As time goes by, wrinkle fillers or wrinkle reducers have became increasingly popular. The search for a younger looking face is on. Although topical products help us to fight sometimes is not enough, that is why many people are turning to dermal fillers.
But before rushing out to get your fix of botox you need to make sure that you are doing it for the right reasons. Sometimes the result is not what we expect and that can leave us feeling even worst.
Cosmetic injections are the choice for many of us, that are looking for alternative ways to rejuvenate the skin, but don't want to resort to plastic surgery. The results can be seen immediately with most fillers, not to mention that they are cheaper and quicker.
Cosmetic fillers are not only used to fill in
fine lines and wrinkles
, but also to correct scars, and to reshape and give volume to some parts of the face such as lips, cheeks, chin,...
Wrinkle Reducers
Wrinkle fillers have been around for decades, and because of the advance in technology and the competence between companies to be able to market the best ones, new types of fillers are created often. And more fillers mean more choices. So many choices in fact, that we don't know where to start.
Do your research first, and as I said before choose a qualified surgeon, dermatologist or registered nurse, that will give you honest information about the treatment.
Based on my own experience I will recommend that you see more than one professional, maybe three. Why? Because is better to have a choice, and see which one have understood better what you really want.
Note
There are side effects to dermal fillers and the real long term side effects of these fillers are unknown, so is up to you to make an informed choice and decision.
Skin Fillers Classification
This classification is according to the length of time cosmetic fillers remain in the dermis. Click on the coloured links to find out more about the different types of wrinkle fillers.
Once injected in the skin remain there permanently, although some are removable.
Aquamid
Artecoll or Artefill
Bio-Alcamid
Dermalive
Evolution or Evolence
Gore-Tex
Isolagen
Silikon 1000
Outline
Softform
Ultrasoft
There is not a perfect wrinkle filler. The choice of the injectable should be made by yourself, and the physician, based on your facial features and the look you want to achieve. Write down the things you want to ask the practitioner about the treatment. Things to consider are:
Safety and Effectiveness.
Is FDA approved?
Possible allergic reactions.
Anaesthetic.
How long will it last?
How many injections you will need.
How often you will have to go back for more treatments.
How much will it cost?
What happens if you are unhappy with the result.
Ask to see before and after photos, that way you will have an idea of what to expect. Is better to start with temporary wrinkle fillers because they last only few months, just in case you are not happy with the result. In the other hand if you are happy, you may want to consider a permanent one.
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