Your Guide to Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers are an excellent facial filler treatment with the benefit of instant results. Facial fillers can smooth lines and wrinkles, add volume to lips or cheeks, and even fill in sunken areas under the eyes or creases around the mouth. The most popular facial fillers – including all of the Juvéderm and Restylane formulas – are all different formulations of a natural substance called Hyaluronic Acid … or “HA” for short. In this article, the skin care experts at Better U medical spa in Englewood, NJ have made understanding hyaluronic acid fillers a breeze!
How Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Work
Hyaluronic acid fillers are temporary facial fillers which are injected into the skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is actually a sugar which naturally exists in the skin and attracts water molecules to help keep the skin hydrated. Hydration is essential for skin to remain plump. But facial skin can begin to thin with age, leading to a decrease in both volume and hydration.
Just like the hyaluronic acid found naturally in the body, hyaluronic acid facial fillers also attract water. The facial fillers are injected into the skin where they will dramatically increase hydration and leave the patient with naturally plump skin.
Where You Can Use Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
The FDA has approved different facial fillers for different uses. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be injected safely all over the face, including on the temples, cheekbones, lips, chin, and jawline. They can also be injected into the hands.
Restylane Lyft is a type of dynamic filler which contains larger particle sizes, making it thicker overall. For this reason, it and other dynamic fillers are commonly used in areas in need of greater volume, such as cheekbones. Juvéderm Voluma is another FDA-approved facial filler suitable for thicker areas like the cheeks and jaw.
Other types of facial fillers, like Restylane Silk will contain smaller particles, making them thinner. This makes them a better option for more filling fine lines and more delicate areas. Juvéderm Vollure and Ultra Plus have been approved for delicate areas like smile lines.
Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
In addition to adding volume and smoothing skin texture, Hyaluronic Acid Fillers also stimulates the body’s own collagen production.
- Reduces the presence of fine lines and wrinkles
- Found naturally in the body
- Some formulations, like Juvéderm Voluma, can last as long as two years
Hyaluronic acid fillers can also be adjusted to fit perfectly with a patient’s desires. Additional facial fillers can be injected, or unwanted amounts of filler can be completely dissolved.
The Hyaluronic Acid Filler Appointment
Blood thinning medication and alcohol use can cause unwanted and unnecessary bruising. For this reason, they should be avoided for at least one week before an Hyaluronic acid facial filler treatment.
Hyaluronic acid fillers are injected with a tube-like needle which is slightly wider in general. But thankfully, this does not mean the injections will be painful. Most facial fillers are pre-mixed with lidocaine, which is a local anesthetic that will help numb the injection area and minimize pain.
Procedure times may vary depending on where the injections will be made. In most cases the entire procedure will last 15 to 30 minutes.
After the procedure, be sure to drink plenty of water. It’s a good idea to gently ice the injected area with a cloth or rag. Take care not to apply too much pressure as this can actually spread the filler. Alcohol, ibuprofen, and aspirin can all lead to bruising, so these should also be avoided for three days.
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Safety
Since Hyaluronic acid exists naturally in the body, hyaluronic acid facial fillers come with very little risk, unlike some other types of anti-aging fillers. When injected by a qualified healthcare provider like Englewood physician Dr. Hetal Gor, or one of the other experienced nurses at Better U Medical Spa, the likelihood of negative side effects is minimal.
As with any type of injection, there’s always the chance of mild redness, swelling, or slight bruising – but this usually resolves within a day or two.
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers | Englewood, NJ
Hyaluronic acid fillers are a safe and effective way to restore volume, decrease fine lines and wrinkles, and achieve your personal cosmetic goals. The process of receiving these facial fillers is quick, nearly painless, and provides instant results with little to no side effects. Schedule an appointment at Better U Medical Spa in Englewood, NJ and Dr. Gor will help you select the best Hyaluronic Acid Filler formula for your needs – to look like a more beautiful version of you!
