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Your Guide to Dermal Fillers at Glow Up Aesthetics

Injectable fillers are among the most popular cosmetic procedures that don’t require any incisions in the US. As its popularity grows—by some estimates, up to 40% in recent years—so too can the confusion about what they accomplish and which types are right for your specific concerns. If you’re interested in dermal fillers, it’s important to know all you can about them and the options available to you so you can have an informed conversation with the clinical injectors at Glow Up Aesthetics.

What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are products that help to soften wrinkles and add volume in strategic places throughout the face, like the cheeks and around the mouth. They are typically formulated with hyaluronic acid, a compound found in your skin that binds to water molecules to give the appearance of smooth skin and fullness. By injecting hyaluronic acid back into the skin after its levels have declined, it allows certain areas to become fuller, firmer, and more youthful-looking.

Unlike neuromodulators like Botox that relax facial muscles by blocking the nerves that control facial movements, dermal fillers achieve their benefits by adding physical volume to the skin. There are a variety of options available for dermal fillers in terms of brands as well as subtypes within those brands.

How are Fillers Best Used?

Although Botox is excellent for addressing problems like frown lines and crow’s feet, fillers are more appropriate for deeper wrinkles that have been around longer. They can fill in these lines and make your skin smoother without dampening your ability to make expressions. They can also improve volume with results that last up to a year and a half.

What to Expect During Treatment

Treatment with injectable fillers can last anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour depending on your specific issue and the amount needed for correction. Fillers are administered by a fine needle, so you will be given a topical cream to numb the area prior to treatment to ensure you’re totally comfortable. Some fillers are formulated with lidocaine to reduce stinging and discomfort.

There’s no downtime for recovery with fillers. You’re able to leave and resume your normal daily routine once your procedure is done. Normal side effects include minor swelling and soreness, which you can relieve with cold packs, but you should feel normal after a few days.

Your results will be mostly apparent immediately, but will settle and become more natural-looking over the course of the next day or so.

What Types of Injectable Fillers are Available?

There are various injectable fillers on the market, each specifically formulated for different issues. They include the following:

  • Juvederm XC can address lines around the nose and mouth (smile lines) and includes lidocaine for numbing the treated area. Results can last up to a year.
  • Juvederm Ultra XC aims to make the lips fuller for up to one year and can smooth out wrinkles around the nose and mouth.
  • Juvederm Volbella XC is good for plumping the lips and smoothing lines around the mouth.
  • Juvederm Vollure XC is designed to address deep wrinkles around the nose and mouth for up to 18 months.
  • Juvederm Voluma XC can add volume to the face by plumping the cheeks. Results can last for 18 months to two years.
  • Radiesse aims to reduce facial lines and add volume to the hands while also boosting collagen production. Results can be enjoyed for up to 18 months.
  • Restylane can soften deep wrinkles and folds around the mouth and also plump the lips. Results can last 18 months.
  • Restylane Defyne addresses areas that move with your natural facial expressions, especially around the nose and mouth. It is also used to correct a receding chin. Results can last eight months to a year.
  • Restylane Lyft can smooth deep wrinkles and correct volume in the cheeks and hands.
  • Restylane Silk is good for plumping the lips, but results may only last six months.
  • Sculptra is different type of injectable filler made from ply-L-lactic acid rather than hyaluronic acid. This has the additional benefit of working with your body to promote the production of collagen to improve skin elasticity in the face. Results take time to appear, usually requiring multiple appointments spaced a few weeks apart, and can last up to two years or longer.

Injectable Fillers in Plainfield, MI

If you’re in Kalamazoo or Plainfield Michigan, Glow Up Aesthetics is your source for injectable filler expertise. Learn more about our options for dermal fillers and other injectables that can help you address your specific problem areas without the need for surgery. Call us or contact us online to schedule your consultation today.

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