No one can escape the effects of age on skin. As you get into your 20’s and 30’s, the supple, full skin that you saw in your teens begins to wear, and you start to see the fine lines that you thought you would never have to deal with. While there are some people who do not mind these natural changes, not everyone wants to succumb to the ravages of time.
If you want to restore younger looking skin to your face, you may want to consider cosmetic facial fillers. Cosmetic facial fillers are typically injections that are administered to your facial skin using different products, such as collagen, calcium hydroxyl apatite, and hyaluronic acid. These injections help to smooth out wrinkles, adding volume to skin for extended periods of time.
Here are a five different types of cosmetic facial fillers to choose from.
- Juvederm — In your skin, hyraluronic acid, a complex sugar, is already produced regularly. Juvederm injections use a hyluronic acid gel to help increase hydration to the skin and add volume to sagging or wrinkled areas of the face. According to the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics, this aging skin treatment is made from the same entity that makes Botox injections.
- Sculptra — This is a lesser known facial filler that is made from synthetic polylactic acid. These injections are aimed at replacing the collagen that your face has lost over the years. The acid has a similar structure to collagen, and it goes deep into the dermis to restore fullness that mimics a higher level of collagen.
- Hylaform — Also derived from hyaluronic acid, this gel is made from a purified version of the acid. Once injected, Hylaform gels occupy areas between elastin fibers and collagen to add volume to the skin. It also adds nutrients and much needed hydration to the face, making it look fresher.
- Restylane — The first facial filler approved by the Federal Drug Administration in the U.S., Restylane is a non-animal hyaluronic acid that this is typically used to treat crows feet around the eyes, and wrinkles that surround the mouth. It has also been used in more than 11 million cosmetic treatments around the world.
- Captique — A plant-based form of hyaluronic acid, Captique is usually injected around the mouth and nose to decrease fine lines, and can rid patients of moderate to severe wrinkles. Similar to other facial fillers, Captique works under the skin, hydrating and filling in drooping areas and adding smoothness to the skin’s appearance.
There are minimal side effects for these fillers that include some puffiness, swelling or itching, but these symptoms often fade after 24 hours. Finding the right treatment for you will depend on what your doctor recommends, as each one comes with its own risks. With the help of these injections, you could be on your way to reversing the signs of aging, and making your skin look better than ever. Great references here: www.med-aesthetics.com