You catch yourself tilting your head in photos, trying to find the angle that hides new shadows along your cheeks or jaw. Dermal fillers can restore soft contours and smooth the places where volume has shifted over time. At Newton Medical Aesthetics in Wellesley, treatments are planned with precision and an eye for balance. You’ll leave looking refreshed, with changes that fit naturally into your features.
Dermal fillers are injectable gels used to replace or enhance soft tissue volume beneath the skin. Most are made from hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance your body already produces to keep skin hydrated and resilient. As we age, natural HA production slows, collagen fibers loosen, and fat pads shift, creating shadows and hollows where the face once had gentle fullness.
By strategically placing filler in precise layers, we can smooth folds, restore youthful curves, and define structural points like the cheekbones or jawline. At our Wellesley-area clinic, we offer a variety of FDA-approved fillers, each with its own texture, density, and longevity, allowing us to customize every treatment. Some fillers are designed to move with your expressions for natural animation, while others hold their shape for long-lasting structural support.
Fillers reshape more than lines. They influence how light moves across your face. By restoring lost volume, they soften shadows, lift contours, and bring features back into balance. A smile looks warmer when deep creases around the mouth are eased. Lips appear fuller when proportions are restored. Cheeks gain subtle lift, refreshing the midface without looking “done.” Even a jawline can sharpen with the right touch. Results show right away, though the first day or two may bring mild swelling. Depending on the product and where it’s placed, the effect can last six months to two years. In Wellesley, many of our patients like the control that fillers offer, starting small, building gradually, and refining over time.
Dermal fillers are a fit for a wide range of ages and concerns. Some people in their 20s come in for subtle lip enhancement or contour refinement, while patients in their 40s, 50s, or beyond often focus on restoring volume lost with age.
An ideal candidate:
We don’t recommend fillers for those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have active skin infections in the treatment area. Your consultation will include a review of your medical history and any conditions that could affect safety or outcome.
The range of what fillers can address is broad. In the midface, they can restore cheek volume and smooth the transition from under-eye to cheek. Around the mouth, they soften folds and lines without adding bulk. In the lips, they add fullness, refine shape, and blur vertical lines. Along the jaw or chin, fillers can define edges or balance the profile. Even the temples — an often-overlooked area — can benefit from a touch of volume, lending a more rested appearance. We also use fillers strategically for facial balancing, correcting asymmetry, or improving the look of indented scars.
Your filler treatment starts with a thorough conversation. We’ll ask about your aesthetic priorities, daily lifestyle, and whether you’ve had filler before. We also evaluate your facial structure in both motion and repose, since the best results come from balancing how your features look at rest and how they animate when you talk, smile, or laugh.
Preparation is minimal but important. To reduce bruising risk, we usually recommend avoiding aspirin, ibuprofen, certain herbal supplements, and alcohol for a few days before your appointment. If you’re prone to swelling, you may benefit from adding arnica or bromelain into your pre-treatment routine. We also ask that you arrive with clean, product-free skin so treatment can begin promptly.
Once you’re settled, we’ll cleanse the skin and, if needed, apply a topical numbing cream. Many modern fillers already contain lidocaine for added comfort. Using a fine needle or a blunt-tip cannula — depending on the area and technique — your injector will place small amounts of filler with precision, layering as needed to achieve smooth transitions and natural contours.
We’ll check progress throughout the session, making micro-adjustments until everything looks balanced. The process typically takes 30 to 45 minutes, though more complex treatments may run slightly longer. You’ll be able to return to most regular activities right away, though we’ll review a few short-term restrictions to protect your results.
It’s common to have mild swelling or pinpoint redness at injection sites for a day or two. Small bruises may occasionally appear, especially in more delicate areas like the lips, but they usually fade quickly. We’ll give you personalized aftercare instructions typically avoiding intense exercise, alcohol, and direct heat (like saunas) for 24 hours. Gentle icing can help reduce swelling, and makeup can usually be applied the next day if needed.
The beauty of fillers is their immediacy. You’ll see a difference before you leave the office, though final results look even better once swelling subsides. Longevity depends on the filler type, placement, and your own metabolism. Softer fillers used in lips may last 6 to 9 months, while firmer structural fillers in the cheeks or jawline can last 12 to 24 months. Maintenance appointments can extend results and allow for subtle refinements over time.
Pricing depends on the type of filler, number of syringes, and the areas treated. At Newton Medical Aesthetics, we design each plan around your goals and facial proportions, so you only pay for what’s needed to achieve your best result. During your consultation, we’ll outline your recommended products, provide a transparent estimate, and discuss any package pricing if you’re considering multiple sessions or combination treatments.
In a town where quality matters, our patients appreciate the blend of medical expertise and aesthetic artistry we bring to every appointment. Our injectors understand the subtleties of facial anatomy and how small changes can have a big impact on overall balance. Treatments happen in a calm, discreet space, with time built in for questions and adjustments.
The goal isn’t just to make you look younger. It’s to help you look rested, balanced, and confident in a way that feels true to you. That’s why patients from across Wellesley and beyond trust us with their care.
Ready to refresh your look without changing who you are? Call Newton Medical Aesthetics or request an appointment online. We’ll create a plan that works for your features, your schedule, and your lifestyle.
Yes. Starting fillers early can prevent deeper folds from forming and maintain youthful contours longer.
Some fillers, like certain biostimulatory options, encourage your skin to produce more collagen for longer-term improvement.
It comes down to using the right product, in the right amount, in the right place — and knowing when to stop.
Absolutely. Many male patients use fillers to strengthen jawlines, restore midface volume, or correct asymmetries.
You might notice it for a few days, but properly placed filler should integrate with your tissue and feel natural within a week or two.
Most people can travel the next day, though we recommend avoiding long flights for 24 hours to minimize swelling.
