Dermal Fillers

We often hear from patients who were hesitant about fillers because of results they’ve seen on friends or celebrities who looked artificial. The reality is that fillers shouldn’t create a new face – they should subtly restore what’s changed over time or enhance your natural features in a way that still looks like you. Many patients mention that after treatment, they receive compliments about looking well-rested or healthy rather than comments about what work they’ve done. This natural result comes from understanding how fillers interact with your unique facial structure rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.

Most people can immediately spot facial filler work that doesn’t look quite right – when someone’s cheeks appear too puffy, or their lips don’t move naturally when they talk. What’s less obvious is why some people look naturally refreshed after fillers while others look obviously “done.” At Petro Facial Plastic Surgery in Vestavia Hills, Dr. Melanie Petro pays close attention to these differences, selecting particular products like Juvéderm®, Restylane®, or Sculptra® based on how they behave in different facial areas. Some fillers work better for adding structure to cheekbones, while others are more suitable for the delicate tissue around the eyes or the mobile areas around the mouth.