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How Long Do Fillers Last? The Definitive Guide (Updated for 2023)

February 1, 2023

One of the most common questions we hear at Mabrie Facial Institute in San Francisco is "How long do fillers last?" To understand the answer, we have to consider more than just the physical or chemical properties of the products. Filler Longevity vs. Results Longevity What patients really want to know is how long their results will last after getting filler injections. This …

Infographic: Great Filler is More Than an Injection

What is the Secret to the Best Dermal Filler & BOTOX® Results?

February 14, 2020

The Secret to the Best Dermal Filler & BOTOX Results IS... ...understanding that "a great filler procedure is more than just an injection". At our practice we use our Illumination 360˚ approach - our surgical approach to dermal fillers. Illumination 360˚ treats every filler treatment with the thoroughness of a surgical procedure which involves meticulous …

Dermal filler results created by Dr. David Mabrie in San Francisco, CA after a series of treatments.

[Updated] Getting Your Filler Results Right: It Takes Two

November 7, 2019

Over the past decade, my team and I have helped thousands of patients rejuvenate and contour their appearance using non surgical and neurotoxins like at our San Francisco practice. Experience has taught me that the softest, most natural, and healthiest-looking results require more than one appointment. When it comes to fillers, layering is key. Patients …

Nonsurgical rhinoplasty to widen the bridge

Are Fillers Safe After Rhinoplasty?

December 3, 2018

The Truth About Non Surgical Rhinoplasty After Surgery I recently posted to my Instagram account a patient's before-and-after photographs showing a non surgical revision rhinoplasty using fillers. The San Francisco patient wasn't happy with her surgical rhinoplasty that was performed by another doctor. She felt that the tip of her nose appeared "pinched" and the …

Dr. Mabrie performing nonsurgical rhinoplasty procedure on patient

Can Non Surgical Rhinoplasty Do What Surgery Does?

March 9, 2018

The answer is “yes” and “no.” I specialize in non surgical rhinoplasty using Restylane® and other facial fillers in my San Francisco office. As a facial plastic surgeon, I’ve performed hundreds of surgical rhinoplasties, and now, thousands of non surgical rhinoplasties. After 10 years of performing both, I find that patient experience and satisfaction are …

Introducing Illumination 360°!

March 23, 2017

As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, it’s been my life’s work to help people look their best. I’m passionate about nonsurgical rejuvenation. For the last 10 years, I’ve focused my practice on perfecting nonsurgical enhancement with dermal fillers here in San Francisco. What I’ve found is that everyone has their own version of the perfect face