The Science Behind Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are a type of aesthetic treatment used to achieve a variety of outcomes in patients' faces. They can be used to reduce facial lines, add volume to the cheeks, chin and lips, and enhance and maintain facial shapes and contours.
The Facts on Facial Ageing
Facial ageing is a complex process that affects many parts of the human face. One effect is a loss of definition and bone support due to bone reabsorption, especially at the jawline and temples. Another is the loss of facial fat, leading to a loss of facial volume.
In addition, fat compartments in the cheeks may descend toward the jawline, affecting the entire facial contour. Meanwhile, with a loss of collagen, hydration, and elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles may appear. Injectable wrinkle fillers can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and address these ageing concerns.
The History of Modern Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers have been used for aesthetic purposes for at least 40 years. Modern-day dermal fillers have been used for over 25 years. They work by resupplying the deeper layers of our skin with compounds that deliver moisture and volume.
Our bodies naturally contain these substances, but as we age, it becomes less. One of these is a sugar molecule (a type of glycosaminoglycan). it can keep our skin tissue soft, hydrated, and flexible because it has a strong ability to bind water. Levels of this molecule can occur also when we are exposed to harsh environments, resulting in dry, thinner skin. Modern-day dermal fillers often contain this glycosaminoglycan, which is also called hyaluronic acid. When it is placed in the deeper layers of our skin, it keeps the skin hydrated. Such products are used to enhance and maintain facial shape, angles, and contours; to reduce fine facial lines and deep wrinkles, add volume to the cheeks and lips, and volumise ageing faces.
