Are you seeing more wrinkles than you’d like when you look in the mirror? Are you recognizing areas where your face has lost its youthful appearance?
Dermal fillers have helped millions regain smoother skin. If you’re wondering if fillers are for you, you should first learn what they are, how much they cost, how long they last, and which parts of the face they can help. This Cloud9 blog will do exactly that.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
A dermal filler helps add missing volume to faces that show the effects of aging or other conditions that rob the face of healthy plumpness. Healthcare providers inject the dermal filler into specific areas of the face marked by wrinkles and other problems.
Often, they’re used to improve the appearance of the cheeks and jawline and are often used in a combination of areas to achieve a unified, balanced look. The procedure is considered a non-invasive facial enhancement producing quick results.
How Much Are Dermal Fillers?
The price of dermal filler procedures varies according to the training and expertise of the practitioner, the extent of the treatment session, and the specific dermal filler chosen.
Filling the lips will likely cost less than redefining a chin. However, always consult your practitioner for more specific cost estimates.
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?
Typically, a dermal filler will last from around 6 to 12 months. Some types of fillers naturally have a longer lifespan than others.
Other factors include how your body adapts to the fillers and how well you take care of yourself. Smoking and unhealthy amounts of sun exposure can shorten the life of fillers.
Areas Where Dermal Fillers Can Make a Major Impact
Your consultation with your medical practitioner will identify the areas where fillers would most benefit you. But the most common treatment areas include the cheeks, chin and jawline, lips, between the nose and the lips, and under the eyes.
1. Cheeks
You may have noticed that many people as they age develop sunken cheeks as they lose fat in that area. Fillers replace the missing natural fat, returning the cheek area to a more youthful, rounded look.
2. Chin and Jawline
Some people hate their profile with its less-than-noble chin and jawline. Dermal fillers can increase the volume, defining the area.
3. Lips
Whether you’ve always had thin lips or have seen them grow smaller as you age, you can use dermal fillers to increase their volume according to your tastes. Lip treatments show results immediately and generally take much less time than most other procedures, making them one of the more popular choices for facial enhancement.
4. Smile Lines Between the Nose and Lips
Humans naturally develop lines from their nose to their mouth, called laugh lines. That part of the face is seldom inactive, playing a major role in most facial expressions which explains why it’s commonly marked with lines as people age. Dermal fillers can reduce the severity of those lines, smoothing the area.
5. Under the Eyes
There isn’t as much fat directly beneath the eyes as there is in other parts of the face, so the eye area can often appear to age faster. Noticeable signs are a sunken, hollow look.
People suffering from fat loss in that area can appear tired, sickly, or despondent despite being neither. Dermal fillers can restore volume beneath the eyes, possibly helping a person look healthier.
Dermal fillers may make it possible to address problem areas of the face with non-invasive techniques. You don’t have to live with unwanted wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Start your journey on the road to a new, fresh look today. Contact us now to arrange your free consultation.