What are Dermal Fillers made of?
As we all strive to maintain our youth and enhance our appearance, many people turn to Dermal Fillers to help them achieve this.
This popular injectable treatment helps to restore lost volume to areas of the face, enhance certain facial features, reduce wrinkles, or overall rejuvenate the skin’s appearance. One question we often receive in the clinic is, “What are Dermal Fillers actually made of?”. An understandable request considering the solution is injected into the face.
In this blog, the injectable treatment specialists at our aesthetics clinic in Essex provide the knowledge on what is in the Dermal Fillers solution to keep skin so plump, vibrant and volumised.
What are Dermal Fillers made of?
Dermal fillers are made of a naturally occurring substance called Hyaluronic Acid, also called HA. This substance is what keeps our skin youthful, elastic and firm, but over time our supply becomes less and less with age.
By using dermal fillers, we can easily and effectively top up our supply and help our skin to regain some elasticity, firmness and smoothness. Allowing patients to improve the volume and balance of their natural features subtly.
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) may sound like something conjured up in a laboratory somewhere, but it is actually a naturally occurring substance produced by our bodies. HA is predominantly found where our bodies need hydration and lubrication, such as the eyes, skin and joints.
Hyaluronic Acid is the most commonly used form of Dermal Fillers and is also what we use at our clinic in Essex. We use this type of filler for its versatility, excellent results and unmatched safety record. HA comes in a gel-like substance that can help to add volume, hydration and promote collagen production in our skin.
Are Dermal Fillers that use Hyaluronic Acid safe?
As mentioned above, one of the key reasons why we and many others use this type of filler is partly due to its high level of safety for patients. As Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies, it is generally well-tolerated by our bodies. This removes the risk of any negative reactions or complications for you and your skin.
Simply put, our bodies already produce this, so our bodies are used to our deposits being rejuvenated.
Can I have my fillers removed if I change my mind?
You will be pleased to know that, yes, if you are not satisfied with your filler results or have a last-minute change of heart, they can be removed safely and effectively. This can be completed using a filler-dissolving solution called Hyaluronidase Enzyme.
This enzyme carries properties similar to HA, allowing it to break down the filler effectively. The process takes 1-2 weeks to reduce the visibility of your original filler treatment fully. Although filler reduction is a safe treatment to have, you must still ensure that an experienced and qualified medical practitioner performs this to avoid any risk of complication.
What are the benefits of Dermal Fillers that use Hyaluronic Acid?
Dermal fillers that use Hyaluronic Acid are among the most popular treatments for their excellent benefits and results. No other non-surgical treatments provide the same volume and balance offered by dermal fillers.
Some of the benefits of dermal fillers include:
Perfect for smoothing out wrinkles
Unmatched for adding volume, allowing you to balance features more precisely
Quick, safe and somewhat painless
Fast-acting and long-lasting results
Treatment is reversible if needed
The filler uses a naturally-occurring substance
Book a consultation to discuss your next treatment with a Dermal Fillers Specialist
We hope that the information above has helped to inform you and clear up any confusion or misconceptions about what Dermal Fillers are made of. There are other brands of Dermal Filler available on the market; however, we would always recommend choosing a practitioner that uses Hyaluronic Acid based fillers due to their safety, versatility and effectiveness.
If your questions weren’t answered or you would like to discuss your own treatment, get in touch with our team or book a treatment online to take the first step to softer, smoother, more volumised skin.
We hope to see you soon!