Dermal Fillers

By Author: Susan Taylor
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Wrinkles, lines, and folds on the skin can make one look prematurely old. These facial lines are synonymous to advanced age, which is why it is easy to assume that a person with wrinkles is much older than his or her actual age. Although these skin imperfections are parts of the natural ageing process, there are ways to keep the skin more youthful looking, for a longer period of time. Surgical procedures can be done to tighten the skin on the face, but there are other non-invasive treatments that can be used to bring about a youthful appearance without the need for surgery.

Dermal fillers are used in cosmetic treatments to improve the appearance of wrinkles and facial lines that can make one look very old and unhealthy. The dermal filler material is injected into the area of the face where the skin is lined or wrinkled; the dermal filler fills out the indentations on the skin so that it smoother, more supple, and significantly younger looking. This cosmetic treatment is often used to solve problems such as wrinkles, crow’s feet, frown lines on the forehead, and lines that run from the side of the nose to ...
... the mouth. A dermal filler treatment is also used to fill out hollowed cheek areas, to give the impression of a more youthful appearance.

A mild anesthetic is commonly used as part of the preparation for the dermal filler treatment. This ensures that the area to be treated will be numb, eliminating discomfort for the patient. A very fine needle is used to inject the dermal filler material just underneath the skin where the wrinkles or facial lines are located. Depending on the number of wrinkles and lines to be smoothed out, the entire procedure can be completed in under an hour’s time. There is no downtime required after this treatment, but some redness and swelling on the treated areas can be expected, which will subside after a few hours. Results of the dermal filler treatment generally last for four to six months, and patients are requested to come in again after a few weeks to check on the effect of the treatment on the skin.

A detailed assessment of the patient’s health and cosmetic treatment requirements will be done before the actual dermal filler treatment. This is to ensure that the patient is completely suitable for the procedure. Depending on the type of dermal filler material used, there is usually no need for an allergy test before the treatment as the material is non-allergenic and will not cause adverse allergic reactions.


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