Dermal Filler Description

Dermal fillers are injectable substances used to restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. They are commonly used in aesthetic treatments to rejuvenate the face, reduce signs of aging, and improve overall facial harmony.

Types of Dermal Fillers

  1. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers

    • Most popular type (e.g., Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero).
    • Naturally found in the skin, providing hydration and volume.
    • Results last 6–18 months.

  2. Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) Fillers

    • Example: Radiesse.
    • Stimulates collagen production and provides structure.
    • Lasts 12–18 months.

  3. Poly-L-Lactic Acid Fillers

    • Example: Sculptra.
    • Biodegradable filler that stimulates collagen production.
    • Gradual results lasting 2+ years.

  4. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Fillers

    • Example: Bellafill.
    • Long-lasting filler with microspheres that support collagen production.
    • Lasts 5+ years.

  5. Fat Transfer (Autologous Fillers)

    • Uses the patient’s own fat (harvested via liposuction) to restore volume.
    • Permanent results, but some fat may be reabsorbed over time.

 

Frequently Asked Questions
 
How do you describe dermal fillers?
 
What are dermal fillers? Dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected under the skin. Dermal fillers are meant to create a smoother or fuller appearance, or both. The FDA regulates dermal fillers as medical devices.
 
What are the benefits of dermal fillers?
 
Losing the plumpness of your skin is one of nature's most unwelcome signs of aging. Dermal fillers can effectively help to reverse this symptom of aging by restoring your skin's youthful volume. The results are fuller cheeks, smoother skin, and an overall more youthful aesthetic.
 
What are dermal fillers basics?
 
Dermal fillers: Injectable substances used to restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Hyaluronic acid: A naturally occurring substance that is commonly used in dermal fillers to provide hydration and volume to the skin.
 
What are fillers and for what purpose are they used?
 
Dermal filler injections are a type of nonsurgical cosmetic procedure. Dermal fillers plump up wrinkles, smooth lines and restore volume in your face. Your healthcare provider injects these substances just under your skin.
 
What is another name for dermal fillers?
 
Dermal fillers, also known as injectable implants, soft tissue fillers, lip and facial fillers, or wrinkle fillers are medical device implants approved by the FDA for use in helping to create a smoother and/or fuller appearance in the face, including nasolabial folds (the lines extending from the sides of the nose