As we age, collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the skin begin to degrade. We also begin to lose subcutaneous fat while experiencing bone resorption. Other factors, such as sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle begin to take a toll at this time, and together this results in volume loss, wrinkles and the loss of a youthful appearance.
Dermal fillers are a non-surgical injectable treatment used to address the signs of aging for refreshed, more youthful-looking skin. Benefits include the softening of fine lines and diminishing and smoothing-out of wrinkles. Fillers are often used to replace soft tissue volume loss by adding fullness and contouring, and they can even be used to plump the upper and lower lips. Fillers are also widely used to improve the look of recessed scars.
Most dermal fillers (with the exception of Radiesse®) are made of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – the natural filler substance in your body. HA gives the skin a plump, hydrated look and replenishes the body’s natural hyaluronic acid. Radiesse® is a calcium-based filler that is not metabolized in the body as quickly as HA, so it has been demonstrated to last longer.
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