Hyaluronic Acid
Fillers
Targets
What This Treatment Targets
- Cheek volume loss and flattening
- Nasolabial folds (smile lines from nose to mouth)
- Lip volume loss and thinning
- Vertical lip lines
- Jawline definition
- Pre-jowl sulcus (hollows creating jowl appearance)
- Hand volume loss
- Acne scars and deep depressions
- Under-eye hollows and dark circles (tear troughs)
- Marionette lines (lines from mouth corners to chin)
- Lip shape and definition
- Chin projection and contour
- Temple hollowing
- Nose imperfections (non-surgical rhinoplasty)
- Facial asymmetry
FDA-approved HA fillers are safe and reversible with hyaluronidase
Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Avoid with active skin infection, cold sore outbreak, or acne at injection sites
History of severe allergic reactions requires consultation
Autoimmune conditions may require medical clearance
Bleeding disorders or anticoagulant therapy that cannot be paused may contraindicate treatment
How HA Fillers Work
Biocompatible Integration
Immediate Volume Restoration
Hydrophilic Properties
Cross-Linking Technology
Reversibility
Where We Treat
Cheeks & Midface
Under-Eyes (Tear Troughs)
Lips
Nasolabial Folds
Jawline & Chin
Temples
New Client Health Exam Required
What to Expect
Before Treatment
- Comprehensive consultation to discuss goals and assess facial anatomy
- Review medical history and contraindications
- Photos taken for your records
- Avoid blood thinners, alcohol, NSAIDs, and certain supplements for 7 days prior (reduces bruising risk)
- Arrive with clean face; can come with makeup (will be removed before treatment)
During Treatment
- Treatment areas cleansed and marked
- Topical numbing applied if desired (most fillers contain lidocaine)
- Product injected using needle or cannula based on area and technique
- You'll feel pressure and possible mild stinging
- Mirror provided throughout so you can see progress
- Treatment takes 15-60 minutes depending on areas
Immediately After
- Visible improvement immediately
- Swelling, redness, and possible bruising at injection sites
- Tenderness to touch in treated areas
- Avoid touching, pressing, or massaging treated areas for 24 hours
- Sleep elevated first night if significant swelling
- Avoid intense exercise, alcohol, and heat for 24-48 hours
Targeted Enhancements
The gold standard combination for facial rejuvenation. Fillers restore volume while neuromodulators relax muscles causing dynamic wrinkles. Often called a 'liquid facelift' when treating multiple areas.
Volume restoration plus skin tightening equals complete rejuvenation. Fillers rebuild internal structure while RF tightens the skin envelope for firm, lifted results.
Smooth skin surface while restoring volume beneath. Peels address pigmentation, texture, and fine lines while fillers handle structural concerns.
Protect your investment with professional skincare. Retinoids, antioxidants, and growth factors maintain skin quality between filler appointments and may help results last longer.
Address multiple areas in one appointment for comprehensive transformation. Cheeks provide foundation; under-eyes brighten; lips complete the picture. Treating the face as a whole creates balanced, harmonious results.
The Evolution of Dermal Fillers
Early injectable fillers used bovine collagen which required allergy testing, carried significant reaction risk, and results lasted only 3-4 months. The introduction of cross-linked hyaluronic acid fillers in the early 2000s revolutionized facial aesthetics.
What makes modern HA fillers revolutionary: Natural integration because HA is bioidentical to substances already in your body. Product diversity with gels specifically designed for different needs—robust lifting gels for cheeks; soft, flexible gels for lips. And critically, reversibility with hyaluronidase.
Today’s aesthetic emphasizes natural refreshment—looking like the best, most rested version of yourself. Skilled injectors use restraint and artistry to enhance without overdoing. The focus has shifted from simply ‘filling wrinkles’ to restoring facial structure, balance, and harmony.
Common Questions
Absolutely not. We’ve seen it all, and we’re here to help, not lecture. You had fun—now you need to recover. Our team treats every client with professionalism and discretion. No judgment, just relief.
Restore. Refresh. Reveal.
Results vary based on individual factors including age, skin quality, treatment area, product used, and lifestyle factors. Results are immediate but final results are visible after swelling resolves (typically 2 weeks).
Hyaluronic acid fillers are temporary. Results typically last 6-18 months depending on product, treatment area, and individual metabolism. Maintenance treatments are required to sustain results.
Common side effects include swelling, bruising, redness, tenderness, and firmness at injection sites. These typically resolve within 3-14 days. Less common side effects include lumps, asymmetry, or migration. Rare but serious complications include vascular occlusion; treatment by experienced injectors minimizes this risk.
Fillers should only be administered by trained, licensed medical professionals. All treatments at SoftTouch Studio are performed by certified injectors with extensive training in facial anatomy and injection techniques.
Product choice recommendations are general guidelines. Your injector will recommend specific products based on your anatomy, concerns, and goals during consultation.
Pricing varies based on products used and volume required. Consultation determines personalized treatment plan and accurate pricing. Multiple syringes are often required for optimal results in certain areas.
If you have a history of cold sores, antiviral medication may be prescribed prior to lip treatment to prevent outbreak. Filler results can be adjusted or reversed using hyaluronidase if needed.