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The Real Benefits of Dermal Fillers

Skin Rejuvenation with Dermal Fillers

The skin on your face can speak volumes about you. It’s probably the reason behind the saying: the face is the mind’s index. Apart from mirroring your moods, and general health conditions, your face is also a good indicator of your age.

The most visible changes of aging are apparent on the face. Wrinkles, and sunken eyes, thinner lips, and saggy skin – are some of the signs of aging that tend to make us look dull and lethargic. 

Rebuilding fuller lipslaugh lines removal, and dark circles removal, are all part of the facelift treatment protocols. Today, a variety of treatments – topical applications, energy devices such as lasers, and injectables like dermal fillers– have made it possible to safely push back the signs of aging from our faces. So if you are looking for a 'skin-deep' facial rejuvenation, dermal fillers might be an option for you. 

Understanding Fillers

Dermal fillers are popular among patients as well as doctors today. Bio-compatible with humans, dermal fillers are easily injectable into the skin surface. Thereafter, these soft and gel-like substances help resolve various aesthetic issues on the face and the body.

Some of the common problems that dermal fillers are routinely used for, include adding volume to thin lips, smoothing the nasolabial folds and lip lines, filling up hollows under the eyes, and providing lift to drooping cheekbones. They are also used to lend volume to withered, aged-looking hands.

Types of Dermal Fillers

While there are several natural as well as synthetic substances that can be used as dermal fillers, doctors at Ensoul Medical Clinic usually prefer hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. Naturally occurring in our skin, hyaluronic acid provides hydration and volume to our skin. 

DERMAL FILLER-INJECTABLES

Its presence keeps the skin supple and healthy. Depending upon their chemical composition, the effect of HA fillers can remain for periods of six months and more before you need to repeat the procedure. Apart from hyaluronic acid, there are various other substances that are used in dermal fillers. The popular ones include; calcium hydroxyapatite, polymethyl methacrylate, poly-L-lactic acid, and autologous fat.


Biostimulatory (Semi-Permanent)

  • Calcium hydroxyapatite:  Found naturally in human bones, and considered safe for us, this mineral-like substance has for long been used in dental and reconstructive plastic surgery.
  • Poly-L-lactic acid: It is a synthetic filler that gradually boosts collagen production. Therefore, the effects can take several months to appear.

Permanent Dermal Fillers

  • Autologous fat: Here, fat harvested from other parts of the body, is transplanted to the treatment area. Since the dermal filler substance is derived from the patient’s body, the question of compatibility does not arise.

What are the Benefits of Fillers?  

Benefits of Dermal Fillers #1: Dermal fillers promote long-term production of collagen and elastin

As we age, the production of collagen and elastin in our bodies tends to slow down. Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers can help in such situations because they boost the output of collagen and elastin, considered the building blocks for young and healthy-looking skin.

Benefits of Dermal Fillers #2: Dermal filler results are fast, remain longer

Expect results fast – in one to two weeks. The bonus is that the results also last for as long as two years – subject to the type of filler and targeted skin area. Dermal filler treatments usually last between fifteen minutes and one hour. It is a quick procedure, allowing you to get treatment during your lunch break!

photo of a lady taking the dermal cheek fillers treatment

Benefits of Dermal Fillers #3: Dermal fillers can be combined with other treatments

Often, dermal fillers are combined with B0T0X treatment to create more natural results. Similarly, fillers can also be used along with intense pulsed light treatment for rejuvenation of the skin, resulting in a significant boost in results.


Busting the Misconceptions on Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are useful to refine your face shape and contours, bringing back its youthfulness. Despite establishing their credentials as safe and effective for facial rejuvenation, some common misconceptions about dermal fillers remain confusing.

# Misconception 1: B0T0X and dermal fillers are similar products

Despite belonging to the genre of cosmetic injectable treatments, B0T0X and dermal fillers are different products that have different outcomes. B0T0X is a muscle relaxant. It is used to reduce the severity of dynamic wrinkles, for example, crow’s feet, frown lines and forehead lines. On the other hand, dermal fillers such as hyaluronic acid, are essentially used to replenish the age-related volume depletion from certain areas of the face. Fillers can also be used to reshape facial features such as the jawline, chin, nose and lips.

# Misconception 2: Fillers make us look unnatural

Don’t get misled by pictures of aging Hollywood stars.

In the right hands, dermal filler procedures can deliver natural looking result. It also depends upon the quantity of filler used for the treatment. Normally, dermal filler dosages average between one and three syringes, and so anything within this range should usually not cause any undesirable effects.

# Misconception 3: Fillers can lift the face.

Although dermal fillers add volume and give definition to facial features, they are not comparable to surgical facelifts. This is because surgery attempts to repair sagging skin by targeting the deeper tissues. Dermal fillers on the other hand are used to target the areas just below the epidermis.

# Misconception 4: Fillers are made out of toxins or silicon

Fillers such as hyaluronic acid are perfectly safe for human use. This is because hyaluronic acid is present naturally in our bodies. Therefore, there is nothing toxic about it. In fact, hyaluronic acid helps the skin retain moisture and contributes suppleness to the skin.

Calcium hydroxyapatite is another type of filler derived from human bones. Therefore, they are safe to inject into our bodies.

# Misconception 5: Fillers must be replaced frequently

Actually, facial fillers can last for several months at a stretch. Doctors usually recommend filler that lasts longer in order to maintain that vibrant look throughout the year.


Welcome back to young, happy skin!

Beauty is indeed more than skin deep.

It’s easy to see why dermal fillers are popular – simple, safe, fast, and long-lasting. Of course, the right doctor will make the difference. Make sure you consult an experienced and trusted doctor and take your first step towards rejuvenated and youthful skin.

For a facial assessment and consult, speak to our doctors at Ensoul Medical Clinic for more information.

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