If you’re like many people, you’ve lost some volume in your face – and whether the volume loss is showing up as creases, shadows or a “deflated” look, there may be a solution for you: dermal fillers. Dermal fillers can be a quick fix that rejuvenate your facial appearance, but they’re not for everyone. This guide explains dermal fillers, how they work, where you can use them and what the process of getting them is like.7 Reasons People Choose Dermal Fillers
People choose dermal fillers to improve their overall appearance. Sometimes people choose a specific area to target; some of the most common reasons people choose dermal fillers include treatment for:- Lines or shadows around the corners of the mouth (known as marionette lines)
- Lip thinning
- Dark circles under the eyes
- Flattened cheeks
- Thinning around the temples
- Reshaping of the nose
- Filling out the chin
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that can rejuvenate your face. Fillers are gel-like substances that create fullness beneath your skin, and they can smooth out wrinkles at the same time. Dermal fillers are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA. It’s important to work with a doctor who only uses FDA-approved dermal fillers to ensure you get safe – and effective – treatments.Most dermal fillers are made from:- Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar that’s already present in your body
- Calcium hydroxylapatite, a mineral that’s a major component of your bones
- Poly-L-lactic acid, which is a biodegradable synthetic material
- Polymethylmethacrylate, or PMMA, which is made from tiny beads that contain bovine collagen; this is the only type of FDA-approved dermal filler that your body cannot absorb over time
