Injectables
Dermal Fillers
Juvéderm, Restylane and RHA hyaluronic-acid fillers, planned at a one-on-one consultation. Results vary and are temporary.
Preview what's possible (illustrative only) →
Juvéderm, Restylane and RHA hyaluronic-acid fillers, planned at a one-on-one consultation. Results vary and are temporary.
Preview what's possible (illustrative only) →Dermal filler results depend on the planning and technique behind the syringe. At Vue, filler is planned like any other facial procedure: proportion first, product second. Our injectables program is led by Dr. Randal Swenson, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, and treatments are performed under his direction. We use FDA-approved hyaluronic-acid (HA) fillers from three collections, Juvéderm, Restylane and RHA, matched to your anatomy and goals. Results are temporary, vary from person to person, and cannot be guaranteed.
Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in skin, where it helps hold water and gives tissue fullness. HA fillers are a gel made from hyaluronic acid that is injected beneath the skin to add volume, smooth folds and refine contour. You see the added volume right away, though swelling can temporarily change how it looks. HA filler is temporary and is gradually absorbed by the body.
The right filler and placement depend on the area. Common treatment areas at Vue include:
Each product is FDA-approved only for specific areas, and the right product for a given area is a decision we make with you at your consultation. FDA-approved HA fillers are approved for adults over 21 (RHA: 22 and older).
Juvéderm (AbbVie). Juvéderm Voluma XC is FDA-approved for cheek augmentation, chin augmentation and temple hollowing; Volux XC for jawline definition; Vollure XC for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds; Volbella XC for the lips, fine lines around the mouth and under-eye hollows; and Ultra XC for wrinkles and folds and for the lips.
Restylane (Galderma). Restylane Lyft is FDA-approved for facial folds and wrinkles, cheek and midface contour, the back of the hands and chin retrusion; Contour for cheek and midface contour and temple hollowing; Kysse for the lips and lines above the lips; Refyne and Defyne for moderate to severe wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds (Defyne also for chin retrusion); and Eyelight for under-eye hollows.
RHA (Teoxane). RHA fillers are FDA-approved for moderate to severe dynamic facial wrinkles and folds, the lines in areas of the face that move. Depending on the product, RHA is also approved for the lips, cheeks, lines around the mouth and under-eye hollows.
For gradual, collagen-building volume rather than immediate HA fill, see Sculptra.
The most serious filler risk is accidental injection into a blood vessel. It can block blood flow and, rarely, cause tissue death (skin necrosis), vision problems including blindness, and stroke. Tell us right away, or seek emergency care, if during or after treatment you notice any change in your vision, signs of a stroke (such as face drooping, weakness or trouble speaking), skin that turns white or dusky, or severe or unusual pain. Prompt treatment matters, and a good outcome can't be guaranteed.
Other risks include infection, allergic reaction, lumps or bumps, and nodules or granulomas that can appear weeks or months later and may need treatment. Filler should not be used if you have had anaphylaxis or multiple severe allergies, are allergic to lidocaine or to certain bacterial proteins, or (for some products) have a bleeding disorder. Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established.
A filler appointment at Vue takes about 45 minutes. The fillers we use contain a local anesthetic for comfort, and we can add a topical numbing cream. Common, temporary reactions include redness, swelling, tenderness, firmness, lumps or bumps, bruising and itching at the injection site. Depending on the product, most go away within a few days to about four weeks, and lumps can last longer. To protect your result, we recommend avoiding makeup for about 12 hours and limiting strenuous exercise, extended sun or heat, and alcohol for the first 24 hours. Many people return to normal activities the same day.
Dermal filler is priced by the syringe and billed in increments, so you only pay for what you need. Most appointments take about 45 minutes. Member pricing available. Your provider confirms the amount and the price with you before anything is placed.
It depends on the product, the area treated and your own body, and it can't be predicted exactly. Results are temporary. In the clinical studies behind each product's FDA approval, people were followed for anywhere from 6 months to 2 years, and some people lose the effect sooner. Your provider will give you a timeline for your plan.
Most people describe it as very tolerable. The fillers we use contain a local anesthetic, and we can apply topical numbing cream beforehand. You may feel brief pinches or pressure during injection.
In many cases, yes. Hyaluronic-acid fillers can be broken down with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, but how much dissolves varies, it may take more than one visit, and a particular result can't be guaranteed. Using hyaluronidase to dissolve filler is an off-label use. See Filler & Fat Dissolving for details. Fillers that are not made of hyaluronic acid can't be dissolved this way.
Common reactions are redness, swelling, tenderness, lumps, bruising and itching, which usually go away within days to about four weeks. The most serious risk is accidental injection into a blood vessel, which can cause tissue death, vision loss including blindness, or stroke. Other risks include infection, allergic reaction, and delayed lumps or nodules. Tell us right away, or seek emergency care, if you notice any change in your vision, signs of a stroke, white or dusky skin, or severe or unusual pain.
Filler isn't appropriate if you have had anaphylaxis or multiple severe allergies, or are allergic to lidocaine or certain bacterial proteins. Some products also aren't used if you have a bleeding disorder. FDA-approved HA fillers are approved for adults over 21 (RHA: 22 and older), and safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding hasn't been established. We review your health history before treatment.
They do different jobs. HA fillers add volume right away and shape features and contours. Sculptra is a collagen stimulator that builds volume gradually over months. Botox and other neuromodulators relax the muscles that cause expression lines; they don't add volume. Many patients combine them, and we'll advise on the right mix at your consultation.
Our goal is a result that looks natural and in proportion with the rest of your face, and we plan filler conservatively, often in small amounts across areas. How a result looks depends on the product, the amount and your anatomy. Overfilling can happen, and in some cases it can be corrected.
Many people return to normal activities the same day. Swelling, redness, tenderness and bruising are common and can last up to about four weeks depending on the product; lumps can last longer. We'll give you aftercare guidance, including avoiding makeup for about 12 hours and easing off strenuous exercise, heat and alcohol for the first 24 hours.