How dermal filler works
As we age, the face loses volume in layers: bone slowly remodels and recedes, deep fat pads shrink and shift, and the skin thins. The result is flattening of the cheeks, hollowing around the temples and deepening folds beside the mouth. Dermal fillers are smooth gels made of hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule your body already produces, that replace that lost volume and support the skin from beneath.
At Anato Aesthetics, each treatment is customized to support your aesthetic goals, ensuring enhancements that feel seamless, sophisticated and true to your unique features. We choose the filler for each area based on its firmness and flexibility: a structural filler for the chin and a softer, more flexible gel for the lips.
What to expect at your appointment
- Consultation and mapping. Jessica evaluates your face at rest and in motion, discusses proportion and balance, and recommends where product will make the biggest difference. You receive a quote for each area before treatment.
- Numbing. A topical anesthetic is applied for 15 to 20 minutes. The fillers we use also contain lidocaine for comfort during injection.
- Treatment. Filler is placed using a fine needle or a blunt-tipped cannula, which reduces bruising and improves safety in higher-risk areas. Jessica checks symmetry as she works.
- Aftercare. Ice as needed, avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, heat and makeup for 24 hours, and sleep on your back the first night if you can.
- Follow-up. We see new filler patients at two weeks to review the settled result and make any refinements.
Safety first
Filler is a medical procedure and should be performed by a licensed medical professional with a thorough understanding of facial vascular anatomy. Jessica Lee, MSN, FNP-C, uses cannula technique where appropriate and keeps hyaluronidase (the enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid) on hand at every appointment. Your safety and a natural outcome are never in competition.
Filler in combination with other treatments
Filler pairs naturally with Botox or Dysport to address both volume loss and expression lines, and with Sculptra for patients who want broad collagen restoration plus targeted definition. For skin quality and tightening, XERF, SkinPen microneedling and the VI Peel complete the plan.