Dermal Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane)
Dermal Fillers in Chicago, IL
As we age, the face naturally loses volume in key areas like the cheeks, lips, under-eyes, and jawline. Dermal fillers are one of the most effective ways to address this loss and restore a more youthful, balanced appearance without surgery or extended downtime. At Therahaus Wellness Medspa in South Loop, Chicago, our injectors use an artistic, anatomy-informed approach to deliver results that look and feel natural.
Dermal fillers are injectable gels made primarily from hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the skin that attracts and retains moisture. When strategically placed, fillers can plump the lips, lift the cheeks, smooth smile lines, define the jawline, and soften the hollows under the eyes. The range of filler products we offer, including JUVEDERM and Restylane, allows us to tailor the treatment to each specific area and patient, using the right texture and consistency for optimal results. Results are visible immediately and typically last six months to two years depending on the product and area treated.
How Dermal Fillers Work
Hyaluronic acid fillers work by physically adding volume beneath the skin in targeted areas. Depending on the product selected, fillers can be placed at different depths and layers of tissue to achieve lifting, volumizing, or smoothing effects. The hyaluronic acid gel integrates with the surrounding tissue and begins attracting water molecules, which further enhances volume and plumpness over time. Because hyaluronic acid is biocompatible and naturally metabolized by the body, the treatment is both safe and reversible. If at any point you are not happy with your results, the filler can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
Your injector will evaluate your facial structure and discuss the areas you want to address. A customized treatment plan is created, detailing the products and amounts recommended to achieve your goals.
A topical numbing cream is applied to the treatment areas and allowed to take effect for 20 to 30 minutes. Most fillers also contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic, to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure.
Using a fine needle or blunt-tipped cannula depending on the area, your provider carefully places the filler at precise depths to achieve the desired volume, contour, or smoothing effect.
Your provider will assess the results immediately and make any minor adjustments needed. You will receive specific aftercare instructions and be scheduled for a follow-up visit to review your results.
Who Benefits Most from Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are appropriate for adults who want to restore or enhance their facial appearance without surgery. They are particularly effective for patients experiencing volume loss, deepening facial lines, or those looking to add definition and balance to their features. Both first-time patients and those maintaining their results with regular touch-ups benefit from the versatility and immediacy of filler treatments.
Ideal for patients who:
- Have noticed volume loss in the cheeks, lips, temples, or under-eye area
- Want to soften the appearance of nasolabial folds, marionette lines, or smile lines
- Are looking for lip enhancement or more defined lip borders
- Want to improve jawline definition or chin projection non-surgically
- Are seeking immediate, visible results with minimal downtime
The Benefits of Dermal Fillers at Therahaus
Dermal fillers offer one of the most versatile and satisfying outcomes in aesthetic medicine. Whether you want to address a single area or refresh your overall facial appearance, the ability to customize every aspect of your treatment makes fillers a favorite at our South Loop aesthetic clinic.
Restores lost volume immediately, leaving you looking refreshed and naturally youthful right away.
Enhances lips, cheeks, and jawline with precise, artistic placement for balanced, flattering results.
Smooths deep lines and folds that wrinkle relaxers alone cannot adequately address.
Hyaluronic acid fillers are safe, biocompatible, and reversible if your goals or preferences change.
Results last six months to two years, depending on the product and treatment area.
A personalized approach at Therahaus ensures results that complement your unique features.
Dermal Filler Aftercare: What to Know
It is completely normal to experience some swelling, redness, and tenderness at and around the injection sites following your filler appointment. These effects are temporary and typically resolve within a few days. In some cases, particularly with lip filler, swelling may be more noticeable for up to a week. Any bruising that occurs will fade within one to two weeks. Your final results will be fully visible once the initial swelling has settled, usually within one to two weeks.
Any Questions?
Dermal fillers add immediate volume to specific areas using hyaluronic acid gel, while biostimulators work more gradually by stimulating your body's own collagen production for longer-lasting structural improvement. Many patients benefit from using both treatments in combination as part of a comprehensive rejuvenation plan.
Yes, hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase if you are ever unhappy with your results. This reversibility makes them one of the safest and most flexible options in aesthetic medicine.
Dermal fillers can restore volume to the cheeks, lips, and under-eye area, smooth deep lines and folds, and define the jawline and chin. They are a versatile, immediate solution for facial volume loss and contouring at our South Loop medspa.
Yes, dermal fillers are FDA-approved, biocompatible treatments with a strong safety record when administered by trained and experienced providers. At Therahaus, all filler treatments are performed by skilled injectors who prioritize your safety, comfort, and natural-looking results.
Dermal fillers pair beautifully with wrinkle relaxers, biostimulators, and laser treatments as part of a comprehensive facial rejuvenation plan. Your provider will recommend the ideal combination and sequencing to help you achieve the most balanced and natural-looking outcome.
Dermal filler results typically last six months to two years depending on the product used and the area treated. Your provider will recommend the most appropriate filler formulation and advise on a maintenance schedule to preserve your results.
We have answers. Whether you are new to medical aesthetics or simply want to know more about what to expect at Therahaus Wellness, we are here to make sure you feel informed, comfortable, and completely confident before you ever book your first appointment.
A Full-Spectrum Wellness Experience
At Therahaus Wellness Medspa, you are in the hands of a team led by Dr. Angeline N. Beltsos, a double board-certified physician with decades of specialized expertise in women's health, hormone medicine, and medical aesthetics. Every treatment we offer, from injectables and laser therapies to wellness programs and specialty care, is delivered with the clinical precision and personalized attention that only comes from a team that genuinely invests in your outcomes. We are conveniently located on Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, Chicago, making expert aesthetic and wellness care accessible to patients across the city. When you walk through our doors, you are not just a patient, you are a person, and everything we do is built around helping you look, feel, and live your best.
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Schedule a private consultation at our South Loop office to discuss your goals and develop a customized treatment plan with our medical team.
