Are Filler Treatments Right for Me?
Have you been staring into your mirror while holding your cheeks up with both hands? Do you feel like your cheeks are too flat or your lips are too thin? Have you stopped smiling for photos because it causes deep lines to appear at the sides of your mouth?
If so, it may be time to talk to your board-certified dermatologist about fillers.
Understanding Skin Aging
As we mature, the soft tissue in skin that gives us the firm, plump cheeks of youth begins to disappear. If you smoke or spend a lot of time in the sun, those skin changes come even earlier. Skin may appear dull and flat, without the full, fresh appearance it once had.
Slowing the Skin Aging Process
There are ways to slow the pace of skin aging:
Protect your face with a moisturizer that contains sunscreen (SPF 30+) everyday.
Quit smoking.
Start a clinical grade anti-aging routine.
Lead a healthy lifestyle that includes whole foods and exercise .
How Fillers Help
Filler treatments can also help bring back the look you miss. Fillers are biologically-compatible, safe materials that can be injected into the skin to restore some of the turgor that the skin loses over time. There are presently several fillers available. Most of them are made with hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin, while some are calcium-based. Others are made with materials similar to those used to make dissolvable suture material.
Fillers are injected into the skin. For full effectiveness, they must be placed into the appropriate layer. Some require deep placement just above bony structures and others need to be more superficially placed. They may last from many months to over a year.
Why See a Board-certified Dermatologist?
Dermatologists have in-depth training and are experts in understanding all layers of the skin, as well as the intricate anatomical structures that course through it. It takes years to fully master the art of visualizing where you are depositing fillers into the skin, and what areas are danger zones, especially on the face. We also develop a keen eye for symmetry and balance. These skills help us achieve the flattering aesthetic result possible with appropriate filler treatments. In addition, filler treatments are medical procedures and are not without risks.
Schedule your cosmetic consultation appointment with us today for an in-depth, personal conversation about your filler options.
