Tired of deep lines around your mouth? While they’re a normal part of getting older, many people feel these lines make them look tired, sad, or older than they feel inside.
Fortunately, you can reclaim a youthful, refreshed appearance with smile line correction using dermal fillers! The expert team at Nervana Medical in Sandy, led by Cassandra Debenham, ACNP-BC, can help smooth and soften the lines that form with age, restoring your natural beauty.
Benefits of Smile Line Fillers
Smile line and marionette line fillers offer many benefits. They can:
- Reduce creases around the mouth: Dermal fillers are strategically placed beneath the skin to fill in deep creases, effectively softening nasolabial folds and marionette lines for a smoother facial contour.
- Promote a smoother, more youthful appearance: By restoring lost volume and supporting facial structure, fillers help you look refreshed and rejuvenated while maintaining your unique expressions and natural facial movements.
- Provide instant results with minimal downtime: Unlike invasive surgical procedures, dermal filler treatments are completed in-office during a single appointment, with visible improvements immediately and no lengthy recovery period required.
- Boost confidence and self-esteem: Many patients report feeling more confident in social and professional settings after addressing the facial concerns that had been bothering them.
Our customized approach ensures natural-looking results that rejuvenate your face without altering your expression. At Nervana Medical, we believe in enhancing your natural beauty — not changing who you are. Each treatment plan is tailored to your unique facial anatomy, aesthetic goals, and desired level of correction.
What Happens During a Smile Line Filler Treatment?
Your smile line filler treatment at Nervana Medical begins with a thorough consultation to assess your facial structure, discuss your aesthetic goals, and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
During the procedure, which typically takes 30-45 minutes, the treatment area will be cleansed, and a topical numbing cream may be applied for your comfort. Using a fine needle or cannula, the dermal filler is carefully injected along the smile lines and marionette lines in small amounts. The filler is strategically placed in layers beneath the skin to create smooth, natural-looking volume that fills the creases from within.
Most modern dermal fillers contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic, which further minimizes discomfort during the injection process. You may feel slight pressure or mild pinching, but most patients report that the treatment is quite tolerable. Throughout the procedure, your provider will assess the results and may gently massage the area to ensure even distribution of the product.
You’ll see results immediately following treatment, though some swelling is normal and will subside within a few days. The full effect will be visible within 1-2 weeks as any swelling resolves and the filler settles into its optimal position.
Pre/Post Treatment Guidelines
Before Your Treatment
To minimize bruising and ensure optimal results, please follow these guidelines before your smile line filler appointment:
- Discontinue aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), vitamin E, fish oil, and other supplements that thin the blood for at least 5-7 days prior to treatment, unless medically necessary (consult your physician first).
- Avoid alcoholic beverages for 24-48 hours before your appointment, as alcohol can increase bruising.
- Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your treatment to help your skin accept the hyaluronic acid filler.
- Come to your appointment with clean, makeup-free skin.
- Schedule your filler appointment at least two weeks before or after any dental procedures to reduce infection risk.
- If you have an active cold sore, skin infection, or are feeling unwell, please contact us to reschedule.
After Your Treatment
Following these post-treatment instructions will help you achieve the best possible results and minimize side effects:
- Use a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a cloth for 10-15 minutes at a time during the first 24-48 hours to reduce swelling.
- Keep your head elevated on 2-3 pillows for the first 1-2 nights to minimize swelling.
- Do not massage or apply pressure to the treated area unless specifically instructed by your provider.
- Avoid vigorous physical activity, heavy lifting, and exercise for 24-48 hours post-treatment.
- Avoid saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and prolonged sun exposure for at least 48 hours, as heat can increase swelling.
- Wait at least 2 weeks before scheduling facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or dental work.
- Drink plenty of water to help the hyaluronic acid filler integrate naturally with your tissues.
- Avoid harsh exfoliants or active ingredients (retinol, glycolic acid) on the treated area for 24-48 hours.
Mild swelling, redness, tenderness, and bruising are normal and typically resolve within a few days to a week. Contact Nervana Medical immediately if you experience severe pain, significant asymmetry, skin discoloration (white, purple, or dusky), or any signs of infection.
Why Choose Nervana Medical for Smile Line Fillers in Sandy, UT?
When it comes to facial aesthetics, experience and artistry matter. At Nervana Medical, you’ll receive expert care from Cassandra Debenham, ACNP-BC, a highly trained nurse practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience, including intensive care medicine. Her background in acute care gives her an exceptional understanding of facial anatomy, safety protocols, and patient care that sets her apart from many aesthetic providers.
We take an integrative, whole-person approach to aesthetics, recognizing that true beauty and wellness come from within. Our commitment to natural-looking results means we’ll never over-treat or push you toward procedures you don’t need. We believe in enhancing your features, not changing them, and our conservative, artful approach ensures you’ll still look like yourself—just refreshed and revitalized.
Schedule a Consultation in Sandy, UT
Ready to smooth your smile lines and restore a more youthful appearance? The first step is a personalized consultation where we’ll discuss your concerns, assess your facial anatomy, and create a customized treatment plan designed just for you. Call Nervana Medical at (801) 335-5243 or book your appointment online.