Clinicians use many anti-aging skin techniques to correct eye wrinkles and other signs of natural aging. One non-surgical method that has become extremely popular is Dermal Fillers. You may have heard of hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse and Sculptra. Dermal fillers should not be confused with Botox: Botox may be used for anti-aging skin care but works through a completely different process.
The injecting of Dermal Fillers is a procedure performed to correct wrinkles, depressions in the skin and/or scarring. The procedure involves injecting a substance such as hyaluronic acid or collagen into the skin to plump it up. With very few exceptions, the result is not usually permanent and touch-up injections may be required every three to 12 months depending on which substance was injected and your specific body chemistry. The outcome is the skin around the injection site looks fuller giving your face a more youthful appearance.
The Science Bit: Our skin consists of 2 layers: the epidermis and the dermis. The uppermost layer, the epidermis, serves as a protective layer. It controls the loss of water from the cells and tissue and serves as a barrier to the external environment. Just below the epidermis is the dermis. The dermis contains the structural elements of the skin such as blood vessels, nerves and hair follicles. Protein forms a network of fibres that provide a framework for the growth of cells and blood vessels. Because it’s the primary component of the dermis, collagen acts as a support for the skin, giving the skin its strength and elasticity. Over time, aging thins the upper layer of skin, the epidermis, decreasing its ability to serve as a barrier to retain water. Additionally, the body’s production of collagen slows and the existing collagen becomes less effective. Thinning epidermis and decreased collagen effectiveness lead to eye wrinkles and other signs of aging.
The good news is that not only do dermal fillers replace volume already lost for a significant period of time, but also the act of injecting the filler will stimulate your own collagen production.
Dermal fillers can be used to:-.
- Plump thin lips
- Enhance shallow contours (such as the the nasolabial folds)
- Soften facial wrinkles and creases
- Improve the appearance of recessed scars
Hyaluronic acid naturally contains an anesthetic, so there is no need for the use of topical or local anesthetic at the injection site. Additionally, there is a very low potential for allergic reaction because hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that exists in the human body.
To discuss Dermal Fillers, or for a free consultation, please visit www.skincredible.co.uk
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