How Dermal Fillers can Restore Lost Volume to Your Face

We all love the memories, experience, and knowledge that the passing years bring. However, most of us aren’t so keen on the effects of time on our looks. One reason our face shows the evidence of time is due to the loss of volume to the skin. Fine lines and wrinkles are other key culprits that diminish the youthful glow. 

While great beauty regimes, high-end moisturizers, good hydration, and diet can go a long way to helping slow the signs of aging, sometimes it’s not enough. One extremely effective way to counteract this is with dermal fillers. 

Read on to discover how an experienced clinician can help melt the years away with this minimally invasive treatment—and one that has instant results.

Dermal Fillers 101 

• What are dermal fillers?
• Do dermal fillers hurt?

What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers replenish the body’s supply of a naturally occurring substance called hyaluronic acid. By injecting this into areas that have lost volume, the skin will instantly appear revitalized. Wrinkles and fine lines are reduced, skin becomes plumped, smoother, and re-contoured. The effects are long-lasting, typically between 6-18 months.

They can be used on various areas of the face, including: 

• The glabella (between the eyebrows)
• Nasolabial folds (the lines that run from the nose to the mouth)
• Lips

Do dermal fillers hurt?

The substance is injected into the facial areas using very fine needles. This can cause a little discomfort but shouldn’t be painful. The clinician may apply a numbing cream beforehand to help reduce the feeling of the injections.

Post-procedure, you may experience a little redness or swelling. This usually disappears very quickly. You can return to normal activities immediately afterward.

Dermal Fillers for Lost Volume, Fine Lines, Wrinkles, and More

• It’s all about collagen

It’s all about collagen

The reason the skin ages is down to a natural reduction in the supporting structure—collagen. This provides strength and support to the skin and directly impacts the smoothness and volume. From the early 30s onwards, our bodies naturally decrease production of this vital product. 

It’s difficult for the body to absorb collagen-boosting products through the skin. Even the best artificial collagen applied topically can’t seep through the layers to dramatic effect. In addition, it’s not possible to replace all of the lost natural collagen through creams and lotions.

Dermal fillers bypass this problem, and instead deliver hyaluronic acid directly to where it’s needed to stimulate natural collagen production over time. This is in addition to the immediately noticeable effects of improving the skin’s ability to maintain moisture. In addition, the difference is that the collagen that’s stimulated is that it’s natural—in other words, it’s your body’s own, rather than an artificial replica. The application of hyaluronic acid via dermal fillers has been scientifically proven to increase the natural production of collagen over significant periods.

The result of such a treatment is the sought-after instant results from the initial plumping effect that continues to improve as the body naturally increases its own collagen production over time.

Ready to Explore Dermal Fillers? You Need Bayou City Dermatology

The success of dermal fillers is directly linked to the skill of the clinician who applies them. At Bayou City, we’ve elevated this common cosmetic to an art form, with our professional and highly-trained dermal filler team offering the ultimate in expert treatment.

Your good looks are precious, so it makes sense that you demand the best provider. Our great reputation precedes us—but don’t just take our word for it. Get to know us by visiting 

https://www.bayoucitydermatology.com/cosmetic/dermal-fillers and call to arrange a no-obligation appointment with one of our experts. 

We can’t wait to hear from you.