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Dermal Fillers
At My Skin, we understand that aging gracefully involves embracing your natural beauty while addressing the subtle changes that come with time. Dermal fillers, also known as injectable fillers, are a versatile cosmetic procedure that can effectively restore lost volume, smooth out wrinkles, and enhance facial features like the lips and cheeks.
Types of Dermal Fillers
Beyond just plumping pouts, Kysse is a versatile hyaluronic acid (HA) filler designed for natural-looking enhancements across your face. Think of it as your artistic sculptor, not just for lips, but for subtle tweaks and refinements!
Radiesse stands out from the hyaluronic acid filler crowd with its unique calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microsphere formula. Imagine a two-in-one beauty boost: immediate lift and smoothing from the CaHA microspheres filling in wrinkles like nasolabial folds and marionette lines, plus long-term collagen production as your body embraces the CaHA and starts building its own collagen for lasting volume (up to a year or more!).
Bellafill stands apart from the crowd with its collagen-infused, PMMA microsphere combo. Imagine a long-lasting duo: instant wrinkle filling from the collagen and PMMA microspheres, plus continuous collagen stimulation for up to 5 years! This unique blend tackles deep wrinkles like nasolabial folds and even treats certain acne scars, making it a versatile choice.
Sculptra takes a different approach, acting as your skin's secret collagen coach. Imagine a biocompatible poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) gel injected subtly beneath your skin, stimulating your own collagen production over time. Think of it as planting tiny seeds that gradually sprout into natural volume and smoother texture.
Versa dermal fillers are like your skin's personal sculpting tools, offering a versatile mix of hyaluronic acid (HA) magic for natural-looking enhancements across your face. Imagine a range of smooth, cross-linked HA gels designed to
plump and define lips, smooth wrinkles and lines and
volumize and contour.
Juvederm dermal fillers aren't just one product, but a whole toolbox for sculpting your natural beauty! Think of them as hyaluronic acid (HA) artists, each with their own brushstrokes.
How Do Dermal Fillers Work?
Dermal fillers are made of a substance called hyaluronic acid (HA), which is naturally found in the body. HA binds to water and attracts moisture, which helps to plump and hydrate the skin. When injected into the skin, dermal fillers work by filling in the spaces between collagen and elastin fibers, providing support and volume to the skin.
If you’re looking to restore volume and smoothen out your skin, you may want to consider dermal fillers. It can be overwhelming when you’re making your choice in a filler because there are so many that you can choose from. It’s important to understand what each filler can offer so that you can get the results that you’re looking for.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers
Natural-Looking Results
Minimal Recovery Time
Boost Self-Confidence
Improve Facial Symmetry
Long-Lasting Results
Enhance Facial Contours
Create a more youthful appearance
What Areas Can Be Treated with Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers can be used to treat a wide variety of areas of the face, including:
Lips
Chin
Cheeks
Eyes
Temple
Nasolabial Folds (smile lines)
Marionette Lines
Acne Scars
Forehead and more..
What to Expect During a Dermal Filler Treatment
On the day of your appointment, arrive makeup-free and prepared to discuss your goals and expectations with our experienced professionals. We'll carefully assess your skin and provide personalized recommendations based on your unique needs.
Our team will use a topical anesthetic to numb the treatment area, minimizing any discomfort. Using a fine needle or Cannula depending on location. We use precise filler placement into the desired areas, restoring volume, smoothing wrinkles, and enhancing facial contours.
The entire procedure typically takes 30 to 60 minutes, and most patients can resume their normal activities immediately afterward. You may experience some mild bruising, swelling, or redness at the injection site, but these side effects usually subside within a few days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do dermal fillers last?
The results of dermal fillers typically last for several months to years. The exact duration of the results will depend on the type of filler used, the area being treated, and the individual's metabolism.
Are dermal fillers safe?
Dermal fillers are generally considered to be safe when administered by a qualified healthcare professional. They are made from substances that are naturally found in the body, and the risk of allergic reaction is very low. However, like any medical procedure, there are some potential risks associated with dermal fillers, such as bruising, swelling, redness, pain, infection, allergic reaction, lumps or bumps, asymmetry, migration of filler, tissue necrosis (death of tissue).
Who should not get dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are not recommended for people with bleeding disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people allergic to hyaluronic acid or any other ingredients in the filler, people with unrealistic expectations about the results of the procedure.
How painful is dermal filler treatment?
Dermal filler treatment is typically minimally painful. The lips will first be numbed with a topical anesthetic. The filler will then be injected into the lips using a fine needle. The number of injections and the amount of filler used will depend on your individual needs and goals.
What is the recovery time for dermal fillers?
Most people can resume their normal activities immediately after dermal fillers. However, there may be some bruising, swelling, or redness at the injection site. These side effects typically resolve within a few days.
If you have any questions or concerns about your skin & would like to schedule an appointment at our St. Pete dermatology office or Brandenton dermatology office, please call us today!
St. Pete Location
111 2nd Ave NE., Suite 1406
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Plaza Tower- Downtown St Pete
Phone: (727) 295-7223
Bradenton Location
4301 32nd St. W., Suite D2
Bradenton, FL 34277
Phone: (941) 330-5805
