Dermal Fillers
Dermal Fillers in Tenterden
Dermal fillers are materials used by dermatologists to address skin depressions and conditions, such as wrinkles and scarring. Dermal fillers are usually soft tissues that allow them to easily be injected into the skin to improve the skin’s appearance. The materials used as dermal fillers can be classified into natural, man-made or synthetic; the dermal filler procedure is often carried on without discomfort, and with minimal to zero side effects for the patient.
Woodbury Dental and Laser Clinic in Kent uses Restylane and PRP as dermal filler materials to improve the appearance of the patient’s skin. The dermal filler treatment will effectively smoothen out any depressions on the skin, which may have caused unattractive pits to form; the treatment will result to smoother looking skin that looks vibrant and much younger looking.
Conditions Improved with Dermal Filler Treatments and PRP
Lines on the Side of the Mouth and Nose – Vertical lines on the side of the nose and of the mouth can make a person look much older, and may be signs of natural ageing. These lines are deepened when a person smiles or laughs, and may even stay even when the muscles are relaxed. Dermal filler treatments can effectively smoothen out these lines, resulting to skin that looks more youthful.
Frown Lines – These are the lines that form between the eyebrows, and can be more pronounced when a person frowns. Dermal fillers addresses this problem with materials that act to smooth out the frown lines that have formed, so the area between the eyebrows will look line-free once more.
Wrinkles – Wrinkles are deep lines or folds of the skin found on the face, and are closely associated to the natural ageing process. A dermal filler treatment can improve the appearance of wrinkles by filling out the depressions – so that the patient will have line-free, smooth skin that looks vibrant and youthful.
Acne Scars – Acne scars are remnants of acne problems, and can form deep pits on the face. Dermal filler treatments can effectively fill out the depressions caused by the acne pits, so the face looks smooth and blemish-free.
Crow’s Feet – Crow’s feet are the lines that form on the outer sides of the eyes, and are more pronounced when a person laughs or smiles. Dermal filler treatments efficiently fill out these lines to improve the appearance of the whole face, making it look much younger.
Lip Lines – The lips can form lipstick lines – vertical lines where lipstick or lip colour can settle in an unattractive manner. Dermal fillers can be used to full out these lipstick lines so that the lips look fuller and more youthful. Lip augmentation can also be done with the use of a dermal filler procedure, to improve the fullness and shape of the lips.
At our clinic we can combine the dermal filler with PRP to further enhance the results.
Restylane and Perlane
Restylane is a hyaluronic acid-based filler approved by the FDA for soft tissue augmentation. With a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid (20 mg/mL), it’s used for wrinkles, scars, and lip augmentation. Both Restylane and Perlane offer smoother application with less clumping. Anesthesia is required for a comfortable treatment.
Hylaform Gel
Derived from rooster combs, Hylaform gel is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler (5.5 mg/mL) used for wrinkles, scars, and lip augmentation. It provides longer-lasting results than collagen and integrates smoothly with the skin. The concentrated version, Synvisc, is used for knee osteoarthritis.
Radiesse
Radiesse is a biocompatible dermal filler made from calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres in an aqueous gel. It’s used for marionette lines and nasolabial folds, providing a semi-permanent effect. It’s not recommended for lip augmentation due to its viscosity, which may cause clumping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments used to restore volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial features, providing a more youthful appearance. They can address areas such as wrinkles, hollows under the eyes, and thin lips.
The duration of dermal fillers varies depending on the type used and the area treated. Generally, fillers can last anywhere from six months to two years. For example, lip fillers typically last between six months and two years.
Dermal fillers provide several advantages, including immediate results with minimal or no downtime. They can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, restore volume to areas like the cheeks and under-eye regions, and enhance facial contours, leading to a more youthful and refreshed look.