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Filler Skin Fillers

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that smooth out wrinkles and lines on your face.
There are various types of dermal fillers.
Doctors usually inject them in the areas around your eyes, mouth, and nose.
This common cosmetic procedure typically produces immediate results and can last for months or even years.

Ms. Dr. Mikaniki, with years of experience in various cosmetic procedures, is ready to serve her clients.

What are dermal fillers?

Injectable dermal filler treatment is a non‑surgical cosmetic procedure. Dermal fillers fill wrinkles, smooth lines, and restore volume to your face. Your doctor injects these substances just beneath your skin. People choose dermal fillers to enhance their facial features or achieve a more youthful appearance. This elective treatment usually takes less than half an hour and requires minimal recovery time. Results are visible immediately and can last from several months to years, depending on the type of filler and the area treated. There are different types of dermal fillers. Your doctor will discuss your options with you. As with any cosmetic procedure, there are risks such as infection, bleeding, and bruising. Health insurance plans typically do not cover elective cosmetic procedures like dermal filler injections

Why are dermal fillers used

As you age, your body begins to lose collagen. Collagen is an important substance found throughout your body, including in your skin, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. A decrease in collagen in the skin leads to skin laxity (loosening) and loss of volume. The skin becomes thinner, loses its elasticity, and starts to sag.

You can choose dermal fillers for the following purposes:

Some prescription medications used to treat medical conditions such as HIV and AIDS can cause facial thinning. Some people choose dermal fillers to restore facial volume after taking these medications.

Types of dermal fillers.

There are different types of dermal fillers. In addition to “off‑the‑shelf” fillers made from synthetic materials and substances that occur naturally in your body, doctors can also use your own body fat. This procedure is called autologous fat grafting, in which fat is removed from one part of your body and injected into your face.

Hyaluronic acid (HA)

is a natural acid found in your skin. It adds volume to your skin and keeps it hydrated. As you age, your body stops producing hyaluronic acid. The results from HA injections usually last between six months and one year.

Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA)

is a type of filler made from a substance that is found in your bones. The results from these fillers typically last about one year. Doctors usually use CaHA fillers for deeper wrinkles

Poly‑L‑lactic acid (PLLA)

is a substance that helps your body produce its own collagen. Cosmetic doctors typically use poly‑L‑lactic acid to smooth out deep wrinkles on your face. Results can last for two years or more.