5 Uses for Dermal Fillers You Didn’t Know About

If you think dermal fillers are for wrinkles, you’re right. If you think that’s all they do, you couldn’t be more wrong. While fillers are famous for smoothing fine lines, they offer several unexpected benefits that might surprise you. 

Our Brooklyn Aesthetics team in the Brighton Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, uses various dermal fillers to create subtle, natural improvements and dramatically noticeable changes, depending on your goals. 

These injectable treatments come in various brands and formulas that can accomplish some amazing transformations, so think outside the box and discover the multiple superpowers of today’s dermal fillers.

Dermal fillers 101

All dermal fillers are injectable gel-like solutions that replace lost fat and volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours. They contain hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxyapatite, and poly-L-lactic acid, each addressing different aesthetic concerns.

These treatments are quick and relatively painless, and most offer immediate results. We offer all the top brands — Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Radiesse®, Belotero Balance®, and Sculptra® — because each has unique features that meet different needs.

Most people associate dermal fillers with correcting nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and crow’s feet, but there’s much more to fillers. 

Surprise — Look what dermal fillers can do!

Here are some lesser-known uses that may surprise you.

1. Hand rejuvenation

Your hands can reveal your age just as much as your face. Fortunately, dermal fillers can rejuvenate your aging hands by restoring lost volume, plumping thinning skin, smoothing wrinkles, and reducing the appearance of veins.

Restylane Lyft was the first hyaluronic acid dermal filler to receive the Food and Drug Administration’s approval for hand rejuvenation, but Radiesse, Juvéderm, and Sculptra work well too. 

2. Earlobe restoration

Your skin shows the first signs of aging, but don’t overlook your ears — they can be a dead giveaway. Over time, your earlobes stretch and sag, especially if you wear heavy earrings. Restylane and Juvéderm can tighten and lift your drooping earlobes.

3. The liquid nose job

If you’ve ever considered getting rhinoplasty to change your nose but decided against it because you don’t want surgery, dermal fillers can help. Sometimes called a liquid nose job, filler treatments can reshape your nose, correcting bumps, asymmetries, and a droopy tip. 

For this procedure, we typically use hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Juvéderm and Restylane, which can last up to a year.

4. Jawline and chin definition

A strong jawline and well-defined chin are hallmarks of an attractive profile. Dermal fillers can enhance these features by adding volume and contours. Our skilled team can sharpen your jawline and strengthen your chin.

Radiesse and Juvéderm Voluma work well for jawline and chin definition, and the effects can last up to two years.

5. Nonsurgical butt lift

If your face is fine, but you want a fuller, lifted bottom, Sculptra is the answer. This poly-L-lactic acid-based injection adds volume and shape without the need for implants or fat transfer. Sculptra also stimulates collagen production, so you get a gradual, natural change.

While not as dramatic as surgical options, the nonsurgical butt lift is a great choice if you don’t want to deal with the risk and recovery time of surgery.

To explore dermal fillers and what they can do for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Itskovich today by calling our office at 718-550-6956 or using our online booking tool.