Dermal filler injections are a non-surgical way to improve your looks. These fillers help make wrinkles look less deep, smooth out lines, and bring back fullness to your face. A healthcare provider puts the filler just below the skin’s surface.
People get dermal fillers to look better or appear younger.
This treatment is optional and usually takes less than 30 minutes. You can go back to normal activities quickly. You’ll see results right after the treatment, and how long they last depends on the type of filler and where it’s used.
There are different kinds of dermal fillers.
Your healthcare provider will talk to you about which one might be best for you. Like any cosmetic treatment, there are some risks, such as infection, bleeding, or bruising. Most health insurance plans don’t cover these types of treatments.
Why Do People Use Dermal Fillers?
As you get older, your body makes less collagen.
Collagen is a key part of your skin, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. When your skin has less collagen, it becomes loose and loses its shape. The skin gets thinner, less elastic, and starts to sag.
You might choose dermal fillers to:
– Add volume to areas that look saggy
– Make your face features more balanced
– Make your lips and cheeks fuller
– Smooth out wrinkles and lines on your face
– Restore volume after taking certain medications that cause facial thinning, like some used for HIV or AIDS
How common are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are very popular.
In the United States, over 3 million people get them every year.
What Are The Types Of Dermal Fillers?
There are many types of Dermal Filler in Singapore.
Some are made from synthetic materials or substances that occur in your body. Some healthcare providers can use your own fat, a procedure called autologous fat grafting. They take fat from one part of your body and inject it into your face.
Types of off-the-shelf fillers include:
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a substance that naturally exists in your skin.
It helps your skin stay firm and hydrated. As you age, your body makes less HA, so fillers can restore volume. Results usually last six months to a year. Restylane® is a common HA filler.
Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) is a substance found in your bones.
These fillers usually last about a year and are often used for deeper wrinkles. Radiesse® is an example of a CaHA filler.
Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) helps your body make its own collagen.
It’s used to smooth deep wrinkles and can last two years or more. Sculptra® is a type of PLLA filler.
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) fillers include collagen and tiny balls that stay under your skin after injection.
These balls help keep your skin firm and full. Bellafill® is an example of a PMMA filler.
Your healthcare provider will explain the different types of fillers and help you choose the best one for your needs.
Be sure to talk with them about what results you can expect and set realistic goals.