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ST. PETERSBURG

Facial Volume Loss and Dermal Fillers

Reclaim your youthful radiance through the transformative power of dermal fillers. Restore lost volume and rejuvenate your face with expert care from Dr. Kat Kesty.

Why Choose Us for Your Skin?

Unlock age-defying transformations with the tailored expertise of Dr. Kat Kesty, a pioneer in laser cosmetic Dermatology

Double Board Certified Dermatologist

Broadest selection of lasers in Florida (30+)

One of a handful of Fellowship Trained Laser Surgeons in the nation

Customized treatments merge science & artistry

Advanced Technology & Expertise

State-of-the-art laser systems combined with years of specialized training ensure optimal results for every patient.

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Benefits of Dermal Fillers for Facial Volume Loss

Addressing the unwelcome changes that sun damage, aging, and other factors bring to your skin.

Enhanced facial contours

Plumper cheeks and youthful eyes

Restore your facial symmetry

Minimal to no downtime

Improves skin texture and tone

Look and feel younger

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$197 Consultation

Get personalized facial volume loss treatment recommendations from Dr. Kesty. Your consultation fee will be applied toward any treatment you choose.

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Call us at 727-474-9399 and one of our friendly staff will be happy to book your private consultation with Dr. Kesty.

Why Choose Treatment for Facial Volume Loss

How Fillers Restore Facial Volume

Dermal fillers work by replenishing lost volume in the face, creating a smoother and more youthful appearance. These injectable gels, composed of substances such as hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, or collagen, are strategically placed beneath the skin's surface to plump up areas of volume loss. The fillers stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, essential components for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. This process restores facial volume, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, and rejuvenates the skin, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed look.

Types Of Fillers at St. Petersburg Skin and Laser

By providing the most comprehensive range of filler brand options, we ensure that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan that best addresses their unique concerns and aesthetic goals. While the list below can look daunting, do not fear. Dr. Kesty will walk you through a detailed consultation, answer all your questions, and provide you with a dermal filler treatment plan from the full spectrum of fillers we have available. The broad selection means you get the treatment and results best suited for you as an individual patient.

Comprehensive Filler Options

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

Hyaluronic acid fillers, including Restylane Lyft, Juvederm ultra plus xc, Restylane contour, Juvederm Volbella, Juvderm Ultra, and Belotero Balance, are renowned for their versatility and ability to provide natural-looking results. This type of gel filler can address facial volume loss by restoring hydration, plumping the skin, and diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and lines. This facial volume loss treatment retains moisture in the skin and is an optimal treatment for skin laxity, undereye hollowing, lip lines (lip enhancement), uneven skin texture, tear troughs, lines around the mouth (oral commissure), midface volume loss (cheeks and midface), and other wrinkles and folds.

Biostimulatory Fillers

Biostimulatory fillers, such as Radiesse and Sculptra aesthetic, are a collection of fillers designed to stimulate collagen production and restore lost facial volume. These volume loss treatments work by gradually replacing lost collagen and improves an uneven skin tone, resulting in long-lasting rejuvenation and natural-looking results.

Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers

Calcium hydroxylapatite fillers, like Radiesse, are unique due to their ability to stimulate collagen production and provide immediate volume. They are particularly effective in addressing facial volume loss, enhancing contours, and improving skin texture. Calcium hydroxyapatite fillers can also be injected with a cannula to address volume loss and stimulate collagen in the neck, hands, arms, legs, and chest.

Poly-L-lactic Acid Fillers

Poly-L-lactic acid fillers, like Sculptra, are known for their biostimulatory properties, stimulating collagen production and restoring facial volume over time. These fillers are ideal for addressing facial volume loss and improving skin texture and firmness.

Analogous Fillers

Analogous fillers, like Sculptra and Radiesse, are known for their biostimulatory properties, promoting the natural production of collagen in the skin. This makes them unique in their ability to stimulate collagen growth, leading to improved skin texture, volume, and firmness. These fillers have the best results in treating parentheses lines, facial fat volume loss, fine lines and wrinkles, loose skin, and other areas where skin rejuvenation is as important as restoring volume with natural looking results.

PMMA Fillers

PMMA fillers, like Bellafill, are composed of a synthetic fiber of tiny microspheres or the PMMA molecule ingredient suspended in a collagen gel. These fillers are a unique cross-link technology and provide immediate volume and stimulate collagen production, addressing facial volume loss and improving skin texture for long-lasting results. This type of filler is particularly suited for severe facial wrinkles, at the corner of the mouth, laugh lines, over the zygomatic bone, and to replenish lost facial volume in the mid face, all with natural looking results.

Botulinum "Fillers"

Technically, Botulinum are muscle relaxers, but a lot of people consider them when they consider fillers. Botulinum fillers, such as Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Daxxify, and Xeomin, are unique in their ability to temporarily paralyze the muscles responsible for causing dynamic wrinkles such as crow's feet. While not directly addressing facial volume loss, they help smooth out wrinkles and lines, resulting in a more youthful appearance.

In-Depth Examination of Dermal Filler Treatment for Facial Volume Loss

At St. Petersburg Skin and Laser, under the expert guidance of Dr. Kesty, we take an in-depth look at dermal fillers and their remarkable ability to address facial volume loss. Our team of skilled Dermatologists is dedicated to providing personalized care and helping individuals restore their youthful appearance through advanced aesthetic treatments.

Pre-Treatment Care: Private Consultation and Medical Evaluation by Dr. Kesty

Before undergoing dermal filler treatments for facial volume loss at St. Petersburg Skin and Laser, Dr. Kesty emphasizes the importance of comprehensive pre-treatment care to ensure exceptional results and prioritize your safety. Here is what you can expect:

  • Consultation: Dr. Kesty will personally meet with you during a private consultation to understand your unique aesthetic goals, discuss your medical history, and address any concerns you may have. This one-on-one session allows for a thorough evaluation of your facial structure, skin condition, and your individual cosmetic goals.
  • Medical Evaluation: Dr. Kesty will conduct a detailed medical evaluation to ensure that dermal fillers are a suitable option for you. Your medical history, including any allergies, medications, or prior cosmetic procedures or plastic surgery, will be carefully reviewed. This meticulous medical assessment is essential to tailor the treatment plan to your individual needs and ensure your well-being throughout the process.
  • Customized Treatment Plan: Based on the information gathered from the consultation and medical evaluation, Dr. Kesty will create a personalized treatment plan. This plan will outline the specific type of filler, the targeted areas for treatment, the expected outcomes, and the number of sessions required to achieve your desired results.

Treatment Timelines for Restoring Facial Volume

Frequency and Duration of Treatments: At St. Petersburg Skin and Laser, we understand that each patient's journey is unique. The frequency and duration of dermal filler treatments for facial volume loss may vary depending on factors such as the type of filler used, your individual response to treatment, and your desired outcome. Dr. Kesty will discuss the recommended treatment timeline during your consultation, taking into account your specific goals and expectations.

Recovery Timeline

Facial filler improves the appearance of your face almost immediately. Our patients at St. Petersburg Skin and Laser appreciate the minimal downtime associated with dermal filler treatments. While individual experiences may differ, most individuals can resume their normal activities immediately following the procedure. You may experience temporary redness, swelling (edema), bruising, or tenderness at the therapy injection sites, which typically subside within a few days to a week. Dr. Kesty and our dedicated team will provide you with comprehensive aftercare instructions to support a smooth recovery and optimize your results.

Post-Treatment Care: Ensuring Optimal Results
  • Avoid Touching or Applying Pressure: After a dermal filler treatment with Dr. Kesty, it is important to avoid touching, feeling, or applying pressure to the treatment areas (and the entire face) for at least 24 hours. This allows the fillers to settle correctly and minimizes the risk of displacement.
  • Minimize Sun Exposure: Protect your skin from excessive sun exposure by wearing protective clothing and using a sunscreen with a high SPF. This precaution helps prevent pigmentation changes and safeguards the treated areas.
  • Follow Skincare Recommendations: Dr. Kesty may recommend specific skincare products or routines to maintain the health and appearance of your skin. Following these recommendations will contribute to long-term results and overall skin wellness.
  • Attend Follow-Up Appointments: To monitor your progress, address any concerns, and make necessary adjustments, Dr. Kesty will schedule follow-up appointments at her office. These visits allow for ongoing evaluation of your treatment outcomes and ensure that you are achieving the desired facial volume restoration.

Learn About Facial Volume Loss

Where volume loss in the face most often occur?

Facial volume loss typically appears in various areas of the face as we age. Some common areas where facial volume loss occurs include:

  • Cheeks: The cheek area is one of the first areas where volume loss becomes noticeable. The fat pads in the cheeks begin to thin and descend, leading to a hollow or sunken appearance. The end result of cheeks filler is a natural lift in certain areas that is not noticeable to the human eye but leads to long lasting results of reversing the ageing process.
  • Nasolabial folds: These are the lines that run from the corners of your nose to the corners of your mouth (oral commissures). As facial volume decreases, these folds become more prominent.
  • Marionette lines: These lines run from the corners of the mouth down to the chin. Volume loss can cause these lines to deepen and become more noticeable.
  • Temples: The temples may become hollowed out due to fat loss, which can make the face appear more narrow and aged.
  • Eyebrows and forehead: Volume loss in the forehead can lead to a drooping appearance of the eyebrows and the development of horizontal forehead lines.
  • Under-eye area: Due to genetics and the aging process, fat diminishes in the under-eye area, and dark circles and hollows can become more apparent.
  • Lips: With age, the lips may lose volume and become thinner, and the border of the lips may become less defined. Lip filler can subtly enhance your smile and are a wonderful choice for the natural loss of volume and moisture in the lips.
  • Jawline and chin: Loss of volume in the lower face can lead to the appearance of jowls and a less defined jawline. The chin may also appear more recessed due to volume loss. A double chin can be produced by a recessed chin and jawline.

Deciphering the Causes of Facial Volume Loss

To effectively combat facial volume loss, understanding its causes is essential. While aging is a common factor, there are several other contributors.

Aging

Aging naturally leads to a decrease in skin elasticity and changing of the fat pads that give our face a youthful appearance. This can result in sagging cheeks, hollow areas under the eyes, and around the mouth. As collagen production decreases with age, volume loss and wrinkles become more evident.

Sun Exposure

Overexposure to sunlight accelerates your skin's aging process, causing photoaging. The UV rays damage the collagen and elastin in your skin tissue, leading to loss of firmness and elasticity, subsequently causing facial volume loss.

Lifestyle Factors

Various lifestyle factors such as smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise can also lead to facial volume loss. Regular physical activity can stimulate circulation and collagen production, helping to maintain facial volume.

Rapid Weight Loss

Rapid weight loss can lead to facial volume loss as your face also sheds weight. This can result in a sagging or hollow appearance in the facial area.

Health Issues

Certain health conditions like diabetes and autoimmune disorders can affect skin health, leading to facial volume loss. Addressing these underlying health issues is crucial for effective facial volume restoration. Medical aesthetics requires an understanding of the entire patient history and medical examination which is why we only have Double Board Certified Dermatologists do Cosmetic Procedures at St. Petersburg Skin and Laser. Understanding the causes of facial volume loss is the first step in finding the right treatment solution. At St. Petersburg Skin and Laser, Dr. Kesty and her team provide comprehensive evaluations to determine the causes of your facial volume loss and craft a personalized treatment plan.

Restore Your Youthful Volume

Are you ready to regain your youthful volume and revitalize your appearance? Take the first step towards a more youthful and vibrant you by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Kesty today.

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