When it comes to famous cosmetic treatments, dermal fillers are up there. Cosmetic centers all across the country, like NYC’s MiracleFace MedSpa, have been treating many patients with dermal fillers for years now. Since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) almost two decades ago, the dermal filler line of treatments has made it big in the beauty industry and is now one of the most in-demand procedures out there.
One of its biggest advantages is how versatile fillers are and all the various results they can bring out in patients. Depending on what you want, whether it is volume restoration, cheek filler, lip enhancements, and even nose filler, dermal fillers are capable of a lot and are one of the most effective tools in the hands of an experienced practitioner.
In case you were considering getting treated with dermal fillers but can’t really make up your mind as to what you want, you have a lot of options to pick from and it is all a matter of preference as well as your desired results. Give them careful consideration, speak with your practitioner, and make the appointment that’s going to change your life.
Volume Restoration
One of the most common uses for dermal fillers is volume restoration. Fillers use a viscous gel that is based on hyaluronic acid, a chemical naturally found in the joints. Because it is mainly tasked with keeping the joints lubricated, the substance is able to expand, lifting up whatever is around it.
When the dermal filler comes in contact with the moisture under the face, it expands and lifts up the skin. This makes the skin smoother and more importantly: restores its volume. Volume is a little difficult to understand as it is not as apparent as something like smooth skin versus wrinkly skin is. It is a more nuanced indicator of aging and is a very important component in making your face look younger and more energetic.
Over time, as we age, our skin begins to sag. As a result, the volume in our faces is lost and we lose a lot of the gorgeous angles of contours that younger faces have. To understand this trace a line from your cheekbones to your chin and you should see a clear V shape. When your skin gets saggy and loses volume, this shape is gone, along with the visible cheekbones, the chiseled jawline, and the lively, springy cheeks.
By injecting fillers in key areas of the face, practitioners are able to restore the facial volume and make the face look noticeably younger and more energetic.
Smile Lines
Those lines that go from the tips of your mouth and converge near the nose are called smile lines, and yes, they can be very annoying. There are other treatments that are able to smooth out these wrinkles, like Botox injections, but certain filler treatments specialize in treating this particular area of the face.
Smile lines come to many people and are among the most visible wrinkles out there. They start out as dynamic wrinkles even when the skin is young (dynamic wrinkles are formed during certain facial expressions or motions) but as time goes down will turn static (static wrinkles are always present, regardless of facial expression or motion). While some people may not find them particularly unpleasant, it would be a lie to say that everyone accepts these wrinkles with the same amount of grace.
It is as natural to feel insecure about your wrinkles as it is feeling completely confident in them. And while the latter option would be a lot more ideal, not everyone has that same level of confidence. Thus, dermal fillers are often used to smooth out the smile lines and make the lower part of the face look younger and more vibrant.
Forehead Wrinkles
Forehead wrinkles are another example of how static wrinkles can significantly affect the entire appearance of the face, forehead wrinkles and lines are among the most noticeable age marks on the face. It is easy to ignore them when they are still barely visible but once they get really deep and emphasized, it is hard to ignore them. Botox injections prevent development of forehead wrinkles and are the most effective solution to keep those wrinkles at bay. When botox alone can’t achieve the most desirable results, then the dermal filler is injected into designated areas around the forehead, to plump up the skin and deemphasize the wrinkles, leaving a more smooth surface on the upper area of the face. Facial filler is great for anyone suffering from deep static forehead wrinkles and lines.
Lip Fillers
Let’s step away from anti-aging uses for dermal fillers for a second and consider what other aspects of the face may need a few enhancements once in a while. The lips, being among the most expressive parts of the entire body, are often in the main line of sight. As a result, many people want their lips to look as enhanced and vibrant as possible.
Unfortunately, not everyone is bored with those big, accentuated lips. Some people just have naturally thinner lips and there is nothing wrong with this. Thin lips are just as expressive as thick ones. But if you are interested in having those gorgeous plump lips, lip fillers are your best bet. When the filler compound is injected it enhances and plumps up the lips, but without making them look fake.
This is thanks to a special technique used by the practitioners which put emphasis on the symmetry and authentic shape of the lips, enhancing them, but without sacrificing their natural look. You can look through the countless before and after photos of lip fillers and see for yourself how well the treatment works and how natural the results look.