Overview of Dermal Fillers 

Dermal fillers as “gel-like substances.” These are injected beneath the skin to restore volume. It is applied to the skin for beautification. It is a gel-like substance injected to make your skin look younger and replenished.   

Dermal fillers are effective in removing wrinkles, frown lines and creases from your face. It also restores fuller lips. You can inject dermal fillers into your skin to get smooth and soft hands.

Dermal fillers don’t need surgery. And cost much less, compared to other beautification treatments. Treatments like dermal filler are more common than you think. More than 1 million people opt for such treatments every year.

Let’s see if we can clear all your doubts about dermal fillers:

1. Discover the Features of Dermal Fillers

As you grow older, your skin starts losing protein and connective tissues. These proteins and tissues are called collagen. Collagen is present in our skin, muscles, and bones.  

Have you ever noticed how your skin becomes thinner, loses its flexibility, and starts to sag as you age? This happens due to the loss of collagen.  

Dermal fillers are injected to replenish the loss of collagen. Fillers are used to:  

• Add volume to sagging skin.  

• Make your facial features more symmetrical.  

• Plump up lips and cheeks.  

• Smooth wrinkles and creases on your face.  

2. What are the Different Types of Dermal Fillers?  

There are four types of dermal fillers. They can be divided into two categories. The most common fillers consist of non-animal hyaluronic acid. Other fillers include synthetics embedded in watery gel.  

There are four types of dermal fillers:  

• Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid is a moist, slippery fluid made of sugar molecules. It binds water and preserves moisture in the skin and body. The body itself produces hyaluronic acid. Sadly, as the body ages, it stops producing this acid.
  
  HA fillers are used to revive the moisture of your skin. Hyaluronic acid injections help reduce fine lines and creases while repairing skin volume.
  
  Although this is not permanent. The effectiveness of HA injections lasts only for six months to one year.  

• Calcium hydroxylapatite: HA won’t work on deep wrinkles. If you want to remove deep wrinkles, this should be your choice. It is commonly used to shape the jawline and restore volume in and around the cheeks.
  
  CaHA is also used to treat sunken temples and areas near the eyebrows. CaHA provides long-lasting results. It also lasts longer than HA. Its effects last for a year or so.
  
  
• Poly-L-lactic acid: PPLA is biodegradable. This medicine was designed to address chronic face wasting in HIV patients. Now it is FDA-approved for face aging.
  
  PLLA empowers your body to create collagen by itself. It is used as an injectable implant by doctors worldwide. The effects of PLLA last longer than CaHA and HA. Effects might last up to two years.
  
  
• Polymethylmethacrylate: PMMA fillers conceal visible fine lines and wrinkles. It also improves skin softness. These fillers comprise collagen and small portions of materials.
  
  PMMA removes wrinkles and scars.  

3. Learn about the Side Effects of Dermal fillers

There are some reactions to dermal fillers. Even so, an expert has to administer it. The reactions are quite common and nothing serious. 

Reactions can last for a few days or a week. The most common reactions are swelling, and bruising. They occur immediately after a filler is administered.   

Other reactions include:

(i) Redness  

(ii) Mild pain  

(iii) Tenderness  

(iv)Itching  

(v) Rash

4. How long do the effects of Dermal Fillers last?  

Dermal fillers are not permanent; thus, extra treatments may be needed. The effects of dermal fillers depend on two things. Firstly, the type of filler. Secondly, the location of the injection.   

The effects of Hyaluronic acid (HA) are the least lasting. The effects of HA injections last for three to six months. Biostimulatory fillers like Sculptra last longer than hyaluronic acid-based fillers.

Such fillers can last for more than one year. Poly-L-lactic acid-based fillers have the longest effects. In some cases, their ramifications last up to three years.   

5. Dermal Fillers Vs Botox: A Comparison  

Both medical procedures are used for artificial beautification. You can use Botox and fillers together. But there are some differences between them. Botox stops wrinkling by freezing the muscles.  

And dermal fillers “fill in” the gaps between the muscles. Fillers increase the volume and softness of your skin.

Botox injections can also ease pain. These injections also help to correct issues caused by muscular disorders. Botox is used for the treatment of over-reactive bladder too.  

Dermal fillers are just “fillers.” They are entirely used for cosmetic purposes.   

Though Botox procedures cost less, their effectiveness lasts less than fillers. Effects of Botox stay for two to three months. Poly-L-lactic acid-based fillers are more effective. The results last up to two years.   

6. Safety Check  

Dermal fillers are safe to use.  But look out for a few things. A dermal filler procedure has to be performed under the supervision of a medical expert. Be sure to use only medically approved fillers.   

Some common side effects are:

• Skin rash, itching, or acne-like outbreaks.    

• Redness, bruising, bleeding, or swelling.  

• Overcorrection of wrinkles.  

•  Skin damage.   

• You may feel the filler beneath your skin.   

• Dermal fillers can also cause dead cells.     

7. Are Dermal Fillers Costly?  

Dermal fillers are expensive. The location, the area where they perform, and the medical expert’s fee influence the price. They are more costly than getting Botox. Likewise, their effectiveness lasts longer. In the Indian markets, dermal fillers have a range.  

The prices depend on the person performing the procedure and where it’s performed.

The typical price of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers is $715, whereas the average cost of non-hyaluronic acid dermal fillers is $901. The average cost of lip augmentation using dermal fillers is $743.

8. Are the Effects of Dermal Filler Permanent?  

The effects of dermal fillers are not permanent. They last longer than Botox, but they are not permanent. The effects last for three months to two years.  

This depends on the type of filler you are using. Effects vary depending upon where you are using the fillers. Poly-L-lactic acid-based dermal fillers are the most effective.

 Their results can last up to two years or more. Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers are the weakest. Their effectiveness vanishes in two to three months.   

9. Is Dermal Filler Procedure Painful?  

Using dermal fillers is not painful. To relieve the stingy feeling, doctors use local anesthesia.  Some individuals have experienced slight swelling and itching but only for some time.   

To relieve pain, you can follow these steps:

• You may apply ice  

• Consider taking prescribed painkillers.  

• You can also massage the area  

10. What should you avoid after a Dermal Filler Procedure?  

Like any other medica procedure you should avoid a few things like:  

• Avoid using make-up or other cosmetics.  

• Don’t consume alcohol.

• Avoid smoking cigarettes.   

• Avoid hot and humid environments  

• Try not to consume pain killers  

• Don’t do intense cardio  

• Don’t get a facial massage
  
  Read More:
  The Top 5 Benefits of Dermal Fillers
  What are the most Common Side Effects of Dermal Fillers?
  

In the End 

You can enhance your beauty and well-being with our services. At Pure Perfection Medspa, clients can expect a welcoming environment where their beauty, wellness, and safety are the top priorities. 

At Pure Perfection Med Spa, we offer range of services including: 

• Fillers 

• Botox 

• Kybella 

• Jet Plasma 

And many more.