Fillers
What is a Filler?
As we age, our faces lose volume and wrinkles form as collagen, hyaluronic acid, elastin, and fat decrease. When this happens, fillers are injected into the skin to smooth out wrinkles or fill in areas that lack volume, such as the lips, cheeks, and forehead. They can be used to improve the appearance of faded scars, create fuller lips, and more.
In addition to this immediate volume effect, fillers are also great for long-term anti-aging by stimulating fibroblasts to strengthen collagen and adipose tissue. They can also be used for petite facelift purposes, such as correcting a low nasal bridge or adding bulges to the forehead.
The filler procedure
There are many different types of fillers, with "hyaluronic acid fillers" accounting for about 801 TP3T.
Hyaluronic acid is a substance found in the body that attracts over 1000 times its own weight in water to add volume to the treated area. Hyaluronic acid fillers are short-lasting, but they are naturally absorbed by the body over time and are less likely to feel foreign or lumpy when injected into the skin.
Filler Eligible Treatment Areas
Fillers are effective for adding volume or smoothing wrinkles in a variety of facial areas. The main areas that can be treated with fillers include
The difference between Botox and fillers
Botox | Fillers | |
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How it works | Botulinum toxin is injected into the muscles to inhibit muscle contractions to reduce wrinkles. | Injecting a filling material similar to the body's own composition, such as "hyaluronic acid," into areas that lack volume. |
Applies to | Crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, frown lines, or a muscular square jaw | Fill in volume to off areas such as lips, cheeks, nose, chin, etc. |
Duration | Effects usually last 3-6 months | Usually lasts 6 months to 2 years depending on the type of filler |