Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are one of the most sought after solutions for wrinkles and sagging skin on the face. Dermal Fillers are also known as: wrinkle fillers, injectable implants and facial soft tissue fillers. This procedure helps in restoring a youthful glow, by making one’s skin look fresher and younger.

The dermal filler may consist of calcium hydroxylapatite, hyaluronic acid, collagen or Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) which is injected in the skin’s dermis, in the deep layer of the skin that contains the natural collagen.

• Calcium hydroxylapatite – this is a mineral that is present in our teeth and bones. The Calcium hydroxylapatite is suspended in a gel-like solution and is injected in the skin. The effect of this lasts for 2 years.
• Hyaluronic acid – this is a vital polysaccharide that is present in our skin and in the cartilage. In order for the hyaluronic acid to last longer, it should be chemically combined. It forms a gel when combined with water and is effective in removing skin wrinkles.
• Collagen – this is a very important protein that is present in the skin. It effectively prevents skin wrinkles and skin loosening. The effect of this collagen filler lasts for 3 to 4 months.
• Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) – this is used in absorbable stitches and bones screws. It is a biodegradable, biocompatible synthetic polymer which lasts for about 2 years, with the beneficial effects of PLLA becoming visible over time.