What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal Fillers are safe, non-toxic substances injected into the skin to fight wrinkles, folds, and the signs of aging. More and more people are turning to dermal fillers, with 2.6 million procedures in 2018 alone. When a dermatologist or plastic surgeon injects the filler at various depths, the skin responds by absorbing more water and smoothing it out.
The dermal fillers we use are gels made of a natural component found in our skin and lips called Hyaluronic Acid. They’re injected into the skin to help fill in facial wrinkles and restore a smoother appearance. They can also be used for lip and cheek augmentation.
What are Its Functions?
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It smooths fine lines around the cheeks, eyes, nose, and mouth.
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It’s a popular way to plump up and define lips.
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Dermal fillers can reduce the signs of acne scars.
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It can plump up sunken cheeks and help contour the face.
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Some even use it for fine lines and wrinkles in the hands.
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Gives the skin a fresh, dewy appearance.
Where can We inject Dermal Fillers?
Dermal Filler can be used in the following areas:
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Temples
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Tear trough
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Nose correction
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Lip augmentation
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Cheek augmentation
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Nasolabial fold (nose to mouth line)
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Marionettes lines (from the corner of the mouth)
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Smoker lines, also known as Lipstick lines (found above the upper lip)
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Jawline sculpting
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Hands rejuvenation
What do Dermal Fillers contain?
Most Dermal Fillers contain hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body. Hyaluronic acid helps the body retain moisture and helps lubricate the joints. When it’s injected, the acid draws more water to the upper layers of the skin, reducing wrinkles, blemishes, and scars. It also enhances collagen production, which is important for the skin’s health, elasticity, and hydration.
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic (pronounced hi-ah-lew-ron-ic) acid — also known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate — is a gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally. Scientists have found hyaluronic acid throughout the body, especially in eyes, joints and skin.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for You?
Hyaluronic acid is a remarkable substance because of all the benefits and uses it has in your body. Here are just a few of the benefits of hyaluronic acid:
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It helps things move smoothly. Hyaluronic acid helps your joints work like a well-oiled machine. It prevents pain and injury from bones grinding against each other.
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It helps keep things hydrated. Hyaluronic acid is very good at retaining water. A quarter-teaspoon of hyaluronic acid holds about one and a half gallons of water. That’s why hyaluronic acid is often used for treating dry eyes. It’s also used in moisturizing creams, lotions, ointments and serums.
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It makes your skin flexible. Hyaluronic acid helps skin stretch and flex and reduces skin wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid is also proven to help wounds heal faster and can reduce scarring.
How is it made?
Hyaluronic acid is often produced by fermenting certain types of bacteria. Rooster combs (the red, Mohawk-like growth on top of a rooster’s head and face) are also a common source.
