When can Dermal fillers be used?

When can Dermal fillers be used?

Besides Botox, dermal filler injections are currently one of the most performed treatments in the aesthetics industry. In this blog, we discover why Dermal fillers are so popular, and where dermal fillers can be used on your patients. 

Medical grade dermal fillers, like the ones we stock here at Fillers Direct are typically made up of collagen, and hyaluronic acid, which are both naturally occurring substances within the human body. The injections are designed to restore the collagen that we naturally lose with age to re-volumise, plump and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.

Why are Dermal fillers so popular?

Dermal fillers offer a fast, non-surgical and non-invasive approach to anti-aging. Typically, treatments only take around one hour, and there is no downtime required following the procedure. 

Following Dermal fillers, patients can expect slight bruising, swelling and tenderness around the injection site but these side effects should wear off by themselves within a couple of days. 

Depending on the type of Dermal filler used, and the area in which it is used results can last anywhere between 6 – 18 months before they require a top-up.  

When can Dermal fillers be used?

Dermal fillers are most used on the face to reverse the signs of ageing and rejuvenate the skin for a more youthful appearance. They can also be used to stimulate the natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid within the body. Here are the six most common uses for Dermal fillers on the face.

Plump Cheeks

As we age, the cheeks are one of the first areas to experience loss of volume, especially for those who part-take in high impact exercise. Injected correctly, Dermal fillers can restore volume to the cheeks for a more energised, and younger looking face without the loss in mobility associated with Botox. 

Add volume to the Lips

Plumping the lips is one of the most common, and well-known uses for dermal fillers. Done correctly, lip filler treatments can add volume and dimension to the lips, and even enhance the natural shape and texture. There are a variety of different techniques used to create different results, so you should always have a pre-treatment consultation with your patient to understand their goal and discuss how you will achieve. 

Fill in Wrinkles 

Unlike Botox which eliminates movement in the muscles, dermal fillers are designed to simply fill fine lines and wrinkles with hyaluronic acid. This smooths the appearance of wrinkles for a younger looking appearance, and even works on static lines that remain when the face is at rest. 

Reshape the Chin or Nose

Dermal filler injections can also be used as a nonsurgical solution to reshape the chin, jawline, and nose to improve a patient’s side profile, and reduce the appearance of sagging skin on the neck that may develop with age. 

Eliminate Marionette Lines 

Marionette lines appear below each corner of the mouth and can add years onto the face. Dermal fillers can fill in that lost volume and fill in Marionette lines for a more youthful and balanced appearance. 

Reduce Nasolabial Folds

Often referred to as ‘smile lines’, Nasolabial Folds are the lines that develop from the side of the nose, down to the corner of the mouth. Dermal filler can be injected into the area to smooth out those lines for a softer, more youthful look to the face. 

Reduce Appearance of Scars

Scars caused by acne, or other skin trauma can create indents & uneven texture on the face which commonly cause patients to feel insecure. Dermal fillers can be used to lessen the appearance of scars, and even out the skin texture around the area which often leads to improved self-confidence.

Before you carry out facial fillers on your patients you should always invite them for a consultation to assess their needs and see whether Dermal fillers are a suitable option. 

There are many different types of dermal fillers, some are more suited to certain areas of the face than others, so you should always do your research to establish which Dermal fillers are best for your clinic, and your client. 

If you need any help on selecting the right Dermal fillers, our team here at Fillers Direct can help. 

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