Thinning lips
Restores definition, corrects asymmetry, and adds soft volume without an overdone appearance.
Sieveking/Medical Aesthetics/Dermal Fillers
Dermal Fillers in Nashville
Highly Trained Injector · Hyaluronic Acid · Conservative Technique
As the years pass, the natural scaffolding beneath your skin gradually diminishes, leaving hollowness where fullness once lived. Dermal fillers at Sieveking Plastic Surgery restore lost volume, smooth deep lines, and refine facial contours with precision guided by one of Middle Tennessee’s most credentialed practices — a tailored, conservative technique designed to look entirely like you, only refreshed.
Restore volume. Refine contours. Entirely you, only refreshed.
Volume replaced. Creases softened. Contours sculpted without surgery.
Dermal fillers are injectable gel-like substances placed beneath the skin’s surface to replace volume, soften creases, and sculpt facial contours without surgery. The most widely used fillers are composed of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar molecule the body already produces — drawing moisture into the treated area to create soft, cushioned fullness that integrates naturally with surrounding tissue.
Susie Cody, RN, CANS, a highly trained injector and former Galderma national trainer, leads injectable treatments at the practice. With more than 25 years of aesthetic nursing experience on the team, patients in Franklin and throughout Williamson County receive a level of precision and artistry that a standard med spa simply cannot replicate.
Areas treated with dermal filler injections.
Dermal fillers are highly versatile and can be placed in multiple areas of the face to achieve a balanced, natural result.
Flattened cheeks
Replaces midface volume commonly lost in the 40s and 50s, lifting the lower face by restoring its structural base.
Under-eye hollows
Softens dark shadowing and the sunken tear-trough appearance caused by volume loss beneath the eyes.
Nasolabial folds
Reduces the depth of the lines running from the nose to the corners of the mouth.
Marionette lines
Diminishes lines descending from the mouth corners toward the chin, which can impart a downturned expression.
A blurred jawline
Enhances definition along the mandible and reduces the early appearance of jowling.
The approach
How dermal fillers restore volume.
Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule the body already produces. Injected as a gel beneath the skin’s surface, it draws moisture into the treated area, creating soft, cushioned fullness that integrates naturally with surrounding tissue — replacing the structural volume the face gradually loses over time.
The appropriate filler type depends on the area being addressed, the degree of volume loss, and your long-term aesthetic goals. Because every face ages differently, placement is tailored to your specific anatomy rather than a generic template. During your consultation, Susie Cody and Dr. Nicholas Sieveking recommend the precise formulation and placement strategy for your anatomy.
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if a correction or adjustment is ever desired — an important safety margin. And for patients who have undergone a facelift or neck lift, carefully placed fillers can extend and refine surgical results over time, one part of a broader continuum of care.
Why choose this treatment
Benefits of dermal filler treatment.
Patients who choose dermal fillers at Sieveking Plastic Surgery consistently value results that look predictable, proportionate, and natural.
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Immediate improvement
Most patients see results as soon as the session concludes, with continued refinement over the following days as minor swelling resolves.
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Minimal downtime
The procedure typically requires no recovery period, allowing most patients to return to their normal activities the very same day.
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Tailored to your face
Because every face ages differently, filler volume and placement are tailored to your specific anatomy rather than a generic template.
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Reversible by design
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if a correction or adjustment is ever desired, providing an important safety margin.
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Complements surgery
For patients who have undergone a facelift or neck lift, carefully placed fillers can extend and refine surgical results over time.
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Long-lasting results
Depending on the filler type and the area treated, results typically last from 8–12 months.
The measure of every treatment is a face that looks predictable, proportionate, and natural — refreshed and balanced, and never like someone else’s.
Your dermal filler timeline and treatment experience.
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Consultation
A plan designed for your face
You will meet with Susie Cody for a thorough consultation before any treatment. She reviews your medical history, assesses your facial anatomy, discusses your goals, and designs a treatment plan built for your face. Patients are generally advised to avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements — such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E — for one week before their appointment, when medically appropriate, to reduce the risk of bruising. On the day of treatment, arrive with a clean face free of makeup.
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Treatment
Thirty to sixty minutes
A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment, and most hyaluronic acid fillers also contain lidocaine, which further improves comfort during injection — most patients describe the experience as mild pressure rather than significant pain. A typical full-face filler session takes between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of areas treated; a single-area treatment, such as lips or tear troughs, is often completed in under 30 minutes. Most patients see visible improvement before they leave.
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Aftercare
Swelling settles, the result emerges
Mild swelling, redness, and occasional bruising are normal in the first 1–3 days and resolve on their own. Avoid strenuous exercise, direct heat, and facial manipulation for 24–48 hours, and sleep with your head slightly elevated on the first night to minimize swelling. Swelling continues to subside through the first week, with the final result settling fully by day 7–14 for most hyaluronic acid products. Susie provides complete post-treatment instructions tailored to your specific treatment.
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Maintenance
Months of stable results
Results remain stable over the first months, and many patients schedule a follow-up at 2–4 weeks to assess symmetry and make any minor refinements. Over months 6–12, results gradually metabolize — the timing depends on which filler was used, the area treated, your metabolism, and lifestyle factors. Areas with more movement, such as the lips, tend to metabolize filler more quickly than areas with less motion. Collagen-stimulating fillers may produce benefits that last beyond their initial duration as new collagen continues to form.
Why Sieveking
Meet Dr. Sieveking
Integrated expertise under one roof.
Led by Susie Cody RN, CANS, a master injector and former Galderma national trainer; and Jennifer Hammond, licensed clinical aesthetician and laser specialist; under the medical direction of Dr. Sieveking.
Patients throughout Franklin, Brentwood, and greater Nashville choose Sieveking Plastic Surgery because no other practice in Middle Tennessee offers this level of integrated expertise under one roof — a level of precision and artistry that a standard med spa simply cannot replicate.
Susie Cody brings the precision of a former Galderma national trainer to every injectable appointment, and Dr. Sieveking’s Stanford-trained, triple board-certified (including The American Board of Wound Management, ABWM) perspective informs every treatment plan. The practice’s commitment to natural, conservative, predictable results means you will never leave looking like someone else.
Whether dermal fillers are your first step or one part of a broader rejuvenation journey, you will find the same standard of concierge-caliber care at every visit — with laser treatments, skin tightening, and surgical planning all available in the same building when they serve your goals.
Investment
Investment in dermal filler treatment.
The investment in dermal fillers at Sieveking Plastic Surgery reflects the expertise of the injector, the quality of the products used, and the individualized nature of each treatment plan. Pricing varies based on the type and quantity of filler used, the number of areas treated, and your specific goals — the practice does not offer a standardized, one-size-fits-all approach.
The most accurate estimate comes from a personal consultation with Susie Cody. During that appointment, she will outline a realistic treatment plan, review all associated costs with complete transparency, and answer every question you have before any commitment is made. Contact the practice at 1200 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, to request your personalized consultation.
Questions, answered.
The questions most prospective patients ask before booking a consultation.
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Discomfort is typically minimal. A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment, and most hyaluronic acid fillers contain a local anesthetic (lidocaine) that reduces sensation further during injection. Most patients at Sieveking Plastic Surgery in Franklin, TN describe the experience as mild pressure rather than significant pain, with sessions typically completed in 30 to 60 minutes.
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Results vary by filler type and treatment area, but most hyaluronic acid fillers last 9–18 months. Deeper structural fillers and collagen biostimulators may last 2 years or more. Areas with more movement, such as the lips, tend to metabolize filler more quickly than areas with less motion. Longevity is reviewed candidly at consultation so maintenance can be planned.
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Mild swelling, redness, and bruising at the injection site are the most common side effects and typically resolve within 3–7 days. Rare but more serious complications, including vascular occlusion, can occur with any injectable treatment. Choosing a highly credentialed, experienced injector like Susie Cody, RN, CANS, significantly reduces this risk — one reason treatment here sits within a medically directed practice.
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Yes. Dermal fillers are frequently combined with neurotoxins such as BOTOX® or Dysport® to address both volume loss and muscle-driven wrinkles in one visit. They can also complement laser treatments, skin tightening, or a surgical plan developed with Dr. Sieveking. Your treatment team will coordinate all recommendations to ensure each element works in harmony.
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Most healthy adults experiencing facial volume loss, hollowing, or deepening lines are potential candidates for dermal filler treatment. A personal consultation is the only reliable way to determine candidacy, as factors including skin quality, anatomy, medical history, and aesthetic goals all inform the treatment plan. Individual results vary, and a consultation with Dr. Sieveking and Susie Cody confirms that dermal fillers are appropriate for you.
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Before your appointment, avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for approximately one week when medically appropriate, and arrive with a clean face free of makeup. After treatment, avoid strenuous exercise, direct heat, and facial manipulation for 24–48 hours, and sleep with your head slightly elevated on the first night to minimize swelling. Susie Cody provides complete post-treatment instructions tailored to your specific treatment.
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Begin your journey
Restore volume and refine your contours at Sieveking Plastic Surgery in Franklin, TN.
Dermal fillers may be your first step or one part of a broader rejuvenation journey — either way, the place to begin is a personal consultation. You will meet with Susie Cody, review your goals and anatomy, and receive a realistic treatment plan explained with complete transparency before any commitment is made. Injectables, skin treatments, and plastic surgery share one roof and one care team here. To schedule, contact Sieveking Plastic Surgery at 1200 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN.
1200 Old Hillsboro Road, B2 · Franklin, Tennessee
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