Are you unhappy with certain features of your face? For example, do you wish your lips were fuller or your jawline sharper? Or are you fed up with your wrinkles and that sunken-in look that gets worse every year, despite your intensive at-home skincare routine?
If you are ready to take that next step to look your best, dermal fillers in Memphis is an available option. The products that we offer at our Med Spa are minimally invasive treatments that can improve several aspects of your face, including restoring volume. These products are becoming increasingly popular with patients because of their safety and long-lasting effects.
What Are Dermal Fillers and How Do They Work?
A dermal filler, such as Juvederm and Radiesse, consists of a gel-like substance that is injected into the face with small needles to promote contouring, correct scars and deformities, and improve the texture and plumpness of skin. When injected under your skin by our certified nurse injectors, fillers can plump out your wrinkles, thin lips, and sunken cheeks to make you look more youthful and refreshed. The fillers can also be injected in certain areas to add contour to areas of the face or improve the look of recessed scars. Effects of the treatment generally last between 6 to 18 months, depending on the type of filler used.
Dermal fillers are versatile and can be used to address a number of facial imperfections like decreasing or removing the shadow of the lower lids, and soften facial creases and wrinkles. They can also be used to address more structural issues of the face, like to correct facial asymmetries, minimize the appearance of deformities on the face, and improve jawline contour. Our aestheticians and nurse injectors in the Memphis area are trained in several different dermal filler techniques to provide you with a range of solutions.
The Composition of Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are made from substances that occur naturally in your body. For example, Juvederm, a popular filler used for our Memphis patients, is made up of hyaluronic acid (HA). Hyaluronic acid is a natural carbohydrate, or polysaccharide, that is various parts of your body including the eyes, joints, and skin. Radiesse is another commonly used filler made from Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), which forms naturally in bone.
The FDA approved both Juvederm and Radiesse for use in smoothing out moderate to several wrinkles and folds. These substances can remain in the face at the injection site for several months, eventually getting reabsorbed by the body. Because the ingredients occur naturally in the body, this absorption process is harmless and generally well tolerated by patients.
What Can I Expect From Filler Injections?
When you meet with our team of certified nurse practitioners, you can expect to work closely with someone who takes the time to understand your specific treatment goals and address any questions or concerns you have. While fillers offer a huge range of benefits, we know that it is not the right choice for everyone. For some patients, plastic surgery such as a facelift, brow lift, or eye lift may be the best approach. Minimally invasive rejuvenation treatments, such as soft tissue fillers, cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay the need for a facelift.
If you decide to give fillers a try, our licensed professionals will work with you to select the best filler to use based on your skin type and the issue you are trying to address.
During the procedure itself, we will insert the filler into the skin using small needles. Patients generally tolerate the actual procedure well, with side effects limited to slight bruising, swelling, and discomfort at the injection sites, which resolve within a couple of days. The procedure typically lasts around thirty minutes. The results themselves are immediate and can last from 6 to 18 months.
Memphis Patients Should Call Us to Discuss Dermal Filler Treatments
Dermal fillers are a safe way to address a number of facial imperfections and get you to look exceptional. We use FDA-approved fillers that are made from naturally occurring substances that your body safely reabsorbs over time.
You do not have to let aging get you down. Reverse the signs of aging easily with dermal fillers in Memphis. Explore this safe, non-surgical, and minimally invasive way to look younger and healthier, make that next step in your skincare journey by calling our office today!
