What Dermal Fillers Can Correct
Most people ask a filler to fix one thing. It helps to know which things fillers are actually described as fixing before you agree to a treatment plan.
This page names what a published source says fillers can correct, explains why that matters when you read a quote, and lists the questions to ask first.
What fillers can do
The American Academy of Dermatology says fillers can effectively restore fullness to cheeks, hollow areas under the eyes, and deep creases. Its fillers overview sets out the same ground in more detail.
Why a short list helps you
Those three areas have something in common: each is about volume or depth. A filler is meant to fill, so a provider who proposes it for a different kind of concern should be able to say why. If the reason sounds vague, that is a sign to slow down.
What the plastic surgeons say
Plastic surgeons keep their own page on dermal fillers. Reading two sources side by side shows you where they agree, and agreement is a better guide than one confident voice.
Volume or something else?
- Which area are you treating, and is it a volume problem or something else?
- What filler will you use, and what is its record for that area?
- What does the whole plan cost, including any touch-up?
More reading
Dermatologic surgeons cover the treatment on their dermal fillers page, and a separate guide covers soft-tissue fillers for aging skin.
Match, check, ask
Match your concern to the list, check it against a second source, and bring your questions to the consultation.