Dermal Fillers

As we age, our skin loses elasticity and develops wrinkles, making it appear flabby, saggy, and less attractive. Dermal fillers offer a solution to this issue, serving as specialized injectable treatments that enhance facial proportions and add volume where needed. You can purchase these dermal fillers online through the MeAmo store.

Composition of Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers possess a gel-like structure containing stabilized hyaluronic acid, polylactic acid, calcium hydroxyapatite, and other substances.

Problems addressed by Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers provide numerous benefits for our skin, including:

• Smoothing out wrinkles and creases
• Correcting facial asymmetry to create a more harmonious appearance
• Enhancing lips and adjusting earlobes
• Reshaping the nose, such as narrowing the bridge, lifting the tip, and removing humps
• Eliminating under-eye bags
• Altering cheekbones, chin, and lower jaw to enhance facial proportions
• Addressing lower eyelid hernias
• Concealing veins beneath the skin

Types of dermal fillers

Dermal fillers can be categorized based on their resorption time:

• Biodegradable fillers containing hyaluronic acid, which dissolve over time.
• Semi-permanent fillers containing calcium hydroxyapatite and polylactic acid, which slowly dissolve.
• Permanent fillers made of biogel and silicone that do not dissolve, remaining in the body indefinitely.

Two categories of the best dermal fillers, based on their mechanism of action:

• Volumizers, which are injectable treatments used to smooth wrinkles and sculpt the face.
• Stimulants, comprising substances that encourage connective tissue formation.

Pain during the procedure

The level of discomfort during dermal filler injections varies based on individual sensitivity. The cosmetologist often administers an anesthetic before the procedure, and the fillers themselves may contain lidocaine to minimize pain.

Duration of the effect

The results of online-purchased dermal fillers become noticeable immediately and can last from one to three years, influenced by individual characteristics, lifestyle, injection specifics, filler density, volume, hyaluronic acid concentration, injection depth, and muscle activity. More active facial expressions may lead to faster filler dissipation.

Who can perform subcutaneous injections

Only a cosmetologist with appropriate education and experience can administer dermal fillers. When choosing a cosmetologist, consider their medical education, certification in injection techniques, and client reviews regarding their work and the clinic they practice in.

Age requirements for the procedure

Dermal fillers can be administered to individuals who are at least 18 years old. Younger patients often seek corrections for birth defects like nose humps, facial asymmetry, and prominent chins. Patients aged 30 and older may use dermal fillers to address age-related skin changes, such as facial wrinkles and folds.

Preparation for the procedure

Before receiving dermal fillers, consult a doctor to ensure there are no contraindications. These may include acute or chronic diseases, thyroid issues, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory conditions, viral infections, individual ingredient intolerance, or pregnancy and lactation. If no contraindications are found, it's advised to avoid saunas, sunbeds, alcohol consumption, and to reschedule the procedure if menstruating.

Post-procedure care

• Following dermal filler injections, observe these guidelines for two weeks:
• Limit facial expressions in the treated area.
• Avoid spicy and salty foods to minimize swelling.
• Refrain from visiting saunas, baths, sunbeds, and direct sunlight.
• Do not massage the treated area or use scrubs and gommages.

Removing the filler

Hyaluronic acid-based fillers can be safely removed as they dissolve under the action of an enzyme. For fillers containing calcium hydroxyapatite, removal is impossible, making it crucial for this procedure to be conducted by an experienced cosmetologist.