What are fillers made with?
During the procedure, a doctor injects hyaluronic acid with a needle or fine cannula. You might get numbing cream first. It's a quick process, usually under an hour. Results are immediate and can last about a year. Regular treatments help maintain healthy, supple skin. You can return to your activities right after, though some may experience minor swelling or redness. Lip injections can lead to more swelling, which goes down in a few hours.
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
- Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA)
- Poly-L-lactic Acid
- Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
- Autologous fat injections
As you age, your body starts to lose collagen. Collagen is an important substance that exists all over your body, including in your skin, muscles, bones and connective tissues. Decreased amounts of collagen in your skin causes skin laxity (loose) and loss of volume. Skin becomes thinner, loses its elasticity and starts to sag. You may choose to get dermal fillers to:
- Add volume to sagging skin.
- Make your facial features more symmetrical.
- Plump up lips and cheeks.
- Smooth wrinkles and creases in your face.
