What Can Facial Fillers Do for You?
Some things in life are simply inevitable: taxes, time passing, and wrinkles, to name a few! However, we can do things to minimize or put off the effects of aging on our skin, wearing SPF, having a good skincare routine, and staying hydrated, for example. But let’s be honest, none of us are perfect, and days have passed that we’ve skipped the sunscreen, slept in our makeup, and put our skin routine on the back burner. Even if you have been perfect, everyone will get wrinkles eventually! Over time, we lose fat and protein in our face, causing our skin to sag and wrinkle. But, you don’t have to let that slow you down or keep you from looking your best! Fillers are a great way to give your look a little boost and leave your face looking young, fresh, as smooth as silk.
What Are Fillers?
Dermal fillers are facial injections of a gel-like substance used to plump lips, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, reconstruct or enhance contours, and several other ways to change the appearance of your skin. People have used dermal fillers to improve the appearance of recessed scars and remove lower lid shadows. They are great for anything that requires plumping, smoothing, or adding fullness and volume to your skin.
What Kinds of Fillers Are There?
There are several different types of dermal fillers currently on the market. Here as Aesthetica, we use:
- Belotero – A hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler with immediate effects lasting anywhere from 6-18 months depending on the specific type of filler and location on the face. Belotero is used to:
- Plump lips
- Treat acne scarring
- Fill in wrinkles and lines around your forehead, eyes, nose, and mouth
- Diminish bags under the eyes
- Contour cheeks, jawline, and nose bumps
- Juvederm – This is another hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler. Like Boletero, Juvederm also provides immediate effects but tends to last a bit longer, anywhere from 1-2 years. Juvederm is usually used specifically to plump and fill lines in your cheeks, lips, and around the mouth. It is generally injected deeper than Belotero and has better results for more profound and severe lines and wrinkles.
- Sculptra – Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid-based dermal filler. It differs from Juvederm and Boletero because Sculptra’s active ingredient stimulates the production of your body’s own collagen. These types of fillers are often called stimulators. After a Sculptra injection, you will gradually see results over a few months as your body produces more and more collagen. This type of dermal filler is considered semi-permanent and can last several years, though you may need touch-ups along the way. Sculptra is best used for:
- Filling in laugh lines
- Plumping lips
- Diminishing deep nasolabial folds
Non-invasive and Long Term?
As you can see, dermal fillers can be used to treat a wide variety of facial skin issues. They are a remarkably helpful tool in slowing down and even reversing the signs of aging and helping you achieve your own personal desired look. As compared to other procedures such as botox and facelifts, dermal fillers are less invasive, less costly, and can last longer in some instances.
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For those wondering whether dermal fillers might be the best cosmetic solution for you, we invite you to simply come in for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Chang or one of the cosmetic laser and injection nurses to explore whether you would make a good candidate. To find out more whether Aesthetica can help you, contact us online or at 703-729-5553 to arrange an appointment. Dr. Phillip Chang is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Northern Virginia near Leesburg, Virginia and an expert in a wide variety of cosmetic treatments.
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