Dermal fillers are used to add volume in specific areas of the face or to give the face a more positive structure. Fillers vary according to their active chemical components. Depending on the desired look, one or more of them may be used. The most common fixes are thinning lips, fine lines and crow's feet near the mouth, nose or eyes.
A consultation with our medical professional will help determine which filler treatment will yield the most positive results. Fillers are popular with mature adults who are not yet ready for a more involved procedure such as a facelift. The results are long-lasting, and the procedure is entirely non-surgical.
Eliminating Wrinkles and Fine Lines
Hyaluronic acid fillers are commonly used to add volume in areas where thinning skin lies close to the facial muscles. These fillers are made up of a gel that contains acid particles. Once injected beneath the skin, the acid draws in and holds moisture. Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by the body, but mature adults begin to experience decreased amounts of it in their system. Acid fillers can help smooth out the skin by plumping the area.
Calcium hydroxylapatite, mixed with a gel compound, is another commonly used dermal filler for those individuals experiencing wrinkle lines, especially those that form around the nose. This dermal filler acts as a scaffold. Once injected, our specialist will smooth it out by pressing on the skin. Collagen and subdermal tissue begin to attach to the particles, the result being a fuller, evenly textured appearance.
Lip Injections
Acid fillers are also used to add fullness to the lips. The solution is injected around the lip perimeter and sometimes directly into the lip tissue. The amount of acid used determines the resulting plumpness. This method of lip augmentation helps to develop a more natural-looking swoop on the upper lip and more plumpness in the lower lip.
Enhancing the Cheekbones
A sturdier filler compound is used to add volume and structure to the cheeks. These fillers typically consist of hyaluronic acid. The gel is thicker and can be molded with the fingers once it has been injected beneath the skin.
Dermal fillers such as Radiesse® can be used to increase structure in the cheeks as well as around the chin. It is especially effective for eliminating the appearance of larger creases such as nasolabial folds. This type of filler is known as a stimulator because it helps increase the production of collagen in the area where it is injected. The results aren't immediately noticeable, but collagen production increases for several months, so the results are quite long-lasting.
Consulting with Our Specialist
We encourage potential clients to schedule a consultation with us so that we can examine the face, ask about outcome expectations and recommend the proper dermal fillers. All these treatments are done on an outpatient basis and take little time to complete. The key thing to remember is that not all dermal fillers work the same way, so choosing the proper treatment is best left to a professional.
We offer many different types of dermal fillers at Supriya MD Dermatologist. Find out more about the versatility of dermal fillers and how they can help you slow down the aging clock. Contact us today at either of our offices in West Palm Beach or Jupiter to schedule your own personal consultation.