Walk into any mall or upscale neighborhood and you’ll spot them—faces filled so aggressively they’ve lost all natural contour. Pillow face. Duck lips. The overfilled look that screams “I got work done.”
That’s not what dermal fillers are supposed to do. When injected correctly by skilled practitioners, fillers restore youth and beauty so naturally that nobody knows you had anything done. They just think you look great.
Beyond Stem Cells specializes in natural-looking dermal filler treatments that enhance your features rather than distorting them. Our approach combines medical expertise with artistic sensibility, creating results that turn back the clock without looking artificial.
Here’s what you need to know about dermal fillers, what they actually do, and how to get results you’ll love rather than regret.
What Dermal Fillers Actually Do
Dermal fillers are injectable gel substances that add volume beneath your skin. Think of them as scaffolding that supports your skin from underneath, smoothing wrinkles, plumping thin lips, restoring lost facial volume, and recreating youthful contours.
The aging process depletes facial volume in predictable patterns. Your cheeks flatten and descend. The area under your eyes hollows. Lips thin. Nasolabial folds (lines from nose to mouth corners) deepen. Marionette lines (from mouth corners to chin) appear. Your jawline loses definition.
Fillers reverse these changes by replacing lost volume exactly where you need it. The results are immediate—you’ll see improvement as soon as the treatment is done.
Hyaluronic acid fillers make up the majority of products we use at Beyond Stem Cells. Hyaluronic acid (HA) occurs naturally in your body, particularly in skin and joints. It holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, providing hydration and plumpness.
Injectable HA fillers are synthetic versions of this natural substance. Because your body already contains HA, these fillers integrate smoothly with your tissues and rarely cause allergic reactions. Popular HA filler brands include Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero.
Different filler types serve different purposes. Thick, robust fillers provide structural support for cheeks and jawline. Softer fillers work better for lips and fine lines. Ultra-smooth fillers treat delicate areas like under-eye hollows.
Beyond Stem Cells stocks multiple filler types and viscosities. This variety lets us select the perfect product for each area we’re treating, creating better results than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Areas We Treat with Dermal Fillers
Fillers work wonders in specific facial zones where volume loss or wrinkles create aging appearance.
Lips are the most requested filler area. Thin lips can be enhanced, asymmetrical lips balanced, and age-related volume loss restored. The goal isn’t creating oversized lips—it’s creating proportionate, natural fullness that suits your face.
We add volume gradually, often suggesting conservative amounts for first-timers. You can always add more at a follow-up appointment. Removing filler that’s been overdone is harder.
Lip filler results last 6-12 months typically. The constant movement of your mouth breaks down filler faster than static areas like cheeks.
Nasolabial folds (smile lines) deepen with age as cheek fat pads descend and skin loses elasticity. Filler placed directly into these folds softens their appearance dramatically. Sometimes we also add filler to the cheeks above, which lifts tissues and reduces fold depth indirectly.
This dual approach—treating both the fold and the cause of the fold—creates more natural, longer-lasting results than just filling the line itself.
Marionette lines run from mouth corners down toward the chin, creating a sad or stern appearance even when your face is relaxed. Strategic filler placement softens these lines and can slightly lift the corners of your mouth, brightening your resting expression.
Cheeks lose volume substantially with aging. The full, high cheekbones of youth flatten and slide downward, creating a tired, gaunt appearance. Cheek filler restores that youthful fullness and provides a subtle lift to the mid-face.
Cheek enhancement often delivers the most dramatic anti-aging results because it addresses a major cause of facial aging rather than just treating symptoms. Properly done, cheek filler can reduce the appearance of under-eye hollows, nasolabial folds, and jowls simultaneously.
Under-eye hollows (tear troughs) create a tired, aged appearance. The sunken area between your lower eyelid and cheek casts shadows that look like dark circles. Filler placed carefully in this delicate area fills the hollow and eliminates shadows.
Under-eye filler requires exceptional skill. The skin is thin, blood vessels are prominent, and mistakes show obviously. Beyond Stem Cells’ experienced injectors have the expertise to treat this challenging area safely and effectively.
Jawline and chin benefit from filler to create definition and structure. A weak chin can be augmented, an undefined jawline sharpened, and early jowling minimized. These structural improvements create a more youthful lower face profile.
Men particularly appreciate jawline filler for creating a more masculine, defined appearance. Women benefit from the lifting effect that defined jawline creates.
Temples hollow with age, creating a gaunt appearance. Temple filler restores fullness that frames the face beautifully and contributes to overall facial harmony.
Hand rejuvenation uses filler to plump the backs of hands where veins and tendons become prominent with age. While less common than facial treatment, hand filler can dramatically reduce the aged appearance that hands often display.
What to Expect During Treatment
Your dermal filler treatment at Beyond Stem Cells follows a process designed for optimal results and comfort.
Consultation comes first for new patients or anyone considering treatment in new areas. We’ll discuss your concerns, examine your face, explain what’s achievable, and recommend a treatment plan.
This conversation matters enormously. We need to understand your goals and you need to understand realistic outcomes. Someone wanting Kylie Jenner lips when they have a small facial structure needs honest guidance about what will actually look good on their face.
Preparation is minimal. Avoid blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) for 3-5 days before treatment if possible. This reduces bruising risk. If you’re on prescription blood thinners, don’t stop them—just accept higher bruising likelihood.
Arrive with a clean face and no makeup. We’ll cleanse your skin and may apply topical numbing cream if you’re treating sensitive areas. Most modern fillers contain lidocaine (numbing medication) built into the product, which helps with comfort during injection.
Injection process takes 15-45 minutes depending on how many areas we’re treating. You’ll sit in a treatment chair while our specialist marks injection points and begins the procedure.
The actual injection techniques vary. Sometimes we use needles, sometimes blunt-tip cannulas (flexible tubes that slide under skin). Cannulas often create less bruising and allow us to treat larger areas with fewer puncture points.
You’ll feel pressure and sometimes discomfort as filler enters tissue. Most patients rate pain at 3-5 out of 10—noticeable but tolerable. The lidocaine in the filler starts numbing within seconds, making each subsequent injection more comfortable.
We inject conservatively, assess results, add more if needed, and massage the filler to ensure smooth distribution. You can see your results in a mirror throughout the process and provide feedback.
Immediate results appear right away, though some swelling is normal. What you see at the end of your appointment is close to your final result, though minor swelling will resolve over 24-48 hours.
Some areas swell more than others. Lips can puff significantly for 1-2 days before settling into final appearance. Cheeks typically show minimal swelling.
Post-treatment care involves simple restrictions:
Avoid touching, pressing, or massaging treated areas for 24 hours unless instructed otherwise. This lets filler settle properly.
Sleep elevated the first night to minimize swelling.
Skip intense exercise, alcohol, and excessive heat (saunas, hot yoga) for 24 hours.
Apply ice for 10-15 minutes several times in the first few hours to reduce swelling.
Avoid dental work, facial treatments, or other facial manipulation for 2 weeks if possible.
You can return to work and normal activities immediately. Makeup can cover any small bruises if needed.
How Long Fillers Last
Duration varies by product type, area treated, your metabolism, and how much movement the area experiences.
Lip fillers last 6-12 months typically. The constant motion of talking, eating, and expressing breaks down filler faster than static areas.
Nasolabial folds and marionette lines maintain results for 9-12 months with most HA fillers. Some patients stretch this to 15 months before needing touch-ups.
Cheeks hold filler longest—often 12-18 months. The deeper placement and structural nature of cheek filler contributes to longevity.
Under-eye filler can last 12-18 months or even longer because the area doesn’t move much and filler is placed quite deep.
Jawline and chin filler lasts 12-15 months typically, similar to cheeks.
Your individual metabolism affects duration. People with faster metabolisms break down filler quicker. Very active individuals might see shorter duration than sedentary people.
The good news: filler doesn’t disappear overnight. Results gradually diminish over months, giving you plenty of time to schedule maintenance treatments before you’ve lost all improvement.
Dermal Filler Pricing at Beyond Stem Cells
Beyond Stem Cells offers dermal fillers at $600 to $800 per ml, depending on the specific filler used.
What affects pricing within that range includes the filler brand and formulation. Premium products with longer duration or specialized characteristics cost more. Standard HA fillers sit at the lower end while advanced formulations command higher pricing.
The area being treated sometimes influences product selection and therefore cost. Delicate areas requiring ultra-refined fillers might need premium products.
Typical treatment costs depend on how many syringes you need:
Lip enhancement: 1 syringe ($600-$800) for subtle fullness, 2 syringes ($1,200-$1,600) for more dramatic results
Nasolabial folds: 1-2 syringes ($600-$1,600) depending on depth
Cheeks: 2-4 syringes ($1,200-$3,200) depending on desired volume
Under-eye hollows: 1-2 syringes total for both sides ($600-$1,600)
Jawline definition: 2-4 syringes ($1,200-$3,200) depending on goals
Full facial rejuvenation: 4-8 syringes ($2,400-$6,400) treating multiple areas
These are estimates. During consultation, we’ll provide exact recommendations for your specific needs.
Package pricing and promotions occasionally offer savings. Ask about current specials when you book your appointment.
Financing options make filler treatments accessible through our medical financing partners. Monthly payment plans spread the cost over time.
Value perspective helps frame the investment. A $1,200 lip filler treatment lasting 9 months costs $133 monthly. That’s comparable to what some people spend on skincare products or other beauty services, but with more dramatic and immediate results.
Compare filler longevity to alternatives like frequent facials, expensive skincare regimens, or makeup that provides temporary camouflage without actually improving your appearance.
Safety and Side Effects
Dermal fillers have excellent safety profiles when administered by trained professionals using FDA-approved products.
Common side effects are mild and temporary:
Swelling at injection sites (almost universal, resolves in 24-48 hours) Bruising (occurs in 20-40% of patients, fades in 5-10 days) Redness (resolves within hours typically) Tenderness (improves over 2-3 days) Small bumps or lumps (usually smooth out within days)
These effects are normal parts of the healing process and don’t indicate problems.
Rare complications include infection (extremely uncommon with proper sterile technique), allergic reactions (rare with HA fillers since they’re biocompatible), vascular occlusion (blockage of blood vessels—very rare with proper injection technique), and granulomas (firm lumps requiring treatment—uncommon).
Beyond Stem Cells minimizes all risks through meticulous technique, extensive anatomical knowledge, and use of FDA-approved products from reputable manufacturers.
Reversibility is a major safety advantage of HA fillers. If you don’t like results or experience complications, we can inject hyaluronidase—an enzyme that dissolves HA filler within hours. This reversibility provides peace of mind that other cosmetic procedures can’t offer.
Who shouldn’t get fillers:
Pregnant or breastfeeding women (as a precaution) People with active skin infections at treatment sites Those allergic to filler ingredients People with certain autoimmune conditions (discuss with your doctor)
We’ll review your medical history during consultation to confirm filler treatment is safe for you.
Getting Natural Results, Not Overdone Looks
The difference between beautiful filler results and obvious filler mistakes comes down to three things: product selection, injection technique, and artistic restraint.
Product selection means using the right filler viscosity for each area. Thick structural fillers go in cheeks and jawline. Soft, smooth fillers treat lips and fine lines. Ultra-refined products work for delicate under-eye areas.
Using the wrong product in an area creates problems. Thick filler in lips looks lumpy. Soft filler in cheeks doesn’t provide adequate support.
Beyond Stem Cells maintains an extensive product inventory specifically so we can match the perfect filler to each treatment area.
Injection technique determines whether filler integrates smoothly or creates visible irregularities. Proper depth, appropriate volume, and careful placement all matter.
Our injectors understand facial anatomy in detail—muscle locations, fat compartments, blood vessel positions, nerve pathways. This knowledge prevents complications and creates harmonious results.
Artistic restraint separates great injectors from those creating the overfilled looks you’re trying to avoid. More filler isn’t always better. Sometimes less product, placed strategically, creates more beautiful results than aggressive volume addition.
We’ll recommend conservative amounts for first-time patients. You can always add more at a follow-up appointment if you want additional enhancement. Starting conservatively prevents the regret of overdone results.
Our philosophy: you should look like the best version of yourself, not like someone who’s had work done.
Combining Fillers with Other Treatments
Dermal fillers work beautifully alone but combining them with complementary treatments creates even more dramatic rejuvenation.
Fillers plus neurotoxins (Botox, Daxxify, etc.) address different aging signs. Neurotoxins smooth dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle movement. Fillers restore volume and fill static wrinkles. Together, they provide comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
Many patients get both treatments in the same appointment. We can perform neurotoxin injections and filler treatments during a single visit for convenience.
Fillers plus skin treatments (microneedling, laser resurfacing, chemical peels) improve both volume and skin quality. Fillers address structural aging while skin treatments improve texture, tone, and surface issues.
The combination creates more complete transformation than either approach alone. We can design treatment plans that incorporate both for optimal results.
Stem cell therapy integration represents Beyond Stem Cells’ unique advantage. Our proprietary stem cell treatments can enhance filler results and potentially extend their longevity through improved tissue health and regeneration.
Ask about combining fillers with our advanced regenerative treatments during your consultation.
Why Choose Beyond Stem Cells for Dermal Fillers
Experience and artistry make the difference between good filler results and exceptional ones.
Expert injectors with extensive training and thousands of procedures completed. Our team understands facial anatomy, product characteristics, and injection techniques that create natural results.
Artistic eye for facial proportions and balance. We don’t just inject where you point—we assess your entire face and recommend treatments that enhance your natural beauty harmoniously.
Conservative approach prevents the overdone look. We’d rather have you return for additional enhancement than leave with obviously filled features.
Premium products from reputable manufacturers. We use only FDA-approved HA fillers from established brands, never cheaper alternatives that might compromise results or safety.
Comprehensive aesthetic services mean we can address all your concerns in one location. Neurotoxins, skin treatments, body contouring, regenerative medicine—we offer complete solutions.
Comfortable environment where you’ll feel welcome and cared for. Our staff treats every patient with respect and genuine attention.
Competitive pricing from$600-$800 per ml, depending upon the filler used, provides value without compromising quality or safety.
Ongoing support after your treatment. Contact us with any questions or concerns during your recovery and beyond.
Ready to Look Like Yourself, Just Better?
Dermal fillers offer a proven solution for restoring youthful volume and smoothing wrinkles with immediate, natural-looking results. Whether you want subtle enhancement or more dramatic rejuvenation, Beyond Stem Cells can help you achieve your goals.
Visit our dermal filler treatment page to learn more about our approach, see before-and-after photos, and understand what makes our filler treatments different.
Contact us at (833) 720-7836 or visit our Littleton or Las Vegas locations to schedule your consultation. We’ll assess your needs, answer all your questions, and create a personalized treatment plan.
Stop wondering what you’d look like with a little refresh. Find out. The consultation costs nothing but 20 minutes of your time, and the results might change how you feel every time you look in the mirror.
