Dermal fillers are a gentle injectable gel containing hyaluronic acid designed to replace hyaluronic acid that has been lost. This gel helps to fill the space of volume loss, which improves creases and wrinkles, as well as attract water to replenish the skin's moisture. Dermal filler injections are a type of non-surgical cosmetic procedure that can help reduce facial lines and restore volume and fullness to the face. As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat.
This causes the facial muscles to work closer to the surface of the skin, resulting in smile lines and crow's feet becoming more evident. Dermal fillers can be used to smooth these facial lines and wrinkles, create plumper lips, shape facial contours such as cheeks and chin, and revitalize the skin. More than 1 million men and women annually choose this popular facial rejuvenation treatment, which can be a cost-effective way to look younger without surgery or downtime. People choose dermal fillers to improve their facial features or achieve a more youthful appearance.
Because dermal filler treatment has nuances, it's probably best to have it done by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, even if other healthcare providers (internists, family medicine doctors, and specialized nurses) offer this service at a lower price. Like different botulinum toxin formulations, dermal fillers also come in different iterations. The duration of the effects of dermal fillers depends on the product, the treatment area and the patient. Hyaluronic acid fillers are usually the most temporary option and are therefore often recommended for patients receiving fillers for the first time. It's important to remember that dermal fillers are temporary treatments for facial aging and that ongoing treatments will be needed for long-term results. Injectable dermal fillers can plump thin lips, enhance shallow contours, smooth facial creases, eliminate wrinkles, and improve the appearance of scars.
While the risks associated with dermal fillers are minimal, you need to disclose your full medical history before treatment, as certain allergies, skin and neurological conditions, or medications may jeopardize your safety or results. The consistency of a CaHA filler is usually thicker than that of a hyaluronic acid filler and usually lasts longer as well, about 12 months for most patients.
