One of the most used treatments currently is dermal fillers due to their many benefits and ease to apply. They are very safe to have done but should be carried out by a fully qualified professional one who knows facial anatomy, has an artistic touch, etc. Dermal fillers are used to add volume back and reduce your wrinkles that you may get as you get older.

Dermal fillers are a cosmetic treatment which is done by small injections to the face. Normally the dermal fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, which is what adds volume to your face and reduces wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of skin. Typically, dermal filler is used in different parts of your face such as your nose to mouth line, cheeks, lips, and much more.

As you get older your face changes shape and your skin condition worsens causing wrinkles to appear. By having dermal fillers put in, brings back a youthful look, by adding more volume to your face and other areas like your lips and cheeks. Depending on the filler you choose can enhance that area of your face, such as filling in and softening static wrinkles. Dermal fillers tend to last around 8-18 months depending on how your body reacts to having them put in.

Having dermal fillers put in can have many benefits for yourself. One of the key benefits is confidence, by removing unwanted wrinkles you can look more how you feel and positive when you go out. Dermal fillers only require a small injection meaning no operations are needed and as mentioned above they last 8-18 months meaning you only need to have them put in every year or year and a half. As well as that, the results are pretty instant and require very little recovery time meaning you can show off your new look instantly.

Having dermal fillers put in is a fairly simple process and can take around 30 minutes, depending on the area you are having done. As a qualified doctor, Dr. Miner may apply some anesthetic cream to the area before giving the injection, once the injection is given it will be massaged in and then its done. Having dermal fillers put in shouldnt really hurt, you may feel a slight bit of discomfort, but the anesthetic cream should take away most of the discomfort.

You may feel a little sore the following hour after the procedure but this should calm down fairly quickly. It is advised you dont wear make-up immediately as this could cause a reaction. Also avoid drinking alcohol, coffee and too many hours in the sun. Your doctor should go through all of this before giving you the dermal fillers.

At Mason O. Miner, DDS, we have spent years making certain that every piece of equipment we use, and every technique we adopt, is ashigh-techas possible. This enables us to give patients like you peace of mind when it comes to dental experiences, as well as comfortable, exceptional results.

After graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Mason Miner completed a two-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. During his advanced residency, Dr. Miner focused on the surgical placement and restoration of dental implants. He provides a wide variety of services for his patients, right in his office.

Dr. Mason Miner enjoys being with his family. His wife Karina, works at Mercy Hospital. He has four daughters. Dr. Miner enjoys tinkering on the HO model railroad at the office. He enjoys mountain and road biking, skiing, and being outdoors. He enjoys music, and has participated in several community orchestras, playing the viola. He hopes to one day play in the San Juan Symphony.

Janae is a Kansas native loving life here in Durango. She began her career in dentistry as a dental and front office assistant in 2013. During that time, she continued her course of study, obtaining her dental license two years later. She now enjoys work as a dental hygienist and front office assistant under Dr. Mason Miner.

Shannon has lived in the Durango area since she was 8 years old. She has worked in customer service from the time of 18 years old. Shannon has been licensed nail technician since 2014. She loves reading, watching movies and spending time with her husband and their 3 children.

Larissa is a Washingtonian at heart but has called Durango her home for over 3 years now and has loved finding her roots here. Since she was a child she has had a passion for dentistry that has brought her to work with us here within our office.

Aside from her work with us, you can find her slinging sushi at East By Southwest on the occasion and enjoying any downtime spent with her boyfriend Darien hiking, camping, lakeside lounging and cruising the mountain passes with their friends and family.