As you get older, you may notice that your skin starts to sag, you get more wrinkles, and the folds on your face become more noticeable. These factors can contribute to an aged appearance that often makes people feel self-conscious. People often try to find ways to improve their appearance and regain a youthful, radiant appearance.
Dermal fillers are an excellent way to reduce sagging, relax wrinkles and soften fine lines and folds. Learn more about what fillers are and how they can help you reclaim your youth.
Dermal fillers are soft, injectable gels used to improve the aesthetic appearance of the skin and face. The substance is injected under the skin during a non-invasive procedure to achieve a sculpted and youthful look. As we age, our skin begins to stretch out, but other factors can contribute to the loss of facial volume, such as UV exposure and lifestyle choices.
Dermal fillers use a natural or synthetic substance to achieve or maintain a youthful appearance. Fillers can bring long-term effects but are not permanent, meaning multiple treatments are likely for long-term results.
Dermal fillers don’t affect or warp your facial expressions and create a natural, youthful appearance. Dermal fillers can treat fine lines, smiles and laugh lines, skin sagging and acne. Fillers can also bring volume back to the skin and plump the lips.
Professionals use fillers are a simple way to improve the appearance of the face, and you can see the results of a single treatment almost instantly. With dermal fillers, you can subtly control your appearance as you age.
Before you get any dermal fillers, you should ensure that you work with a professional who uses brand-name fillers approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These dermal fillers have undergone rigorous testing and are safe to inject under the skin’s surface. Some brand-name fillers include:
Each of these fillers contains a substance that improves the aesthetic appearance of the face and skin. A professional will administer a specific type of filler depending on your individual needs. Below, we’ll compare the different types of fillers often used by physicians:
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is found naturally in the body. Your body produces this substance to help you retain moisture and hydrate the skin. Hyaluronic acid also helps lubricate different moving parts of the body, such as your joints. It also protects you from pollutants and other free radicals.
Since this substance occurs naturally, it’s ideal for any skin type. Fillers containing hyaluronic acid are often soft and gel-like. When injected under the skin, these fillers help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, creating a radiant and youthful appearance. The hyaluronic acid filler treatment results can last between 6 and 12 months. Many of these fillers contain lidocaine, a numbing substance that helps reduce discomfort or pain during the injection and while in recovery.
PPLA is a synthetic substance that’s biodegradable and biocompatible, meaning it’s not harmful to the environment or your body. PPLA fillers help boost collagen production, helping smooth fine lines on the face and build volume. These fillers can also help reduce the appearance of severe lines, folds or wrinkles.
Once a professional administers PPLA filters, the substance will dissolve under the skin within a few days. The goal is to stimulate the natural production of collagen to see improvements in the skin. The effects of this filler will start to appear over a few months and will last for about two years.
The filler you need will depend on what you’re trying to improve, whether sagging skin, wrinkles or volumizing the lips. Every filler will have a different effect, so why you’re looking for treatment matters. Below, we’ll guide you through what type of filler is best for your concerns:
If you’re uncertain what type of filler you need, you can always consult with a professional.
If you’re considering dermal fillers, you’ll want to ensure that you’re a good candidate for treatment. Good candidates are in good physical health, don’t smoke and are committed to improving the health of their skin. Here’s what you can expect when you start dermal filler treatment:
If you’re looking to improve the aesthetic appearance of your face and reduce the signs of aging, Face Forward Aesthetics is here to help. We offer multiple services to bring our patient’s vision of themselves to life, including wrinkle prevention and reduction, skin rejuvenation, laugh line reduction and lip filler.
Our team members are experts in the industry and are qualified to perform dermal filler injections, providing you with your dream results. Let us help you achieve your vision and book an appointment with us today.
Nicole is a board-certified nurse practitioner as well as a certified aesthetic nurse practitioner. She completed her BSN at the University of Kentucky and worked as a critical care nurse for 7 years. She graduated from Otterbein University with her family nurse practitioner degree in 2019. She is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has been with Face Forward Aesthetics since 2019. She loves working together with patients to develop a treatment plan, providing education, witnessing their transformation, and watching their confidence flourish by the end. Outside of the office, Nicole loves to spend time with her husband, family, and friends, traveling to new places and trying new restaurants.