Dermal fillers are injectable gels made of substances found naturally in the body. They soften facial wrinkles and folds, plump lips, and enhance shallow contours. There are many different dermal fillers, and they’re made of other ingredients, but they all work similarly. Dermal fillers last from 6 months to more than two years, depending on the product and how quickly your body metabolizes it.
Dermal fillers are injectable gels made of substances found naturally in the body. They’re used to plump up facial features that have lost volume over time, such as cheeks and lips, as well as correct scars and other skin imperfections.
How Does Dermal Filler Work?
Dermal fillers can add volume to the skin, reduce wrinkles, enhance facial features and lips, or even correct congenital disabilities. Dermal fillers are made from natural substances and draw moisture into the skin.
The hyaluronic acid found in fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, is a natural substance in all living organisms.
As a naturally occurring substance in all living organisms, hyaluronic acid is a critical component of our bodies’ connective tissues and is found in the skin, joints, and eyes. The body needs it to keep skin looking plump and youthful; as we age, we slowly lose this substance from our face. It’s also present in many fruits and vegetables, including apples (hence the name), celery, and carrots.
Juvederm works by injecting hyaluronic acid — derived from rooster combs — into facial tissue, where it binds to water molecules to plump up thinning areas near your lips or nasolabial folds (the folds between your nose and mouth). This effect lasts for about six months before needing another injection.
Hyaluronic acid draws moisture from the air and surrounding tissue into the skin.
- Hyaluronic acid draws moisture from the air and surrounding tissue into the skin. It can also draw moisture out of the skin, but this is a minor effect. As a result, hyaluronic acid is excellent for hydrating dry skin, filling lines, and plumping lips while lifting facial features.
- It works so well with wrinkles because they’re caused by loss of collagen in your skin due to aging or sun damage. When applied topically or injected into an existing wrinkle, hyaluronic acid will fill those creases with water molecules that act like sponges for water in the environment around them.
Once injected, these products fill lines, plump lips, and lift facial features – a much cheaper alternative to going under the knife.
Dermal fillers are injectable products that smooth out wrinkles and plump lips and lift facial features. They’re a much cheaper alternative to going under the knife and can also be used for more than one treatment.
Dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance that helps lubricate joints and keep skin firm. The most common way to use dermal filler is by injecting it into the skin through tiny needles; this process stimulates your body’s HA production, so you get results that last longer than if you were using just topical creams like moisturizers or serums instead.
Dermal fillers are offered at spas or dermatology practices as an alternative to Botox.
Dermal fillers are a great alternative to Botox. They are a cheaper alternative and can treat wrinkles and fine lines on the face. Some dermal fillers can also treat acne scars, age spots, or skin discoloration (i.e., sun damage).
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for wrinkles or lines on the face. A doctor must recommend which filler would work best for you based on your skin type and condition.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are a popular and effective way to treat signs of aging. The benefits of dermal fillers include instant results, minimal downtime, natural-looking results, and customizable treatment plans.
Fill in fine lines, wrinkles, and creases.
Fillers are used to smooth away wrinkles and creases, restore volume to lips, plump up cheeks and diminish the look of recessed scars. You can also use fillers to correct an uneven skin tone or scarring.
Fillers can be injected through a series of very fine needles that allow the substance to flow into your tissue like water in a hillside reservoir. Once this has been done, you can move around without discomfort because there is no pain involved with the injection process.
Plump cheeks for a more youthful appearance.
Cheeks are the first area to lose volume as you age, so it’s not surprising that fillers are a popular choice for restoring a youthful appearance and importance to this face area. Fillers can also reduce the appearance of hollow cheeks, deep smile lines, or dark under-eye circles.
Cheek implants use an implantable material (such as hyaluronic acid) placed beneath the skin to create a more youthful appearance by adding volume and definition.
Diminish the look of recessed scars.
Recessed scars are those created by the body to help heal wounds, and, in some cases, they can leave behind a scar. While there is not much you can do about your existing spots, you can get rid of recessed scars with dermal fillers. These products will help to lift the depressed area so that it blends in with your skin and looks less obvious.
There are two main types of fillers: hyaluronic acid (HA) and collagen-based products. HA fillers provide more natural results because they are made from naturally occurring substances found inside our bodies; however, they tend to last only up to 4-6 months before they need topping up again as well as being more expensive than collagen-based ones only need topping up every 3-4 years but cost less per session.
Natural-looking results.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that occurs naturally in the body. It’s found in the skin, joints, and eyes. Because of its structure, it can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it useful for the hydration and lubrication of tissue throughout the body.
Injectable hyaluronic acid fillers are made from this same substance. They add volume to areas of the face that have lost fat or collagen through aging or other factors like sun damage (photoaging). The results of these injections look natural because they’re your hyaluronic acid – no artificial substances are being injected into your skin.
You can enjoy the benefits of dermal fillers while minimizing downtime and side effects.
Considering dermal fillers, you may wonder what the benefits are. The truth is that dermal fillers are a safe and effective way to improve skin appearance for many people.
Dermal fillers can be used to treat a wide range of aesthetic concerns, including:
- Loss of facial volume or contour
- Wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes and mouth
- Horizontal lip lines (smoker’s lines)
- Vertical lip lines (stress or age-related frown lines)
- Dimpling and depressed scars on the cheeks, chin, jawline, or nose
Conclusion
You can see why dermal fillers are popular and why they’ll continue to be. They’re a much cheaper alternative than surgery and provide instant results without any painful recovery time. If you’re thinking about getting one done, ensure your practitioner is licensed and has experience using dermal fillers before going with treatment.
Rosewater Aesthetics is a team of experts in dermal fillers. We love to help people feel their best and look their best. Whether you want to restore volume to your cheeks, plump your lips, or even smooth out those fine lines around your eyes, we can help.
Our services are safe, effective, and affordable! Our staff is dedicated to educating our clients on the benefits of each product so that they can make informed decisions about how best to achieve their goals.
