Bellafill Cosmetic in San Francisco

Name: Bellafill Cosmetic
Brand: Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics
Rating: 4.9 (194 reviews)

Bellafill® is an injectable treatment that is ideal for the correction of nasolabial folds (or smile lines) and moderate to severe facial acne scars, creating exciting results without downtime.

Restore Your Youthful Glow with Bellafill Injections at HVME in San Francisco

Eventually, collagen loss comes for us all. The natural aging process involves a gradual slowing down in your body’s ability to produce collagen and elastin. These compounds keep your skin looking young and healthy by enabling it to retain moisture and preserve that youthful bounce. When your body produces less of them, volume loss results, leading to specific types of facial folds and wrinkles. This is where Bellafill steps in. While most dermal fillers are absorbed into the body within six months or longer (requiring semi-regular maintenance), Bellafill is the only dermal filler known for safely and effectively correcting nasolabial folds for up to five years. If you'd like to learn more about Bellafill in San Francisco, simply reach out and set up your consultation with a team member today.

What Is Bellafill?

Bellafill is a long-lasting, FDA-approved dermal filler. It contains collagen, a naturally occurring substance in the skin, along with a series of tiny polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) beads, which are compatible with human tissue. Unlike many other dermal fillers that are absorbed by the body and require reinjection, Bellfill implants semi-permanently into the skin, correcting nasolabial folds (also called “smile lines”). Bellafill is the only dermal filler that stimulates collagen growth long-term and is approved by the FDA to be safe and effective for up to five years.

How Bellafill Can Help

Bellafill is a quick and easy injectable treatment that is ideal for addressing the following cosmetic concerns:

Filling in wrinkles, fine lines, and deep creases
Improving other imperfections like scars
Plumping up cheeks
Contouring the jawline and other areas of the face

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Am I the Ideal Candidate?

If you are looking for a long-term solution to soften your smile lines and do not have sensitivity to the components in Bellafill, it may be a good option for you. Consultations are always complimentary and may include an allergy test, which we can do simultaneously.

Bellafill might not be a good fit for you if you:

Have a positive reaction to the Bellafill allergy skin test
Are allergic to the anesthetic (lidocaine) in Bellafill
Have a history of allergies to any bovine collagen product
Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or if you bruise easily

How Does Bellafill Create My Results?

Bellaﬁll works its magic through two key mechanisms:

By physically replacing lost collagen, the treatment provides immediately noticeable volume just below the skin, lifting and plumping the treatment area in a way that effectively smooths over smile lines and other wrinkles.
While this is happening, the PMMA microspheres in Bellafill’s unique formula go to work, creating a supportive matrix that effectively boosts your body’s natural collagen production.

Crafting Your Customized Treatment Plan

Yes, as with most of our skin treatments, dermal fillers can be combined with neuromodulators such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport to help achieve your overall goals. Sometimes this can be done during the same appointment, but often these treatments should be done separately.

Preparing for Your Bellafill Session

Complimentary Skin Test

Before your treatment, we’ll administer a skin test at no cost to you. For one week, both before and after your procedure, it’s recommended that you avoid blood thinners like aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Vitamin E.

Pre-Procedural Protocols

We also strongly advise that you avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before and after your injections, as its consumption thins the blood and can delay the completion of the healing process.

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Our Locations Your Bliss Awaits

San Francisco

182 Gough St,
San Francisco, CA 94102

(opens in a new tab) Call Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics on the phone at (415) 286-9431

Cow Hollow

3214 Fillmore St,
San Francisco, CA 94123

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Larkspur

265 Magnolia Ave #201,
Larkspur, CA 94939

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Your Bellafill Treatment Experience at HVME in San Francisco and Marin County

As you begin your Bellafill treatment session in San Francisco, your provider will mark specific points on your face to represent your customized treatment pattern. Your provider will then cleanse the treatment area with an antibacterial agent and use an anesthetic cream to numb your skin if needed.

The injections usually take only a few moments per site, and your provider will gradually add the product little by little until your desired results are created. The entire process is complete in under and hour, at which point you’ll be free to rejoin your normal daily activities.

The Post-Treatment Experience

As with any injectable filler, you’ll experience some temporary, mild swelling and redness at the treatment site. Bruising is usually mild and will dissipate within three to seven days. Temporary redness, swelling, or tenderness is also common at the treatment site, but you can soothe this discomfort with Tylenol or ice packs.

After your treatment, you’ll want to make sure that you avoid vigorous exercise, excessive sun, and heat exposure. You’ll also want to make sure that you always use sunscreen, so you can ensure that your results last for as long as possible. We’ll be sure to provide you with a clear set of aftercare instructions in advance of your treatment.

Here at HVME, we empower our patients to age on their own terms. When you visit our med spa for your Bellafill treatment, you’ll be comfortable in the knowledge that you’re working with a true Master Injector whose training and experience all but guarantee a superior outcome. To learn more, reach out and set up your consultation today.