Dermal Fillers - Non Surgical

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Injectable therapies known as dermal fillers are scientifically developed and often manufactured from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar. By adding soft, natural volume, dermal fillers can help your hands and face look less aged. They can be used to treat:

• Fine lines
• Wrinkles
• Creases between your brows
• Sunken cheeks
• Thin lips
• Lip lines
• Restoring volume to temples, cheeks, jawline, or other facial areas
• Non-surgically reshaping your nose

One advantage of dermal fillers is that they can result in instant changes in a procedure that takes only a few minutes to finish.

What are Types of Non-Surgical Dermal Fillers Treatments?

Here are some of the most common types of dermal fillers:

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers:

• These are the most popular type of filler, made from a substance naturally found in the body.
• They are generally considered safe and effective.
• Examples include Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero.

Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) Fillers:

• These fillers contain microscopic calcium-based beads suspended in a gel.
• They are often used to treat deeper lines and wrinkles and can provide longer-lasting results than some HA fillers..
• An example is Radiesse.

Poly-L-lactic Acid (PLLA) Fillers:

• These fillers stimulate the body's own collagen production, gradually improving the appearance of wrinkles and folds over time.
• They can provide longer-lasting results than some other fillers but may take several weeks or months to see full results.
• An example is Sculptra.

Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Fillers:

• These are permanent fillers that contain tiny plastic spheres.
• They are typically used for deeper lines and wrinkles and can provide long-lasting results.
• However, they are more permanent and carry a slightly higher risk of complications.
• An example is Bellafill.

Benefits of using Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers offer several potential benefits:

Reduced Appearance of Wrinkles and Lines: Fillers can effectively smooth out lines around the mouth (nasolabial folds), eyes (crow's feet), and forehead.

Restoration of Facial Volume: As we age, we lose facial volume in areas like the cheeks, temples, and lips. Fillers can help restore a more youthful contour.

Enhanced Facial Features:

• Lip Augmentation: Fillers can add volume and shape to the lips.
• Cheek Enhancement: They can enhance the fullness and definition of the cheekbones.
• Jawline Definition: Fillers can help improve the definition of the jawline.

Correction of Asymmetries: Fillers can be used to correct minor facial asymmetries, creating a more balanced appearance.

Treatment of Certain Medical Conditions: In some cases, fillers may be used to treat conditions like under-eye hollows or facial scarring.