Fillers are the second most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in the U.S. after Botox. Intermountain Southern Utah Plastic Surgery providers use dermal fillers and injectables to give patients a youthful appearance again.
WHAT ARE FILLERS/INJECTABLES? Dermal fillers, also known as wrinkle fillers or injectables, can dramatically improve signs of aging. Fillers help diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face. As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat. The facial muscles are then working closer to the skin surface, so smile lines and crow's feet become more apparent. The facial skin also stretches a bit, adding to this loss of facial volume. Other factors that affect the facial skin include sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle.
Fillers are commonly used to:
- Plump thin lips
- Enhance shallow contours
- Soften facial creases and wrinkles
- Improve the appearance of recessed scars
- Reconstruct contour deformities in the face
HOW ARE FILLERS/INJECTABLES DONE? Fillers are injected using a needle. The size of the needle depends on the treatment area and skin thickness. Topical anesthesia may be given to numb the area. Fillers are made with a variety of products. But, for your safety, fillers should only be given by a licensed medical provider with FDA-approved fillers.
Like Botox, fillers are temporary treatments – ongoing injections will be needed for long-term results.
WHAT FILLERS/INJECTABLES CAN’T DO? Dermal fillers are temporary treatments for facial aging. For a more permanent solution, patients should look into surgery like a facelift, browlift or eyelift.