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Are you trying to find ways to refresh and rejuvenate your appearance without scheduling an invasive procedure? Dermal fillers are gaining popularity as a cosmetic treatment because of how fast these injectables enhance a person’s appearance. But different types of dermal fillers are on the market and contain unique properties meant to target certain areas on your face.
There are many dermal fillers available, and each type of filler treats different signs and stages of aging in your face. If you’re considering dermal fillers but are not sure which is the best one for you, read on to learn the difference between each dermal filler.
What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers, also known as facial fillers, are gel-like substances injected underneath the skin. These fillers turn back the clock on aging by filling in any wrinkles or fine lines, reducing scarring, and contouring facial deformities. Different types of facial fillers accessible to patients include hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid, and polymethylmethacrylate fillers.
Each type boasts unique properties and specializes in certain areas of the face. This type of injection is a non-surgical procedure that needs no downtime and prevents you from scheduling an invasive procedure; hence why their popularity is growing.
The Various Types of Dermal Fillers
While dermal fillers are a quick and easy way to treat fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of the aging process, these are temporary. On average, temporary dermal fillers stay beneath the skin for approximately six to twelve months. However, there are permanent filler options available. Here are some popular dermal fillers that many patients pursue.
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a temporary dermal filler that works with the hyaluronic acid production within your body. HA is a naturally occurring sugar within the human body that’s found in soft connective tissue, in the fluid that surrounds your eyes, cartilage, and joints, as well as in your skin tissue.
By opting for dermal fillers with manufactured hyaluronic acid, your skin contour improves, reducing the impressions within the skin from scars, injuries, or lines, smoothing out wrinkles, and adding volume to certain areas in your face such as cheeks and lips. Some popular fillers that patients choose are Juvéderm, if they want a smoother gel, and Restylane, if patients want a gel that’s granular and will stay in place.
Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) Fillers
Another temporary dermal filler is calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA). This synthetic filler produces natural results when treating moderate to severe creases such as frown lines and marionette lines and makes your cheeks and other facial contours fuller. CaHA is a mineral-type compound present within our bones. Compared to hyaluronic acid fillers, calcium hydroxylapatite fillers use a thicker gel that lasts for roughly twelve months. Radiesse is the only calcium hydroxylapatite dermal filler.
Poly-L-lactic Acid (PLLA) Fillers
If you’re looking for a temporary dermal filler that lasts about 2-3 years, check out poly-L-lactic acid fillers! This synthetic filler is different than others because it helps your body produce collagen. PLLA fillers assist with rebuilding your body’s collagen, which results in a younger and smoother appearance. The results from this filler are not instant but several treatments appear. Unlike other dermal fillers, the results from PLLA fillers are subtle. Patients seek out PLLA fillers when they want to fill in hollow or sunken areas of their faces, add volume to their cheeks, or reduce the appearance of lines or folds. Sculptra is a common poly-l-lactic acid filler on the market.
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Fillers
The final type of dermal filler available to patients is polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) filler. This is a permanent, synthetic filler that’s a staple in reconstruction surgeries. PMMA fillers treat deep wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and furrows. At times, plastic surgeons tend to use this type of dermal filler instead of using collagen replacement therapy or hyaluronic therapy. However, results from PMMA fillers are not visible until about three months after getting the first injection. Currently, Bellafill is the only polymethylmethacrylate filler available.
Get the Dermal Filler that Meets Your Needs!
If you’re looking to avoid undergoing surgery, dermal fillers are an excellent way to achieve a youthful appearance! With a variety of different fillers available, research each one and see what will give you the look you’re trying to achieve. Whether you’re looking to add fullness to your face, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, or enhance the look of your lips, there’s a dermal filler for you. Have you exhausted all the over-the-counter options to bring a fresh, rejuvenated look back?
Dermal fillers can boost your confidence in time for the warmer weather! Administered with the utmost care, the attentive team at Dr. Sanjay Lalla’s office in West Orange is ready to help. For more information about getting dermal fillers or to schedule an appointment, dial (973) 324-9455 today!
