What are dermal fillers? To begin with, you need to have a better understanding of what dermal fillers are in order to choose the most suitable one.
Firstly, note that this is a type of wrinkle treatment that is done at your dermatologist’s/ doctor’s office. You shouldn’t try it at home because it might cause severe skin and overall health problems. Wrinkle fillers are an excellent alternative to traditional facelift treatments because they cost considerably less and they are done in a much quicker manner without so many after-effects of the healing of the skin.
People use injectable dermal fillers when they want to achieve a more youthful look. These fill hollows, lines, and wrinkles with results lasting from 4 months to more than a year, and the best part is that the treatment itself is done in no more than 30 minutes time.
Besides their obvious effects on wrinkles, these injections are also used to volumize, plump and lift certain parts of the face and body such as cheeks, chins, sagging hands, lips, jawlines, and temples. They can also fill out thin lips.
What is the difference between Anti-wrinkle and Dermal Fillers? This is one of the most frequently asked questions. Namely, the difference between Anti-wrinkle and Dermal Fillers is in the treatment performance itself and in the results, as well as the cost of the treatment.
First of all, you should know what type of wrinkles you have, and what exactly you want to achieve. Knowing this fill significantly help you when seeking treatment for your wrinkles. You see, the injectable dermal fillers are used to fill the line or wrinkled area with one of several different substances. This results in the complete disappearance of trouble spots. On the other hand, Anti-wrinkle injections are used to relax the muscle under the wrinkle you want to be removed and leave it to that. With Anti-wrinkle, you don’t have the filling effect of a wrinkle. It simply relaxes the muscles that cause these wrinkles.
If you want dynamic wrinkles removed, Anti-wrinkle is your great choice for it reduces their motion and visibility because those lines occur when the face is in motion or making the expression in the first place.
Alternatively, cosmetic fillers are excellent for reducing or completely removing static wrinkles, which are visible even when your face is relaxed and making no expression. This is because those areas of the skin are depleted and sunken and have a great benefit from the fillers.
Are dermal fillers safe? If you’re wondering which the safest facial fillers are, you should know that generally, all dermal fillers are safe, fast and easy anti-wrinkle treatments. This is if they are done by a board-certified dermatologist or even a plastic surgeon that had special training for the job.
However, you should be aware that since they are a chemical injected in, they do hold some downsides and risks. For instance, allergic reactions in some people and the formation of tiny bumps in other people are possible to get from the injection of the fillers.
In certain rare cases, these bumps may end up permanently on your skin. This is mostly when the dermatologist didn’t do his/her work properly.
Additionally, blue discoloration of the treated areas might become visible (the Tyndall effect), but this is something that disappears within few months and there are treatments available for its reduction too. Statistics have shown that the face injections that provide longer-lasting results are the ones that are the most likely to cause some of the aforementioned side effects.
How long do fillers last in the face? Facial dermal fillers can last up to 4 months from their initial injection. This time varies from person to person, however, in older adults, it is known to stay longer on the skin.
There are few different types of face fillers. Some provide effects that last up to 4 months, and others varying from six months’ time to up to two years. You have the option to choose semi-permanent or permanent fillers. Their effects last the longest – up to five years, for which people have reported noticing even longer-lasting results. Note that this varies from person to person, and from skin to skin. Your dermatologist will be able to tell you the exact results you can expect.