Are dermal fillers permanent?

Cosmetic procedures have come a long way, with noninvasive procedures added to the list of aesthetic treatments. This has then made melbourne dermal fillers treatment a very popular cosmetic treatment from filling in lines and smoothing out wrinkles. With their overwhelming popularity, dermal fillers have become the magic wand amongst men and women who are seeking to reverse the signs of aging and get back to their youthful appearance. 

Changes of the skin 

As we all know, aging is a natural, slow and continuous process that we can not avoid. Everyone has to go through the process of aging at a different rate. How our skin age depends on many factors and our skin that acts as a barrier to our body is at the mercy of many factors as we age:

• Lifestyle 

• Diet 

• Heredity

• And habits 

And as we age, the skin is the first to show the visible effects and signs of aging and the obvious telltale signs are the  wrinkles and the sagging of the skin, here are some signs that occur naturally; 

• Skin becomes rough

• loss its elasticity 

• Skin becomes thin and fragile 

• Loss of fat below the skin in cheeks, chin, nose and eye area 

• Bone loss around the lower part of the face causes puckering of the skin around the area.

• Dropping of the nasal tip due to cartilage loss.

Although these changes occur naturally, our environment and lifestyle choices can be influenced by taking some preventative actions and eventually slow the effects of skin aging. The main culprit in advancing their speed are excessive sun exposure, unhealthy lifestyle and the environment like for example; 

Excessive sun exposure is the biggest offender in skin aging, its ultraviolet rays (UV) damage the skin fibers in the skin and causes the skin to sag and stretch.  At the same time, 

Smoking is a notoriously bad habit that accelerates the aging of the skin. Nicotine the main ingredient in cigarettes causes the blood vessel to narrow and hinder the oxygen and nutrient flow to the skin cells. Also, the repetitive squinting and lips pursing also contributes to the lines around the eyes and mouth area.

Renewing the skin

With the different factors that influence our skin, Melbourne dermal fillers treatment plays a key role in the aesthetic field. This has become one of the most common cosmetic procedures among aging adults and young adults alike. Dermal fillers are a non-invasive procedure with less downtime that gives immediate results- a plump, smooth and refreshed look.

Traditionally, if one wants to rejuvenate her appearance, has to undergo dermal fillers surgery and has to take off from work and has to deal with the post-op pain and healing. With noninvasive dermal fillers, one can resume a normal daily routine after receiving the procedure.

How do dermal fillers work? 

As the skin loses moisture, volume and elasticity the production of collagen and elastin have also decreased meaning, the ability to attract and store moisture in the skin has lessened.  In order to help boost its production, one of the active ingredients in dermal fillers Melbourne is the naturally occurring substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). It aids in giving the skin moisture and fills out the lost volume from the loss of collagen. Hyaluronic acid (HA) exists naturally in our body and binds with water and acts as a lubricant in our joints and also regulates water balance in the skin. Dermal fillers help in boosting the hyaluronic acid in our skin. Hence, dermal fillers reinvigorate and add volume to the skin. 

Dermal Fillers are soft injectable gel-like substances used for facial aesthetics that provide a wide range of options to treat the signs of aging. It can be used for plumping sagging skin in the cheeks or the lips as well as to smooth out wrinkles in the mid or lower face region. One can opt to have  dermal fillers Melbourne to address or reduce the wrinkles and fine lines in just 15 - 30 minutes depending on the area being treated and can resume normal activities following treatment since this procedure requires less downtime.

Are dermal fillers permanent?

Since most dermal fillers used are hyaluronic acid-base, and it closely resembles the hyaluronic acid in our body, it is safe to use and gives a long-lasting result but not permanent. Depending on the individual, results can last up to six months to eighteen months since everyone has a different metabolic rate, meaning, once the filler is injected, it will be metabolized differently.

Although there are types of dermal fillers that have a permanent result similar to  Melbourne dermal fillers surgery most practitioners avoid using this kind of fillers because if improperly administered or positioned, its permanence becomes a huge problem.

Another type of filler, Calcium hydroxylapatite is also a naturally occurring substance.Thick and viscous substance that lasts longer than hyaluronic acid fillers as it takes longer for the calcium hydroxylapatite to be broken down. 

In general, results from Melbourne dermal fillers treatment are temporary and last from 6 months to 18 months depending on the type of dermal filler injections used. It is also recommended to have a subsequent treatment for optimal results. Choosing a type of dermal filler is really important. One should know which product is used with the right application.

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