You’ve likely heard of dermal fillers. These marvelous injectables allow patients to fight against the signs of aging without undergoing invasive procedures like surgery. They help address various skin concerns, including wrinkles and fine lines, acne scars, and restoring volume to sagging facial areas.
If you haven’t yet discovered the power of dermal fillers, you’re in for a treat. Learn how dermal fillers work and the many benefits they offer.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable substances typically made from hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced in your body. It’s what gives your face and body a plump, youthful appearance.
However, as you grow older, your body’s production of hyaluronic acid declines. The result of diminishing hyaluronic acid is skin laxity and sagging, which leads to an aged appearance.
Dermal fillers seek to resolve common issues associated with the aging process, such as wrinkles and hollowness. Patients may also use them to plump areas that need more volume, such as the lips and chin. Dermal fillers can also diminish the visibility of indented acne scars, which are known for being difficult to treat.
What Issues Can Dermal Fillers Treat?
There are a variety of dermal fillers and injectables on the market, and each has different uses. However, dermal fillers are known to be an effective treatment for the following common cosmetic concerns:
- Smoothing vertical lip lines, commonly referred to as “smoker’s lines”
- Filling in marionette lines, which extend from the corners of the mouth to the chin
- Diminishing nasolabial folds between the nose and mouth
- Adding structure and definition to soft jawlines
- Providing volume to hollowness in the cheeks
- Correcting asymmetry in facial proportions
- Adding volume in hollow areas underneath the eyelids
- Plumping thin and narrow lips
- Augmenting hands that have begun to show signs of aging
- Filling in indented acne scars
Simply put, dermal fillers can address almost any aesthetic concern that involves wrinkles or lost volume. Younger proponents of dermal fillers find them helpful for improving symmetry and plumping thin lips.
Which Type of Dermal Filler Is Right for Me?
We determine the appropriate dermal filler for you according to your skin concerns. At Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, we offer a complete suite of Juvéderm dermal fillers. Juvéderm products are effective as cheek fillers, lip fillers, and line fillers. In our skilled hands, you’ll find answers to your most pressing aging concerns.
In many cases, a combination of fillers is appropriate for addressing several skin issues. For example, Juvéderm Ultra has a thin consistency and is best for moderate lip enhancement and filling in fine lines.
Those who seek a more generous lip filler will benefit from Juvéderm Vollure. Juvéderm Vollure is also the go-to treatment for marionette lines and nasolabial folds.
Our patients who are seeking cheek filler will benefit from either Juvéderm Ultra Plus or Juvéderm Voluma, which have a thicker consistency and are suitable for adding volume to hollow areas.
What Are the Benefits of Dermal Fillers?
There are numerous advantages to choosing dermal fillers for your anti-aging and volume enhancement needs. Consider the below.
Dermal Fillers Are Affordable
Compared to more invasive anti-aging procedures, dermal fillers are an effective way to address your skin concerns without doing too much damage to your pocketbook. While facelifts and other surgical procedures provide long-lasting results, dermal fillers are less expensive and can offer comparable results.
Dermal Fillers Offer Long-Lasting Results
You are likely looking for a long-lasting solution to your skin concerns. After all, you don’t want to be in the doctor’s office every month, trying to keep up with your skincare regimen. Dermal fillers offer results that last. When you seek treatment with our Juvéderm line of fillers, you won’t need a touch-up treatment for up to nine months.
No Downtime with Dermal Fillers
Most people juggle a host of responsibilities each day. Work, family, friends, and hobbies can quickly fill up your waking hours. Dermal fillers are an excellent solution for anyone who wants the benefits of an effective anti-aging procedure but doesn’t have time for a recovery period.
After your dermal filler treatment, you don’t need time to recover — simply return to your normal activities.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Dermal Fillers?
One of the best advantages of dermal fillers is their versatility. Just about anyone can use them, regardless of their skin tone or type. Of course, with any cosmetic treatment, certain contraindications can prevent someone from being a candidate for dermal fillers.
If you’re considering dermal fillers, we’ll ask you to come for a consultation to discuss your skin concerns. During the appointment, we’ll ask for your medical history and a list of any medications you are taking. Following our assessment, we’ll determine whether dermal fillers are suitable for you or whether another procedure may be a better fit.
How Long Does a Dermal Filler Treatment Take?
A dermal filler session is a quick process completed in less than an hour. In fact, many people choose to schedule their appointment on their lunch break.
During a dermal filler appointment, we’ll simply inject the filler into the desired treatment area according to your care plan. Some patients may need a few injections, while others may need more. Since the treatment plan for each patient is fully customized, the length of your procedure will differ from other patients.
Experience the Benefits of Dermal Fillers
At Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics in Exton, PA, we offer dermal filler treatments for individuals seeking a more youthful appearance. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
