Aging is a natural part of life, but not always embraced or enjoyed as it changes our appearance in so many ways. We can help you maintain your most important asset, your skin, to keep it looking young and healthy and restore the lost collagen that age takes from our skin. We want you to look and feel your best, and the non-invasive use of dermal fillers can keep you looking just as you prefer. Let’s explore how dermal fillers can help give you the appearance you want and keep. It
Dermal Fillers: What are They?
In order for you the appreciate the different uses of dermal fillers, it’s key that you have an understanding of what dermal fillers actually are. This understanding will also help you to avoid dermal filler mistakes. Dermal fillers are a type of cosmetic injectable that is used to add volume, smooth out wrinkles and lines, and improve the overall appearance of the skin. They are typically made of hyaluronic acid, which is a substance that occurs naturally in the body and helps to keep the skin hydrated and plump. Other types of dermal fillers are made of substances like calcium hydroxylapatite or poly-L-lactic acid.
Dermal fillers are injected into the skin using a small needle or cannula and can be used to treat a variety of areas, including the cheeks, lips, under-eye area, and nasolabial folds. The effects of dermal fillers typically last between six months to two years, depending on the type of filler used and the area being treated.
Now we can dive into the common uses for dermal fillers:
Lips
Your lips, smile, and teeth are some of the first things people notice about you when you engage in a conversation, and any changes to them can also affect your confidence and your willingness to speak or smile. It only makes sense that one of the common dermal filler questions that we get revolves around whether or not dermal fillers are the right option for you. You may have never liked your lips or feel that time has also eaten away at their appearance, but dermal fillers can rectify it.
You can choose how plump you want your lips by injecting hyaluronic acid in the form of Restylane and Juvéderm. We always advise you to start small so that you can keep your natural looks, and then once the fillers settle, come back for your next appointment with more volume if needed.
Cheeks
Hollow cheeks can make you look older or unhealthy and too skinny which is why it’s important for you to decide between Botox vs. dermal fillers for your cheek areas. It is also one of the areas affected by high-impact exercise or running. We can make the most significant difference by creating “rosy cheeks” to hide the hollow areas–making the biggest difference to your appearance.
Hyaluronic acid and polylactic acid are the best fillers for plumping up the cheeks. A session will only take about 15 minutes as we inject at about four sites along the cheekbones for a natural look. We always advise using fillers as you will not have the freezing effect you sometimes experience with Botox.
Under-eye Circles
Hyaluronic acid can work magic on hollow under-eye areas, from a slight indent to hollow circles. HA doesn’t last as long as other fillers, but it’s advised for under-eye areas since it gives the most natural result and won’t lead to puffy eyes. We will use HA injections; most of the time, just one injection can be used on both eyes.
Consultation is Key
We want to enhance your features in the most natural way possible by maintaining a look identical to the natural collagen your body produces. It doesn’t matter if you’ve had a filler procedure before or if you want to start now, we will always consult with you first and give you the best advice. You will understand what will work for you and what you need to achieve your desired results.
Instant, Lasting Results
Before using dermal fillers and Botox, invasive surgery with a long recovery time was the only option for anyone who wanted to reduce the signs of aging. Besides some redness and swelling, you won’t need any downtime to recover from the procedure we provide if you follow our before and after care instructions.
It is best to give your skin time to recover by not applying any treatments, massaging or touching your face unnecessarily. For the best outcome, we advise putting an ice pack on the injection site to reduce swelling, taking painkillers to ease discomfort and not exercising or napping for the remainder of the day.
Once you’ve experienced the benefits of these fillers, you can also use them to see what a difference they can make to the shape of your nose, chin and deep settled lines or scars on your face. It is a common belief that acne or scars from injuries can’t improve once they have formed on your skin. However, by lifting and plumping the skin, we can make the appearance of the scar less obvious and give you a smoother look and feel.
It is best to come for filler sessions to maintain your new look every six months or according to your technician’s advice when you have your consultation. We can’t wait to start this journey with you. Get in touch with us today!