What are the types of dermal fillers?
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers
It is soft, gel-like fillers that are used to hydrate and plump the skin, often used on the lips, cheeks, and around the under-eye area. This instantly minimizes fine lines for smooth, youthful-looking skin.
Collagen Fillers
Collagen fillers help restore firmness and smoothness by replacing lost collagen in the skin. They are meant to address fine lines, shallow scarring, and mild facial wrinkles. These fillers work by adding structure and firmness to the skin. Results generally last between 3 and 6 months.
Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers
The fillers are constructed of calcium particles that are suspended in a gel and are more viscous in consistency. They are used to fill the deep wrinkles and smile lines, as well as address volume loss in the cheeks and jawline. They also help promote natural collagen production in the skin.
Poly-L-lactic Acid Fillers
Poly-L-lactic acid is biodegradable and stimulates the skin to produce more collagen over time. It is also utilized for deeper facial wrinkles or hollow cheeks, as well as to fill in hollow spots and enhance skin volume that decreases over time in the aging process.
PMMA (Polymethylmethacrylate) Fillers
PMMA fillers are made of quite small synthetic beads that are combined with collagen and that remain under the skin as a long-term support. These fillers are for the deep wrinkles and the folds of the mouth and are used to treat acne scars. These fillers are durable and long-lasting. Responses may last for years and are not reversible.