Dermal Fillers

DowntimeMinimal (1–3 days)

Duration6 months – 2 years

OnsetImmediate

Treatment Time30–60 minutes

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are injectable substances that restore lost volume, smooth folds and hollows, and reshape facial contours. As we age, the face loses fat, bone density, and collagen—creating sunken areas, flattened cheeks, deeper folds, and thinning lips. Fillers address these changes by replenishing volume directly where it's needed.

In the hands of an experienced injector like Dr. Kieu, fillers can produce results that look completely natural—subtly lifting, refreshing, and restoring without adding bulk or an artificial appearance.

What Fillers Can Address

Cheek volume and lift — restoring midface fullness and projection
Nasolabial folds — softening the lines from nose to mouth corners
Marionette lines — lines from the mouth corners downward
Under-eye hollows (tear trough) — reducing dark circles and hollowing beneath the eyes
Lip augmentation — adding volume, definition, and shape to the lips
Jawline definition — sharpening and projecting the jaw
Chin augmentation — improving chin projection and profile balance
Temple hollowing — restoring volume loss at the temples
Hand rejuvenation — restoring fullness to aging hands
Nose reshaping (non-surgical rhinoplasty) — see our dedicated page

Types of Fillers Dr. Kieu Uses

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers

The most versatile and reversible filler category. Brands include Juvederm, Restylane, and RHA. HA fillers attract water and integrate naturally with tissue. Fully reversible with hyaluronidase if needed.

Radiesse (Calcium Hydroxyapatite)

A thicker filler that also stimulates collagen production. Ideal for deep volume restoration in cheeks, jawline, and hands. Longer-lasting than most HA fillers.

Sculptra (Poly-L-Lactic Acid)

A bio-stimulator rather than a true filler—Sculptra gradually stimulates your own collagen over 3–6 months for subtle, natural-looking volume restoration. Results last up to 2 years.

Dr. Kieu's Approach to Filler

Dr. Kieu approaches filler with a whole-face perspective rather than treating isolated areas in isolation. She evaluates facial structure, proportions, bone support, and skin quality to determine where volume restoration will have the most harmonious effect. Her technique prioritizes conservative placement and layering—it's always easier to add than to remove.

She uses a combination of needles and cannulas depending on the area, and applies topical numbing cream to maximize comfort throughout the treatment.

Filler safety matters: Fillers injected by an inexperienced provider can cause lumps, asymmetry, or in rare cases, serious vascular complications. Dr. Kieu's training as a facial plastic surgeon gives her an unparalleled understanding of facial anatomy—she knows precisely where vessels run and how to inject safely in every area of the face.

Recovery and Results

Results are immediate, though some swelling and bruising in the first 1–3 days is common. Final results settle within 2 weeks. Depending on the product and area treated, results typically last 6–18 months, with Sculptra and Bellafill lasting longer.

Ideal Candidates

Patients noticing volume loss, hollowing, or flattened facial contours
Those wanting lip enhancement, jawline definition, or chin refinement without surgery
Adults seeking a refreshed look with no downtime
Good general health; not pregnant or breastfeeding

Interested in what fillers can do for your facial balance? Dr. Kieu will design a plan specific to your anatomy and goals.

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