Top 10 areas to treat with fillers Costa Mesa

Dermal fillers are quickly catching up to Botox as the most popular aesthetic injectable treatment. Dr. Malecki at Lotus Medical Aesthetics is an expert in filler injections, primarily using Juvéderm, the #1 brand of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers in the world. In fact, Dr. Malecki is the Medical Director for the makers of Juvéderm, Allergan Aesthetics. He leads the creation of the training curriculum for physicians and injectors across the US. Fillers like  Juvéderm can do so much to refresh and rejuvenate your look by replacing volume lost through the aging process and correcting or enhancing certain facial areas to align with aesthetic ideals.

This image below shows common places for dermal filler treatment. Let’s review the top 10.

Cheeks

Dermal fillers like  Juvéderm Voluma can work magic in the cheek area. Over time, the cheeks lose volume and become flatter, which leads to wrinkles and sagging lower in the face. With strategic placement of filler in the cheek area, the cheeks can be lifted and volumized to restore a more youthful appearance. This can also have the effect of smoothing wrinkles and reducing sagging lower in the face. Dr. Malecki makes a practice of starting filler treatment in the cheeks to set an appropriate foundation. For younger patients who haven’t lost much volume yet, Juvéderm Voluma can help create beautiful contour.

Undereye hollows

Do you have hollowing under your eyes? These hollows, sometimes called tear troughs, may benefit from dermal filler treatment. Dr. Malecki will do a thorough assessment to ensure you are a good candidate for treatment in this area. His go-to filler for undereye hollows is Juvéderm Volbella. Typically, this area is treated after the cheeks have been adequately volumized, providing support for the undereye area

Chin

Many people don’t realize how important the chin is to overall facial appearance. Filler, like  Juvéderm Voluma, can be used to reshape the chin to be more aesthetically pleasing. Dr. Malecki can elongate the chin and create a more heart-shaped face, which is considered the ideal for many people. Juvéderm Voluma can also help with chin recession to create a stronger profile and optimize balance with the lips. Many men may benefit from injections in the chin to create a more square or angular look.

 Temples

With aging, you can lose volume in your temples, creating a sunken appearance. Some people have sunken temples because they exercise a lot or are naturally thin in their face. Filling out the temples can create a more ideal facial shape.

 Lipstick lines

Vertical lines above and around the mouth are a common complaint. They may be the result of smoking, or the result of years of certain expressions (puckering, etc). Softer dermal fillers, such as  Juvéderm Volbella, can be injected to help smooth out these lines.

 Lips

Lips are one of the most popular filler treatment areas. Some people see volume loss in their lips over time and want to restore the shape they had in younger years. Others want to create a more aesthetically pleasing lip shape that is in better balance with the rest of their face. Dr. Malecki will do a comprehensive assessment and provide recommendations on the best enhancements for your unique facial shape and your aesthetic goals.

 Laugh lines

Laugh lines are those parentheses lines around your mouth that you get from years of laughing and smiling. Typically, Dr. Malecki volumizes the cheeks first to create a lifting effect, which often helps to smooth out laugh lines lower in the face. For laugh lines that remain, filler can be used to help soften their appearance.

 Marionette lines

Marionette lines are vertical lines that form from the corners of the mouth, downward. These lines, like many lines on the face, are the result of the aging process. Filler can help to soften these lines.

 Corner-of-the-mouth lines

The technical name for these is oral commissures. These lines at the corners of the mouth form with age and can become downturned as we get older, making us look angry, tired, or grumpy when we’re not. Filler can help to correct these lines. Injecting filler here can also help to add structure to the lips.

Jawline

Contouring the jawline using dermal filler is gaining popularity in recent years. Dermal filler in the jawline can help to create more definition between the jaw and the neck, giving you a sharper, more aesthetically pleasing angle. Dr. Malecki will determine what is best for your facial structure.

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