Aging Naturally vs. Aging Gracefully: How Much Filler Do You Need?
A Guide to Decade Dosing
 

What is Decade Dosing? 

Decade dosing is a guideline that helps determine the amount of filler you might need based on your age. This approach ensures that the treatment is sufficient to address the volume loss typically associated with each decade. As we age, we lose fat and bone mass, contributing to the need for fillers to restore the lost volume and maintain a youthful appearance. 
 

Understanding the Amount of Filler 

One milliliter (ml) of dermal filler is about the size of a fifth of a teaspoon, or a single blueberry. While it might not seem like a lot, dermal filler works wonders to help regain lost volume and regain your youthful glow. 

Complimentary Planning Session 

Understanding how much filler you need is best determined through a personalized consultation. Our team will assess your anatomy, discuss your goals, and create a treatment plan that aligns with the decade dosing approach or other customized strategies that suit your specific requirements. Remember, decade dosing is an overgeneralization, and we always consider your individual anatomy and concerns. 

Here’s a Closer Look

• Volume Needed: Typically 1-2 syringes per year
• Common Areas: Lips, cheeks, and face balancing for chin perfection.

In Your 30s 

• Volume Needed: Typically 3 syringes per year
• Common Areas: Cheeks, and early signs of under-eye hollowing, and lips.

In Your 40s 

• Volume Needed: Typically 4 syringes per year
• Common Areas: Cheeks, chin shadows, under-eye areas, downturned corners of mouth, and lips.

In Your 50s and Beyond

• Volume Needed: Typically 5+ syringes per year
• Common Areas: Cheeks, chin, under-eye areas, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, lips, and jowls, and jawline.

Why Choose Orchard Med Spa? 

Expertise and Personalized Care At Orchard Med Spa, we specialize in JUVÉDERM® fillers, BOTOX®, two of the most trusted options in the industry. Our Platinum Level aesthetician provider will ensure you receive a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and aesthetic goals. 

JUVÉDERM® is FDA Approved and the top choice for dermal fillers in the US*, offering six unique, long-lasting formulas. Each product is specifically designed to address different areas of the face, including lips, cheeks, chin, smile lines, under eyes, and jawline. 

BOTOX® effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, providing a smoother, more youthful appearance. 

SKINVIVE™ by JUVÉDERM® helps the skin retain its natural moisture and softness leading to an improvement in the skin smoothness. Clients who were treated reported high satisfaction with how glowing, hydrated, refreshed, and healthy their skin looked.

PDO (Polydioxanone) Thread Lift uses threads to add lift and support for skin that is sagging and has fallen over time. PDO threads are made of the same dissolvable sutures that are used in open heart surgery, one of the safest materials to be implanted into the body. Now used as a popular non-surgical facelift the same technology is used to give you a naturally lifted look with instant results that will continue to improve over time. As the threads dissolve, they stimulate collagen which is long lasting. 

Laser Treatments: Our advanced laser treatments, such as Laser Genesis, target fine lines, acne scars, large pores, and uneven skin tone, helping to rejuvenate your skin.

PRP Therapy with RF MicroNeedling: This service includes blood draw, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) processing, and Radio Frequency MicroNeedling with the use of PRP for enhanced results. Topical PRP Therapy utilizes your body's own growth factors to rejuvenate your skin. PRP treatments are also used to boost the skin's ability to heal itself improving the healthy look of your skin over time.
 

The Bottom Line... 

Decade dosing provides a helpful framework for understanding how much filler you might need to achieve your desired look. At Orchard Med Spa, we are committed to providing the highest quality treatments ensuring you achieve natural, beautiful results. 

We look forward to helping you look and feel your best! By keeping these guidelines in mind, you can approach your filler treatment with confidence and clarity. Remember, every face is unique, and the best results come from a personalized plan crafted by experienced professionals.

Schedule your complimentary Planning Session today and take the first step towards rejuvenating your appearance! For more information or to book an appointment, click here or contact us directly at 303-284-4270.