Over the course of a lifetime, the skin changes significantly. It shifts in color, texture, and overall uniformity. But the hallmark of aging is wrinkles— and the deepest of these are facial folds.
Facial folds may be a natural and unavoidable part of the aging process, but they do not have to be permanent. Dermal fillers by board certified dermatologists at one of our clinics near you can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Dermal fillers help to diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face. As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat. The facial muscles are then working closer to the skin surface, so smile lines and crow’s feet become more apparent.
Dermal fillers differ in chemical make-up, longevity, and have varying degrees of softness. Softer fillers are used in the lips, for example, while sturdier fillers might be desired to enhance cheekbones.
Your surgeon will determine with you the best type and volume of filler needed for your particular areas of concern.
For many people, the use of “off-the-shelf” fillers can be a simple office-based procedure that can nicely enhance their appearance. These facial fillers are very predictable, and have relatively minimal risks and side effects.
For some patients, surgery such as a facelift, brow lift, or eye lift may be the best approach. Non-surgical rejuvenation treatments, such as soft tissue fillers, cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay the time when consideration of a facelift becomes appropriate.
In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single procedure. Most fillers do dissipate over time. To maintain your correction, you will need to consider repeating the injection process at intervals.
There is no downtime with dermal fillers. You can resume most activities right away. Your initial appearance after treatment with any dermal filler may include:
These conditions can be alleviated with topical icing and will improve within a matter of hours or just a few days.