Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers restore lost facial volume, soften deep folds, and enhance contour — with natural, reversible results lasting 9–24 months.
Juvéderm is a family of hyaluronic-acid dermal fillers used to restore volume, smooth folds, define the lips and cheeks, and soften the signs of aging. Because hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the skin, results look and feel natural and can be adjusted or even dissolved if needed. Depending on the product and area treated, results last from several months to well over a year.
Because results are immediate and adjustable, filler is a low-commitment way to refresh volume or definition with little to no downtime. Different Juvéderm formulations are engineered for different areas — lips, cheeks, and folds — and Dr. Levesque selects and places product conservatively to keep the result balanced, proportionate, and natural.
Dermal Fillers — Volume & Contour
Dermal fillers are injectable gels — most commonly made from hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance naturally found in the body — used to restore lost volume, smooth deep folds, and enhance facial contours. Unlike Botox, which relaxes muscles, fillers physically add volume where it has been lost or where it is needed.
As we age (and especially after rapid weight loss), the face loses fat, bone density, and collagen. This deflation is one of the primary drivers of an aged appearance. Fillers can restore cheek volume, soften the nasolabial folds, rejuvenate the under-eye area (tear trough), add definition to the jawline, and enhance lip fullness.
At Levesque Plastic Surgery in Austin, TX, fillers are approached conservatively. The goal is a natural, refreshed appearance — not a filled, overstuffed look. Dr. Levesque uses an anatomical approach that replaces volume where it has naturally been lost, rather than simply adding material to smooth surface lines.
- Juvederm — mid-face, lips, moderate folds
- Restylane — tear troughs, fine lines
- Sculptra — collagen stimulator, volumizes gradually over months
- Radiesse — jawline, hands, structural support
Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if a result is unsatisfactory or needs to be adjusted. This makes them a low-risk starting point for patients new to fillers.
The Juvéderm® family
Juvéderm isn't one product — it's a collection of hyaluronic-acid gels, each engineered for a specific area and depth. Dr. Levesque selects the right formulation (and the right amount) for your goals.
A firmer gel that restores volume deep in the cheeks and midface, and can define the chin and jawline. Results can last up to two years.
A versatile gel for softening moderate-to-deep folds such as the nasolabial lines around the nose and mouth, with results lasting up to about eighteen months.
A soft, subtle gel for adding natural fullness to the lips and smoothing fine perioral (lip) lines, typically lasting up to a year.
Important Safety Information: The JUVÉDERM® Collection of Fillers is for injection by a licensed professional. Common side effects include temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, firmness, lumps, bruising, or discoloration at the injection site. Serious but rare risks include unintentional injection into a blood vessel. Tell your provider about your medical history and medications. See full Important Safety Information at juvederm.com. JUVÉDERM® is a registered trademark of AbbVie Inc.
What to Expect
✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Andre Y. Levesque, MD · Board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) · Last reviewed July 5, 2026
Juvéderm is a family of hyaluronic-acid fillers used to restore volume, smooth folds, and enhance features like the lips and cheeks. Here's what to expect.
We assess where volume has been lost or where you'd like more definition, and choose the Juvéderm formulation suited to that area — thicker gels for cheeks, softer ones for lips.
Filler is injected with a fine needle or cannula, often with numbing for comfort. A typical session takes fifteen to thirty minutes, and results are visible immediately.
Mild swelling or bruising can occur for a few days. Avoid strenuous exercise and heat for 24 hours; results refine as any swelling settles.
Am I a Candidate?
Fillers restore volume and shape that thin over time. Good candidates typically:
- Want fuller lips, lifted cheeks, or softening of folds like the nasolabial lines
- Have noticed volume loss with age or want subtle enhancement
- Are in good health and not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Prefer an immediate, adjustable, non-surgical result
Because Juvéderm is hyaluronic-acid based, it can be dissolved with an enzyme (hyaluronidase) if you ever want to adjust or reverse the result — a safety net that surgical options don't offer.
Results & Maintenance
- Immediately: You'll see added volume right away, with some swelling that is normal in the first days.
- Week 1–2: Swelling settles and the final, natural result emerges.
- 6–18 months: Results last from about six months (lips) to over a year (cheeks), depending on the product and area.
- Maintenance: A touch-up before the filler fully dissipates keeps results consistent.
Cost & Financing
Juvéderm is priced per syringe, so cost depends on how many syringes an area needs. Lips often take one; cheeks may take more. You'll get a clear estimate at your visit.
Levesque Plastic Surgery offers financing through CareCredit, Alphaeon, Cherry, and PatientFi, with monthly-payment plans that can be pre-qualified in minutes without affecting your credit. See our financing options or the full menu of services & pricing.
Matched to the area
Juvéderm is a family of hyaluronic-acid fillers, each with a different consistency for a different job: firmer gels to lift and contour the cheeks and jawline, medium formulations to soften lines around the mouth, and light, soft products for natural lip enhancement and delicate areas. All are HA-based and can be adjusted or reversed with hyaluronidase. The art is in choosing the right product and placing it precisely — which is why your treatment is planned around your anatomy and goals, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Treatment & longevity
Appointments are quick and comfortable, with numbing and lidocaine within the gel. Expect the possibility of minor swelling or bruising for a few days; results are immediate and refine over one to two weeks.
Depending on the specific product and where it’s placed, results commonly last from about a year up to two years, maintained with periodic touch-ups.
- Cheek and midface volume
- Lips and perioral lines
- Nasolabial folds
- Under-eye and chin refinement
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