Dermal fillers are injectable, cosmetic medicines that are designed to restore lost facial volume, strategically contour and sculpt the face, and minimize or even eliminate fine lines and wrinkles. These products can be used to restore a youthful appearance at the neck, face and hands. Dermal fillers are currently among the most popular cosmetic treatments available due to the immediate benefits they supply, including limited risk and almost no recovery time.
You may be able to benefit from cosmetic treatment with dermal fillers if you have deep, noticeable wrinkles across the brow, around the eyes or at the mouth. Fillers can also be used to safely and effectively alter or enhance the lips and the contours of the jaw, for a more attractive and better-defined profile. Fillers can also be used to minimize or eliminate noticeable creases at the nasolabial folds, pitted acne scars or other areas of lost facial volume. Individuals often choose dermal fillers for aesthetic enhancement in lieu of more invasive, surgical procedures because filler injections do not require any incisions, tissue removal or special aftercare. Individuals who opt for lip enhancement with the newest most recent facial filler, Restylane Silk.
One major benefit in using dermal fillers for aesthetic enhancement is the fact these injections take only minutes to complete. Given that injections are performed with a very short and fine-tipped needle, they also require only a light, topical anesthetic. These products are capable of enhancing and refining the face in a very subtle and inconspicuous way. Dermal filler treatments can be easily customized to meet the goals and needs of the individual patient.
It is important to note, however, that certain dermal fillers are only capable of producing temporary, aesthetic improvements. After several months, these fillers will need to be reintroduced into the targeted area in order to maintain their benefits. Moreover, the results that you get when using dermal fillers as an anti-aging treatment are largely dependent upon the artistry, qualifications and skill of the cosmetic plastic surgeon you use. Learn more about Dr. Schwarcz and his team in NYC and Scarsdale and schedule your consultation today.
Some dermal fillers are designed to provide temporary benefits while others can affect permanent changes in the structure and look of the treated area. Fillers that are comprised of hyaluronic acid tend to last approximately six to nine months given that hyaluronic acid is naturally-occurring and easily recognized and absorbed by the body over time. Permanent fillers, however, are comprised of collagen and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres, which are not absorbed by the body and will remain indefinitely.
Dermal fillers are injected into the targeted area using a small-sized needle. Some fillers can have an in-built anesthesia such as lidocaine. When fillers do not contain their own numbing agents, your cosmetic plastic and reconstructive surgeon can apply a light, numbing cream to your skin so that discomfort is minimal. The number of injections that you receive and the depth and location of these will be largely determined by the nature of your cosmetic concerns and your overall cosmetic goals.
