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Yes, Sculptra is great at helping to improve thin and delicate skin, returning it to its youthful, radiant glow. As a non-surgical treatment, Sculptra dermal fillers work to stimulate collagen production in your body and are great for addressing a range of concerns, from volume loss in the face to crepey skin on the chest and hands.

When you book a Dallas dermatology appointment, our experienced professionals will assess your unique skin concerns and offer personalized solutions that will have you saying goodbye to crepey skin and hello to a revitalized, radiant appearance.

 

What is crepey skin?

Before diving into the transformative effects of Sculptra, it’s essential to understand what causes crepey skin. Crepey skin is characterized as skin that has fine wrinkles, and a thin, delicate texture that resembles the look of crepe paper. For many people, this can commonly occur due to a decrease in collagen and elastin production as you age — but it can also be caused by sun damage, significant weight loss, lack of hydration, and even changes in your hormones.

 

How can Sculptra help my skin?

If you have experienced a decrease in collagen, Sculptra is an incredible option to consider. The secret behind Sculptra’s effectiveness is its key ingredient, poly-L-lactic acid, which targets your body’s natural ability to stimulate collagen production over time. This non-invasive, injectable dermal filler encourages the formation of new collagen fibers, helping to improve skin thickness, elasticity, and overall quality.

Where can I use Sculptra?

Crepey skin can appear in various areas of the body but is more commonly found in areas where the skin is thinner and exposed to sun or environmental conditions, including the face, neck, chest, knees, and décolleté.

As an FDA-approved injectable dermal filler, our experts often recommend Sculptra to help address volume loss and improve skin texture all over the body, helping to boost your overall confidence and satisfaction with your appearance.

Although Dr. Dickson has described the “Sculptra glow” for years in her patients, Sculptra recently received an official FDA indication for this.

 

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When can I expect to see results?

Because of its unique approach to collagen production, you will begin to see a subtle transformation and gradual improvement of skin quality over several weeks. Many of our patients also choose Sculptra because of its long-lasting benefits. Unlike other dermal fillers, Sculptra can last up to two years and require fewer maintenance sessions and touch-ups, making it one of our most sought-after injectables in Dallas. Plus, with minimal downtime for recovery, you can get back to a regular routine within a few hours of treatment.

 

“I typically notice results in my patients within 1-2 months after their first treatment, with the first changes noticed in improvement in their skin texture and a subtle volume enhancement,” says Dr. Dickson.

What comes next?

For people interested in learning more about Sculptra in Dallas, the team of Dallas Dermatology Partners will take a personalized approach to help you feel like your best self. When you meet with our highly trained professionals, we will listen to your needs and concerns and develop a plan to help you look and feel more confident and positive as you age.

To take the first step in your self-care journey, set up a Dallas dermatology appointment with our caring and experienced team of medical professionals today. Rediscover the confidence that comes with beautifully rejuvenated skin and explore the transformative power of Sculptra.

Tear trough fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm can replace volume loss in the tear trough hollows. These cosmetic injections re-volumize the under-eye area for a more youthful, refreshed look. The thin skin around the eyes loses fat as part of the natural aging process. This can cause puffy bags and indented shadows that look like dark circles. Under-eye fillers smooth out this fragile area, helping to create a more rested look.  However, fillers do not correct eye puffiness that results from fat herniation, edema from allergies, or severe skin laxity.  A surgical blepharoplasty is the preferred procedure of choice in these cases. Your doctor will access your tear trough and recommend the best treatment suited for you.

 

How Do Facial Fillers Work?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is the best filler for eye bags and hollows because it’s a biocompatible material that our bodies produce naturally. Products like Restylane and Juvederm are popular HA-based facial fillers. They have a smaller molecular structure that is easily manipulated for natural-looking improvements. However, while dermal filler can improve the look of mild to moderate under-eye bags and puffiness, it cannot correct large, fluid-filled bags or dark circles caused by pigmentation.

Conservative Injections For Optimal Results

A conservative approach is always recommended when injecting filler around the eyes. Too much filler will create an unnatural look. While the area is visibly plumped after the first injection, we advise a follow-up appointment in 10-14 days. In this way, we can do touch-ups where needed to achieve optimal results.

What Happens During The Procedure?

A topical numbing agent is applied and left to sit on the skin for 30 minutes. Once the skin is numbed, the hyaluronic acid filler is injected with a cannula or small needle. It is perfectly normal to feel some pressure as the filler is injected. Juvederm and Restylane contain lidocaine which numbs and constricts blood vessels. After the injection, a light massage over the skin helps to settle and smooth the gel-like filler.

Under-Eye Filler Can Last More Than A Year

Under-eye filler generally lasts nine months to a year and sometimes longer. Because the under-eye area has less movement than the mouth or the cheeks, it usually lasts longer. Everyone metabolizes hyaluronic acid at different rates so the duration can vary from patient to patient. During your Dallas dermatology appointment, your doctor will recommend a timeline for follow-up treatments to maintain results.

Restylane to Tear Troughs by Dr. Dickson

When Will I See The Results?

You will start to see improvements in texture and volume right away, with continued improvements over the following two weeks as the filler begins to settle. In addition, shadows caused by slight indentations are minimized, producing a brighter under-eye area.

There Is No Downtime Involved

There is no need to take time off work after getting under eye filler. While mild swelling and bruising may occur, these side effects resolve within a few days. Cold compresses can help with inflammation.

Freshen Up Your Look Without Surgery

At Dallas Dermatology Partners, our board-certified dermatologists have extensive knowledge of facial anatomy. We believe subtle improvements yield a more natural result, and we always take a conservative approach when doing facial filler treatments. Say goodbye to under-eye bags that can make you look tired and older than your actual years. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

Yes, chin filler can help improve your jawline when strategically injected. But, for best results on the lower face, it should be combined with a jawline filler with more structure and lift capacity. Of course, if you’re looking to correct asymmetry or enhance chin projection, then chin filler can be incredibly effective. But if a more angular and defined profile is on your wish list, talk to our team at Dallas Dermatology Partners about Juvederm VOLUX, the latest addition to the Juvederm family of facial fillers.

Chin & Jaw Filler Combination for Best Results

Juvederm VOLUX is the first hyaluronic acid-based filler specifically formulated and FDA-approved for use on the jawline. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound that plumps and adds volume for improved structure and harmony.

On its own, filler injected in the chin can help improve size and shape, but it won’t affect the lateral jawline. However, targeted injections of Juvederm Volux can help provide a more chiseled and pronounced jawline. What makes Juvederm Volux different from other hyaluronic acid fillers? It has a much thicker formulation and better cohesivity for more “lifting” action.

Benefits of Jaw & Chin Fillers

Whether due to age, gravity, or genetics, loss of jawline definition is easily remedied with dermal fillers. Facial filler injections are a popular, non-surgical way to address aesthetic concerns with minimal side effects and downtime.

Used in conjunction, chin and jaw fillers can help:

• Improve symmetry and facial harmony
• Contour a receding jawline
• Add more definition
• Create a more lifted appearance
• Correct a recessed chin
• Minimize the appearance of jowls
• Balance facial features

How Long Do Chin and Jawline Filler Results Last?

Everyone metabolizes hyaluronic acid filler at different rates. The compound will naturally break down over time, and depending on the amount injected, you can expect your results to last between 8 and 16 months. To maintain desired results, plan touch-up treatments every 6-8 months or as recommended by your dermatologist.

 

What to Expect During the Treatment

The procedure is relatively quick and usually takes less than 30 minutes. Your dermatologist will administer a series of subcutaneous injections based on your desired goals and facial shape, gently massaging the filler in place.

Results are immediate, but the full effects won’t be evident for a week when the facial filler has settled. The most common side effects, which last a couple of days, are mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness at the points of injection. There is no downtime, and you can get back to work and your normal routine immediately after your Dallas dermatology appointment.

Jawline Contouring at Dallas Dermatology Partners

Enhanced definition of the chin and jawline can help balance the lower face. Facial fillers are a safe and cost-effective way to restore proportions and address common cosmetic concerns. Contact us today to learn more about chin and jawline filler treatment with our board-certified dermatologists.

Sculptra is an effective treatment option for tightening the skin around your jawline and reducing the appearance of sagging jowls.

Loose, sagging jowls are a common complaint among dermatology patients who are older. The natural aging process is often associated with loosening skin around the jawline, and certain factors can contribute to the acceleration of jawline sagging.

However, you can easily turn back the clock and rejuvenate your appearance through Sculptra treatments. Talk to a clinician to find out if Sculptra could be the right treatment for your anti-aging goals.

What Is Sculptra?

Sculptra for jawline contouring is a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure. Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) dermal filler that, like all dermal fillers, works by plumping up wrinkles and correcting volume loss.

However, Sculptra also works by stimulating the skin to produce collagen, which gives the skin more structural support and effectively addresses loose, sagging skin—such as that along the jawline. In other words, Sculptra works with your body to naturally replenish the skin.

 

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Is Sculptra Right for Me?

Only a dermatologist can determine if Sculptra is the right treatment for your sagging jowls or other cosmetic concerns. In general, however, the treatment is very well tolerated and quite safe.

Be sure to inform the clinician of your full medical history, including your history of allergic reactions, if any, and whether you are susceptible to hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation.

What Can I Expect From Sculptra Treatments? How does it work?

Most dermal fillers are injected into the upper layers of skin. Sculptra is injected into the deep dermis, where it can work its magic stimulating collagen production.

Because it’s a deeper injection, Sculptra contains added lidocaine—a gentle numbing agent—to minimize discomfort. Before injecting Sculptra, the dermatologist will cleanse your skin to prevent the possibility of an infection.

Then, you’ll receive multiple injections into strategic locations along the jawline. After administering the injections, the clinician will gently massage the treated areas to enable the dermal filler to be evenly distributed along the jawline, ensuring you get the best results possible.

In total, it generally takes less than 30 minutes to receive your treatment. There is no downtime required, which means you could get the procedure done on your lunch break and head back to work.

Sculptra to Full Face by Dr. Dickson

How Long Will Sculptra Tighten My Jawline?

The use of Sculptra for sagging jowls is particularly ideal because it lasts longer than many other dermal fillers. You can expect to enjoy your results for at least two years, and likely even longer with maintenance visits.

However, you should know that you won’t see the full results right away. Since Sculptra primarily works by building collagen and elastin proteins in the area, it takes some time for the process to take effect.

In most cases, patients see gradual improvements within three to nine months. These gradual improvements are particularly attractive for patients who prefer a natural look and don’t want to look as if they’ve “had work done.”

Schedule Your Sculptra Consult Today

Dallas Dermatology Partners is pleased to offer a broad range of innovative cosmetic treatments to our valued patients. If you’re displeased by the appearance of loose, sagging skin on the jawline or elsewhere, one of our clinicians can develop a personalized treatment plan for you, which may include Sculptra.

Schedule your Dallas dermatology appointment today and look forward to a younger you!

Dermal fillers can work wonders on a number of cosmetic concerns, but NO they cannot eliminate a double chin. Extra fullness below the chin is a common complaint among men and women, especially patients entering their middle-aged years.

Fortunately, many patients are excellent candidates for a non-invasive approach to double chin removal. Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable that dissolves submental fat without surgery or any downtime.

What causes a double chin? There are many factors, but the primary is a layer of excess fat that creates the illusion of a second chin.

You don’t have to be overweight to struggle with submental fullness, however. Mature and aging skin is looser, and can mimic the effect of a double chin. Your facial structure and genetic predisposition will also play a role in under-chin fullness.

 

 

How does Kybella work?

Kybella is made up of a synthetic deoxycholic acid – a compound that breaks down and absorbs dietary fat. When injected under the chin, Kybella destroys fat cells, which gradually dissolve over time. Over a period of weeks, patients will begin to notice a more contoured chin and jawline.

How many sessions do I need?

Everyone’s anatomy and aesthetic goals are different. Our dermatologists will determine the number of Kybella treatments needed for optimal results. Most of our patients benefit from 3-6 Kybella treatments, spaced four weeks apart.

Will Kybella produce the results you desire?

If you are self-conscious about excess fat under the chin, and do not have significant skin laxity or muscle sagging, then Kybella double chin removal may be a suitable option. Keep in mind that this injectable has no skin tightening effect, nor does it lift muscle. Kybella does not restore volume either. Its sole purpose is to eliminate stubborn fat cells that can accumulate under the chin.

 

Can fillers make my chin appear smaller?

If your main objective is to reduce the size of a double chin, dermal fillers are not the solution. These cosmetic injectables are used to reshape and contour facial features for better harmony. Jaw and neckline contouring with facial fillers can provide a subtle lifting effect along with a more youthful look. By restoring lost volume, they add structure and can improve the appearance of sagging jowls that may look like submental fullness. Fillers are versatile compounds that are effective for creating facial balance. In some patients, this effect can make a chin look more proportionate, but generally not smaller.

 

Kybella indications

Kybella cannot correct a double chin that is caused – or compounded — by sagging skin and loose neck muscle. These concerns are best addressed with a surgical neck lift or other treatment options.

Those who are candidates for this double chin injectable are rewarded with permanent results since the fat cells are completely eliminated.

Double chin removal in Dallas

To learn more about non-surgical double chin treatment or facial sculpting with fillers, schedule your Dallas dermatology appointment today. We look forward to helping you achieve your cosmetic goals.

The gradual loss of facial volume and skin elasticity are a natural part of aging. If you’ve noticed your jawline drooping prematurely, rest assured that you are not alone. Many men and women are genetically predisposed to developing jowls in mid-life.

If you want to minimize the appearance of mild to moderate jowls, dermal fillers are an excellent, non-surgical solution. Injected in key areas of the lower face, fillers add volume beneath the skin while adding definition to sagging jawlines.

Fillers for Sagging Jowls

Fillers for the lower face work by replenishing the skin’s own supply of hyaluronic acid. It binds to water molecules to give skin that plump, youthful look. Many of our patients who get cheek filler for jowls are impressed by the immediate, natural-looking results. Once injected, HA-based fillers recreate lost structure, counteract skin hollowness, and gently contour drooping jowls.

Dallas Dermatology Partners is thrilled to offer non-surgical jawline lifting and different fillers to help patients achieve their goals. Some of the most effective injectables include Juvéderm Voluma XC, Juvéderm Ultra XC, and Restylane Defyne. Like the Juvéderm family of fillers, Restylane is composed of hyaluronic acid.

Your dermatologist can determine the best filler to lift jowls depending on your skin laxity, problem areas, and aesthetic goals.

Sculptra Filler in Cheeks to Lift Jowls

Sculptra is another type of filler that restores volume– it is made of Poly-L-lactic that stimulates collagen production. It addresses laxity and crepiness while lifting the cheeks and lower face.

The choice between hyaluronic acid fillers and Sculptra for lifting jowls typically boils down to the amount of volume restoration needed, your age, and the desired longevity of results. Depending on the products used, results can last anywhere from 12 months to 2+ years.

 

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Filler for Jowls: Pre-Treatment Tips

It’s best to stop taking the following supplements one week before your filler treatment, as they have a blood-thinning effect.

• Aspirin
• Naproxyn
• Ibuprofen
• Vitamin E
• Fish oil supplements
• Gingko Biloba and Ginseng

A topical numbing cream may be applied during the procedure to increase comfort, but the entire treatment takes less than 25 minutes.

 

What to Expect Afterwards

Mild tenderness is to be expected after jowl filler treatment. Patients can resume normal activities, though it’s best to avoid strenuous exercise for a day or two. Minor bruising is normal, but this usually resolves along with residual swelling in a few days.

Instant results are one of the main benefits of filler for jowls here in our Dallas office. Within minutes, patients see a noticeable lift in the lower face and a more sculpted jawline. If Sculptra were used, the results would continue to improve over the following months as the body ramps up collagen production.

Customized Jowl Treatment in Dallas

Ready to say goodbye to sagging jowls with an experienced dermatologist? We’ll create a customized treatment plan that provides natural yet measurable results. Book your Dallas dermatology appointment today.

For decades, we’ve been captivated with the timeless elegance and mystique of famous portraits like Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”, Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring’’ and Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus”. Known for their incredible beauty, these masterpieces all use the golden ratio, a mathematical formula associated with aesthetic harmony and symmetry.

Just like how these masterpieces have stood the test of time, facial balancing techniques utilize the same principles of symmetry to unlock and enhance your natural beauty. At Dallas Dermatology Partners, we can help you understand and explore the art and science behind facial balancing—a modern, non-surgical and customized enhancement designed to make you feel and look your best. Whether it’s providing more symmetrical facial proportions or chin enhancement to those with hypoplastic chins, which gives more definition and balance to the face, the doctors at Dallas Dermatology Partners will help you achieve a natural look.

Whether you want to address concerns like specific wrinkles, fine lines, or overall volume loss, facial balancing with fillers can be customized to meet your unique needs. So, what can you expect with facial balancing?

 

Keep reading to learn 3 ways you can rediscover your radiance: 

#1 – Immediate, natural-looking results

Facial balancing helps you achieve a more symmetrical facial structure that is close to ideal proportions and angles without surgery. Our skilled practitioners strategically inject fillers, like hyaluronic acid, in multiple areas of the face to enhance overall highlights, contours, and shadows that compliment your natural bone structure and face shape. Our techniques result in noticeable and natural enhancements that will rejuvenate your complexion and boost your confidence. At Dallas Dermatology Partners, we offer a variety of fillers – Juvederm, Restylane, & Sculptra – and always discuss which filler is right for them.

#2 – Restored volume

There are many reasons why your facial tissue can lose volume. Aging, weight loss, smoking, and even your sleep patterns can make your skin appear thinner, sagging, or less elastic. Facial balancing treatments can not only restore volume, but also help to reduce the appearance of fine lines, creases, or wrinkles. As a result, your skin will be looking smooth, plump, and refreshed.

 

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At Dallas Dermatology Partners, we use fillers to define specific facial features, including the cheeks, jawline, and chin to create balanced and symmetrical features. Of course, before any injections are made, we map out our plan and ensure you are happy with our strategy. Contact us and let’s talk about what your goals are.

#3 – Minimal downtime

Unlike surgical procedures, facial balancing with fillers involves minimal downtime for recovery, making it one of our most recommended options for people with busy lives. Often, our patients can resume daily activities and routines shortly after treatment while enjoying long-lasting results. While not permanent, these natural-looking and strategically placed facial fillers can last upwards of two years.

 

Find Out if Facial Balancing is Right for You

From restored volume to smoother skin, these improvements in facial contours and proportions will empower you to love the way you look, boosting your confidence and self-esteem. Improving the way you feel about yourself has a direct impact on what you can achieve for yourself. When you look good, you feel good, and you can take on the world.

Our highly qualified experts will work with you to understand your desired goals and help you achieve the best results tailed to your individual goals. We’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of facial balancing and help you understand how this modern cosmetology treatment can make your features timeless works of art.

Ready to take the first step in feeling like your best self? Book a Dallas dermatology appointment to talk to our seasoned professionals about facial balancing today.