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November 16, 2022 by A Younger You
There are more options than ever to restore a youthful appearance to your skin. However, many patients who want to avoid invasive procedures don't know enough about one of the most effective and accessible anti-aging treatments: dermal fillers.
As with most aesthetic treatments, patients achieve the best results from dermal filler injections when they are performed by skilled professionals who understand their goals. A Younger You Medical Spa is dedicated to helping all of our patients achieve optimal results from their dermal fillers.
As a result, patients in Waukesha, Milwaukee, and New Berlin seek out our care at our Brookfield and Burlington, WI, offices.
Dermal fillers are gel-like injectables approved by the FDA to smooth skin and restore volume. There are four main categories of dermal fillers, each defined by their primary active ingredient:
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are the most popular, delivering dramatic results with no downtime.
Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport are neuromodulators, not dermal fillers. These injectable treatments stop communication between the nerves and the muscles in the treatment area so that the muscles move less and stop forming lines.
Neuromodulators work on dynamic wrinkles, which develop due to facial expressions. In contrast, dermal fillers offer skin rejuvenation by lifting and plumping the skin, filling lines and wrinkles while restoring volume. Dermal fillers treat static lines and wrinkles that remain on your face regardless of your expression.
Choosing the best type of dermal filler to achieve your aesthetic goals requires an expert consultation with our team. For the most natural results, we may recommend using more than one type of filler or combining a dermal filler with a neuromodulator to meet your skin rejuvenation goals.
Each dermal filler is formulated to target specific concerns, so understanding the difference in the types of dermal filler can help narrow down your options.
Hyaluronic acid is a humectant the body naturally produces, so it's already present in your skin and cartilage. These fillers use a bioidentical synthetic form of hyaluronic acid to keep skin looking hydrated, plump, and smooth.
Dermal fillers made with hyaluronic acid reduce depressions in the skin from scars or lines and can improve the skin's contour and volume. They are effective treatments for many skin concerns, including:
The Restylane line of dermal fillers uses hyaluronic acid as its primary ingredient. Most of these fillers last between six and twelve months.
Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) is a mineral-like compound found in human bones. When CaHA is part of a dermal filler, the calcium particles are suspended in a thick gel. As the gel slowly dissolves in the skin, the microscopic calcium particles can stimulate collagen production for longer-lasting, natural-looking results.
CaHA fillers are biosynthetic, so they do not include animal products. They target more significant signs of aging, including:
Radiesse is a premier CaHA-based filler. These fillers are longer-lasting, with results maintained for about a year to eighteen months.
Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) filler is a biostimulatory filler whose primary purpose is to trigger the body's natural collagen production. PLLA is biodegradable and nontoxic, and it has a 40-year history as a suture material.
PLLA fillers are especially effective in treating the lower face and are a preferred treatment for filling laugh lines, plumping thinning lips, and smoothing deep nasolabial folds. By stimulating the body's natural healing processes, PLLA fillers offer impressive, dramatic skin rejuvenation results.
Unlike other dermal fillers, PLLA doesn't immediately plump and smooth skin. Since its primary function is to stimulate collagen production, results appear gradually. Patients who seek a more discreet treatment benefit from the slow restoration of their skin through PLLA fillers.
Most patients require three treatments to achieve their desired results, which can take four to six weeks to appear. PLLA fillers are long-lasting, with results visible for over two years. We offer the only FDA-approved PLLA filler, Sculptra Aesthetic.
Polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) microsphere fillers use a synthetic biocompatible substance that remains under the skin indefinitely.
These fillers combine collagen with the microspheres to restore structure and fullness to the skin. They are often used to treat pitted-out scars and deeper wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds, or to add volume to thin lips.
Since PMMA fillers are long-lasting, we often underfill on the first treatment and add more as desired to help you achieve the best results. PMMA treatments are similar to PLLA, offering collagen stimulation benefits. However, PMMA fillers provide more immediate results.
We offer Bellafill, the only FDA-approved PMMA filler for acne scars. Bellafill skin rejuvenation treatments can last up to five years.
Dermal fillers are among the best options to restore aging skin's smooth, plump, natural appearance while targeting multiple aesthetic concerns. At A Younger You Medical Spa, we customize each patient's dermal filler injections to best achieve their aesthetic goals.
If you've noticed your skin developing fine lines and wrinkles, losing volume and contour, or sagging, dermal fillers may be the best option for restoring your youthful skin. Our convenient Brookfield and Burlington, WI, offices offer a wide range of dermal fillers for patients in Waukesha, Milwaukee, and New Berlin.
Learn what dermal fillers can do for your skin when you schedule your consultation today!
We offer free consultations to our customers in Burlington and Brookfield and throughout southeastern Wisconsin. If you're interested in learning more about the services available to you, visit one of our convenient sites. Our staff is committed to assisting you in realizing your aesthetic vision in an environment that values your time, respects your privacy, and leaves you refreshed and ready to take on another day.
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