Fillers or dermal fillers are substances injected into different parts of the face. They’re used to fill lines and wrinkles, and add volume to areas such as lips and cheeks. They’re also used around the mouth, jawline, and between the eyebrows. Most fillers are made with a naturally occuring sugar based molecule called hyaluronic acid.
How long do fillers last?
A single treatment can last for 6 to 18 months. Filler treatment is not permanent and depend on:
- type of filler used – there are several available
- the amount of filler used for the treatment
- whether it’s used for lines or wrinkles
- whether it’s used to add volume to soft tissue such as lips and cheeks
How long the filler treatment last will vary from person to person. Different and personal lifestyles will also have an effect on how long it lasts.
How quickly do fillers work?
The results of the treatment are more or less immediate. You can see the changes to lines, wrinkles, and soft tissue during the treatment session.
You will see lines and wrinkles become fainter and the skin smoother. In other areas such as lips, you will also see instant change.
It will take a little time at the treatment session. This is to ensure the right areas are treated to get the best natural looking results.
What are fillers made of?
Dermal fillers are made with sugar based molecule called hyaluronic acid. This is a natural substance found in almost all living organisms.
In your body, it links with water and helps lubricate parts of your body. It also acts as a shock absorber in your joints. It plays an important part in moving nutrients around your body.
Another important role it has is to regulate the water balance in your skin.
Are dermal fillers the best treatment for you?
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