Dermal Fillers

What are dermal fillers?

• Dermal fillers help to diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face.
• As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat. The facial muscles then work closer to the skin surface, making smile lines and crow’s feet more apparent.
• The facial skin also stretches a bit, contributing to this loss of facial volume. Other factors that affect facial skin include sun exposure, heredity, and lifestyle.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance already found in your skin. It helps keep skin plump and hydrated. HA fillers are typically soft and gel-like. The results are temporary, lasting 6 to 12 months or longer before the body gradually and naturally absorbs the particles. Most HA fillers are infused with lidocaine to help minimize discomfort during and after treatment.

What dermal fillers can do:

• Plump thin lips
• Enhance shallow contours
• Soften facial creases and wrinkles
• Improve the appearance of recessed scars
• Reconstruct contour deformities in the face
• Decrease or remove the shadow of the lower lids

Dermal fillers can be very helpful for those with early signs of aging or as a value-added part of facial rejuvenation surgery.

What dermal fillers can’t do:

• For some patients, surgery such as a facelift, brow lift, or eye lift may be the best approach. Minimally invasive rejuvenation treatments, such as soft tissue fillers, cannot achieve the same results but may help delay the time when consideration of a facelift becomes appropriate. It is important to remember that dermal fillers are temporary treatments for facial aging, and ongoing treatments will be needed for long-term results.