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View Dr. Ambani's Crisalix profileDermal Fillers
Dermal fillers restore or refine selected areas of facial volume. The treatment is different from Botox: filler changes contour beneath the skin, while a neuromodulator changes muscle movement.
Medically reviewed by Shoshana Ambani, MDLast reviewed August 26, 2026
Introduction
What are dermal fillers?
Fillers vary in material, firmness, placement, and duration. The right choice depends on the area, tissue quality, desired change, and how temporary you want the result to be.
Dr. Ambani evaluates whether volume loss is actually driving the concern. Fillers cannot remove loose skin or reposition tissue, and sometimes surgery or waiting is the better recommendation.
Technology in consultation
See the plan more clearly.
These tools support discussion and evaluation. They do not replace the examination or guarantee an outcome.
Honest guidance
Are you a good candidate?
YOUR CONSULTATION CONSIDERS
- Volume loss or a specific contour concern is appropriate for an injectable plan. Dermal fillers can be applied for various indications such as temporal hollowing (the temples start “caving in”), malar effacement (the cheekbones start flattening), or tear trough deformities (lower lid creases). Dermal fillers can also be applied to the nose for a “liquid rhinoplasty” to mask dorsal hump deformities and enhance tip projection. Fillers can also be applied to the lips for more definition and volume.
- You understand that most fillers are temporary and require maintenance.
- Your health history, prior injections, medications, and timing have been reviewed.
A SHARED DECISION
Candidacy is personal. Dr. Ambani reviews your goals, anatomy, health, medications, prior procedures, healing history, and timing before recommending treatment.
She will also tell you when another procedure, further evaluation, waiting, or no treatment is the better plan.
A useful consultation is a discussion of what treatments, if any, are right for you.
Why choose Dr. Ambani
ABPS board-certified plastic surgeon with more than twenty years of experience
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Duke University School of Medicine
RESIDENCY
Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals
FELLOWSHIP
Microsurgical Reconstruction, University of Pittsburgh Affiliated Hospitals
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Plastic Surgery
EXPERIENCE
Attending surgeon since 2017
Supported at every stage
What recovery involves
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Early healing
Most patients return to routine quickly, but swelling, redness, tenderness, and bruising are possible. To minimize swelling, Dr. Ambani may offer a short burst of oral steroid medication.
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Returning to routine
With dermal fillers consisting of hyaluronic acid, results are visible immediately, while swelling can temporarily obscure the final contour.
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Short and long-term care
Dr. Ambani gives product-specific aftercare and explains warning signs that require prompt attention. If asymmetries occur, they can be corrected with a small amount of filler injection on the other side, or with application of an injectable enzyme to melt away the filler, as needed. This is rarely needed.
Risks to discuss: Risks include swelling, bruising, infection, lumps, asymmetry, undercorrection or overcorrection, delayed inflammation, tissue injury, and rare injection into a blood vessel that can damage skin or vision.
Clear, personalized planning
Cost and self-pay care
Shoshana Ambani Plastic Surgery is a cosmetic, self-pay practice. Cost depends on the procedure, complexity, setting, anesthesia, supplies, and time required.
A price is useful only when it matches your actual plan. You receive an itemized estimate after consultation.
Thoughtful answers
Common questions
These answers are general. Your consultation is where Dr. Ambani applies them to your anatomy, health, and goals.
Which filler is best?
There is no single best filler. The area, tissue, goal, and product characteristics determine the recommendation. Dr. Ambani prefers specific fillers for specific areas and will let you know at your consultation.
How long do fillers last?
Duration varies by product, placement, and metabolism, from months to longer intervals such as 12 to 18 months.
Can filler replace a facelift or eyelid surgery?
No. Filler cannot remove loose skin or reposition tissue.
Are filler treatments performed by Dr. Ambani?
Yes. Dr. Ambani personally evaluates and performs the treatments offered by the practice.
Plan your care with Dr. Ambani
Consultation-based, self-pay plastic surgery in Ann Arbor.