What are dermal fillers?
Fillers in one paragraph
Dermal fillers are a treatment category that med spas in Redmond and Bellevue list on their menus. For what they are made of and how they work, read the clinical sources below. This page covers how to read a filler quote.
Where to read the clinical side
The Cleveland Clinic overview of dermal fillers is a patient-facing explanation. The FDA page on dermal fillers and soft tissue fillers comes from the regulator. The ASDS page on soft-tissue fillers for aging skin is written from the dermatologic surgery side. For safety, there is also a systematic review of adverse events reported with hyaluronic acid filler injections to the face.
What a filler quote can mean
The word "filler" on a price list does not say which product is used or how much of it. Two quotes can look alike and be pricing different things, so compare them only after you ask.
- Which product is being used, by name?
- Is the price per amount of product, per treatment area, or per visit?
- Is the consultation, a follow-up visit or a touch-up included?
Read one source, then ask three things
Read one clinical source, then ask each clinic the three questions above and write down the answers beside the price. Compare on the same product and the same amount.
Product and amount are a clinical decision
As a pricing explainer this site cannot choose a product, so which filler and how much is a decision for a licensed provider who has examined you.