’s take a quick look at the fillers our doctors recommend and the benefits of each.
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Our office will not be administering filler within this window to minimize the likelihood of an inflammatory response. Please visit our Covid Updates page for further details.
At The Larrabee Center, patient safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. From addressing fine lines to restoring lost volume in the cheeks, we are committed to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals with precision and care. With locations in Seattle and Kirkland, WA, achieving natural, youthful results has never been more convenient. Make your appointment today and experience the difference for yourself!
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Facial Fillers Overview
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments designed to restore facial volume, smooth fine lines, and refine contours. Most fillers are formulated with hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural substance found in the body, known for its hydrating and plumping properties. Other fillers, such as Radiesse® and Sculptra®, help stimulate collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity and strength over time.
With facial fillers, you can achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance without the need for surgery. Results are immediate, minimally invasive, and require little to no downtime.
How Facial Fillers Works
Facial fillers work by replenishing the skin’s natural levels of hyaluronic acid, a substance your body produces to maintain hydration and volume. Over time, as hyaluronic acid levels decline, the skin loses elasticity, which can result in wrinkles and fine lines.
During the treatment, a gel-like filler containing hyaluronic acid is carefully injected into targeted areas. Once in place, the filler seamlessly integrates with surrounding tissues, boosting hydration and restoring volume to the treated areas for a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Benefits of Facial Fillers
Facial fillers provide several aesthetic benefits, including:
- Restoration of facial volume and youthful contours
- Reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, and folds
- Enhanced definition of lips, cheeks, and jawline
- A refreshed and revitalized appearance without surgery
- Minimal recovery time with long-lasting results
Juvéderm® XC
One of the most popular fillers available today, Juvéderm® is a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler. HA is found naturally in the body and is useful in helping to restore skin structure and maintain a supple appearance and feel. Not only does it provide great results, but Juvéderm is completely safe, with minimal side effects.
Benefits of Juvéderm
- Effectively smoothes out sagging skin
- Helps limit laugh lines and reduce deep folds
- Successfully augments thin lips
- Is excellent at restoring volume to the cheeks
Juvéderm Voluma™ XC
Also a HA filler, part of what sets Juvéderm Voluma™ apart is that while many other fillers require a period of months before they take full effect, the positive results of Voluma can be seen right away. Volume is the only filler approved by the FDA for adding volume to the cheeks.
Add volume instantly to all regions of the cheek
- Apple
- Apex
- Hollow
The positive effects of a single treatment of Juvéderm Voluma™ can last as long as two years.
Juvéderm Volbella™ XC
Developed using Vycross® technology, JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA® allows for a lower concentration of HA to be used, which results in less swelling.
Not only is there less downtime but the treatment itself is also made as pain-free as possible by the built-in lidocaine anesthetic. It is the first and only FDA-approved filler proven to increase lip fullness and correct perioral lines for up to one year.
What Juvéderm ® Volbella ® lip injections can do for you:
- Diminish vertical lip lines (aka smoker’s lines)
- Accentuate the border of your lips
- Plump up your lips to make them fuller
- Enhance the cupid’s bow (the “M” part of your mid-upper lip)
Juvéderm Vollure™ XC
Introducing the newest member of the popular Juvéderm hyaluronic acid filler family. Vollure is an excellent option for softening the appearance of moderate to severe lines and wrinkles, helping to restore a younger, smoother appearance of the skin.
Vollure is great for:
- Treating parentheses lines or folds around the nose and mouth (nasolabial fold)
- Softening marionette lines
- Providing long-lasting results up to 18 months (individual patient results may vary)
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Belotero Balance®
This is one of the newer fillers on the market to gain FDA approval for wrinkle treatment. Excellent at treating fine lines because its active ingredient, hyaluronic acid, is thinner than the HA found in many other fillers, Belotero Balance® is particularly useful for the treatment of:
- The thin, fine lines that occur under (and between) the eyes
- The fine lines that develop around the mouth
- Superficial wrinkles (ones that develop close to the surface of the skin)
Radiesse®
Radiesse® is a “stimulatory filler,” which means that it stimulates the growth of new collagen in the body. In fact, not only does it help the body produce its own, natural collagen, but over time it gets metabolized by the body, such that all it leaves behind is the natural substance your face needs to stay fresh. Radiesse is incredibly good at rejuvenating specific facial features. We use it to:
- Eliminate wrinkles
- Lessen severe lines
- Create a crisp jawline
- Alleviate sunken temples
- Restore volume to cheekbones
- Give you a clean, defined profile
Restylane-L®
As an injectable gel, Restylane L® is highly effective at adding youthful volume and clean contours to your face. One of the chief benefits of Restylane is that it brings you positive effects that you’ll notice right away, regardless of whether it’s been used to treat wrinkles, restore volume, or bring fullness back to the lips.
Restylane is ideally suited for:
- Rejuvenating laugh lines
- Treating marionette lines
- Adding enhancing volume to both the upper and lower lips
- Filling in lipstick lines
Restylane Lyft®
Because it’s a formulation of hyaluronic acid (HA) that’s designed to act in synch with the HA that’s naturally present in your body, Restylane Lyft® is tremendously good at restoring and maintaining high levels of skin suppleness and structure.
At the Larrabee Center, we employ Restylane Lyft to:
- Eliminate smile lines
- Add volume to temple hollows and under-eye hollows
- Bring life to sunken cheeks
- Treat marionette lines
Sculptra®
Sculptra® has certainly earned its spot on the list of fillers that Dr. Larrabee also Dr. Susan Kurian recommend to his patients, and he uses it with tremendous success. It’s important to note, though, that Sculptra isn’t a “filler” in the same sense as many others.
Instead of adding new volume directly to the treated area, Sculptra works by stimulating the production of new collagen in your body, and it’s this new, natural collagen that is responsible for the subsequent increase in volume.
Sculptra works to produce new volumes and definitions in:
- Sunken cheeks
- Temple hollows
- Hollows under the eyes
- The chin
- The jawline
- Smile lines
Choosing Facial Fillers
Selecting the right filler depends on your unique aesthetic goals. Our skilled providers will create a custom treatment plan based on your skin type, areas of concern, and desired outcome.
Results of Facial Fillers
Results are often immediate and improve over time, offering natural enhancements that last between 1 to 2 years, depending on the filler.
Areas that Facial Fillers Treats
Popular treatment areas include the cheeks, lips, jawline, nasolabial folds (parentheses lines), marionette lines, and under-eye hollows.
What To Expect Before a Facial Fillers Procedure
When you come in for a consultation, we’ll take the time to fully understand your concerns and answer any questions you have. Our skilled and compassionate practitioners are dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty while exceeding your expectations.
Together, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals. With years of experience and access to a variety of filler options, we’ll recommend the best approach to help you achieve exceptional cosmetic results.
What To Expect During a Facial Fillers Procedure
Before your facial filler treatment, we’ll start with a gentle cleanse of your face using an antifungal and antibacterial cleanser. This ensures the area is sterilized and free from germs. Next, a numbing agent will be carefully applied to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure. The dermal filler will then be expertly injected with a fine needle to deliver precise, natural-looking results tailored to your desired aesthetic.
What To Expect After a Facial Fillers Procedure
Our skilled practitioners in Seattle and Kirkland design personalized post-treatment follow-up plans based on your specific procedure and desired results. The number of sessions you may need depends on factors like the area treated, wrinkle depth, and the overall scope of the treatment. It’s normal to experience mild side effects such as redness or bruising, but these typically fade within a few hours to a few days, leaving you to enjoy your refreshed look with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do facial fillers last?
Results vary depending on the filler used. Most fillers last 6-18 months, with some, like Juvéderm Voluma, offering results for up to two years.
What areas can be treated with facial fillers?
Fillers are highly versatile and can be used to treat the cheeks, lips, jawline, under-eye hollows, temples, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and more.
Are facial fillers painful?
With built-in anesthetics and expert techniques, discomfort is minimal. Patients usually find the procedure well-tolerated.
How soon will I see results after getting facial fillers?
Results are often visible immediately after treatment, with optimal effects appearing once any swelling subsides.
What is the recovery time for facial filler treatments?
Recovery is minimal, with most patients resuming daily activities immediately. Minor swelling or redness may occur but resolve quickly.
Call Today For Facial Fillers in Seattle, WA!
You can schedule a Facial Fillers consultation with Larrabee Center by calling (206) 386-3550 today or by filling out a form on our contact page! Our experienced surgeon can provide you with a personalized treatment plan that meets your non-surgical facial rejuvenation goals!