When to Use Injectable Dermal Fillers
By Brandy Chappell | Published on January 23, 2012 | 0 Comments
Injectable dermal fillers are an excellent solution for men and women who suffer from a lack of facial volume. According to Brandy Chappell of the Coral Springs medical spa Harmony Wellness, facial volume decreases naturally with age.
Facial volume can also decrease due to weight loss, which is something that women going on extreme dieting regimens need to consider. When a woman’s waistline shrinks, her facial volume often goes down at the same time. To combat this, and restore a healthy plumpness to the facial area, Chappell recommends at least one round of injectable dermal fillers.
The difference between Botox and fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, and Radiesse – all of which are offered at Harmony Wellness – is that Botox is used to eliminate wrinkles, whereas dermal fillers are used to restore volume in the face. Botox essentially works by paralyzing the muscles causing wrinkles in the skin, which stops the lines from forming. On the other hand, fillers work by replacing volume in areas that have shrunk down due to weight loss or aging.
At her medical spa in Coral Springs, Chappell recommends that people think of dermal fillers as volume replacers. While Botox and Dysport remain the go-to solutions for women dealing with fine lines and issues of that nature, dermal fillers are increasingly popular for treating many other types of aesthetic problems.
The specific type of filler that a woman chooses – either Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, or Radiesse – will depend on the degree of volume loss that she has already experienced. The products offered at Chappell’s Coral Springs medical spa range from very light gels to very thick gels. Chappell would never recommend using a very thick gel in an area that did not already have a substantial amount of volume loss because the results would look unnatural. She says the best way to determine which filler is going to be best for an individual’s skin is with an in-person consultation appointment. If a woman is visiting Chappell’s Coral Springs medical spa for the first time, then the Chappell will most likely recommend a starter filler like Restylane.
Another factor that many women are concerned about is how long these fillers will last. Chappell says that Radiesse is the longest-lasting filler, while Restylane tends to not last quite as long. She recommends taking into account volume loss, longevity, and personal experience or preference when deciding which type of dermal filler to use.
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