Facial Fillers: The Dermal Filler Guide

Over the last decade, dermal fillers and Botox have seen a rise in popularity. Both procedures help patients regain a youthful appearance and reduce their wrinkles.

This is not a one-fits-all treatment. Each face is a different shape, with different contours and lines. This is why there I now a range of procedures which suit a variety of faces.

Before going through with any treatment it is advised that you visit a surgeon for a consultation. In the meantime, read through our facial filler guide.

Botox

The red carpet these days is a sea of Botox injected celebrities. This miracle injectable is known to fill lines is probably the between the eyebrows and crow’s feet around the eyes.

“Botox” is actually a protein which can be found in botulism toxin. Surgeons use the injectable to that smooth out the skin, eliminating any wrinkles which can be found in that area of the face. Botox relaxes facial muscles, leaving patients with a smoother face. The results are incredible and can be seen almost immediately. Make sure that your always choose a doctor with the appropriate botox training.

Line-fillers

Line-fillers are developed with hyaluronic acid. This type of acid can be found in the body naturally. Surgeons use hyaluronic acid fillers to successfully plump up lines and wrinkles, as these lines attract water. Line-fillers can be used to correct: nasolabial folds, thinning lips and wrinkles. It can also be used to reduce under-eye circles or for filling out the lower half of the face. A dermal filler course gives doctors the appropriate training they need for this procedure.

Structural fillers 

A plastic surgeon can use structural fillers to stimulate collagen production. This creates a smoother appearance in the skin and can be used to rejuvenate areas of the face which have lost volume. Structural fillers are recommended for those who have thinner skin and significant volume loss.

Where Can Dermal Fillers Be Applied?

Under Eye Hollows: This is an area which many patients want to restore. This area can be fixed by restoring volume in the cheek. Other patients require the injection of filler on top of the bone which is directly below the eye.

Nose To Mouth: Many patients want to restore the nose to the mouth area, otherwise known as the nasolabial fold. This is one of the most common parts of the face to have filler injected. Lines often appear in this area of the face due to ageing.

Cheeks and lips: The ageing process causes our face to lose volume. The cheeks and lips are two places of the face which thin over time. Our temples can also be filled.

Dermal Fillers Glasgow

Dermal Fillers Glasgow surgeon, Dr Darren McKeown, says that “Easy as it sounds, choosing the right filler and injecting just the right amount in the right places is paramount to achieving a good result.”

The media often portrays fillers in the wrong way. Many of us only see pictures of celebrities that have had ‘too much’ filler. Many of your favourite celebrities will have had fillers or Botox, however, it will look completely natural, something every cosmetic patient should aim for.

This is why it is important to visit a recommended surgeon who will be transparent during the consultation process. The secret behind successful non-surgical cosmetics is knowing how much the patient really needs and in what areas.