FDA-approved fillers are a safe option for softening wrinkles, plumping lips, and maintaining a youthful appearance.
Dermal fillers (also called soft tissue fillers) were approved in 2006 by the FDA as a safe option to smooth wrinkles, address facial volume loss, plump lips, banish dark under eye circles, and maintain a youthful appearance – and since then, their popularity has skyrocketed.
What are FDA-approved Dermal Fillers?
Dermal filler injections are simple, painless outpatient procedures and require little recovery time. They use hyaluronic acid, a naturally-occurring substance found in our bodies, and absorb 1,000 times its weight in water. When this is injected into the problem areas of the face, it adds volume to the area, smoothing out deeper wrinkles, lines, and folds.
Hyaluronic acid can also maintain or even accelerate forming new collagen. Our clients have been thrilled with the results, which are immediately visible and last up to one year.
How Do Dermal Fillers Smooth Deep Wrinkles?
As we age, natural collagen and facial fat decline, leading to folds such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and other deeper wrinkles. During a dermal filler procedure, a provider carefully injects gel-like substances into targeted areas, where they act as soft tissue fillers to lift and plump the skin, offering a more youthful appearance. Over time, certain dermal filler products can also stimulate natural collagen production, further improving skin structure and maintaining longer-lasting results.
Who is a Good Candidate for Soft Tissue Augmentation?
Injectable fillers are appropriate for just about all patients. Some of the criteria we look for in ideal candidates include those who are in good health, nonsmokers, those with realistic expectations, and patients looking to treat deeper wrinkles and/or restore volume in the face.
When Should I Inject Dermal Fillers?
The decision of when to inject dermal fillers often depends less on a specific age and more on individual signs of aging, volume loss, and desired aesthetic goals. Many patients begin filler treatment in their late 20s or early 30s as a preventive approach, using hyaluronic acid filler products to smooth fine lines, enhance facial contours, and maintain a youthful appearance. As the skin and connective tissues naturally lose collagen and facial fat with age, dermal filler procedures become an effective way to restore lost volume and reduce lines.
What Concerns Can Facial Fillers Address?
- Smile lines
- Nasolabial folds
- Vertical lip lines
- Marionette lines
- Moderate to severe facial wrinkles
- Skin folds
Maintaining Wrinkle Filler Results
Maintaining the results of wrinkle fillers requires both proper aftercare and long-term skin health strategies. Following dermal filler procedures, patients should protect their skin from sun exposure, avoid smoking, and follow provider-recommended instructions to help extend the benefits of their filler treatment.
Because injectable dermal fillers such as hyaluronic acid filler, calcium hydroxylapatite, or poly-L-lactic acid are gradually broken down by the body, touch-up filler injections may be needed every several months to a year to maintain facial volume, smooth wrinkles, and preserve a youthful appearance. Good hydration, consistent use of sunscreen, and healthy lifestyle choices can also help sustain results, and regular follow-ups with experienced providers ensure that your facial contours and facial features continue to look natural and refreshed over time.
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Do you think injectable dermal fillers sound right for you? Call us today to set up an appointment for a consultation in our Huntington Beach office so we can discuss your options for a younger you!