Aging is a natural process that you can’t avoid. At some point, you’ll likely start to see fine lines or a loss of elasticity in your skin. Fortunately, there are options for restoring a more youthful appearance.
Dermal fillers can serve as your go-to, buoying a loss of elasticity and filling in deep-set lines. Read on to find out how these revolutionary products can help you.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectables that can be strategically placed in areas of the face and neck to fill deep-set lines and restore fullness. Most dermal fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps skin appear supple, smooth, and hydrated.
When injected strategically into the face or neck, dermal fillers can fill out hollow areas, restoring a fresh, hydrated appearance. Some fillers may even stimulate the production of collagen. Natural collagen helps boost cellular turnover, which brightens the skin, helps scars fade, and promotes smoother texture.
The most common types of dermal fillers include Juvéderm and Restylane. Both fillers have different properties that make them appropriate for anti-aging and other skin concerns.
What Issues Can Juvéderm Address?
Juvéderm and its various formulations can address a wide range of concerns that include:
Volume
Individuals seeking added volume to round out hollowed areas in the skin will appreciate Juvéderm. It can fill in lost volume in the chin and cheeks, as well as on the upper area of the cheekbone.
For those seeking a plumper appearance to their lips, Juvéderm can provide volume enhancement and fill out thin vertical lines that often appear as a result of smoking or genetics.
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
You can’t avoid fine lines and wrinkles. They can appear as the result of natural facial expressions made consistently over time, or they may appear as part of the aging process.
While neuromodulators such as Botox are often recommended for expression lines on the forehead, Juvéderm can resolve deep-set wrinkles in the areas between the eyes and jaw.
Commonly addressed treatment areas using dermal fillers include “parentheses” that form around the nose and mouth, also known as nasolabial folds. Juvéderm can also fill in hollow areas beneath the eyes in the tear trough area.
The team at Beach Cities Vein & Laser Center in El Segundo, CA, consists of trained injection professionals who can recommend the best combination of fillers to achieve your goals.
What Are the Benefits of Fillers?
Dermal fillers offer numerous benefits, especially when our skilled injector team artfully uses them.
Instantaneous Results
You won’t be waiting for weeks to see the results of dermal fillers. Directly after your appointment, you’ll see an increase in volume and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles with the assistance of Juvéderm. The quick results are one of the reasons why dermal fillers are some of the most commonly requested cosmetic treatments in the world.
Long-Lasting
Juvéderm results can last from six months to two years, depending on the formulation used and the areas treated. The long-lasting effects are beneficial for busy people who don’t have time to spend in the doctor’s office every few months.
In addition, if you’re not totally satisfied with how your fillers look, they can be reversed in a simple, straightforward procedure.
A Visit from the Fountain of Youth
While we can’t claim that using fillers will work miracles, they do restore a youthful appearance that creams and serums can’t achieve on their own. Most patients are happy with the look they acquire from using dermal fillers.
Quick Procedure
Undergoing a dermal filler treatment is quick. It usually takes less than half an hour and can be completed over a short lunch break. This ultra-quick process is helpful for individuals who don’t have much extra time in their schedules.
No Downtime
While a facelift or other cosmetic surgery can assist in your anti-aging efforts, each comes with a lengthy recovery period. It may take weeks before you feel comfortable stepping outside following a facelift.
Fillers can provide you with similar anti-aging benefits with no recovery period necessary.
What Happens During a Dermal Filler Treatment?
Before undergoing a dermal filler treatment, you’ll meet with one of our skilled staff members for a full consultation. We’ll discuss your treatment goals to understand the look you want to achieve with the use of fillers.
Based on the details you provide, we’ll design an appropriate plan that may involve a combination of dermal fillers and other treatments. Be prepared to provide us with your medical history and a list of medications you’re taking so we can ensure that you’re a good candidate for fillers.
On the day of your appointment, we’ll thoroughly cleanse the area where the injections will be applied. Next, we’ll inject the fillers into the designated sites to obtain the look you’re seeking. The entire appointment should last less than half an hour.
Following your treatment, you’ll be given a list of aftercare instructions before being released to return to your regular activities.
While results last a relatively long time, expect to require maintenance treatments at specific intervals to maintain your results.
Are You Ready to Try Dermal Fillers?
At Beach Cities Vein & Laser Center in El Segundo, CA, we offer a variety of dermal fillers, including Juvéderm, to treat areas of the face and neck.
Contact our office to schedule a consultation to learn more about fillers and determine whether they are the right treatment solution for you. We look forward to serving you!