Our face is made of four main components, including fat, skin, bone, and muscle. Over time, there is a loss in the volume of these structures which increases the visibility of aging signs. As we age, bone loss in the face can lead to lines etched around the mouth, nose, or cheeks, retraction of the jawline, and loss of high cheekbones. The facial tissues also eradicate elasticity and volume which leads to sagging skin and wrinkles. Dermal fillers can help to gain lost volume, smooth lines, and restore a youthful appearance.
Also known as soft tissue fillers, dermal fillers are soft and gel-like substances injected under the face skin to enhance facial contours. Filler treatment also addresses other concerns such as deep under-eye circles, smoothing of lip lines, volume in lips, and more. More than 1 million men and women underwent this procedure annually due to its cost-effectiveness and better results.
Types of Derma Fillers Treatment India
Types of Dermal Fillers
There are several types of dermal fillers and the most common types are:
01. Calcium Hydroxylapatite - Calcium Hydroxylapatite is a mineral-like compound that is naturally present in human bones. It is one of the most researched and widely used dermal fillers worldwide. Moreover, it is produced biosynthetically which lowers the risk of allergic reaction. Due to its production process, it produces natural results and lasts for more than 12 months. It also helps to increase natural collagen production. It is often used to:
• Reduce frown lines, deeper lines, and wrinkles
• Enhance the volume of the cheeks
• Improve volume in areas of facial
• Improve facial contours
02. Hyaluronic Acid - Hyaluronic Acid is naturally presented in the human body which helps cells to maintain moisture, making skin plump, hydrated, and healthy. It is also found in joint fluids, skin tissue, and cartilage. This acid has antioxidant properties which act as a shield against pollution. This acid in the skin helps the skin to:
• Stay hydrated and appears radiant
• Dissipate face lines and wrinkles
This acid is extracted and reformulated before injecting it into the skin. These fillers are soft and gel-like and results are temporary which lasts from 6 to 12 months. It has lidocaine (a numbing agent) which minimizes discomfort during the procedure. The benefits of this filler include improvements in:
• Cheek depressions
• Acne scars
• Crow’s feet near eyes
• Eradicate nasolabial furrows
• Lines between eyebrows
• Lip border
• Lines at the corners of the mouth
• Lines on forehead
• Scars due to burns and acne
• This acid is also used to treat orthopedic problems such as aching joints or arthritis to ease the pain.
03. Polyalkylimide - It is a semi-permanent dermal filler that forms a thin layer of collagen in a month. Surgeons can inject large volumes of this filler at a time if required. It is used to:
• Treat deep wrinkles
• Increase volume in thin lips
• Enhance cheekbones
04. Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) - Polylactic acid is a biocompatible synthetic substance and its products are categorized as collagen stimulators. It has been used for more than 40 years due to its properties. It does not provide immediate results; in fact, results are visible in a few months. This injected substance dissolves in the skin in a few days and then helps the body to produce natural collagen. Patients may need three monthly procedures to get desired results. Each procedure helps to stimulate the collagen. The results are semi-permanent that lasts for 2 years which means the patient may need occasional touch-ups. It is used to:
• Treat deep facial wrinkles
• Correct volume loss
• Smooth lines caused by laughing
• Increase volume in thin lips
• Polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA)
05. Polymethylmethacrylate - (PMMA) is a biocompatible and synthetic substance being used in medicine for the last century. For cosmetic procedures, this substance is used as a microsphere that remains under the skin. It is a semi-permanent filler. It is used to treat medium or deep folds, wrinkles, and furrows. A number of injections are required to increase volume and this may take more than three months to get visible results.
Diagnosis of Derma Fillers Treatment India
Dermal Fillers Purpose
Human bodies change with age which may include wrinkles on faces or cheekbones. These changes are normal and occur when we lose fat that supports the skin. Dermal fillers can help eradicate these signs. The other common issues that dermal fillers can address are:
01. Restore skin volume
02. Smooth out aging lines around nose and mouth
03. Decrease vertical lip lines
04. Add volume to lips
Symptoms and Risk factors
Recovery
Recovery time varies from person to person. A patient can resume normal activities after 2 days of the procedure. It is recommended to avoid strenuous activities for the first 3-4 days to minimize bruising and swelling. The tips for quick recovery are:
01. Follow doctors treatment instructions
02. Keep your head upright for 3–4 hours
03. Do not rub or press the treated area
04. Sleep with head elevated for first-night post-procedure
05. Avoid heat and sun exposure for few days
06. Avoid other cosmetic or skin treatments for the first 2-3 days
