15 to 20 Minutes
The injections themselves. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for the visit, with your consultation and numbing.
Home Facial Esthetics Skin Treatments Dermal Fillers
Skin Treatment
Dermal Fillers & Facial Fillers
Expert, top-rated dermal fillers for cheeks, smile lines, lips and under-eye hollows
Cheeks that have flattened, folds that have deepened beside your mouth, hollows under your eyes: much of what makes a face look tired is lost volume. Dermal fillers put that volume back, with results you see right away. Every injection is placed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, an 8-Time Top Dentist and official Care Esthetics partner, at a practice with 800+ five-star reviews. Start with a $49 in-person consultation, applied to your treatment.
- Official Partner Care Esthetics
- $49 In-Person Consultation Applied to your treatment
- Performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers, also called facial fillers, are FDA-approved injectable gels placed under the skin to restore fullness where it has been lost. They soften wrinkles and folds, lift flattened contours and bring back a fuller, refreshed look. Most are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in your skin that holds moisture; others prompt your skin to build its own collagen.
Fillers do a different job from Botox. Botox relaxes the muscles behind the lines that movement makes. Fillers restore volume and smooth the lines you see when your face is at rest. Many patients have both.
For an independent overview, read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s guide to dermal fillers.
Dermal Fillers at a Glance
The short answers, before the details.
Results Right Away
You see the added volume at once. The final result shows at about two weeks, when any swelling has settled.
Lasts 6 to 24 Months
It depends on the filler and the area. Lips last 6 to 12 months; Sculptra can last two years or longer.
Little Downtime
Mild swelling or bruising is possible and settles within three to seven days.
Reversible
Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved if you ever want them gone.
Placed by the Doctor
Every injection, by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI.
What Do Dermal Fillers Treat?
Dermal filler injections are placed where your face has lost volume or where a line has set in. Each area takes its own filler, depth and technique.
Cheek Fillers
Restore fullness to cheeks that have flattened or hollowed, which also lifts the lower face.
Nasolabial Folds and Smile Lines
Soften the folds that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth.
Marionette Lines
Soften the lines that run from the corners of the mouth down to the chin.
Under-Eye Filler
Adds volume to the hollows under the eyes, the tear troughs, that cast a tired shadow.
Lip Fillers
Add volume to thin lips and smooth lip lines. A lip visit can take up to 30 minutes, swelling can last a few days longer than elsewhere, and the result lasts 6 to 12 months. See our lip fillers page.
Jawline Filler
Defines the jawline and softens the look of early jowls, without surgery.
Chin Filler
Adds projection to the chin, balances the profile and smooths a chin crease.
Temple Filler
Restores hollow temples for a more balanced upper face.
Hands
Restores volume to the backs of the hands, where veins and tendons begin to show.
Fillers are also used to soften the look of acne scars and to even out facial symmetry.
Which Dermal Fillers Do We Offer?
You are not limited to one product. Dr. Godko offers the major FDA-approved filler families and recommends the one that suits the area, the result you want and how long you want it to last.
Juvederm
A family of smooth hyaluronic acid fillers. Different versions are made for the cheeks, for folds and lines, and for the lips. Typically lasts 6 to 18 months.
Restylane
Another hyaluronic acid family, with versions for the under-eye area, the lips, deeper folds and the cheeks. Typically lasts 6 to 18 months.
Sculptra
Not a gel that fills, but poly-L-lactic acid that prompts your skin to rebuild its own collagen. Volume returns gradually over a few months and can last two years or longer.
Radiesse
Calcium-based microspheres that give volume at once and stimulate collagen as well. Often used for deeper folds, the jawline and the hands. Typically lasts 12 to 18 months.
The Care Esthetics Bio-Filler
A filler prepared from your own blood, using PRF (platelet-rich fibrin), offered by Care Esthetics providers. Results develop gradually over several weeks as your skin makes new collagen.
Which One for You?
That is decided with you at your consultation: which filler, how much of it, and where.
Why Does It Matter Who Places Your Filler?
Filler is placed among the muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the face, so the result and the safety of the treatment both come down to anatomy. At Deluxe Esthetics every injection is placed by Dr. Godko himself. As a dentist he has worked with the anatomy of the face every day for more than 20 years.
He plans the whole face before he treats one part of it, places small amounts at the right depth, and keeps hyaluronidase on hand, the enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid filler, in case it is ever needed.
What Happens at a Dermal Filler Appointment?
Four steps, from the first conversation to the result.
1. Your $49 Consultation
Dr. Godko evaluates your face, discusses the result you want and creates your personalized treatment plan, including which filler suits each area. The $49 is applied to your treatment.
2. Comfort First
Many fillers have a numbing agent, lidocaine, mixed into the gel. Numbing cream can also be applied to sensitive areas like the lips.
3. The Injections
The filler is placed precisely under the skin with a fine needle. This typically takes 15 to 20 minutes, and you see the added volume right away.
4. Dermal Filler Aftercare
Skip strenuous exercise for 24 hours and saunas for 48 hours, and do not massage the area unless Dr. Godko tells you to. After lip filler, wait two weeks before dental work.
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?
Results are visible immediately and last 6 to 24 months, depending on the filler and the area. Areas that move a great deal, like the lips, use filler up faster.
Right Away
The added volume shows at once. Minor swelling may follow and settles within three to seven days.
Two Weeks
The final result, once the swelling is gone and the filler has settled.
6 to 12 Months
Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane hold their best result in most areas. Lip fillers last 6 to 12 months.
12 to 24 Months
Sculptra and Radiesse go on stimulating collagen. Maintenance is scheduled as you need it.
Dermal Fillers Before and After: What Results Can I Expect?
Fuller contours and softer folds, on a face that still looks like yours. Drag the picture to compare.
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Dermal Fillers vs. Botox: What Is the Difference?
They treat different things, which is why they are often used together. Fillers in the cheeks, folds and jawline with Botox for the forehead, frown lines and crow’s feet is sometimes called a liquid facelift.
Dermal Fillers
Restore lost volume and smooth the lines you see when your face is at rest: smile lines, flattened cheeks, thin lips. Results show at once and typically last 6 to 24 months.
Are Dermal Fillers Right for Me?
Dermal fillers suit adults in good health who want to soften the signs of skin aging without surgery. There is no single right age. Many patients start in their mid-thirties to early forties, when volume loss begins to show; lip fillers are popular earlier, and cheek and jawline fillers are more common after forty.
Fillers add volume and soften lines. They do not tighten very loose skin; if that is the concern, Dr. Godko may point you to lifting PDO threads or Bio-LIFT instead, or as well.
Every visit starts with a consultation. Dr. Godko reviews your medical history, looks at where your face has lost volume and tells you which filler, if any, fits the result you are after.
- Restores volume to cheeks, temples, lips and under-eye hollows
- Softens nasolabial folds, marionette lines and lip lines
- Defines the jawline and adds projection to the chin
- Results you see right away, with little downtime
- Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved
- Every injection placed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
Who performs your treatment
Who Performs Your Treatment? Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
Every treatment at Deluxe Esthetics is performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, an 8-Time Top Dentist. Perfecting smiles has always been his passion, and he came to see that true beauty extends beyond a radiant smile.
His search for natural, holistic solutions led him to Care Esthetics. Today he offers botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and PDO threads alongside the Care Esthetics treatments, Bio-CARE® and Bio-LIFT®.
More About Dr. GodkoWhat Do Patients Say About Dermal Fillers at Deluxe Esthetics?
★★★★★
“I have had multiple treatments and services done by Dr. Godko from mirco needling with PRF, Botox for both wrinkles and clenching, as well as filler. I couldn't be happier with my results!”Alex M., Deluxe team member · Google review
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“I went to Deluxe Esthetics for a consultation about possible botox and I am so happy with my experience and the results are INCREDIBLE!”Jelimar S. · Google review
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“It has lightened up my acne scars so much and has left my skin glowing ! Dr. Godkos techniques are not only effective but he's also gentle”Alysha P. · Google review
★★★★★
“Dr.Godko was very knowledgeable and suggested I get the bio-care protocol which included prf and laser therapy... the doctor took his time, explained everything step by step”Carmen V., Deluxe team member · Google review
Dermal Filler Questions and Answers
The questions patients ask most before their first dermal filler treatment, answered plainly.
How long do dermal fillers last?
It depends on the filler and the area. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane typically last 6 to 18 months, Radiesse 12 to 18 months, and Sculptra two years or longer. Lip fillers last 6 to 12 months, because the lips move so much.
How much do dermal fillers cost?
The cost depends on the filler, the number of syringes and the areas treated. You receive a personalized quote at your $49 in-person consultation, and the $49 is applied to your treatment.
Are dermal fillers better than Botox?
They do different jobs. Botox relaxes the muscles behind lines that appear when your face moves. Dermal fillers restore lost volume and smooth lines you see when your face is at rest. Many patients have both.
What is the best filler for under-eye hollows, smile lines and cheeks?
There is no one best filler; each area takes a different one. Softer hyaluronic acid fillers suit the under-eye area and the lips, firmer ones lift the cheeks and fill deeper folds, and Sculptra or Radiesse suit broader volume loss because they also stimulate collagen. Dr. Godko recommends one for each area at your consultation.
Do dermal fillers hurt?
Most patients describe mild pressure or a brief pinch. Many fillers have a numbing agent mixed into the gel, and numbing cream can be applied first to sensitive areas like the lips.
What is the downside of dermal fillers?
The common side effects are mild and pass within three to seven days: swelling, redness, tenderness, a bruise, or temporary firmness where the filler was placed. Results are not permanent, so treatment is repeated to maintain them. The serious risk, which is rare, is filler entering or pressing on a blood vessel, which is why who places your filler matters.
Can dermal fillers be reversed?
Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which Dr. Godko keeps on hand. Sculptra and Radiesse cannot be dissolved; the body absorbs them over time.
Can filler migrate?
Occasionally filler can shift from where it was placed, most often when too much is used or it is placed too close to the surface. Small amounts at the right depth make it unlikely, and hyaluronic acid filler that has moved can be dissolved.
What should I avoid after dermal fillers?
For 24 hours, skip strenuous exercise. For 48 hours, skip saunas and steam rooms. Do not massage the treated area unless Dr. Godko tells you to, and wait two weeks after lip filler before dental work.
Where can I get dermal fillers at Deluxe Esthetics?
We have offices in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ. Schedule online at www.deluxedentistry.com or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
What Pairs Well With Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers restore volume. These pages cover what often goes with them.
See everything we offer: Skin Treatments, Skin Conditions, Facial Esthetics.
Ready to Restore What Time Has Taken?
Find out in one visit what dermal fillers can do for you. Your $49 in-person consultation with Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, is applied to your treatment.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with offices located in Mercer County, NJ, in the town of Lawrenceville, NJ, proudly serving the towns of East Windsor, Robbinsville, Ewing, Trenton, Hightstown, Hopewell, Princeton, West Windsor, Pennington, Hopewell Township, Lawrence Township, Hamilton, NJ, as well as in Somerset County, NJ, located in Skillman, NJ, near Green Brook, South Bound Brook, Branchburg, Bedminster, Manville, Far Hills, Somerville, Bound Brook, Peapack-Gladstone, Rocky Hill, Watchung, North Plainfield, Bridgewater, Millstone, Bernards Township, Montgomery, Warren, Raritan, Hillsborough, Franklin Township, Bernardsville, NJ. Schedule online at www.deluxedentistry.com or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
Two Locations
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
With offices in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ.
