What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable hyaluronic acid gels used to restore lost volume, refine facial contours, and soften lines for a naturally refreshed appearance. As the face ages and tissues lose support, fillers help replenish structure in areas such as the cheeks, lips, under-eyes, jawline, and chin. When placed with precision and restraint, fillers blend seamlessly with your natural anatomy—enhancing balance and harmony without looking overdone.
How Dermal Filler Treatments Work?
Filler treatments are performed in the office and typically take 30–45 minutes. After discussing your goals and mapping out the areas of enhancement, the skin is cleansed and a small amount of topical or local anesthetic is applied for comfort. Using fine needles or cannulas, filler is placed precisely into areas that need softening, support, or contouring. Results are visible immediately, with little to no discomfort. There is little to no downtime and patients can return to normal activities the same day.
Restores Youthful Facial Volume
Fillers replenish areas that lose fullness with age—such as the cheeks, temples, and midface—helping restore a refreshed, lifted appearance.
Enhances Facial Contours and Balance
Fillers can refine the jawline, chin, lips, or tear troughs, improving symmetry and definition without surgery.
Immediate, Natural-Looking Results
Most fillers provide instant improvement with minimal downtime and results that can last from 6–18 months depending on the area and product used.
Good Candidates for a Dermal Fillers
You may be an ideal candidate for dermal fillers if you:
Have facial volume loss or hollowing
Want to enhance specific features (lips, jawline, cheeks, chin)
Prefer natural, subtle results without surgery
Want to improve symmetry or proportion
Are in good overall health
Have realistic expectations about longevity and maintenance
During your consultation, Dr. Franck evaluates your unique anatomy, expressions, and goals to create a balanced treatment plan.
Why Choose Dr. Franck for Your Filler Injections?
Dr. Philipp Franck is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced expertise in facial anatomy and nonsurgical rejuvenation. His approach emphasizes balance, restraint, and natural refinement. As a Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, he regularly teaches residents the newest techniques in injectable treatments, sharing his anatomical knowledge and aesthetic philosophy with the next generation of surgeons. His patients value his meticulous technique, personalized approach, and commitment to safe, elegant outcomes.
New York Times Magazine Rising Star Surgeon
Injector Expertise & Recognition
Dr. Franck combines advanced technique with deep anatomical knowledge, earning recognition as one of NYC’s rising stars in plastic surgery.
Refined, Natural Aesthetics
Dr. Franck’s approach to dermal fillers emphasizes natural proportions and enhancement, ensuring you don’t look overfilled or “done”.
Boutique Experience in Manhattan
Every consultation and procedure is tailored to you, with the highest level of privacy, comfort, and personalized care in an elegant Manhattan setting.
Treatment Journey (What to Expect)
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FAQs
Dermal fillers are generally very safe when performed by an experienced injector, but like any medical treatment, they carry potential risks. Common, temporary effects include mild swelling, redness, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site. Less common risks include lumps, asymmetry, or longer-lasting swelling, all of which can typically be adjusted or treated. Rare complications, such as infection or vascular occlusion, are minimized through careful evaluation, deep understanding of facial anatomy, and the use of proper technique. Because most fillers are hyaluronic acid–based, they can be dissolved if refinement or reversal is ever needed. Dr. Franck takes meticulous precautions to ensure safe, elegant, and natural outcomes.
Most hyaluronic acid fillers last between 6–18 months depending on the area, filler density, and metabolism.
No. Dr. Franck’s technique emphasizes subtlety and balance. The goal is natural restoration, not dramatic change. The overfilled or unnatural look are often a result of too much filler and poor placement.
Discomfort is minimal. Most fillers contain lidocaine, and topical numbing can be used prior to treatment.
Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved using hyaluronidase if needed for refinement or correction.
Overall pain is very manageable. Most patients describe tightness and pressure more than sharp pain. Discomfort is well managed with medication.
This is very patient dependent. I recommend a few days off work to manage pain and discomfort. Most patients return to work in 1–2 weeks, depending on job demands.
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