DERMAL FILLERS
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments used in aesthetic medicine to address volume loss, static wrinkles, facial proportions, and lack of projection. Hyaluronic acid is the main component in most dermal fillers thanks to its biocompatibility and natural presence in the body. As we age, our natural production of hyaluronic acid decreases, leading to skin laxity and wrinkle formation. Dermal fillers work by locally filling the dermis, correcting certain types of wrinkles and volume deficits.
Indications, Procedure, and Benefits
The treatment has proven effective for millions of patients worldwide, softening nasolabial folds and small depressions, adding volume to hollow cheeks and thin lips, and deeply hydrating skin to restore vitality. The procedure involves injecting small amounts of hyaluronic acid at specific points on the face. It's generally painless, thanks to the application of a topical anesthetic cream. Each session lasts about 20-30 minutes and allows immediate return to normal daily activities. Dermal fillers can be used to address various issues, including crow's feet (wrinkles around the eyes), upper lip wrinkles (barcode lines), glabellar lines (between eyebrows), and nasolabial folds. They're also used to increase facial volumes (lips, cheekbones, chin, and eyelids) and for non-surgical rhinoplasty.
Different types of dermal fillers exist based on density (low, medium, high) and their volume-creating capacity. Low-density fillers are indicated for superficial wrinkles and have a faster reabsorption rate. Medium-density fillers are suitable for deeper wrinkles (e.g., nasolabial folds or marionette lines). High-density or volumetric fillers are indicated for support areas (cheekbones and jawline). The choice of the most suitable product is made by the aesthetic physician based on the treatment area and depth level to be addressed. Results from dermal filler treatments are immediate, with injections smoothing wrinkles and redefining facial volumes in a natural and harmonious way. Effects generally last from 6 to 9 months, after which the treatment can be repeated.
