While hyaluronic acid fillers are our most frequently requested treatment, we offer other innovative options that might better suit your needs:

Radiesse® (Calcium Hydroxylapatite)

This advanced filler creates an immediate volumizing effect while stimulating your body’s natural collagen production. The calcium-based microspheres provide a scaffold for long-term tissue regeneration, making it particularly effective for:

• Deeper facial lines and folds
• Restoring volume to the backs of your hands
• Enhancing cheek definition
• Creating stronger jawline contours

Sculptra® (Poly-L-lactic Acid)

If you’re looking for gradual, progressive enhancement, Sculptra® offers a unique approach. Rather than adding immediate volume, it works with your body to rebuild lost collagen over time. This treatment is ideal if you want:

• Natural-looking results that develop gradually
• Long-term improvement in skin quality
• Overall facial volume restoration
• Results that can last up to two years

Combining Treatments for Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation

While dermal fillers can create beautiful results on their own, they’re even more powerful when strategically combined with other treatments. Our injectors’ expertise allows them to create sophisticated treatment plans that may include:

Neuromodulator and Filler Combinations

Many of our patients love their results when we pair fillers with neuromodulators like Botox because they address different aspects of facial aging. Fillers restore lost volume and enhance contours, while Botox relaxes the muscles that create expression lines. Together, they provide comprehensive rejuvenation that looks natural.

Skin Quality Treatments

We might recommend combining your filler treatment with procedures that improve your skin’s texture and tone. For example, chemical peels or laser treatments can enhance your skin’s surface while fillers work on the deeper layers to restore your facial contours.

Dermal Fillers for Men

More men are discovering that dermal fillers offer a way to maintain their edge without looking like they’ve “had work done.” The goals are different for our male patients — they typically want to maintain strong facial features while addressing specific signs of aging that might make them look tired or stern.

For a masculine face, we focus on enhancing the jawline, strengthening chin projection, and addressing under-eye hollows that can make you look fatigued. We aim for subtle enhancements rather than obvious changes that might draw unwanted attention. Instead, colleagues and friends are more likely to notice that you look well-rested and energized.

The Art and Science of Advanced Injection Techniques

Creating natural-looking results with dermal fillers requires technical skill, an artistic eye, and deep understanding of facial anatomy. At Cosmetic Solutions, we employ the most advanced injection techniques available today, ensuring safer treatments with better aesthetic outcomes.

Our providers view your face as a series of interconnected points that work together to create harmony and balance. We select injection sites, injection depth, and injection volume with an eye to how changes in one area will enhance other facial features. The process is highly personalized.

We also carefully choose between different injection tools based on your specific treatment areas and goals. Traditional needles offer precise placement for detailed work, while flexible microcannulas allow us to inject filler with less trauma to your tissues, reducing bruising, and downtime. In many cases, we combine both approaches to achieve the best possible results.

The Dermal Filler Treatment Process

Your Initial Consultation

Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation at our Cedar Rapids facility. During this visit, we’ll:

• Evaluate your facial anatomy and areas of concern
• Review your medical history and previous treatments
• Discuss your aesthetic goals and expectations
• Create a customized treatment plan
• Answer all your questions about the procedure

Treatment Day Experience

When you arrive for your dermal filler treatment, you’ll experience the difference that comes with choosing Cedar Rapids’ most established medical spa:

Pre-Treatment

Your provider will review your treatment plan and take clinical photographs. We’ll apply topical numbing cream to ensure your comfort. The treatment area will be cleaned and prepared.

During Treatment

Your provider will strategically inject the selected fillers using advanced techniques. Most treatments take between 30-60 minutes. You’ll be able to see immediate improvements as the treatment progresses.

Post-Treatment

Your provider will review aftercare instructions. We’ll schedule your follow-up appointment to evaluate your results.

What to Expect After Treatment

Immediately After

Most patients return to normal activities immediately. Minor swelling, redness or slight tenderness at the injection sites are common and temporary. Ice packs can help minimize swelling.

First Week

Any swelling typically resolves within 3-5 days. Results continue to settle and improve. Full results become apparent by the two-week as any post-treatment swelling subsides.

Long-Term Results

Results typically last 6-24 months, depending on the product used. Regular maintenance treatments help preserve your results.

Your Safety and Our Expertise

At Cosmetic Solutions, safety comes first. As part of OB-GYN Associates, we maintain the highest medical standards in everything we do. Our providers:

• Undergo continuous advanced training in injection techniques
• Stay current with the latest safety protocols
• Use only FDA-approved products
• Maintain a sterile medical environment
• Follow strict patient screening protocols