Dermal fillers work by imitating the natural behavior of the skin. There is a naturally occurring layer of collagen under the epidural layer of skin, where the nerves and hair follicles are located. Dermal fillers aim to replenish and push up, this naturally occurring layer of fat using different products.
When aging occurs, certain parts of the face begin to lose fat retention, and areas such as the cheek pads can begin to lose the plump youthful look. The skin can lose elasticity, leaving a hollow or sunken cheek. As the skin sags it can lie awkwardly around the mouth. If you keep in slim shape, this can increase the likelihood of loss of fat in the cheeks and sunken and redundant skin around the face and around the cheeks. Topical creams and make up have relatively little effect in covering this. One solution to this symptom of aging is treatment using dermal filler, which tightens and plumps up the skin after treatment. This is turn creates more attractive overall facial contours and a smoother appearance.
The injection of chemical treatment such as Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, or Radiesse could help to fill and plump out the cheeks and give a more youthful appearance. The treatments are temporary, generally lasting around 6-9 months. Dermal filler treatment can be carried out with minimal discomfort. Redness, swelling and discomfort can occur a few days after the procedure, but the risk of any further side effects or complications is unlikely. There are many non-invasive alternatives on the market. If you are afraid of injections, you can try a radiofrequency machine for skin tightening.
Lips Enhancement / Augmentation
Lips play a prominent role in our lives. Some people are satisfied with the look of their lips while others want to make their lips fuller. Due to age and other factors, many people have lost volume in their lips, leaving them aged and wrinkled. Lip augmentation can enhance or restore a fuller shape to your lips and help you get fuller, more luscious lips.
There are many reasons why a person would want to undergo lip enhancement. This includes:
- Achieving a more sensuous look
- Providing more balance to facial feature
- Restoring lost volume and shape
- Increase self-confidence in their appearance
Today fuller lips are a symbol of sexual vitality, youth and health. In some people, thinner lips can be a family trait. Also, most people with age develop thinner lips and the corners of the mouth drop giving a sad appearance to the face. Lip augmentation creates fuller, plumper lips and reduces fine wrinkles around the mouth. There are a number of non-surgical treatments available to enhance the volume and shape of the lips
The most common techniques for lip augmentation involve the placement of fillers. Collagen products such as CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast, hyaluronic acid products like Restylane and Hylaform are some examples of temporary fillers. Filler techniques for lip augmentation are performed in the office under topical anesthesia (ice or numbing cream) or local anesthesia (small injections to numb the lips). The recovery is short-term, and depending on the product used, the longevity of the results is typically 3 to 4 months.
