Dermal Fillers in Houston, TX
Restore volume or add definition to the lips, chin, jawline, or nose, visible before you leave.
- Most areas from $750
- 250+ five star reviews
- Nurse practitioner led, Galleria area
Dermal filler restores lost volume, adds definition to the lips, chin, jawline, or nose, or softens a fold, and the change is usually visible before you leave the chair. Derma Theory Aesthetics Clinic and Academy is a nurse practitioner owned and led regenerative aesthetics clinic in the Galleria area of Houston, and every filler treatment here is performed by a licensed nurse injector. We use hyaluronic acid fillers from Restylane, RHA, and Versa.
Who Dermal Filler Is For
Dermal filler suits someone who wants a specific, visible change in a specific place, right away: a chin that balances the profile, more definition along the jawline, a smoother nasal profile, or cheeks and temples that have lost some support. If you are comparing Houston providers on results, price, and who is doing the injecting, this page is written to answer all three.
It also suits the patient who has had filler somewhere else, feels it has started to look heavy, and wants a more natural result this time. Filler is not the right choice during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or when there is an active infection near the area being treated, and we review your health history before any treatment.
How Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Work
Hyaluronic acid filler is a soft gel made from hyaluronic acid, a substance your skin already produces, that binds water and adds volume exactly where it is placed. The effect is immediate. Your body then breaks the gel down slowly, which is why hyaluronic acid filler commonly lasts 6 to 18 months, depending on the product and the area.
Hyaluronic acid filler is also reversible. Hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, can dissolve the filler if it is placed poorly, migrates, or no longer suits you. A 2024 review in JMIR Dermatology (Kroumpouzos and Treacy) concludes that hyaluronidase can safely treat most hyaluronic acid filler complications. That is one reason we use hyaluronic acid products rather than fillers that cannot be undone.
Product choice matters by area. A softer, more flexible gel tends to work well in areas that move constantly, while a firmer gel tends to hold structure in the chin and jawline. Your injector selects from Restylane, RHA, and Versa for your area at your appointment.
Lip Filler at Derma Theory
Lip filler is one of our most requested treatments, so it has its own page. A full syringe (1 mL) is $750, a mini lip filler (0.5 mL) is $500, and Signature Lips is $850, which pairs lip filler with your choice of a lip flip or lip threads. Our lip filler in Houston page covers our approach, what to expect, and aftercare in full.
Filler Treatment Areas and Pricing
Derma Theory treats the lips, under eyes, nose, temples, earlobes, hands, chin, cheeks, smile lines, and jawline with hyaluronic acid filler. Areas priced “starting at” depend primarily on how many syringes you need, based on the area, your anatomy, and your goals, and we confirm the number when we assess your face.
| Treatment | Price | What it addresses |
|---|---|---|
| Lip filler (1 mL) | $750 | Volume, shape, and border definition for the lips |
| Mini lip filler (0.5 mL) | $500 | A subtle first treatment or a light refresh |
| Signature Lips | $850 | Lip filler plus your choice of a lip flip or lip threads |
| Under eye filler | $850 | Fills a hollow under the eye where the skin is thick enough to support it. Read our guide on under eye filler or PRF before choosing |
| Nose filler | $850 | Softens a bump or refines the profile of the nose without surgery |
| Temple filler | $850 | Restores fullness where the temples have hollowed |
| Earlobe filler | $850 | Supports earlobes that have thinned or stretched |
| Hand filler | $850 | Restores volume to the backs of the hands |
| Facial balancing | Starting at $1,400 | A whole face plan across several areas. See facial balancing |
| Chin, cheeks, smile lines, jawline, and other areas | Starting at $750 | The total depends on the number of syringes needed |
Under eye filler is the area where we most often recommend a different tool. If the skin under your eyes is thin or crepey, ask about PRF under the eyes instead. PRF is made from your own blood and builds gradually, which tends to suit thin under eye skin better than a synthetic gel does.
Facial Balancing With Filler
Facial balancing means we assess the whole face before recommending a single syringe, because the lips, chin, cheeks, nose, and jawline change how each other looks. A chin that sits back can make the lips look larger than they are. When more than one area is involved, we plan them together, and our facial balancing packages, starting at $1,400, are priced for exactly that.
Is Filler or a Regenerative Option Right for Me?
Filler is the right tool when you want immediate, defined volume in a specific place: a stronger chin, a sharper jawline, a smoother profile, or a cheek that has lost its support. It works the same day, and it can be dissolved if it ever needs to be. For those jobs, nothing else on our menu does the same.
A regenerative treatment is often the better choice when the concern is the skin itself rather than a shape. If the skin under your eyes is thin, if your face looks tired rather than hollow, or if you would rather avoid synthetic product altogether, EZ Gel, a gel made from your own blood, and liquid PRF (platelet rich fibrin) work by supporting your own collagen over the weeks after treatment.
They build gradually, and they tend to read as healthier skin rather than added volume. Our regenerative aesthetics in Houston page explains the family, including Sculptra and Radiesse for gradual structural change.
If your filler has started to look heavy, or you have been told you need more every time you go back, that is worth a conversation before another syringe. Patients in that position usually want to look like themselves again, rested rather than changed, and for them the plan is often less filler in fewer places, with EZ Gel or PRF doing the work on skin quality.
If You Have Had Filler Before
New patients with no previous filler can book a filler appointment directly. We still assess your face and talk through the plan before any treatment.
If you already have filler, from us or from another clinic, a separate consultation may be recommended when there is a concern, an unclear treatment history, possible migration, or when correction or dissolving may be needed. We also dissolve hyaluronic acid filler placed by another provider when appropriate. Dissolving may take more than one session and can cause temporary swelling.
A consultation is $100. If dissolving can be done in that same appointment, the fee is applied toward it. Filler needs its own appointment time, so filler booked after a consultation is scheduled separately and the consultation fee is not applied to it.
What to Expect at a Filler Appointment
A filler appointment at Derma Theory takes 30 minutes to an hour. We confirm the plan and the product, apply a topical numbing cream and let it work, then your injector places the filler in small amounts, checking symmetry and movement throughout. Topical numbing is included at no additional charge, and for lip filler an optional dental block is available for $50. You can see the change before you leave.
Expect no to minimal downtime. Some swelling or bruising is possible for 24 to 48 hours, and most patients return to normal activities the same day. For the first 48 hours, avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and unnecessary pressure on or manipulation of the treated area. Filler takes about two weeks to settle. We do not schedule follow ups in advance, and if you have a concern after those two weeks, we book a follow up assessment. Results vary between individuals.
Why Derma Theory
Every filler treatment at Derma Theory is performed by a licensed nurse injector, in a practice founded and led by Victoria Derdari, APRN, FNP-C, who personally trains other injectors through Derma Theory Aesthetics Academy. Victoria is an advanced practice registered nurse and a board certified family nurse practitioner, and you can verify her license with the Texas Board of Nursing. More than 250 patients have left Derma Theory a five star review on Google.
The practice is built on facial balancing, which means looking at how every area relates to the rest before deciding what to treat. That is why a lip consultation here often includes a conversation about the chin. If filler is right for you, we will say so. If something else fits better, we will tell you that too.
Dermal Filler Pricing in Houston
Dermal filler at Derma Theory starts at $500 for a mini lip treatment and $750 for a full syringe of lip filler. Under eye, nose, temple, earlobe, and hand filler are $850 each, Signature Lips is $850, facial balancing starts at $1,400, and other areas start at $750 depending on the number of syringes. The full list is in the table above. Financing is available through Cherry, PatientFi, and Affirm. Cosmetic services are not covered by insurance.
Dermal Filler Frequently Asked Questions
How much is dermal filler in Houston?
At Derma Theory in Houston, dermal filler starts at $500 for a mini lip treatment and $750 for a full syringe of lip filler. Under eye, nose, temple, earlobe, and hand filler are $850, and other areas start at $750 depending on the number of syringes.
How long does filler last?
Hyaluronic acid filler commonly lasts 6 to 18 months, depending on the product and the area. Areas that move constantly, such as the lips, tend to sit toward the shorter end of that range. Results vary between individuals.
Does filler hurt?
Most patients describe pressure and brief stinging rather than pain. We apply a topical numbing cream, included in the price, and for lip filler an optional dental block is available for $50.
Can filler be dissolved?
Yes. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. A 2024 review in JMIR Dermatology (Kroumpouzos and Treacy) concludes that hyaluronidase can safely treat most hyaluronic acid filler complications. Dissolving may take more than one session, and we also dissolve filler placed by another provider when appropriate.
What filler brands do you use?
Derma Theory uses hyaluronic acid fillers from Restylane, RHA, and Versa. Each family includes gels of different softness and flexibility, and your injector chooses the product for the area, since the lips need a different gel than the chin or jawline.
How many syringes will I need?
It depends on the area, your anatomy, and your goals. Most lip treatments use a full or half syringe, while the chin, cheeks, and jawline often need more than one syringe for a visible change, which is why those areas are priced starting at $750.
Do you offer nose filler?
Yes. Nose filler is $850 at Derma Theory. Hyaluronic acid filler can soften a bump or refine the profile of the nose without surgery. It cannot make the nose smaller, and the nose is assessed carefully before any treatment.
Do I need a consultation before filler?
Not if you have never had filler. New patients with no previous filler can book a treatment appointment directly, and we assess your face and discuss the plan before treating. If you already have filler and there are concerns, an unclear history, possible migration, or a need for correction or dissolving, a separate consultation may be recommended.
Should I get under eye filler or PRF?
It depends on what is causing the shadow. Filler suits a true hollow where the skin is thick enough to support it, and the change is immediate. PRF, made from your own blood, suits thin or crepey under eye skin, builds gradually, and costs $500 per session. Under the eyes we more often recommend PRF or EZ Gel than filler, and our guide to under eye filler versus PRF explains the choice in detail.
What aftercare follows filler?
For the first 48 hours, avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and unnecessary pressure on or manipulation of the treated area. Filler takes about two weeks to settle, and if you have a concern after that, we book a follow up assessment.
Book a Filler Appointment in Houston
If you want a more defined chin or jawline, a smoother profile, support in the cheeks or temples, or a fold softened, by a team that looks at your whole face first, book a filler appointment directly, or start with a consultation if you already have filler. We will confirm the area, the product, and the number of syringes, or tell you if a regenerative option fits better.
Derma Theory Aesthetics Clinic and Academy, 3033 Chimney Rock Rd, Suite 105, Houston, TX 77056, in the Galleria area. Spanish translation assistance is available for consultations.
Sources
- Kroumpouzos G, Treacy P. “Hyaluronidase for Dermal Filler Complications: Review of Applications and Dosage Recommendations.” JMIR Dermatology, 2024, volume 7, e50403. DOI 10.2196/50403. PMID 38231537. PubMed
