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Dermal Fillers

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Multiple boxes of Restylane dermal fillers stacked on a shelf, with various product labels including REYNE, KYSS, DEFYNE, CONTOUR, and SILK.

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments used to restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Made from substances like hyaluronic acid (a naturally occurring molecule in the skin), they provide instant results with little to no downtime. Common treatment areas include the cheeks, lips, jawline, under-eyes, and nasolabial folds. Fillers can help create a refreshed, more youthful appearance without surgery.

What are Dermal Fillers?

Frequently Asked Questions about Dermal Fillers?

  • Dermal fillers are injectable gels—typically made of hyaluronic acid—that restore volume, smooth fine lines, and enhance facial contours. Common treatment areas include the cheeks, lips, under eyes, jawline, and nasolabial folds.

  • “Pillow face” refers to an unnatural, overfilled appearance caused by using too much filler or placing it incorrectly. At Verve, Dr. Gupta takes a conservative, artistic approach to create natural, balanced results—never overdone.

  • The longevity of fillers depends on the product and treatment area, but most last between 6 to 18 months. Thicker fillers used in deeper areas like the cheeks may last longer than those used in the lips or around the mouth.

  • Yes—most hyaluronic acid fillers naturally break down and dissolve over time. If needed, they can also be dissolved sooner using an enzyme called hyaluronidase for correction or adjustment.

  • Downtime is typically minimal. You may experience swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection site, which usually resolves in a few days. Most patients return to normal activities immediately after treatment.

  • "I'm very happy with my results. I've had lip fillers before but this was the first time I didn't bruise on my lips. Dr. Gupta has such a gentle touch almost completely painless. Overall my experience was amazing. I was highly recommended to come here and would highly recommend anyone searching for a great Doctor and staff to make an appointment as well!"

    HEIDI B

  • "Dr. Gupta did such an amazing job with my lip filler. I came in with some flat and skinny lips and left with beautiful perky full lips. He was so nice and treated me like family. Christina walked me through the process and made sure I was comfortable. She was such a sweetheart and even took some pictures and videos for me. Everyone in the office is amazing. I would highly recommend going here for your plastic surgery needs."

    OLIVIA D

  • "Came in to get my juvderm in my lips and botox. They were so sweet and welcoming and made me feel as relaxed as possible. Alison made sure to touch up all the places that were needed in my lips as I have not had them done in a while. They make sure you are getting exactly what you want. They look so amazing!! Thank you guys!!!"

    JASSY L

  • "Came in to get my Juvederm in my lips and botox. They were so sweet and welcoming and made me feel as relaxed as possible. Alison made sure to touch up all the places that were needed in my lips as I have not had them done in a while. They make sure you are getting exactly what you want. They look so amazing!! Thank you guys!!!"

    JASSY L

  • "I was referred to Verve by my mother as she has previously received services from Dr. Gupta. Tina was very welcoming and took care of my friend and I the whole time! Alison was just as sweet and informative and gave us all of her recommendations prior to receiving any filler. My friend and I love our lips."

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Dermal Filler Treatment Areas

A diagram illustrating areas on a woman's face and neck for cosmetic injections, with labels and recommended syringe counts for cheeks, smile lines, jawline, undereye, lips, chin.

Hear from one of our Filler and Botox Patients

  • [Title screen for breast augmentation][Dr. Anshu Gupta preparing for a procedure][Cynthia talks about her experience]

    I’ve been doing Botox mainly here for about 2 three years. It’s amazing.

    [Close-up of Cynthia getting botox near forehead]

    I don’t have my hard wrinkles in my forehead.

    [Cynthia talking to the camera as she points to her under eye area]

    I have done some fillers underneath my eye just to fill in the caviness inside here.

    [Cynthia is sitting back as Dr. Anshu Gupta is preparing her skin for injection]

    Dr. Gupta. Allison and their whole team has provided me state- the art care, always making sure that I’m happy.

    [Cynthia talking to the camera]

    It’s 15 minutes, it’s always perfect. I never have to have touch ups or anything, and I’m 50 years old.

    [Dr. Anshu Gupta injecting botox into Cynthia’s forehead]

    I think I look pretty good and I’ve been extremely happy and recommend all my friends and family to come here to give the extra pick me up so we can all stay and look young.

    [Closing title screen with Verve Plastic Surgery logo]

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Restylane® Collection

At Verve, we offer a variety of Restylane® fillers to suit your needs — scroll to learn more.

A medical syringe with a blue plunger and a clear barrel, lying on a white surface.
Stack of Restylane skincare product boxes in various shades of blue and pink
Three syringes with blue safety caps and labels, placed on a white surface.
A box of Restylane Kysse injectable gel with lidocaine and a loaded syringe in front of it, used for cosmetic lip enhancement.

Restylane Kysse

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Box of Restylane DEFYNE injectable gel with a syringe in front of it, used for cosmetic dermal filler treatments

Restylane Defyne

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Box of Restylane ReFyne injectable gel with lidocaine and a syringe in front.

Restylane Refyne

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Box of Restylane Contour injectable gel with lidocaine by Galderma.

Restylane Contour

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A box of Restylane Silk injectable gel with lidocaine by Galderma, labeled as 1 mL.

Restylane Silk

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JUVÉDERM® Collection

At Verve, we offer a Juvederm® fillers to suit your needs — scroll to learn more.

Juvéderm Ultra XC injectable gel in a tall rectangular box with black, red, and purple gradient design, containing 2 vials of 0.55 mL each.
Box of Juvéderm Ultra XC, a dermal filler, with two 0.55 mL syringes, on a white surface.
Back of a purple box of Juvederm Ultra XC with instructions and cautions printed in white text.
Box of Juvéderm Ultra XC dermal filler, containing two 0.55 ml syringes, with red, purple, and white packaging on a white background.

JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC

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Encinitas, CA 92024