Speaking From Experience
“Although injectable procedures are less complicated than surgery, they still require someone with expertise and knowledge of facial anatomy to achieve consistently excellent results.” – Dr. Konstantin
59 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD
59 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075
Phone: (212) 380-3634
Monday, Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Whether you want to reduce signs of aging or enhance your lips or other facial features, at Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich’s Manhattan, NYC practice you can instantly improve your look with dermal fillers. Products such as JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, and RADIESSE® offer an array of formulations and more options than ever for customizing your filler treatment. Dr. Konstantin is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who trained our nurse injector, Maria, to perform all injectable treatments, so you benefit from an elite level of experience, skill, and artistry.
Dermal fillers immediately restore the volume and resilience within the skin that fade with age. One of the most versatile nonsurgical treatments we offer, they can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
Dermal fillers are different from BOTOX® Cosmetic, although both are injectable treatments. BOTOX is a neuromodulator that smooths away certain wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles. Fillers, on the other hand, actually fill in wrinkles and other areas of volume loss. Because these two treatments are best suited for different concerns, we often combine them for an overall rejuvenating effect.
“Although injectable procedures are less complicated than surgery, they still require someone with expertise and knowledge of facial anatomy to achieve consistently excellent results.” – Dr. Konstantin
Dermal fillers are priced by the syringe and start at $950. Your total price will depend on which products are used for your treatment and the quantity of filler needed to achieve your best results.
Most fillers are derivatives of hyaluronic acid (the substance that gives elasticity to our joints), although other inert materials can be used to achieve the same effect. Popular options available at our practice include:
Depending on your specific needs and the enhancements you want to attain, we may use a single filler, a combination of fillers, or combine fillers and BOTOX injections. He also offers fat transfer (see below) as a natural alternative to dermal fillers, during which he harvests some of your excess fat, carefully prepares it, and injects it much like he would a dermal filler. Skin resurfacing treatments help the skin look radiant and feel firmer and therefore are often an excellent complement to these injectable treatments.
The injection of fillers, performed with precision and artistry by Dr. Konstantin and our nurse injector, Maria, is relatively painless. However, we do use a skin-numbing cream to minimize discomfort. The products themselves are also pre-mixed with lidocaine for your comfort.
After your face is cleansed and treatment areas are demarcated, we carefully administer the filler through a blunt-tipped, flexible cannula. This method minimizes bruising and enhances the precision of the treatment.
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.
If you’re interested in learning about facial rejuvenation with fat grafting or dermal fillers at Dr. Konstantin’s Manhattan office, request a consultation online or call (212) 380-3634 to speak to a member of our team.