Rancho Cucamonga Aesthetics
Dermal Fillers: A Safe and Effective Solution for Aging Skin
As we age, our skin loses its subcutaneous fat and elasticity, which leads to fine lines and wrinkles. Sun exposure, smoking, stress, and other environmental factors can speed up the aging process. Facial muscles are then closer to the skin surface and smile lines and crow’s feet become more apparent. Patients who want a more youthful appearance often turn to dermal fillers. Dermal fillers are a quick way to restore volume to the skin, smooth out the skin’s appearance, and plump up thinning lips.
What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal filler injections are a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure. Fillers are soft substances that are injected under the skin to address several skin concerns. As we age, our body does not produce as much collagen, which causes the skin to become lax and lose volume. As skin becomes thinner, it starts to sag.
Dermal fillers can be used to add volume to the skin’s appearance. They can also be used to:
- Soften facial crease lines and wrinkles
- Enhance shallow contours
- Plump thin lips
- Reconstruct contour deformities
- Improve under eye hollowness
- Lift cheekbones
Dermal fillers are often used on the nasolabial folds (the creases from the side of the nose to the corners of the mouth). They can be very helpful in fighting the early signs of aging.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are popular because of the many benefits they offer.
- Plump the Skin. The skin loses fat under its surface with age. Fillers counteract this by plumping the skin, giving fuller cheeks, and reducing the signs of crow’s feet, smile lines, and other wrinkles. They are also effective at increasing the volume of thin lips.
- No Downtime. Fillers are a quick in-office procedure with minimal pain and no downtime. They are a safe and effective way to combat aging skin and can be done with little disruption to your daily routine.
- Contour the Face. Sagging skin can cause a hollow appearance. Dermal fillers can fill in parts of the face that are sagging to give a more uniform and youthful appearance.
- Reduce Acne Scars. Dermal fillers can be used to reduce scars caused by acne. They restore volume to even out the texture of the skin.
Results are seen immediately and can last from six months to years before being slowly absorbed by the body, depending on what the filler is made of. In the case of an adverse event or the patient does not like the appearance, the fillers can be dissolved with a special solution.
What are Dermal Fillers Made From?
There are several different kinds of dermal fillers, which are made from natural and synthetic ingredients. Some include hyaluronic acid (HA), which is produced by the body to keep skin hydrated. With age, the body stops making HA, but fillers can help to restore a plump look of the skin. Other filler ingredients include collagen, elastin, Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), and Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).
What to Expect from Dermal Fillers
Using a thin needle, a small amount of the filler solution will be injected under the skin. The whole procedure is usually completed within 30-60 minutes and the patient can resume most activities immediately. Since it is a nonsurgical treatment, recovery time is minimal. Some patients experience minor redness and/or bruising which resolves in a few days.
Results are seen immediately and can last from six months to years before being slowly absorbed by the body, depending on what the filler is made of. In the case of an adverse event or the patient does not like the appearance, the fillers can be dissolved with a special solution.
Who Can Get Dermal Fillers?
Patients with a history of allergies to the ingredients in fillers should not get fillers. Most patients respond very well to dermal fillers. There are very few side effects from dermal fillers but there could be some temporary swelling or redness and sensitivity.
Dermal Fillers at Care for Womens Medical Group
Dermal fillers are safe for most patients. Our team will discuss any allergies or skin issues before deciding which filler is best for you. Care for Womens Medical Group will evaluate any areas of concern as well as your goals and what to expect before, during and after treatment. Dermal fillers are a great way to revitalize the skin and give skin a fresh and youthful appearance.