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Dermal fillers are a great method for quick facial rejuvenation with quick results that only improve further in the following weeks. As you age, your skin produces less collagen and elastin, leading to creases and wrinkles, sagging skin, and sunken cheeks. You can easily find that your appearance looks much older than you feel. Strategic use of dermal fillers can help bring back a more youthful appearance. Many people prefer a non-surgical method of treating skin changes caused by aging, which is why dermal fillers are an ideal option.
Choosing the right dermal filler may feel like a challenge, but our knowledgeable physician, Dr. Shukla, can help you make the right choice for you. While some dermal fillers can plump away wrinkles and soften creases in various areas of your face, others can build up lost cheek tissue or diminished jawlines. We will review your options with you to get results that make you feel most confident.
Dermal fillers are a non-surgical route for rejuvenating aged skin. Today, most contain hyaluronic acid (HA). Different fillers will have different compositions, but their base will still be HA. Hyaluronic acid is found in your body and helps maintain the hydration of tissues. You may have also seen hyaluronic acid listed as an ingredient in facial and body moisturizers, as it will help skin tissues retain fluid to give you healthier, glowing skin.
At ShineMD, we have a broad selection of dermal fillers. Each filler has different characteristics and is intended for specific uses. As you determine what you want done, you will decide which fillers are right for you. Our staff will provide information to help you evaluate different fillers and make your decision.
Sometimes, you only need one filler for a specific situation. Different fillers behave differently. Only through extensive use does Dr. Shukla know how a filler behaves and how it will best help you.
You may wish to set a budget for how much you wish to spend. Having a financial plan can help ease your worries about overspending beyond your means. It also gives us an idea of what we should use based on how much we plan on spending. We do not want you to give up your dreams of an improved appearance because we suggested expensive fillers.
Consider the expected life of a filler. No dermal filler is a permanent solution, but some fillers with stronger cross-link properties will last longer than others. Unfortunately, the longer-lasting fillers will typically be the more expensive ones. However, you could use a longer-lasting filler where it is most important while using slightly less expensive fillers where you are not as worried about long-lasting results. Only you know what is most important. You could choose a shorter-lasting filler for use the first time you have an area injected if you are not sure you will like the results.
You may value subtle changes. If so, you may want a filler that creates more changes through collagen and elastin production than through an immediate volume change and hydration. Discuss this carefully with our doctor so that you will get the changes you want.
Another consideration may be whether a dermal filler treatment is reversible if you get undesirable results. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers can be partially, or sometimes completely, reversed by dissolving the filler with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that destroys HA.
Most HA fillers have a small amount of local anesthetic mixed in to help decrease discomfort during and after your treatment session. If you have had an allergic reaction to a local anesthetic, you should discuss this with Dr. Shukla. He will know if you must use only dermal fillers that do not contain anesthetic.
Once you have learned about your options, you will be ready to choose the right dermal filler. Be sure to ask any questions you have so that you are clear about the differences between fillers. We want you to have the best results you can, but only you know exactly what you want, so the final choice will always rest with you. Reach out today to discuss your treatment options.
