Dermal Filler
Soft, natural volume that restores the lips, smile, and facial harmony you remember. Refreshed, never frozen.
Dermal filler is a gel treatment that gently restores lost volume to the lips and the areas around the mouth, smoothing folds and softening lines for a refreshed, natural look. At Destination Smile in SouthPark, Charlotte, Dr. Patrick Broome uses filler to bring your lips and smile into harmony with the rest of your face: subtle, balanced, and unmistakably you.
What dermal filler really does
Over time, the gentle fullness that once framed your smile begins to soften. Lips look a little thinner, the lines that run from your nose to the corners of your mouth deepen, and the overall balance of your lower face shifts. Dermal filler is a smooth, gel-based treatment placed just beneath the skin to restore that quiet fullness: adding definition to the lips, softening the folds around the mouth, and bringing your features back into harmony. The goal is never to look done. It's to look like a rested, more confident version of yourself, the way you do after a wonderful vacation. The fillers we use are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance the body already produces, which is part of why the result feels so natural and so at home on your face.
Who it's for
Filler is for people who look in the mirror and feel that something has softened or faded. Not anything dramatic, just a subtle loss of the definition they used to have. Perhaps your lips have lost a little of their shape, the corners of your mouth have started to turn down, or the lines around your smile have grown more noticeable. Because so much of facial beauty centers on the mouth, our perspective as a smile-focused practice is genuinely distinctive: we see your lips, your teeth, and the frame around them as one connected picture. The best candidates are healthy adults seeking refinement rather than reinvention. In a private consultation, Dr. Broome will listen to what you'd like to feel, and tell you honestly whether filler, another approach, or a combination will serve you best.
The experience at Destination Smile
From the moment you arrive at our SouthPark studio, this feels less like an appointment and more like time set aside for you. We begin with an unhurried conversation about how you want to look and feel, studying your face in motion and at rest so the plan is shaped entirely around your natural proportions. Comfort is a priority throughout, and Dr. Broome works with a light, artful hand, placing only what's needed, exactly where it's needed. Treatment itself is typically brief, and many people return to their day soon after. You'll receive simple, clear guidance on what to expect in the hours and days that follow, along with direct access to our team should you have any questions at all.
Results & the look of "refreshed, not frozen"
You'll notice a softer, more balanced look soon after treatment, with the final result settling gracefully over the days that follow as any initial puffiness eases. Because Dr. Broome favors restraint, the effect reads as natural: more sculpted than swollen, more rested than reworked. Results are not permanent; the body gradually and safely absorbs the gel over time, and many people choose to refresh their look periodically to maintain it. The pace at which filler fades varies from person to person and depends on the area treated and the product used, which is something we'll discuss candidly so your expectations are grounded and your maintenance plan fits your life.
Why Dr. Broome and a smile-first perspective
Dr. Patrick Broome is a cosmetic dentist and AACD Accreditation Candidate whose life's work is the relationship between a beautiful smile and a beautiful face. That lens matters here: the lips, the teeth behind them, and the surrounding facial structure are all part of one composition, and few clinicians are trained to see them together the way a smile-focused cosmetic dentist does. When filler is part of a larger transformation (say, alongside whitening, veneers, or the comprehensive Smile Project), the result is a face that looks coherent and considered rather than a series of separate treatments. It's this artistry, judgment, and devotion to harmony that draws discerning patients to our SouthPark practice.
An investment in how you carry yourself
The value of dermal filler isn't measured in the volume placed; it's measured in how you feel walking into a room. For many of our patients, filler is one elegant element within a fuller vision of facial confidence, often woven together with Botox for balance and with the broader Smile Project for those seeking a complete, lasting transformation. We approach this as bespoke work, tailored to your goals rather than priced from a menu, and we'll talk through what your personal plan involves with complete transparency during your consultation. The aim is simple and quietly powerful: to help you look and feel like the most assured version of yourself.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Patrick Broome, DMD, MBA, FAGD · AACD Accreditation Candidate · Last reviewed July 2026
Your questions, answered.
Will dermal filler make me look overdone or "frozen"?
No. That look comes from too much product placed without restraint. Dr. Broome's approach is deliberately conservative and artful, adding only what's needed to restore natural balance. The goal is a refreshed, rested appearance that still looks unmistakably like you. Note: filler restores volume; it does not freeze muscle movement the way wrinkle-relaxing injectables can.
Does getting filler hurt?
Most people find the experience very tolerable. Comfort is a priority throughout, and several measures can be used to keep you at ease during treatment. Any tenderness afterward is usually mild and brief. Dr. Broome will review your specific comfort options during your consultation.
How long do dermal filler results last?
Results are temporary, and how long they last varies from person to person depending on the area treated and the product used. The body gradually absorbs the gel over time, and many patients choose periodic touch-ups to maintain their look. We'll give you a realistic, personalized timeline during your visit.
How soon will I see results, and is there downtime?
Many people notice a difference soon after treatment, with the final result settling over the following days as any initial swelling eases. Treatment is typically brief, and many return to their day afterward. You'll receive clear aftercare guidance so you know exactly what to expect.
Why see a cosmetic dentist for facial filler?
So much of facial beauty centers on the mouth. As a cosmetic dentist focused on the smile and face, Dr. Broome studies the lips, teeth, and surrounding structure as one connected picture, a perspective uniquely suited to refining the area around your smile with harmony and precision.
Can dermal filler be combined with Botox or other treatments?
Yes. Filler restores volume while wrinkle-relaxing treatments like Botox soften movement, and the two often complement one another beautifully. Filler can also be part of a larger transformation through the Smile Project. Dr. Broome will recommend the right combination for your goals.
Is dermal filler reversible?
Yes. Dr. Broome uses hyaluronic-acid-based fillers, which are reversible: if ever needed, they can be carefully adjusted or dissolved by your provider. That reversibility is part of why they're so well suited to natural, refined results, and Dr. Broome will discuss the specifics of your treatment during your consultation.
Am I a good candidate for dermal filler?
Generally, healthy adults seeking subtle refinement around the lips and mouth are good candidates. Candidacy depends on your health history and goals, so the honest answer comes from a personal consultation, where Dr. Broome will confirm whether filler, or another approach, is right for you.
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