Growing ups aren’t always grown-ups inside. While their skin is showing signs of aging and sun damage, that doesn’t necessarily mean they are old. Cosmetic industry advancements have made it possible to restore a youthful, joyful appearance.
Dermal fillers were born out of a desire to honor the youth. These gel-like substances are injected into the skin to smoothen lines and restore volume. It can also be used to reduce under-eye circles, lift cheekbones, increase lip volume, smoothen nasolabial wrinkles and rejuvenate the hands.
There are many types of dermal fillers, such as HA and Sculptra. Some are natural, while others are synthesized. Let’s take a closer look at these fillers:
Juvederm
Juvederm is a collection hyaluronic acids fillers. Different forms are used by cosmetic surgeons for different areas of the skin. Cosmetic surgeons inject hyaluronic acids with anesthetic lipocaine to reduce pain and discomfort.
Juvederm Voluma XC, for example, restores the youthful contours of the cheeks that have lost their volume over time. It smoothens the lines between the lips and the corners of your mouth, as well as those that run from the corners to the chin. Volbella XC and Juvederm Ultra VC add plumpness to the lips and soften the vertical lines of the lips.
What Does It Do?
Juvederm fillers are mainly made up of the well-known hyaluronic Acid (HA). This sugar-like component is naturally produced by the body. It gives the skin increased moisture, volume, elasticity, and strength. It optimizes the HA presence within our bodies to reduce wrinkles and volume loss.
Juvederm is administered by doctors as a sponge. It absorbs water and draws it to the skin. It fills the area around the injection site. These injections provide immediate smoothing and increase skin’s natural collagen production.
Juvederm’s effects can also last up to six months before the body begins to consume the material.
Restylane
There are a number of Restylane injections, similar to Juvederm. These injectables can be used to treat multiple problems. Restylane original can smoothen wrinkles and folds, and can also be used to increase volume in thin lips.
Restylane Lyft, which is a thicker gel than HA fillers and has a reputation in cosmetics under the name Perlane L, is used by surgeons to treat severe wrinkles as well as the nasolabial lines. It also restores volume to the cheeks. Surprisingly this FDA-approved dermal Filler helps to add fullness to the hands.
Restylane Silk is used by doctors to enhance the lips because it was created from smaller particles.
What Does It Do?
The dermal filler is made up of several products that depend on the hyaluronic acids’ instant smoothing power. Injections can also help increase collagen production, which may result in fewer need for touch-ups. They are usually used in very small amounts by surgeons.
Restylane results can last up to 18 months if you have completed the treatment, which includes one more injection. Clinical studies have proven this. Restylane can prolong the results of your cheeks up to one year. However, creases and folds may last up to six months. Restylane Silk can prolong the results for up to six months.
Sculptra fillers
Sculptra was originally used to treat people with human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV), who had lost facial fat. It has been FDA approved for cosmetic use. It is ideal for people who wish to increase their cheekbones, fill out hollows, or restore sunken areas of their faces. It also improves the skin’s thickness, which helps reduce wrinkles and lines.
What Does It Do?
Sculptra’s active ingredient is poly-L-lactic Acid (PLLA), a synthetic chemical which promotes the formation of new collagen. It takes several treatments to see improvements, each one spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
The best part is that sculptra can last up to two years after the initial treatment.
Radiesses
Radiesses are made up of calcium hydroxylapatite. It is a mineral-like substance that our bodies naturally produce. Cosmetic surgeons often use it to:
- There are a variety of nasolabial folds and marionette lines that can cause severe rashes.
- Increase the volume of your cheekbones, and other facial features.
- HIV-positive people who are taking certain drugs may experience an increase in volume in the areas of face wasting.
What Does It Do?
When used as a filler, calcium is small particles suspended in a thick liquid. Radiesse can quickly restore volume lost, but the body will absorb the gel and metabolize the calcium. This leaves behind your own collagen.
Final Thoughts
A reputable clinic can help you choose the right dermal filler for you. They are experts in their field and know the best! You will be astonished at the results if you trust their intuitions.
