Written or reviewed by David Bogue, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon in Boca Raton, Florida.
Injectable fillers can improve facial contours by restoring volume in carefully selected areas, softening static folds, and enhancing proportions. The goal is not to change the character of your face. It is to create a balanced, natural-looking result based on your anatomy.
At David Bogue Plastic Surgery, Dr. Bogue personally performs every filler treatment. He evaluates the face as a whole before recommending where—and whether—additional volume may be helpful.
What Does Facial Contouring With Filler Mean?
Facial contouring with filler is a nonsurgical approach to adding or restoring volume. Unlike BOTOX® Cosmetic, which reduces selected muscle activity, dermal filler is placed beneath the skin to support areas affected by volume loss or naturally limited fullness.
Because small changes in one area can affect the appearance of nearby features, treatment should be planned around overall facial balance rather than an isolated line or crease.
Which Areas Can Dr. Bogue Treat?
Depending on your anatomy and goals, filler may be used to address:
- Cheek volume: JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC can restore support and improve midface contour.
- Lip volume and shape: JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC or Ultra Plus XC may add fullness while maintaining proportions.
- Nasolabial folds: These lines extend from the sides of the nose toward the corners of the mouth.
- Marionette lines: These lines extend downward from the corners of the mouth.
- Other mid- and lower-face volume concerns: Treatment is individualized after an in-person examination.
Dr. Bogue does not use dermal filler beneath the eyes or to treat facial scars.
How Does Dr. Bogue Choose a Filler?
Different formulations vary in their thickness, flexibility, and lifting capacity. Dr. Bogue considers the treatment area, tissue support, movement, degree of volume loss, and your preferred result before selecting a product. He currently uses JUVÉDERM Ultra XC, JUVÉDERM Ultra Plus XC, and JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC.
For a product-by-product explanation, see Which Dermal Filler Is Right for You?
What Should You Expect From Treatment?
A filler appointment generally includes an examination, discussion of your goals, and a personalized treatment plan. Dr. Bogue performs the injections himself. Results are visible immediately, although swelling and bruising can temporarily affect the early appearance.
Most patients return to normal daily activities promptly, but it is wise to allow time for swelling or bruising to settle before an important event. Dr. Bogue typically reviews the result at a complimentary one-week follow-up.
Practical Details
- Filler consultations are complimentary.
- JUVÉDERM filler is $800 per syringe.
- In most cases, Dr. Bogue reserves approximately 10–15% of the original syringe for a possible touch-up at the one-week follow-up.
- If additional product beyond the original syringe is desired, another syringe is not included.
How Long Do Facial-Contouring Results Last?
Longevity varies with the product, treatment area, amount used, facial movement, and individual metabolism. Filler is temporary, and maintenance can be discussed once the result begins to diminish. Dr. Bogue will provide expectations specific to your treatment plan rather than promising one timeline for every patient.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
A good candidate is generally healthy, has realistic expectations, and wants to improve a specific area of volume loss or facial proportion without surgery. An in-person consultation is necessary because filler is not the best solution for every concern. Significant skin laxity, for example, may be better addressed with a surgical procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can filler make the face look natural?
Yes. Conservative placement based on facial anatomy can restore proportion without creating an overfilled appearance. The treatment plan and injector’s judgment are central to the result.
Is facial contouring with filler permanent?
No. The JUVÉDERM products used by Dr. Bogue are temporary hyaluronic-acid fillers. How long a result lasts depends on the product, area, and patient.
Is filler the same as BOTOX?
No. Filler restores or adds volume, while BOTOX temporarily reduces selected muscle activity that creates dynamic lines. Read BOTOX vs. Dermal Fillers for a direct comparison.
Who performs filler injections at the practice?
Dr. David Bogue personally performs all filler injections at his Boca Raton practice.
Schedule a Filler Consultation in Boca Raton
To learn whether injectable filler can improve your facial contours, schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Bogue. Call 561-886-1000 or contact the practice online.