Dermal Fillers in Highland Park

Yes — when placed conservatively and in balance with your features. Our goal is a refreshed, proportionate result, never overfilled. We build gradually and you help guide the look with us at every step.

No. Neurotoxin (Botox, Dysport) relaxes muscles to soften dynamic wrinkles, while filler adds volume and contour. They solve different problems and are often used together for a balanced, natural result.

It depends on the product and the area. Thinner fillers (for example, in the lips) may last around 6–12 months, while firmer fillers in areas like the cheeks or jawline can last 12–18 months or more. The body gradually and naturally absorbs hyaluronic acid over time.

We use numbing cream, and most fillers contain lidocaine, so discomfort is minimal. You may have temporary swelling, tenderness or bruising for a few days. Most people return to normal activities right away.

For most first-timers, one syringe — about one milliliter, roughly a fifth of a teaspoon — is plenty, placed conservatively for a soft, natural result. Lips can always be built up gradually at a later visit. We’ll look at your lip shape and goals and recommend the right amount at your consultation. Individual results vary.

Usually less than people expect. We typically start conservatively and build gradually, because it's far easier to add a little more later than to over-correct — the goal is a balanced, refreshed look, not an obvious one. The right amount depends on the area and your goals, and we'll map out a sensible plan together at your consultation.

Hyaluronic-acid fillers are reversible: an enzyme called hyaluronidase can dissolve them if you want to adjust or undo a result. This is one of the key advantages of HA fillers over permanent options.

HA fillers have a strong safety record when administered by a trained injector. The most serious risks — such as accidental injection into a blood vessel — are rare and minimized by expert technique and anatomical knowledge. We review your health history at your consultation.

Most healthy adults bothered by lost volume or deepening folds are good candidates, and we confirm fit by reviewing your health history and goals at your consultation. Fillers aren't recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding — their safety hasn't been established in those situations — or if you have an active skin infection at the site, and certain allergies or medical conditions may mean it isn't right for you. If now isn't the time, we'll say so and suggest alternatives.

A syringe of hyaluronic-acid dermal filler is $700 at DK Aesthetics in Highland Park. That figure is the syringe; what a visit comes to depends on how many your plan calls for, since cheeks, jawline and under-eye work often take more than one, and some people treat two areas in the same appointment. We map the areas and the amount at your consultation, so the number is settled before anything is injected. Individual results vary.