What are dermal fillers and how do they work

History of Cheek Fillers and Contouring

In 1893 the first cheek implant was recorded! This was done by removing fat from an arm and placing it directly into the cheek, this practice is still done today in many places.. In the 1940’s and 50’s silicone was used but as it was causing many side effects it was banned until 1992 when a new safer form of silicone was created!

You’ve probably heard horror stories about collagen in cheek fillers and lip fillers causing that swollen and fake look of the 80’s and 90’s. Collagen fillers actually made of animal products such as bovine and were available as implants and injections. In the 2000’s the new and safer Hyaluronic Acid cheek fillers were approved! Now today we have a natural and safe and proven option of injectable cheek fillers.

Dermal fillers use for facial aesthetic portfolio and inject into the skin.

They design to effectively reduce the appearance of unwanted wrinkles, contour

and create volume, and to revitalise the skin.

Dermal fillers are also based on Hyaluronic acid which is a substance

that naturally exists in your body.  Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule

that exists naturally in almost all living organisms.

It binds water and can act as a lubricant and shock absorber in movable

parts of the body such as joints. It is also important for the transport of nutrients

and in regulating water balance in skin.

Dermal fillers work by boosting the skin’s supply of hyaluronic acid,

dermal fillers revitalise and add volume to the skin, instantly diminishing

the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and giving a natural softer look.

Furthermore dermal fillers are a soft injectable gel consisting of stabilized, non-animal hyaluronic acid.

The gel is tissue-friendly and closely resembles the hyaluronic acid that exists naturally in the body.

It is long-lasting but not permanent.

How Long Do Injectable Dermal Fillers Results Last?

Since every patient has different body chemistry, each patients will experience different results. With optimal treatment, results can last up to 12 months.

Dermal filler injections provide an easy way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles,

smooth the skin and give a more youthful appearance.

The result of a single treatment can see instantly and can last for around 6 to 9 months.

Dermal filler injections can give a natural looking result that does not affect facial expression.

As your face changes over time, dermal fillers allow you to control you looks subtly as you age.

Dermal fillers can be used to smooth away facial lines and wrinkles,

create fuller lips and shape facial contours, such as cheeks and chin, and revitalise the skin.

Dermal fillers differ in chemical makeup, longevity and have varying degrees of softness.

Softer fillers use in the lips, for example, while sturdier fillers might desire to enhance cheekbones.

In addition your surgeon will determine with you the best type and volume of

filler needed for your particular areas of concern.

For many people, the use of “off-the-shelf” fillers can a simple office-base

procedure that can nicely enhance their appearance.

These dermal fillers are very predictable and have relatively minimal risks and side effects.

These fillers often inject in the surgeon’s office or medical spa.

The most common areas treated are:

• Nose to mouth lines (the nasolabial folds)
• between the eyebrows (the glabella lines)
• lips (adding volume and shape)