Chances are someone you know has had dermal filler treatment to fight the natural effects of aging on their face. However, before you follow their example, you should know as much about the injections as you can to make the best decision for your own body. Here is an overall guide to dermal fillers and information you must know to see if it’s a good fit for you.
Dermal Fillers Make Skin Appear Plumper and Less Wrinkled.
As skin ages, collagen is degraded and consumed by the body, leaving skin looking thinner, weaker, and more wrinkled than in younger years. Unlike BOTOX, which is made of a muscle-relaxing toxin, dermal fillers consist of a gel-like substance that restores collagen to the skin, lifting your skin to its former or to a more attractive fullness. Most commonly administered on the face, these injections can also be placed on a patient’s hands. Other than wrinkles, dermal fillers can also give you plumper lips, increase volume in your cheeks, smooth acne-scarred skin, or correct asymmetries in your face.
There Are Several Types of Dermal Fillers.
If you aren’t familiar with dermal fillers, the types can feel overwhelming. Should you get hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite? Each one comes with various ingredients and can work in different ways. For now, don’t worry about know all the types! The specific kind of dermal filler will depend on your needs, goals, medical history, and other factors that your provider can determine during your consultation.
Dermal Fillers Do Not Last Forever.
Although you may wish the results could stick around for the long term, they won’t. In fact, the typical lifespan of dermal fillers is about a few months up to two years before retreatment becomes necessary if you want to keep the effect. Knowing this information in advance is important so that you can go into dermal fillers with reasonable expectations.
Dermal Fillers Should Be Injected by a Qualified Expert.
Even if a practice or clinic advertises dermal fillers, you shouldn’t trust just anyone to give them to you. If inaccurately injected, dermal fillers could clog blood vessels, causing skin death or wounding or even blindness (if near the eyes). Your provider, such as a dentist, should be trained and qualified, meaning they have a firm understanding of oral and facial structures and anatomy.
They will place a local anesthetic on your skin after disinfecting the site. Then, the injection must be placed with precision and care to be effective and natural looking. With this expert, you are less likely to experience potential swelling, redness, bruising, and other minor temporary side effects. Ice can minimize these and help you heal sooner. Otherwise, you should be able to carry on with your life with little recovery time.
This basic guide gives you a general idea of how dermal fillers work, what to expect, and the type of professional you need to work with to get it done well. Now that you know, you can go into your consultation with confidence and be able to choose the right treatment to achieve your youth again!
About the Practice
Williamsburg Dental consists of six locations throughout Lincoln with eight highly experienced dentists on staff. We are proud to offer cosmetic treatments like BOTOX and dermal fillers in addition to cosmetic dental services to help our patients feel high self-esteem and confidence in their smiles. To schedule your consultation to discuss dermal fillers, don’t hesitate to contact the office that’s most conveniently located for you.