What are Dermal Fillers Made Of?

Our skin begins to lose elasticity as we age, leaving us with creases, fine lines, and wrinkles. These aging marks can cause us to look sad, tired, or angry. Fortunately, dermal fillers offer long-lasting benefits to keep us looking young and refreshed.

What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are facial cosmetic treatments injected underneath the skin to add volume. They are minimally invasive, non-surgical applications that do not require downtime. These gel-like face fillers plump the skin and diminish the signs of aging on the face. Additionally, dermal fillers add volume to your face while keeping it hydrated, giving you a smoother, youthful appearance. 

What Do Dermal Fillers Contain?

There are various types of dermal fillers, each containing a variety of natural or synthetic substances that the body absorbs over time. Additionally, some face fillers have a local anesthetic called lidocaine, which reduces pain injection. Here are the dermal fillers that Laser Skin Care Center offers and the materials they contain:

Juvederm® 

Juvederm® is a popular line of hyaluronic acid injections that are effective and provide long-lasting results. Hyaluronic acid is an absorbable material and a natural based substance present in your body tissues. This material is present in the skin, cartilage, and the fluid around your eyes. These face fillers give patients a more contoured face while shrinking sunken skin, scars, fine lines, and wrinkles. The effect of hyaluronic acid lasts about 6-12 months in the body. 

Radiesse®

Radiesse® is a facial filler that improves facial volume while promoting collagen growth. This dermal filler contains lidocaine to reduce discomfort and pain in the injection site. The facial filler also has calcium hydroxylapatite, a mineral in human teeth and bones. This biosynthetic material comes in a gel-like form that is injected into the skin to smooth out creases, frown lines, and nasolabial folds. Additionally, it improves the appearance of the cheeks. The effects of this material can last up to 18 months. 

Restylane®

Restylane® is another FDA-approved line of dermal fillers that help reduce moderate to severe lines and wrinkles while enhancing the fullness of the cheeks, lips, and hands. Just like Juvederm®, Restylane® also uses hyaluronic acid to produce long-lasting effects. 

Sculptra®

Sculptra® is an FDA-approved dermal filler that rejuvenates your face while restoring facial volume. It not only combats facial wrinkles but also stimulates collagen growth. This facial filler contains a synthetic substance called polylactic acid, which causes your body to produce its own collagen. This material works best in lower parts of the face, such as nasolabial folds, laughing lines, and lips. 

Are Dermal Fillers Safe?

Dermal fillers are very safe, but they can cause some minor side effects. Common side effects include redness, pain, swelling, bruising, itching, and rash. However, these symptoms usually disappear within 1-2 weeks. Dermal fillers can also cause rare side effects, such as infection and inflammation, which are far less common reactions. 

Am I A Candidate for Dermal Fillers?

If you are physically healthy and don’t have any underlying health conditions, you may be the perfect candidate to receive dermal fillers. Discover the best dermal filler treatments that are right for you and available by scheduling a consultation with our team of injector specialists.  

Take the Next Step 

If you’d like to learn more about Dermal Fillers, please fill out the form on this page or call (562) 997-1144. Laser Skin Care Center proudly serves the Long Beach, CA, area and offers a variety of cosmetic dermatology services.

*Individual results may vary.