How we choose the right Dermal Fillers
Customizing Fillers at NewSkin Laser
Choosing dermal filler is about much more than selecting a popular brand. At NewSkin Laser in Simi Valley and Northridge, filler treatment is personalized to your facial anatomy, the area being treated, and whether your goal is soft enhancement, wrinkle smoothing, lift, or stronger contour.
Many fillers are made with hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance that attracts water and adds temporary volume. However, each HA filler has a different texture and level of support. Two useful concepts are firmness and cohesivity. Firmer fillers can provide greater lift and projection, while cohesive fillers tend to stay together and integrate smoothly within the tissue. Research on filler rheology suggests that both factors—not firmness alone—help guide product selection for each area of the face.
Fillers for Cheeks and Midface
Cheek volume loss can make the face look flatter, more hollow, or less supported. For patients who want improved midface contour or lift, Juvéderm Voluma XC is commonly used in deeper tissue planes. It is FDA-approved to add volume to the cheeks and improve chin projection in appropriate adult patients.juvederm.
RHA 4 is another option for patients seeking more substantial support in the cheeks or midface. It is designed for deeper placement and can be used to address moderate-to-severe dynamic folds and midface contour loss. A consultation at NewSkin Laser in Simi Valley or Northridge can determine whether a softer, more flexible approach or a more structural treatment is appropriate.
Revance Fillers for Smile Lines and Folds
Smile lines and marionette lines need support without looking stiff. Juvéderm Vollure XC is an HA filler used to smooth moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds, including nasolabial folds. It can be a good choice when the goal is to soften a crease while maintaining a natural appearance during facial movement.
Restylane is not one single filler; it is a family of products with different textures and uses. Traditional Restylane and Restylane-L are indicated for mid-to-deep facial folds. Other options in the collection may be selected for lips, more flexible expression lines, or deeper facial contouring. This is why choosing the specific Restylane formulation matters.restylaneusa+1
Fillers for Lips and Fine Lines
Lips and fine lines around the mouth require a filler that can move naturally with facial expression. RHA Redensity is designed for more superficial facial tissue and dynamic lines, including lines around the mouth. It may be considered when the goal is refined smoothing rather than adding substantial volume.
RHA 2 may be used for moderate dynamic facial folds, while RHA 3 provides more support and is indicated for lip fullness and lip augmentation. In practical terms, RHA 3 may be an option for patients who want improved lip shape, border definition, or balanced volume.
Juvederm Fillers for Chin and Jawline
A chin or jawline treatment usually requires a more structural product placed deeply and precisely. Juvéderm Voluma XC and Volux XC may be used for chin augmentation and selected contouring goals.
Radiesse is another structural option, but it is not an HA filler. It contains calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres and is FDA-approved for certain facial wrinkles and folds as well as hand augmentation. It can be selected for deeper contouring in appropriate patients, but it is not treated the same way as HA filler because it is not dissolved with hyaluronidase.radiesse+2
Personalized Filler Treatment.
The best filler depends on the treatment area, tissue thickness, facial movement, and desired outcome. At NewSkin Laser in Simi Valley and Northridge, your provider can recommend a treatment plan focused on facial balance, safety, and natural-looking enhancement—whether your goal is softer lips, smoother folds, lifted cheeks, or a more defined chin and jawline.
