Injectable dermal fillers are a popular facial rejuvenation treatment that can help restore lost volume, smooth lines and wrinkles, and improve surface contours. These gel-like substances are injected under the skin to fill thin lips, remove wrinkles, and make scars less visible. The procedure is usually done with anesthetic medications and lasts up to an hour. More than 1 million men and women annually choose this cost-effective way to look younger without surgery or downtime.
The demand for dermal fillers and the variety of dermal fillers have increased dramatically over the past two decades. A licensed healthcare professional must perform all dermal filler procedures using only FDA-approved fillers injected with a syringe. A qualified medical or dental professional can help you determine which facial injections and injectable filler treatments are right for you. The cost of dermal filler treatments varies and depends on the provider performing them, the area being treated, and the type of filler selected.
The FDA has published a Safety Communication on the Risk of Using Needleless Devices for Dermal Filler Injection. It is important to be aware that it may be difficult or impossible to remove filler material, especially permanent fillers, or fillers that are not made of materials that are normally resorbed, such as hyaluronic acid (HA). According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), some facial fillers provide immediate results while others will require several treatments over the course of weeks or months for optimal benefits, followed by occasional touch-ups. The consistency of a CaHa filler is usually thicker than that of a hyaluronic acid filler and usually lasts longer, about 12 months for most patients.
Cosmetic facial surgeons use dermal fillers to reduce signs of aging, minimize depressions and scarring of the skin, and treat fine lines and deep wrinkles or creases in facial skin. As a result, soft tissue fillers are becoming increasingly important as non-surgical treatment options for facial rejuvenation. The American Academy of Facial Aesthetics (AAFE) is the industry leader in providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive training in all fields of facial aesthetics. See FDA's advice for using dermal fillers safely and learn the difference between dermal fillers and botulinum toxin injectable products.
Injecting dermal fillers into the face and hands can improve the appearance of facial lines and volume loss caused by age or certain medical conditions.
