WHAT IS DERMAL FILLER?

Dermal fillers are the third most popular cosmetic procedure in the US, and their popularity is increasing. According to the FDA, dermal fillers are injectable gels used to correct folds and wrinkles in the facial area.

They contain a form of hyaluronic acid, the same acid that is produced naturally by your skin that keeps it full and elastic. As you age, your skin does not produce this acid in enough quantity and therefore, fine lines and wrinkles begin to form.

HOW ARE DERMAL FILLER TREATMENTS USED?

Using very fine needles, the dermal fillers will be injected into the skin to temporarily fill the treatment area and smooth out lines and facial wrinkles. It is most often used around the nose and mouth to treat smile lines, parentheses, marionette lines, and smokers lines.

HOW LONG DOES A DERMAL FILLER TREATMENT LAST?

Typically, dermal filler treatments last anywhere from six months to a year, depending on the patient.

HOW FAST WILL I SEE RESULTS AFTER A DERMAL FILLER INJECTION?

You will begin to see results immidately after your very first dermal filler injection. Over the following 10-14 days the area will continue to plump. This process happens because the derma filler gels can hold up to 5 times their weight in water and after they are injected, they will fill up with water.