Dermal fillers can smooth wrinkles, restore volume, and enhance facial contours for a refreshed and youthful appearance. The visible results speak for themselves, showcasing a refined and rejuvenated look that many patients desire. At the same time, there is sophisticated science at work beneath the surface, involving various materials and mechanisms of action tailored to achieve these specific outcomes.
Behind every dermal filler treatment, there’s a detailed understanding of facial anatomy along with strategic protocols that come together to achieve these results. At Chicago Aesthetic Surgery Institute, serving Rosemont and Chicago, IL, we have both the knowledge and the experience to use dermal fillers to address everything from lines and wrinkles to thin lips while creating natural-looking results.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that can rejuvenate facial skin, reduce lines and wrinkles, add volume to hollow areas, and enhance facial contours. They are made of different materials that can either support the skin’s structure from within or supply a scaffolding to help encourage natural renewal processes in the skin. Fillers can help you retain all of your natural features while subtly enhancing them, and treatments are fast, easy, and non-invasive.
What Are the Different Types of Dermal Fillers?
JUVÉDERM®
JUVÉDERM is a type of dermal filler that can treat lips, cheeks, the perioral area, and much more. Each of the products in the JUVÉDERM line uses hyaluronic acid and blends seamlessly with the skin’s existing structure. Its versatility makes JUVÉDERM a go-to option for those seeking to soften the appearance of lines or enhance facial volume with natural-looking results.
How Does JUVÉDERM Work?
This facial filler works by immediately filling the area to support wrinkled skin or restore loss of volume. It can also absorb moisture to further volumize, soften, and hydrate the skin from within. The specific formulations of each of the products in the JUVÉDERM family allow for customized treatments, so each patient can receive results that are tailored to their unique facial structure and aesthetic goals.
Restylane®
Restylane is a diverse family of dermal fillers known for its broad application in enhancing facial features and correcting wrinkles. Each product within the Restylane line is formulated to target specific areas, such as the cheeks, lips, and around the eyes, employing a hyaluronic acid base that closely mimics the body’s own natural substances.
How Does Restylane Work?
This injectable filler works by reintroducing hyaluronic acid into the skin, which attracts and retains moisture, leading to an immediate improvement in volume and hydration. As it smooths out wrinkles and folds and improves contours, it also produces results that look natural and feel soft to the touch.
Renuva®
Renuva stands out among facial fillers for its innovative approach to skin rejuvenation, using an extracellular matrix to support the body’s natural repair processes. The solution, which contains growth factors, collagens, and proteins, is injected into the area of the face where fat pads naturally exist where it helps your body to rejuvenate the area with its own fat.
How Does Renuva Work?
When injected, Renuva creates a matrix that looks similar to a tiny honeycomb. This serves as a scaffolding, which your body naturally fills with fat over time. Over the course of several months, Renuva is absorbed, but your body’s own fat remains, allowing you to still look fresh and youthful.
Sculptra®
Sculptra is a biostimulator rather than a traditional dermal filler, and it is designed for patients seeking gradual, more natural-looking improvements in facial volume and skin quality. Sculptra’s main ingredient, poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), works to stimulate collagen production, addressing the underlying causes of facial aging by reinforcing the skin’s structural integrity over time.
How Does Sculptra Work?
Once injected, the PLLA particles catalyze collagen renewal. This process gradually restores facial volume and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and folds by bolstering the skin’s own structural framework. Unlike immediate fillers, Sculptra’s effects unfold over several months, offering subtle yet lasting enhancements as the body naturally regenerates collagen.
A Closer Look at the Duration of Dermal Fillers
Every dermal filler or biostimulator is different in terms of longevity. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers, for example, tend to last from six months to two years before the body gradually and naturally absorbs the substance. Biostimulators like Sculptra may offer results that can last two years or longer. How long dermal fillers last can also depend on the individual’s metabolism, the specific product used, and lifestyle factors that can influence the rate at which the body metabolizes the filler.
How to Choose the Right Dermal Filler for You
- Understand Your Aesthetic Goals: Identifying what you wish to achieve with dermal fillers is the first step. Whether you’re looking to smooth out fine lines, restore volume, or enhance facial contours, different fillers are designed to address specific concerns.
- Assess Your Skin Type and Condition: The effectiveness of a filler can vary based on your skin’s unique attributes. Consider factors like skin elasticity and areas of volume loss to choose a filler that aligns with your needs.
- Factor in Health and Lifestyle Considerations: Your overall health and lifestyle can impact the suitability and longevity of filler treatments. Discuss any health conditions or lifestyle habits that might influence your treatment’s effectiveness and safety.
- Schedule a Consultation: To ensure the best results, schedule a consultation for injectable fillers with a qualified professional. They can provide personalized advice based on your aesthetic goals, skin type, and health, helping you make an informed decision.
Enhance Your Natural Features With Dermal Fillers
Choosing the right dermal fillers can enhance your appearance, offering natural-looking results and minimal downtime. At Chicago Aesthetic Surgery Institute (CASI), we provide a comprehensive range of fillers in Rosemont and Chicago, IL, to meet the diverse aims of our patients. For more detailed information and to discuss which filler option is best suited for you, reach out through our online form or call us at (847) 853-9900.
