As individuals age, their skin loses its natural fullness because of loss of collagen, elasticity, thinning of the skin, and reduction of the facial tissue. With loss of volume, you can notice that your once youthful skin has started to sag, and wrinkles and folds have begun to form. Volume loss is partly caused by the skin’s breakdown of the protein’s collagen and elastin.
Facial volume loss can be caused by genetics and by the natural aging process. As individuals age, facial volume is lost in certain areas and gained in others. Areas that lose volume in the face and body include the cheeks, brows, lips, jowls, and hands.
Rejuvenating the areas with lost volume can reverse the expected effects of aging. Replacing lost volume can be done with dermal fillers. Dermal fillers can be used on the face and even in the volume lost in the hands. Volume replacement provides antiaging effects to the face and body.
Dermal fillers are injections that plump the skin and smooth lines of the face. Several dermal fillers are designed for different areas of the face and body, each with individualized purposes.
Throughout the aging process, the face naturally loses subcutaneous fat. With less facial fat, the facial muscles are closer to the skin’s surface, making fine lines and wrinkles more visible. As we age, the facial skin may also stretch, mimicking the appearance of lost volume. Dermal fillers help to restore facial fullness and volume and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Dermal fillers can help to enhance facial contours, plump the lips, decrease under-eye bags, and soften facial folds and wrinkles.
A variety of dermal fillers are formulated with hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that keeps the skin hydrated and plump. Hyaluronic fillers provide a consistency similar to gel and mimic the natural softness of naturally occurring tissue under the skin. Hyaluronic acid fillers typically last between six and twelve months. It is recommended that you receive maintenance appointments as you notice the effects diminishing. Upkeep appointments ensure that you maintain your ideal volume. The amount of filler injected depends on the treatment area and the desired look.
Heartland Luxe Aesthetics is a premier med spa in Nebraska. At Heartland Luxe Aesthetics, we offer a variety of dermal fillers personalized to each patient’s cosmetic concerns. With increased facial volume, you can feel like your younger self again. Rejuvenate your appearance today with dermal fillers.
