Key Takeaways
- Dermal fillers help restore facial volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance contours, making them a top anti-aging treatment.
- The best dermal filler depends on your skin goals, from wrinkle reduction to lip plumping or overall facial rejuvenation.
- RHA by Teoxane and Restylane® deliver immediate results, while Sculptra® and Radiesse®, a filler and bio-stimulator, stimulate collagen for longer-lasting improvements.
- Results can last 9-12 months for gel fillers and 12-24 months for Sculptra and Radiesse
- Tru Glō MedSpa in Naples offers expert guidance to match you with the best dermal fillers for your unique needs.
Today’s selection of FDA-approved dermal fillers makes it easier than ever to achieve natural-looking results tailored to your skin goals. However, with numerous options for restoring facial volume, smoothing wrinkles, and enhancing contours, our Naples, Florida-area clients often find themselves asking, “Which dermal filler is right for me?”
If this describes you, the skincare professionals at Naples-based Tru Glō Medspa can help you out. As one of our most popular anti-aging treatments, we know which dermal filler formulations work best for addressing specific concerns and are appropriate for distinct skin types and facial structures. Here is some guidance to help you figure out the best dermal fillers for your needs.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Unlike BOTOX® and similar injectable formulations that block nerve signals to soften wrinkle-inducing facial contractions, injectable dermal fillers restore volume and smooth wrinkles with biocompatible solutions that can add volume to the skin, help it retain moisture, and promote skin-conditioning collagen production. The FDA approves dermal fillers based on clinical data demonstrating each formulation’s distinct effects. For example, Restylane® has proven effective at, and is FDA-approved for, reducing the appearance of medium-depth smile lines and boosting lip volume.
In Naples, Tru Glō MedSpa offers clients four of the most popular dermal fillers on the market:
- RHA by Teoxane
- Restylane®
- Sculptra®
- Radiesse®
Understanding Your Skin Goals
To begin your dermal filler journey, you must first determine your skin conditioning goals. For example, do you want to:
- Reduce fine lines and wrinkles?
- Restore lost volume?
- Enhance the cheeks or lips?
- Refine specific contours?
- Improve overall skin texture?
Your best dermal filler option will depend first on these goals, and then on the condition of your skin, which your skincare professional can assess. With this information, you and your professional can then narrow down the best dermal filler formulation.
A Closer Look at our Most Popular Fillers
Understanding how our dermal fillers work their anti-aging magic can help you choose the best dermal filler for your goals and skin condition. Here is a rundown of our most popular fillers:
RHA® by Teoxane
RHA® by Teoxane is a collection of advanced hyaluronic acid fillers designed to adapt to your facial movements for a naturally beautiful look, both at rest and in motion. The “RHA” stands for Resilient Hyaluronic Acid, referring to the unique formulation that closely mimics the natural hyaluronic acid found in the skin. This allows the filler to stretch and flex with facial expressions, providing smooth, long-lasting results that move naturally with you.
Unlike some traditional fillers that may appear stiff when you smile or laugh, RHA® maintains a soft, natural appearance while restoring volume and smoothing lines. The collection includes several formulations tailored for different facial areas and concerns, from subtle lip enhancement to deeper wrinkle correction.
Results are immediate, and patients typically enjoy rejuvenated, natural-looking results that can last up to 12-15 months.
Restylane®
The FDA approved hyaluronic acid-based Restylane® to help smooth out moderate to severe facial lines like nasolabial folds and marionette lines, and for use as a lip fullness enhancer. The FDA approved Restylane® Lyft to target deeper-seated mid-face wrinkles and to enhance volume on the back of the hands. The thickness of the solution and depth of injection mark the difference between the two formulations. The thicker Restylane® Lyft contains larger hyaluronic acid particles and is injected deeper than the original formulation.
Sculptra®
Using Poly-L-Lactic Acid as its active ingredient, Sculptra® is designed to restore facial volume loss and smooth shallow to deep smile lines. Tagged by some as a “facelift without surgery,” Sculptra® works over time to naturally restore facial volumes by significantly boosting collagen formation. Increased volumes and smoothed lines improve gradually for up to six months after injection, and the results typically last longer than most other dermal fillers. This bio-simulator is ideal for patients seeking long-term, natural facial rejuvenation and full-face volume.
Radiesse®
Radiesse® is a calcium hydroxylapatite-based filler and bio-stimulator that provides instant volume enhancement and longer-term skin improvements through enhanced collagen production. The formulation’s calcium-based microspheres deliver immediate lift while stimulating your body’s natural collagen production for continued improvement over time. As your body gradually absorbs the product, the newly formed collagen helps maintain restored volume and structure.
Radiesse® is especially effective at firming and sculpting facial contours, and the FDA has approved this filler to address:
- Smile lines.
- Marionette lines.
- The corners of the mouth.
- Pre-jowl folds.
- Volume loss in the hands.
What to Expect from Treatment
When you schedule a dermal filler appointment in Naples with Tru Glō MedSpa, your session will begin with a consultation to review skincare goals, assess your skin condition, and narrow down the appropriate formulation. The injection process itself is similar to all fillers and begins by offering patients a local anesthetic to minimize discomfort. Your skincare professional carefully determines injection sites based on aesthetic goals, facial contours, and skin condition. The injections themselves can typically be conducted in under 30 minutes, and, with minimal discomfort, patients are free to leave and resume normal daily activities.
Patients treated with RHA by Teoxane and Restylane® see immediate results, with some ongoing improvements due to the skin’s enhanced ability to retain moisture. Radiesse® gives patients an immediate skin volume boost, with further enhancement over the ensuing months. The skin firming and volume boosting provided by Sculptra® ramps up for up to six months for more gradual, though longer-lasting, anti-aging results. Depending on the filler type, treatment area, and extent of injections, results can last up to 9-12 months for Restylane®, and Radiesse®, 12-15 months for RHA by Teoxane, and Sculptra’s® can persist for up to two years.
Get the Best Dermal Filler with Tru Glō MedSpa
We trust that this guide has helped you determine how to choose the best dermal filler, and that you understand that there is no single “best dermal filler,” but there’s probably a right one for you. To learn more about the anti-aging power of dermal fillers, schedule an appointment through our online form or speak to one of our representatives by calling 239.919.7009. We look forward to empowering your anti-aging journey and helping you glow with confidence.
Dermal Filler FAQs
Q: What is the best dermal filler for long-lasting results?
A: Sculptra and Radiesse are excellent options for patients seeking results that last 18–24 months or longer, thanks to their collagen-stimulating properties.
Q: Can Radiesse be used in the lips?
A: No, Radiesse is not used in the lips. It’s better suited for the jawline, chin, cheeks, and hands, where more structure is desired.
Q: How do Radiesse and Sculptra compare?
A: Both stimulate collagen, but Radiesse provides immediate volume plus structure, while Sculptra builds results more gradually.
Q: Are dermal fillers safe?
A: Yes. When performed by trained injectors, the best dermal fillers have an excellent safety profile with minimal downtime.
Q: Which filler is right for me?
A: The best way to know is by scheduling a consultation in Naples with Tru Glō MedSpa, which can help you match your goals with the right filler option.