Dermal fillers for smoother skin

If you are reading this article, chances are that you at least have a rudimentary understanding of what dermal fillers are and what they do, but you may still have questions about how they work, how long they last and when you should try them instead of (or with) botox.

Dermal fillers can be used to fix a variety of age-related facial concerns: 
-Adding volume and smoothing out the deep creases that run from the nose to the mouth (called nasolabial folds or laugh lines).
-Plumping up thin lips and smoothing out vertical lines around the edges of the mouth.
-Augmenting cheeks to enhance shape, often restoring youthful fullness.
-Filling out depressions (hollows) under the eye area.
-Making indented scars from acne or chicken pox more even with surrounding skin.

HOW DERMAL FILLERS WORK

Dermal fillers are a naturally derived or synthetic material that is directly injected into the skin with the purpose of plumping up a particular area to the point where wrinkles, depression or folds are gone.
Depending on the type of filler, the effect can last anywhere from six months to two years; for semi-permanent or permanent fillers, the effect can last up to five years and there are reports of even longer lasting results.
SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL DERMAL FILLERS

There are two primary groups of fillers _ synthetic and natural.
Naturally derived fillers, the most widely used is hyaluronic acid, have a much smaller risk of causing an allergic reaction, which may rarely occur. Results are immediate and will last 3 to 18 months. 
Synthetic fillers last much longer than naturally derived ones and are considered semi-permanent.

RISKS FROM DERMAL FILLERS

After all is said and done, the major issue for fillers is one of longevity, followed by risk of migration and lumping and ultimately, the skill of the doctor in placing the right amount of filler in the exact right place.

WHEN TO GET DERMAL FILLERS

There is every reason to consider dermal fillers to correct signs of aging that are beyond what skin care products can do. It is not that a good skin care regime cannot make a difference to the appearance of your skin, but factors like age, muscle movement, fat loss, gravity and sun damage will eventually cause damage. Without question, fillers can help improve the appearance of deep lines and give skin a suppler and youthful appearance in ways that normal skin care simply cannot. n

The writer is a consultant dermatologist at Vibes Healthcare Ltd. 

Dermal fillers for smoother skin

If you are reading this article, chances are that you at least have a rudimentary understanding of what dermal fillers are and what they do, but you may still have questions about how they work, how long they last and when you should try them instead of (or with) botox. Dermal fillers can be used to fix a variety of age-related facial concerns: -Adding volume and smoothing out the deep creases that run from the nose to the mouth (called nasolabial folds or laugh lines). -Plumping up thin lips and smoothing out vertical lines around the edges of the mouth. -Augmenting cheeks to enhance shape, often restoring youthful fullness. -Filling out depressions (hollows) under the eye area. -Making indented scars from acne or chicken pox more even with surrounding skin. HOW DERMAL FILLERS WORK Dermal fillers are a naturally derived or synthetic material that is directly injected into the skin with the purpose of plumping up a particular area to the point where wrinkles, depression or folds are gone. Depending on the type of filler, the effect can last anywhere from six months to two years; for semi-permanent or permanent fillers, the effect can last up to five years and there are reports of even longer lasting results. SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL DERMAL FILLERS There are two primary groups of fillers _ synthetic and natural. Naturally derived fillers, the most widely used is hyaluronic acid, have a much smaller risk of causing an allergic reaction, which may rarely occur. Results are immediate and will last 3 to 18 months. Synthetic fillers last much longer than naturally derived ones and are considered semi-permanent. RISKS FROM DERMAL FILLERS After all is said and done, the major issue for fillers is one of longevity, followed by risk of migration and lumping and ultimately, the skill of the doctor in placing the right amount of filler in the exact right place. WHEN TO GET DERMAL FILLERS There is every reason to consider dermal fillers to correct signs of aging that are beyond what skin care products can do. It is not that a good skin care regime cannot make a difference to the appearance of your skin, but factors like age, muscle movement, fat loss, gravity and sun damage will eventually cause damage. Without question, fillers can help improve the appearance of deep lines and give skin a suppler and youthful appearance in ways that normal skin care simply cannot. n The writer is a consultant dermatologist at Vibes Healthcare Ltd.