Hyaluronic Acid Fillers in Asheville, NC

Nonsurgical treatments allow patients to craft a truly unique and refreshed appearance without invasive methods. Hyaluronic acid fillers continue to increase in popularity due to their flexibility, safety profile, and impressive results. Dr. Christina Choe provides personalized filler options that put you in full control of your appearance. She serves patients from across the Western North Carolina area.

What Are Hyaluronic Acid Fillers?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are used to plump and fill underneath the skin in order to rejuvenate the appearance of the face. HA is a sugar that is naturally found in your skin and can be injected to temporarily add volume to the skin and subcutaneous tissues to improve moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. There are many different brands of HA fillers including the well known brands Juvederm® and Restylane®. At her practice, Dr. Choe offers the top brands of fillers, administered by an expert hand for results that speak for themselves.

Why Do Patients Choose Fillers?

The variety and flexibility of fillers allow patients to improve the cosmetic aspect of every facial feature. Popular areas to inject dermal filler include:

Into the outer corners of the mouth to create a subtle upward turn of your lips (Dr. Choe’s favorite)
Under the eyes to hide and mask the appearance of bags and puffiness
Into the cheeks to get more projection and correct the deflation that commonly occurs with age
Into the lips to get more fullness and volume or to soften the appearance of smokers lines
Into the temples which often gets hollow with age and can contribute to a gaunt, aged look
Into the jaw to accentuate the jawline or mask the appearance of jowls
Into the hands to rejuvenate aged, sunken-appearing hands
Around the nose and mouth into the marionette lines and nasolabial folds.

Why Choose Dr. Choe for Filler Treatment?

Dr. Choe’s personal perspective is that filler should be subtle and enhance one’s beauty rather than look unbalanced and disproportionate. Her philosophy is to not chase every wrinkle and fold but rather focus on what affects the impression one’s face gives off. Infamously, she once injected a patient with over 6 vials of filler and the patient went on to win “Least Changed” at her high school reunion. Dr. Choe firmly believes that good filler should not be noticeable, building subtly on your natural features to bring them to the forefront.

What Is a Filler Treatment Like?

To perform filler injections, Dr. Choe may apply a topical numbing cream to improve comfort. The filler is injected with a very small needle or a cannula. Cannulas are blunt and are associated with a lower risk of bruising. They also tend to be more comfortable than needles. As a master injector, Dr. Choe is skilled at using both options to achieve the results she and the patient are looking to achieve.

The entire treatment is typically very brief. Depending on the number of injections and your treatment plan, most patients will have a full treatment within 30 minutes. After treatment, most patients can go right back to their day. However, some mild swelling is not unexpected, but it usually resolves within a couple of days.

How Long Do Filler Results Last?

Each filler has different properties that affect how long it lasts, but fillers typically last anywhere from 9 to 19 months. This can also vary depending on how much was injected and how quickly your body metabolizes or dissolves the filler. This flexibility is part of what makes them so popular among patients. In addition, hyaluronic acid fillers are also reversible, so they can be removed if any complications or undesirable lumps or bumps occur. Once results begin to fade, you can come in for a quick touch-up treatment to restore your results. In some cases, patients use this as an opportunity to further fine-tune their look or try out something different.

Book Your Consultation

Call our office to set up your consultation with Dr. Choe to learn more about dermal fillers. Based on your discussion, she can work with you to build a tailored hyaluronic acid filler treatment plan that allows you to take charge of your personal aesthetic.