Dermal fillers and biostimulators are advanced injectable treatments designed to restore, refine, and rejuvenate your natural features, but they work in different ways.
Fillers (like hyaluronic acid–based injectables) add immediate volume, enhance facial contours, and smooth fine lines by replacing what time has taken away.
Biostimulators (like Radiesse and hyperdilute Radiesse) go a step further by stimulating your body’s own collagen production, rebuilding structure beneath the surface for firmer, smoother, more youthful skin that improves over time.
At The Injectables Lounge, we take an anatomy-driven, less-is-more approach to both. Every plan is personalized to your unique features, aging process, and goals- because no two faces age the same way.
Patients from across Indiana choose The Injectables Lounge for subtle, natural lip filler results.
What are Fillers & Biostimulators?
What Can Fillers/ Biostimulators Help With?
How to prepare
Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) for 3–5 days prior unless prescribed
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment
Arrive with a clean face (no makeup preferred)
Let us know if you’ve had recent dental work or vaccinations
Be ready to talk about your goals—this is a team effort, and we’re here to guide you
Aftercare Instructions
Stay upright for at least 4 hours after your treatment
Avoid touching, massaging, or applying pressure to the treated areas for 24 hours
Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, and hot yoga for 24 hours
No alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.
Avoid makeup over injection sites for the rest of the day
Results will begin to appear in 3–5 days, with full results around 10–14 days
Avoid touching or massaging the treated area for 24 hours
Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, and hot yoga for at least 24–48 hours
Expect some swelling or mild bruising—this is completely normal and typically resolves within a few days
Avoid alcohol, salty foods, and excess sun exposure for the first 24–48 hours
Wait at least 2 weeks before evaluating final results—fillers take time to settle and integrate naturally
How to prepare
Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) for 3–5 days prior unless prescribed
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment
Arrive with a clean face (no makeup preferred)
Let us know if you’ve had recent dental work or vaccinations
Be ready to talk about your goals—this is a team effort, and we’re here to guide you
Aftercare Instructions
Avoid touching or massaging the treated area for 24 hours
Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, and hot yoga for at least 24–48 hours
Expect some swelling or mild bruising—this is completely normal and typically resolves within a few days
Avoid alcohol, salty foods, and excess sun exposure for the first 24–48 hours
Wait at least 2 weeks before evaluating final results—fillers take time to settle and integrate naturally
Stay upright for at least 4 hours after your treatment
Avoid touching, massaging, or applying pressure to the treated areas for 24 hours
Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, and hot yoga for 24 hours
No alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.
Avoid makeup over injection sites for the rest of the day
Results will begin to appear in 3–5 days, with full results around 10–14 days
This isn’t one-size-fits-all treatment. It’s bespoke, physician-led care that prioritizes your natural beauty, facial balance, and long-term satisfaction.
Dr. Syed takes a conservative, anatomy-driven approach grounded in medical expertise and transparency. With honest guidance, thoughtful enhancements, and a deep respect for your unique features, you’ll never feel pressured or overdone.
Why Choose The Injectables Lounge?
Every face you see here is a real client—treated with care, precision, and a focus on natural-looking outcomes. No overdone looks, just subtle enhancements that let your confidence shine through.
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what's the difference between fillers and biostimulators?
which areas can you treat with filler?
how long do results last?
will i look overfilled?
What is facial balancing?
are biostimulators the same as filler?
Fillers (often hyaluronic acid) replace missing volume and shape instantly. Biostimulators (e.g., calcium hydroxyapatite or poly-L-lactic acid) stimulate your own collagen for gradual, longer-term improvement in firmness and fine lines.
Common areas include lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, chin, jawline, and (select cases) under-eyes. Treatment plans are customized to facial anatomy and goals.
Fillers typically last 6–18 months depending on product, area, and metabolism. Biostimulators build collagen over 3–6 months and can last 1–2+ years with proper maintenance.
Our approach is conservative and anatomy-driven. We prioritize facial balance and natural proportions, often layering small amounts over time instead of doing everything at once.
Facial balancing is the use of dermal fillers to create harmony between features like the lips, cheeks, jawline, and chin. The goal is natural-looking proportions that enhance your unique features.
No. They don’t “fill” in the same way. They act as a scaffold to trigger your collagen, improving firmness and fine lines gradually—great for skin quality and subtle lift.
can i combine injectables with other treatments?
how do I know what I need- filler or a biostimulator?
Yes. Many patients pair filler/biostimulators with Botox (for expression lines) and CO₂ laser or Morpheus8 (for texture and tightening) for comprehensive, natural results.
If you need shape/contour now (e.g., lip border, cheek lift, jawline), filler is ideal. If your goal is skin quality and long-term firmness, a biostimulator may be better—or we might combine both.
Are there any under eye filler alternatives?
Yes! Please click here to visit our CO2 laser page for more information.
Medically Reviewed By:
Naseer Syed, MD
Board Certified Physician & Medical Director
The Injectables Lounge
Specializing in anatomy-based Botox & filler, CO2 laser, and non-surgical skin rejuvenation.
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