Aging is a process that impacts everyone as time passes. One of the most common signs of this process occurs visibly on the face: a loss of volume, an increase in folds, and more dramatic wrinkles.
If you want skin that appears more youthful, you need dermal fillers to combat some of these signs of aging. At Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery, we offer a variety of treatment options to meet every need.
What are the benefits of dermal fillers, and how can they help you? Let us walk you through the process of how these injections work!
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Before you sign up for this treatment, it is important to understand what dermal fillers are. Simply put, they are solutions that are injected into key parts of the face to restore your skin to a more youthful state. Dermal fillers are used to combat a decrease in skin volume and to minimize folds and wrinkles. There are plenty of more invasive solutions to aging, but dermal fillers are a great first step. They are a non-invasive choice that smooths the skin without sacrificing the longevity of the treatment. While fillers do not present a permanent solution to aging, most are quite long-lasting and require only a small commitment on your part. The other benefit is that they do not have extensive downtime. Many patients experience the benefits of a dermal filler injection immediately and can go back to their regular schedule as soon as the appointment is over.What Are the Benefits of Dermal Fillers?
Once you know what dermal fillers are and how they can help, you might be wondering why you should sign up for this service. The benefits of dermal fillers are extensive and can improve the appearance of some concerns more than others. Some of the ways we use dermal fillers at Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery include:- Restoring volume to the lips
- Reducing nasolabial folds (the lines stretching from the nose to the corner of the mouth)
- Reducing marionette folds (the lines running vertically from the mouth)
Different Types of Dermal Fillers
If you are interested in dermal fillers, you will need to consult with our experienced team to figure out which fillers are the right fit for you. We use a long list of products, each offering a unique formula based on different active ingredients. The needs of your skin will dictate which injection is the perfect fit for you. The beauty industry has created several dermal fillers that you can use to your advantage. Some of the most common name brands are:- Juvéderm
- Restylane
- Belotero
- Sculptra Aesthetic
Juvéderm
While Juvéderm makes several products that have taken dermal fillers by storm, all of their products use an ingredient that occurs naturally in the human body known as hyaluronic acid. This enables these injections to be as compatible with the skin as possible for a more natural approach to combating aging. The results of Juvéderm can be seen rather quickly, with some patients reporting results before they even leave the office. Juvéderm can be used to treat nasolabial folds (Juvéderm Vollure), plump the lips (Juvéderm Volbella), improve volume in the cheeks (Juvéderm Voluma), and more.Sculptra Aesthetic
Sculptra Aesthetic has a unique pathway to increasing volume. Instead of aiming just to fill out the face and improve wrinkles, it works to promote collagen production in the body with its poly-L-lactic acid formulation. The decrease of collagen as you age is the underlying culprit for volume loss. By targeting collagen production, Sculptra Aesthetic brings you an improvement in the appearance of wrinkles and facial folds, as well as fewer issues with the overall contouring of the face. Some of the FDA-approved uses of Sculptra Aesthetic include:- Shallow to deep nasolabial folds (also known as smile lines)
- Contour deficiencies
- Overall facial wrinkles
