Dermal Fillers in NYC

Dermal filler injections are relatively quick and require minimal downtime, enabling you to return to work or social activities right away. Swelling and bruising are quite normal but should resolve within a few days.

The rejuvenating effect is seen almost immediately after the injection. Results typically last 9 to 24 months, depending on the type of filler and the area of the face. To maintain the beneficial effects of facial fillers, we recommend you schedule a “touch-up” injection every year or two.

Fat transfer (also known as fat grafting) is an advanced injectable treatment that uses a patient’s own fat as a filler. The aging process often leads to the loss of facial volume, which in turn leads to the loss of a youthful facial contour, sagging of facial skin, and the formation of deep grooves and creases. Restoring facial volume with the body’s own fat is the most natural and effective way to reverse these effects of aging.

Dr. Konstantin performs most fat grafting procedures using local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. He typically obtains the fat from the areas of the body where it is in abundance (the midsection, back, or thighs) and, after special processing, injects it into selected areas of the face. Most commonly, he uses fat to rejuvenate the hollowness of the temples, flatness of the upper cheeks, deep grooves under the eyes, and prominent nasolabial folds. The recovery from a fat grafting procedure usually takes from 2 to 5 days.

Out of all facial fillers, fat transfer has the longest-lasting rejuvenating effect. Unlike other fillers, there is no need to repeat fat injections on a regular basis, although a “touch-up” or additional treatment might become necessary to maximize the result.