Filler

Dermal fillers contain ingredients that add fullness to areas that have thinned due to aging. This thinning can be common in areas such as cheeks, lips, and around the mouth. The length they last and the time they take to work, also vary. Some fillers last 6 months, while others last up to 2 years or longer. 

Substances used in dermal fillers include:

• Calcium hydroxylapatite, which is a mineral-like compound found in bones
• Hyaluronic acid, which is found in some fluids and tissues in the body that add plumpness to the skin
• Polyalkylimide, a transparent gel that is compatible with the body
• Polylactic acid, which stimulates the skin to make more collagen
• Polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA), a semi-permanent filler

Different types of filler can be used to correct signs of aging. Depending on the type of filler used it may correct:

• plump up thinning lips
• enhance or fill in shallow areas on the face
• decrease or remove the shadow or wrinkle under the eyes caused by the lower eyelid
• fill in or soften the look of recessed scars
• fill in or soften static wrinkles, especially on the lower face