Bring back the youthful beauty – or get the look you’ve always wanted – whether it’s beautiful lips, jawline or a crafted chin. Dermal fillers stimulate your collagen production while hydrating your skin. You deserve to look beautiful, natural, and amazing every day with no effort – so let’s take a deeper look at how dermal fillers can help.

What are dermal fillers, and why should we use them?

The majority of dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, a sugar that is naturally produced by the body, to essentially moisturize the skin, but not from the outside – from within. Combined with the water in your skin, dermal fillers restore lost fullness, smooth outlines, refresh sagging skin and supports your collagen production over time. As a result, your skin will appear hydrated, soft and healthy. This treatment requires little-to-no downtime and provides a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that instantly shows results.

What happens to our skin as we age and why do we need dermal fillers?

When we are young, our face starts off with natural fat pads beneath the skin. These provide the face attractive, rounded contours that naturally make us look youthful and healthy. But as we age, our skin’s appearance changes. This is the result of many factors, including genetics, repeated facial expressions and too much sun exposure. It’s also caused by the ongoing and gradual loss of hyaluronic acid, which is key for our body in maintaining moisture in the skin and creating facial volume, in addition to collagen, which provides elasticity.

As a result, our skin begins to look thin and sag, and fine lines and wrinkles become more pronounced. As we age, the volume provided by natural fatty areas diminishes, along with the slight deterioration of the bone and muscles, which can create a sagging, sunken and wrinkled appearance. On top of that, the natural decline of collagen and elastin also contribute to our skin looking older and less radiant. And just as everyone’s skin is different, everyone ages differently. Some will develop more wrinkles on their forehead, while others have them more so around the eyes. Some have deeper wrinkles, while others have many fine lines. The good news – you can effectively replenish this lost volume and combat the signs of aging with dermal fillers.

Who can use dermal fillers and who should not use them?

Though dermal filler treatments are considered safe, there are a few reasons to postpone an injection. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or you’re currently battling a sinus infection, it’s best to hold off, as any infection in the facial area could spread to the injection site(s). Also, you should avoid fillers if you are allergic to any of the components, including lidocaine that is often pre-mixed with the filler.

In which area of your face can you use cosmetic dermal fillers?

You can get dermal fillers in different areas on your face, including these common treatments:

• brow shaping
• cheek enhancements
• non-surgical facelift
• lip enhancement
• jawline contouring
• chin extension
• filling of marionette lines
• filling of nasal labial folds
• fix undereye shadow

Are dermal fillers reversible?

Yes, indeed. You have 2 options, if you aren’t satisfied with the results. First, you can simply wait for the effects of your fillers to wear off – they are not permanent. And for hyaluronic acid based fillers,  your injector can use hyaluronidase, a special filler dissolver. This helpful enzyme breaks down the hyaluronic acid filler and allows your body to absorb and metabolize the filler quickly. Hyaluronidase works within minutes. However, the full effect may take up to 24 hours. If you still have filler after that time, you may want to return for more of the dissolving enzyme to be injected.

Are dermal fillers painful?

Dermal filler treatments are generally considered to not be painful, although the amount of discomfort you experience may vary depending on the particular area being treated. Treatments around the lip and nose area are typically the most uncomfortable. Many clinics will apply a topical anaesthetic cream before the procedure to minimize pain. Note that most fillers are viscous, so when they are injected, they can stretch the skin causing injection pain. However, there are many FDA-approved fillers that included pre-mixed lidocaine. Numerous studies have shown that patients injected with these fillers experience significantly less injection pain during the procedure.

How often and how much dermal filler do you need?

First off, be sure to understand the temporary nature of your treatment and to prepare for proper maintenance. Dermal filler treatments are temporary, lasting 12-36 months, depending upon the type and indication by the manufacturer. In some cases, depending on a person’s individual metabolism, fillers may only last 6-8 months.

You should schedule checkups periodically to determine if you need to “top up” the amount of filler. In this way, you will never find yourself in two years with all the filler fully absorbed, and you have to start back over from zero. It’s easier to maintain the volume with smaller increments, and it helps to spread out the cost over time.

What should I expect during my recovery?

The majority of dermal filler treatments are free of adverse events. However, these are some possible side effects:

• A temporary “overfilled” appearance to treated areas
• Swelling or bruising ranging from mild to severe
• Temporary numbness or redness
• Palpable lumps or hard areas at the injection sites
• Reaction that can seem like an allergic reaction with hives and swelling

Do dermal fillers make you look younger?

Yes! Dermal fillers add softness to areas that have lost their youthful plumpness and can be used alongside other anti-aging treatments like chemical peels or other facials. Of course, your cosmetic physician will carefully schedule your other treatments safely around the timing of your injections. You may grow old, but you don’t need to look old. In most cases, you will see the results of dermal fillers immediately after the procedure.

The Bottom Line

As we age, we all are likely to lose that youthful, plump facial volume that we probably never realized was so important, until it started to fade. But with today’s dermal fillers, you can restore the lost volume, and maybe turn back the hands of time while you are at it. Licensed medical practitoners can buy dermal fillers at Health Supplies Plus.