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Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
8415 North Pima Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (480) 214-9955
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Facial aging involves more than just crow’s feet, worry lines, and sun damage. We also lose muscle, bone, and fat beneath the skin, leading to volume loss in key areas like the cheeks, lips, jawline, and under eyes. Dermal fillers at our Scottsdale, Arizona, medical spa can replenish this volume, smooth fine lines, and enhance your facial contours for a rejuvenated, natural-looking appearance.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that add volume beneath the skin to soften lines and sculpt facial contours. Unlike neuromodulators such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, which smooth wrinkles by relaxing the muscles, fillers work by adding structure beneath the skin, reversing age-related volume loss and enhancing key facial features.
How Do Dermal Fillers Work?
Injectable fillers add volume to targeted areas to replace age-related volume loss or shape specific features and contours. Fillers achieve this through a hyaluronic acid gel that instantly plumps the skin or a bio-stimulating substance that promotes collagen production for long-term structure and support.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers
One of the primary advantages of fillers is that they provide a nonsurgical, no-downtime option for facial contouring. Other benefits include:
- Smoothing fine lines and wrinkles
- Restoring volume and fullness to areas such as the cheeks and chin
- Plumping up and defining the lips
- Reducing signs of aging on the hands
- Sculpting features like the cheekbones, chin, nose, and jawline.
Our skilled injectors, including double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Todd Hobgood and registered aesthetic nurse Ashley Smith, RN, BSN, customize your filler treatments to your unique aesthetic goals.
Our Nonsurgical Experts
Dr. Hobgood's aesthetic team creates customized treatment plans tailored to each patient's cosmetic needs. Ashley Smith is a registered nurse injector specializing in BOTOX® and filler injections, while licensed esthetician Brooke Scatchard is a certified laser technician.
Meet Our Expert TeamOur Menu of Fillers
Fillers are more specialized than ever, formulated to address specific areas of the face to produce more attractive and natural-looking results. Even as the fillers become more advanced, treatments require a skilled injector to ensure patients get the desired outcomes.
We offer fillers from the JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, and RHA® families, along with Sculptra®. Virtually all the fillers we use are pre-mixed with lidocaine, a numbing agent that makes treatments more comfortable.
JUVÉDERM Collection
JUVÉDERM hyaluronic acid fillers are smooth, long-lasting, and known for their versatility. We carry the following JUVÉDERM products:
JUVÉDERM Ultra XC
Adds volume to lips, fine lines, and perioral wrinkles.
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC
Designed for cheeks, chin, and jawline definition.
JUVÉDERM VOLLURE® XC
Smooths nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® XC
Soft, natural-looking enhancement for lips and vertical lip lines.
JUVÉDERM VOLUX® XC
Specifically designed for jawline contouring, providing structure and definition.
SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM
A skin-quality booster that enhances hydration, smoothness, and radiance.
Restylane Collection
Restylane products are smooth, specialized fillers formulated with hyaluronic acid. They are used for contouring and definition and are known for their flexible, natural movement.
Restylane Refyne
Soft, flexible filler designed to smooth moderate laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines).
Restylane Defyne
Adds support and structure to deeper wrinkles and folds.
Restylane Kysse
Specifically formulated for lip augmentation, enhancing volume, definition, and softness.
Restylane Contour
Designed for cheek augmentation and midface contouring, this filler offers natural lift and definition with a soft, flexible feel.
Restylane Eyelight
Targets hollowness and shadows under the eyes to restore a refreshed, well-rested appearance.
RHA Collection
The RHA Collection uses resilient hyaluronic acid to create flexible, natural-looking results when your face is at rest or in motion. These advanced fillers are designed to integrate seamlessly with your expressions.
RHA Redensity™
A specialized filler designed for delicate areas, including fine lines around the mouth (perioral lines).
RHA 2
Ideal for treating moderate dynamic wrinkles and fine lines, providing subtle enhancement that moves naturally with your facial expressions.
RHA 3
Smooths deeper wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, while creating a soft, flexible look.
RHA 4
Adds volume and structure to deeper facial folds and areas needing significant contouring, such as the jawline and cheeks.
Sculptra
Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, Sculptra is a biostimulator that restores facial volume by stimulating collagen production over several months. Its poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) formulation smooths wrinkles, refines facial contours, and improves your overall skin texture with time.
Lip Augmentation
Lip filler injections are some of our practice’s most popular nonsurgical treatments for people aged 21 and older. They can help patients:
- Plump up lips that are naturally thin or have thinned with age
- Increase the balance of fullness between the top and bottom lips
- Add definition to lip borders and the cupid’s bow
- Smooth out vertical lip lines (lipstick lines, smoker’s lines)
The best lip filler options feature smaller molecules and a thinner consistency for natural-looking results. Our top picks for lip enhancement include Restylane Kysse, JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA, and JUVÉDERM Ultra XC.
How Much Do Dermal Fillers Cost?
The cost of dermal filler treatments varies based on the type of filler used, treatment areas, how much product is needed, and the expertise of your injector. Fillers are priced per syringe, with most patients needing 1 to 3 syringes per area.
During your consultation, we’ll provide a personalized pricing estimate based on your goals. Longer-lasting fillers may cost more upfront but require fewer touch-ups over time.
What Is a Liquid Facelift?
A liquid facelift combines dermal fillers and neuromodulators (such as BOTOX and Dysport®) to achieve full-face rejuvenation without surgery. This treatment is ideal for patients who:
- Want a lifted, refreshed look without downtime
- Have mild to moderate skin laxity and volume loss
- Want to ‘try out’ temporary refinements to facial contours
While the results of this combined treatment are impressive, it can’t rival the level of facial rejuvenation that a surgical facelift can achieve.
Choosing the Best Dermal Filler Injector in Scottsdale
The best results are a product of the best technique and the best understanding of how fillers can enhance your unique features. Dr. Hobgood and his team are expert injectors. Their advanced knowledge of facial anatomy, finely honed aesthetic eyes, and masterful techniques ensure that you get safe, predictable, and natural-looking dermal filler results.
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Your Dermal Filler Treatment Experience
Your injector will apply an antiseptic solution to the treatment area and mark the specific injection locations. They will then carefully place the filler for natural, balanced results. Your procedure can last up to an hour but may be shorter depending on the number of injections needed.
Recovery From Dermal Fillers
Most patients return to ordinary, non-strenuous activities right away. You will likely experience redness and swelling at your injection sites, but this should go away within a day or 2. We recommend applying cold compresses to manage any discomfort.
- Please avoid the following for at least 24 hours after treatment:
- Retinol skincare products
- Rubbing or massaging the treated areas
- Strenuous exercise
- Excessive heat or sun exposure
- Alcohol
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?
Fillers can last from 6 months to 2 years or more, depending on the type of filler and the treatment area. Thicker fillers used in the cheeks or jawline tend to last longer, while softer fillers used in the lips may require more frequent touch-ups. We recommend patients come in for regular maintenance treatments to preserve their results.
Can You Combine Dermal Fillers With Other Procedures?
In addition to BOTOX, we frequently combine dermal fillers with other nonsurgical treatments, including:
- RF microneedling – Improves skin texture, tone, and elasticity.
Laser skin resurfacing – Rejuvenates the skin by addressing sun damage, wrinkles, and other signs of aging.
Dermal fillers are also an alternative to fat transfer and can be used to complement the results of facial plastic surgery.
Dermal Fillers FAQ
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Are dermal fillers better than BOTOX?
- Not necessarily—BOTOX and dermal fillers serve different purposes. BOTOX relaxes dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle movement (like forehead lines and crow’s feet), while fillers restore volume and smooth deeper folds. Many patients benefit from combining both treatments for optimal facial rejuvenation.
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How painful are dermal filler injections?
- Most patients experience minimal discomfort. Our fillers contain lidocaine, a numbing agent, and we also apply topical numbing cream if needed. The procedure is well-tolerated, and any discomfort is brief.
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Will my results look natural?
- Yes! When performed by a skilled injector, dermal fillers provide subtle, balanced enhancement that complements your natural features. Our goal is to refresh your appearance without making it obvious that you had a cosmetic treatment.
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Are dermal fillers safe?
- Dermal fillers are generally considered very safe when administered by a licensed and experienced injector. Hyaluronic acid fillers (such as JUVÉDERM and Restylane) are also reversible with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, making them a low-risk option.
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What is the best age to start dermal fillers?
- There is no “perfect” age for dermal fillers. We see younger patients in their 20s and 30s who may want to explore nonsurgical rhinoplasty, lip filler treatments, or other facial enhancement. We also treat middle-aged patients in their 40s and 50s seeking to treat volume loss and wrinkles, and mature patients who are 60+ and want to rejuvenate their appearance without surgery.
Ready To Get Started?
Learn how dermal fillers can help you refresh and refine your appearance. Request a consultation online or call Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery at (480) 214-9955 to start your journey today.
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Reviewed for clinical accuracy by Dr. Todd C. Hobgood on April 23rd, 2026.