What Are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are small gel injections, usually consisting of hylauronic acid, that fill wrinkles and add volume to soft tissues. Fillers can be applied to various areas of the face such as under and around the eyes, cheeks, around the mouth, chin and jawline and lips. Hyaluronic acid, which is the main ingredient of many fillers, is naturally found in the body and has the highest concentrations in joints, eyes and skin. It has the ability to absorb water into the skin, which makes the skin more moisturized. As people get older, fat, muscles, bones and skin begin to become thinner. This loss of volume can lead to the formation of fine lines, wrinkles, creases, and sagging appearances on the face. Injectable hyaluronic acid fillers can be used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and to create structure, frame and volume on the face and lips. The effects of injectable hyaluronic acid fillers are immediate.

With injectable dermal fillers, effects such as increases in volume, improvements in shape and contour, plumping, in various areas can be created. The injection of the filler into the face can be performed easily and practically in a short time almost painlessly with the use local anesthetic creams. The durability of hyaluronic acid fillers is between 6 and 18 months depending on the type of product used and the metabolism of the patient. As some people’s metabolism can process and absorb the filler faster in the body, the duration of retention may not be the same for everyone. As the filling products also vary, some products may have more persistence than others.