Dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected under the skin to regain lost volume, smoothen the wrinkles, or enhance the facial contours. More than 1 million men and women each year opt for this form of rejuvenation, which is very popular and can be an inexpensive way to look younger without surgery or downtime.

Injectable wrinkle fillers, unlike Botox injections that loosen muscles under the wrinkle, fill the line, crease, or area with a wide variety of materials. As a result, problem areas almost disappear.

Most will fill pit like areas, lines, and wrinkles in less than 30 minutes with results that can last from 4 months to more than a year.

Various types of facial fillings are available; each is designed for one or more purposes, such as reducing wrinkles and lip augmentation.

How these fillers enhance appearance?

While dermal fillers are casually known as “wrinkle fillers,” they can do much more than just smoothening out wrinkles, although they are excellent at this too! Here are a few of the common issues dermal fillers can help address:

• Smoothen out the lines around nose and mouth (marionette lines, smile lines, and parentheses)

• Enhance & restore volume to sunken cheeks or temples

• Diminish vertical lip lines

• Plump & enhance the lips

• Smooth out a chin crease

• Improve symmetry among facial features

• Deeper nasolabial folds

Not every wrinkle-filler is suitable for all types of wrinkles. Minor risks and positive consequences result from the right use in the right way. This is why you should have fillers injected by a board-certified trained doctor with continuous, specialized training.

Side effects

Some of the most common side effects include: 

• Allergic reaction

• Bruising at the injection site

• Numbness, and temporary redness

• Swelling

• Pain/tenderness or discoloration.

Dermal filler injections require very short rest periods, which allows patients to return to their normal work and activities following direct treatment. However, within the first 24 hours, individuals can be instructed to refrain from performing strenuous activities and exposure to the sun or heat.