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Why Dermal Fillers Could Be Right for You

According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of cosmetic dermal filler treatments has increased by 8% in the past year. As more people realize the effectiveness of injectable dermal fillers in offering a fuller and more youthful look, they are choosing them over more invasive procedures.

If you have noticed your skin has lost some of its volume, resulting in sagginess and creases, fillers could be the right choice. Read on to learn more about dermal fillers and what they offer.

What Are Injectable Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances. They can be injected into the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and static wrinkles while also increasing plumpness. The most common uses for dermal fillers are:

  • Plumping and enhancing lips
  • Smoothing out lines around the mouth and eyes
  • Enhancing and restoring volume to cheeks and eyes
  • Smoothing out chin creases
  • Improving facial symmetry
  • Filling in acne scars

Injectable dermal fillers are FDA-approved. At Ideal Face & Body, we use fillers made with hyaluronic acid or with calcium hydroxylapatite.

Fillers with hyaluronic acid like the Restylane and Juvéderm lines are soft and gel-like. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is found naturally in the body and works to keep skin hydrated and plump. These fillers are not permanent, with results lasting anywhere from 6 to 12 months before the body absorbs the particles.

Most hyaluronic acid fillers contain a small amount of lidocaine to minimize any discomfort during the procedure.

Fillers like Radiesse use calcium hydroxylapatite, a naturally occurring substance in the bones. These particles are almost microscopic and suspended in gel. Because the particles are thicker, they last longer. Most patients have results that last for up to 12 months.

Calcium hydroxylapatite can also boost your natural collagen production, and it works well against deeper wrinkles.

When you have a consultation at our clinic, we will assess your treatment areas to find the option that works best to achieve the results you want.

Good Candidates for Dermal Fillers

Anyone who wants to enhance their skin by reducing static wrinkles and adding volume can benefit from fillers. The best candidates are those in good overall health looking for a non-surgical cosmetic solution.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have recently undergone dental work, we will recommend delaying the procedure.

What Is the Procedure Like?

Before beginning treatment, we will schedule a consultation at our clinic to evaluate your areas of concern and review your medical history. Let us know if you have allergies, blood clotting issues, or skin or neurological conditions. We’ll also ask you if you take medications like NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) or blood thinners.

Although this treatment is non-surgical, we will still recommend that you stop smoking for at least two weeks before and after fillers. Smoking constricts blood vessels, making the recovery process more complex as well as longer.

You will also want to avoid retinoids and certain other topical anti-aging products. The day before the procedure, do not drink alcohol, but you should be well hydrated.

As treatment begins, we will clean the pertinent areas, and we may apply a topical anesthetic. Some fillers have lidocaine as a numbing agent, but we may apply more depending on the deepness of treatment. We will then inject the dermal fillers into your skin. The procedure lasts about an hour.

Most people notice results immediately after receiving the injections. There is no real downtime with fillers, though we suggest you avoid strenuous exercise for at least two days to aid the healing process. You also want to refrain from massaging, rubbing, or scratching at the treatment areas so that you do not displace the filler.

How long the results last will vary. Some people need injectable dermal fillers only every six months, while others may benefit more from frequent sessions that help build up ski volume gradually. Injections to certain areas, like the lips, will wear out a bit faster than those to locations like the nasolabial folds.

Benefits of Fillers

Dermal fillers increase collagen and elastin production. The amount of these substances in your skin slows down with age, but the hyaluronic acid in fillers can encourage renewed production.

Other cosmetic procedures can force you to take weeks off work and may interfere with other aspects of your life. Fillers require little to no downtime, so you can return to your life right after the procedure.

You can also pair dermal fillers with other treatment options like Botox and Dysport. Since Botox prevents the muscles from contracting, it can keep wrinkles and creases from worsening.

Fillers are also used to minimize the appearance of scars. Hyaluronic acid can soften scars, making them less visible. They also provide a more natural and subtle look than some more invasive types of treatments.

This procedure works well for all skin types, and it is not permanent. You can try it and see if it offers the results you want.

Explore the Benefits of Dermal Fillers in Beverly Hills, CA

Injectable dermal fillers can give you a naturally more youthful look without requiring a surgical procedure or a long recovery time. At our clinic in Beverly Hills, CA, we offer Restylane, Juvéderm, and Radiesse brand fillers to help you achieve the results you want.

Ideal Face & Body provides the latest and most popular cosmetic procedures. With a team of experts ready to answer all of your questions and concerns, we will guide you to the best treatment options to attain your aesthetic goals. Call us today to schedule a consultation!

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