Did you know that many of the visible signs of skin aging are due to tissue volume loss? As the facial tissue thins, the lines around the nose and mouth are revealed and the cheeks look a little hollow. Dermal fillers can replace lost volume and help smooth wrinkles, plump lips and restore a younger appearance.
Below is everything about filler treatments.
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected under the skin to compensate for lost volume and reduce wrinkles. More than 1 million men and women use this popular facial rejuvenation treatment each year, which can be a cost-effective way to rejuvenate and look younger without surgery and recovery time.
There are different types of approved filler products used by skin, hair and beauty professionals. In general, fillers are classified based on the material they are made of.
A tip for your safety: Always make sure you get fillers from an approved brand.
With so many dermal fillers on the market, it can be difficult to determine which option is best for you without the guidance of an experienced dermatologist and esthetician. Each product is uniquely formulated to have a specific texture, density and depth of injection.
Your doctor will determine which product to use you are the best.
Types of fillers:
Hyaluronic acid (HA)
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that occurs naturally in your skin and helps to keep skin smooth and hydrated. HA fillers are usually soft and gel-like. They last about 8-12 months.
But they can stay longer. until the body gradually and naturally absorbs the particles.
Calcium hydroxyapatite(CaHA)
Calcium hydroxyapatite is also a natural substance found mainly in our bones. Calcium particles are microscopic and suspended in a smooth gel. CaHA filler consistency is usually thicker than hyaluronic acid fillers and usually lasts longer, about 18-24 months for most patients. Also, calcium hydroxyapatite helps stimulate natural collagen production and is usually used for deeper lines and wrinkles.
Polyol lactic acid:
Poly-L-lactic acid is a biodegradable synthetic material (meaning it is safe to use in the body). Used in medical devices such as absorbable sutures. Poly-L-lactic acid products are classified as “collagen stimulators”. Poly-L-lactic acid for the treatment of wrinkles.
It is used deeper in the face and the results can last more than 2 years.
Tips when injecting:
You will be given a local anesthetic to numb the area before the injection. For filler injection, the area of the lip and laugh line is blocked with injection anesthesia so that you do not feel pain during the injection.
You will notice the result and change immediately after the filler injection. Some patients experience slight bruising and swelling, but these are temporary and resolve within days after treatment. You can return to your normal activities immediately after treatment.
summary:
Immediate results, quick treatment and little or no recovery time contribute to the popularity of fillers.
The results last between 8 months and 2 years or more depending on the type of filler and the injection area.
Lip filler:
(Lip augmentation)
Young and voluminous lips never go out of fashion, but the aging process can make them appear thin and lined. A skilled dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon can help you have smooth and attractive lips with a natural appearance. Continue reading to learn more.
Lip augmentation includes a series of procedures that add or restore volume to the lips and smooth the vertical lines around the lips and mouth. While surgical procedures such as lip implants remain an option, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons are increasingly using minimally invasive treatments to achieve very natural results that can last up to 1 year or more.
To get young and voluminous lips, learn more:
Why think about lip augmentation?
If the appearance of thin, lined, or asymmetrical lips bothers you, cosmetic treatments can address your concerns and help you feel more confident in your smile. Specific changes that a skilled dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon can make through lip augmentation include:
Lip filler injection:
Hyaluronic acid fillers are a popular non-surgical option that provides temporary lip enhancement at an affordable cost. Dermal fillers can last 6 to 12 months. Depending on the product, fillers can:
- increase lip volume, improve lip shape, and vertical lines
- Restore volume to thin or aging lips
- Smooth lip lines
- Improve symmetry between upper and lower lips
- Correct the shape of thin or flat lips
- straighten the lips (rhytid around the mouth).
Benefits of dermal lip fillers:
- Treatment takes only 15-30 minutes
- Improvement is usually noticeable immediately after treatment
- Results are final within 1-2 weeks
- Side effects are usually mild and include temporary bruising, swelling or redness at the injection site.
Serious complications are very rare when treatment is administered by a qualified professional.
