Dermal Fillers – Everything You Need to Know

Unlike Alexander the Great, the 21^st Century populous doesn’t have to drink from the fountain of youth to attain eternal springtime. Well it’s still not possible to stay young, forever! But medical science and dermatology has achieved applaudable milestones in the areas of keeping their clients young for a considerably longer period of time.

Dermal fillers refer to a gel like material that is injected into your skin. With age our bones and facial tissues become thinner and loose volume. As a result of this our fat hangs low and looks damaged and grubby. 

Dermal fillers resurrect your skin by improving volume; enhance contouring, and diminishing wrinkles and creases from your face and body. Apart from filling wrinkles, dermal fillers also serve the following benefits for your skin

• Dermal fillers are used in plumping your lips and to add volume.
• They help add symmetry to your face 
• Help smooth out marionette line and smile lines 
• Help reduce Skin parenthesis caused by neurological and volatile nerve endings. 
• Restore and Enhance Volume of Facial tissues including temples and cheeks 

There are plenty of Dermal Fillers available in the market. Usually dermatologists love Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers because of their subtlety and precision. 

Types of dermal Filers:

Hyaluronic acid HA:

One great thing about getting HA fillers is the fact that Hyaluronic acid exists naturally in our skin and is related to keeping it plump and voluminous. HA fillers are a gel-like fluid and are usually laced with lidocaine in order to prevent any burning or itchy sensations at the time of injection. HA fillers are naturally broken down by the body in around 6-12 months depending and varying from patient to patient. 

FDA approved brands:

• Juvéderm 
• Restylane 
• Belotero 

Calcium Hydroxyapatite:

Calcium Hydroxyapatite/CaHA is also a naturally occurring constituent of our bones. It is also known to instigate natural collagen production at the injected site. CaHA comes in the form of gel like fluid, usually thinker than HA and is used to refine deeper creases and wrinkles. CaHA lasts longer for up to 12 months in most clients. 

FDA approved brands:

• Radiesse

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Poly-L-Lactic Acid:

This synthetic yet Biodegradable and biocompatible component has been widely used in the medical sciences for a lot of purposes including dissolvable stitches. Poly-L-Lactic acid is renowned for its natural stimulation of collagen in the areas of injection. This helps rebuild and restore deeper creases and wrinkles on your face. The effects of a Poly-L-lactic Acid implant can last up to 2 years without revisits. 

FDA approved brands:

• Sculptra Aesthetic

Polymethylmethacrylate:  

Polymethylmethacrylate or PMMA is very similar to Poly-L-Lactic acid in terms of its chemical composition. Polymethylmethacrylate is a synthetic yet biocompatible and biodegradable chemical compound that impregnates collagen, which is a naturally occurring constituent of the bones and muscular structure of the body. PMMA fillers are usually injected or implanted in the form of a sphere. This tiny globular sphere of collagen stays in place and dissipates naturally over a period of 24 months. 

They are usually used to fill deeper creases and wrinkles on the face for aesthetical and medical reasons. 

FDA approved Brands:

• Bellafill / Artefill 

While the abovementioned dermal fillers are great to subtly enhance your facial features. It is important to consult with a legitimate and FDA approved Dermatologist or Cosmetologist in order to perform any of the above mentioned injections or treatments. Derma Filers, if applied meticulously by a trained professional and surgeon can restore your facial health, diminish any unwanted wrinkles or creases and contour your facial tissues and skin, back to its youthfulness.