5 Types Of Dermal Fillers And Their Significance

Types of dermal fillers and their benefits

One of the best ways to feel good in your ‘own skin’ is to have good, radiant, contoured, youthful, and wrinkle-free skin. If you’re battling wrinkles and want to add life to your dull skin, the best solution is to try different types of dermal fillers.

Over the years, there have been substantial technological developments in dermal fillers. There are billions of people using them because they are non-invasive and promise effective results at the earliest. Its excellent anti-aging magic has gotten even youngsters hooked onto it to avoid wrinkles before they age.

You can rest assured of seeing your skin more voluminous than it ever was. Read on to get a detailed knowledge of the different types of dermal fillers and what it is used for.

What are Dermal Fillers?

As we age, a protein called collagen that acts as a support system to sustain elasticity in areas such as the skin, bones, muscles, and tissues. Once the collagen decreases in your body, the skin struggles with sagging. To avoid sagging, dermal fillers come into the picture.

These fillers are composition-based injections for the entire face, including the minute areas around the eyes, nose, and mouth to eliminate wrinkles, smooth lines, and skin dullness. Speaking of its authenticity, these are FDA approved fillers.These injectable fillers for anti-aging neither take long as a procedure, nor is the recovery time a hassle. 

Interestingly, many of the dermal fillers are made from substances in the human body. While the others are manmade(synthetic).

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Types of Dermal Fillers

Broadly, there are temporary and permanent dema fillers. Based on your skin needs, you have to choose a type of dermal filler that blends with your skin and is less risky. Here are some of the well-researched facial filler options you should read about.

  • Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

As mentioned earlier, this filler occurs naturally from the skin as you age. This substance is in turn used to make your skin look voluminous, elastic, and hydrated. Right from your lip line to under-eye puffiness, the skin gets refined and fresh. The effects of this filler are seen for over a year. Most renowned hyaluronic acid fillers are Belotero and Restylane.

  • Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers

As an ingredient, Calcium hydroxylapatite has been researched on and known for improving collagen production and repairing skin tissues. This is yet another best filler for face wrinkles used when there are too many visible wrinkles and it replenishes your existing skin volume.

  • Poly-L-Lactic acid Fillers

This particular type of dermal filler has been tested to naturally help the body boost collagen for a smoother, wrinkle-free, and more voluminous skin texture. 

As per studies, PLLA can keep up with voluminous skin and boosted collagen because it has been used as an injectable implant approved by FDA to correct facial fat loss in HIV patients through induced lipoatrophy. 

  • Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Fillers

This is indeed a collagen stimulating filler. As a PMMA filler is injected, small balls like substances stay under the skin and help it get voluminous keeping it away from wrinkles and sagging. This is an amazing type of dermal filler for its biocompatible goodness. Meaning, it is well-handled by the body. It is functionally different from HA fillers and finely takes care of even nasolabial folds.

  • Fat Grafting

As the name suggests, this type of dermal filler is surgically performed by removing fat from one part of the body and injected into the sagging or wrinkled part of the body to enhance volume and clarity in the skin. 

What Is The Procedure Of A Dermal Filler?

Where you choose to do a dermal filler is crucial. While the majority of people want to be safe, they get it down by their healthcare provider. On the other hand, there are people who even do it at a Spa.

Highly recommended to get it done professionally by a surgeon who has the expertise in handling a filler treatment. Generally, the surgeon might clean the skin, apply some lotion while providing an anesthetic to the patient.

For a more convenient and comfortable experience, the anesthesia acts on the skin and numbs the area. Once the surgeon is assured of the numbness he/she will go ahead and inject a small amount of filler in a few areas under the skin. 

This procedure doesn’t hurt. The patients only experience a slight stinging sensation that’s manageable and roughly this procedure does not take more than an hour. That being said, this is a brief idea as to what happens during this treatment. Further, it is best to get a detailed picture about the end-to-end procedure from the surgeon.

Potential Risks In A Dermal Filler Procedure

Undergoing the soft tissue fillers treatment is safe. There are not major complications as such, but in some instances, a patient might experience these side effects post treatment 

  • Itching and rashes
  • Scars
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Bleeding
  • Imbalanced appearance
  • Bruises
  • Acne

Advantages of a Dermal Filler Procedure

  • Some of the evident benefits of doing a dermal filler procedure are 
  • Voluminous Skin
  • Increased Elasticity
  • No wrinkles or fine lines
  • Youthful skin
  • Minimally invasive compared to other procedures
  • Convenient filler for lips and cheeks
  • Looks natural and gives quick results
  • Well-contoured and corrects facial features

Conclusion

While aging is universal, its effects can be overshadowed and corrected with one of the best types of dermal fillers. For contoured, fresh, and firm skin, this filler treatment is the best solution provided you are guided by your healthcare professional about the safety and eligibility to go ahead. 

AtHanda Aesthetics, you are sure to find the right type of dermal filler treatment suitable for your skin. There are a wide range of customized filler procedures, skin treatments, body contouring, face lifting, transplant for men, lip augmentation, eye rejuvenation and a lot more thoroughly researched and professionally handled by renowned surgeons Dr. Shruti Handa and Dr. Arjun Handa. Every patient who goes there is taken care of by well-trained staff with utmost care. Contact Handa Aesthetics for a good dermal filler treatment.

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