Evolution Of Dermal Fillers
Among the many kinds of high-tech and cutting-edge processes we have in place for personal cosmetic treatments, dermal fillers are one of the most fantastic options that our patients have for changing areas of the face and body.
Specifically, dermal fillers are often targeted towards the facial area, and the ways that they change facial contours are based on new science and new development that has been going on for a while. We like to sit patients down and explain to them all of the exciting choices that they have in these treatments, as well as things like teeth whitening and other care that leads to a comprehensive effect. But dermal fillers are especially exciting because of some of the science that surrounds them. Here’s a little bit more about that to think about as you anticipate coming in to talk.
Traditional Fillers
The first dermal fillers were somewhat primitive in relation to what we have today. Doctors used natural or synthetic materials to inject below the surface of the skin, and it changed the contour of the skin in various ways. You had lip fillers, cheek fillers, and different types of material to handle wrinkles such as crow’s feet around the eyes.
Fast forward to today, and you have a wealth of specialized products like Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse that all have their own particular uses in cosmetic application. That’s part of the choice that you have as a patient, to get the re-contouring without the cutting and scalpels. Doctors can do more in a less invasive way, which is a big draw for these types of treatments.
Working with Collagen and Elastin
Some of the most advanced dermal fillers work with collagen, a naturally occurring element under the skin, in specific ways. You’ve heard that the skin is the largest single organ of the body, right? It’s also one of the most complex, which is where the new science comes in.
By triggering certain collagen responses, these products can last longer as a contouring treatment or work better after installation under the skin.
For example, there is Belotero Balance which provides a natural feel and doesn't impact dynamic facial movements. It also requires little to no downtime. As these products have become involved, they have become less invasive in the sense that you can inject them with small needles and lower the amount of recovery needed after a procedure. Talk to Nakai Wellness Med Spa about these and other treatments that can help you to look better and feel better in the future.
