Age has its own beauty, wisdom, and glory but there is always the bane of wrinkles. We all know that wrinkles are a natural part of aging but there are other reasons like dehydration and lack of moisture that can fasten the process of developing wrinkles. Wrinkle fillers are facial treatments that are available in skin rejuvenation clinics that can make your skin look plumper and smoother. There are a lot of products available in the market but everyone wants the best wrinkle fillers. Thus, we have come up with a comprehensive article about wrinkle fillers that will help you pick the best. 

How Do Wrinkle Fillers Work?

The skin is held together by a firm and spongy meshwork consisting of components like collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin. With time, this meshwork loses its strength, and wrinkles start to form. Wrinkle fillers, when injected into the skin, will fill these weakened spots making the skin firmer. This is a simple process and it will cost you much less compared to a facelift. 

Another reason why wrinkle fillers are greatly preferred by people is because of their instant results. You can see the results within 30 minutes of the treatment and it can last from 3 months to a year. 

This is a safe procedure but some people might develop skin allergies or small bumps on the skin. Thus, it is important that you get the procedure done at a professional skin rejuvenation clinic. 

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Types of Wrinkle Fillers

There are different types of wrinkle fillers depending on the substances they contain. While you can learn about these choices, you must consult with the physician to confirm that it is FDA approved before you settle on the choice. 

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is the most popular wrinkle filler ingredient and it is one of the substances that are naturally produced by our body. Hyaluronic acid makes the skin appear plump and healthy since it helps the skin retain moisture. 

Appearance: Hyaluronic acid fillers have a soft and gel-like appearance.

Benefits: 

• Hyaluronic acid fillers work for almost all skin types, even the ones prone to acne and infections. 

• After getting hyaluronic acid fillers, your skin would look more youthful and radiant. 

• They are also known to possess antioxidant properties which can protect your skin against pollution.

Results: The results usually last for 6-12 months after which the treatment has to be repeated. 

Recommendations: FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers include Restylane products, Juvederm products, and Belotero Balance. 

Calcium Hydroxyapatite

This is another compound that is already present in our body - to be precise in our bones. Calcium hydroxyapatite has been widely studied all over the world and has been used in various facial treatments. 

Appearance: Calcium hydroxyapatite also has a soft, gel-like appearance but has a thicker consistency than hyaluronic acid. It does not contain any animal products and thus is vegan-friendly.

Benefits: 

• Calcium hydroxyapatite has been proven effective in the treatment of facial lines and folds due to aging.

• It can also help in the process of natural collagen stimulation and the treatment of deep lines and wrinkles. 

Results: Because of the thicker consistency, they last longer (9 to 15 months) than the hyaluronic acid fillers. 

Recommendations: FDA-approved calcium hydroxyapatite fillers include Radiesse.

Poly-L-Lactic Acid

While the above-mentioned fillers actually fill out the lines and creases to give a plump appearance, Poly-L-lactic acid acts as a collagen stimulator. This will smoothen the wrinkles and creases on the skin. 

Appearance: These are synthetic, biodegradable, absorbable substances that dissolve in the skin after a day or two. This is the same ingredient that is used for making dissolvable stitches. 

Benefits: 

• Poly-L-lactic acid fillers stimulate the gradual production of collagen in the skin which makes the wrinkles and lines disappear naturally. 

• Loss of skin volume can also be treated with PLLA.

• This is one of the best wrinkle fillers in use and thus is often used to treat deep facial wrinkles. 

Results: PLLA treatment can last up to 2 years. 

Recommendations: FDA-approved Poly-L-lactic acid fillers include Sculptra.

Polymethyl-Methacrylate Microspheres

Polymethylmethacrylate has been in use in the aesthetic medicine industry since the last century. This is a semi-permanent filler where the injected balls remain in the skin for continued support. Polymethylmethacrylate is a synthetic tiny ball-like substance that is injected into the skin. 

Benefits: 

• They are used to fill out wrinkles, laugh lines, and furrows.

• Polymethylmethacrylate is also used for plumping thin lips and treating pitted and acne scars.

• Polymethylmethacrylate is often used in tandem with hyaluronic acid. 

Results: Polymethylmethacrylate is considered to be a long-term solution when compared to hyaluronic acid. With one or two treatment sessions spaced a month apart, the results can last up to 5 years. 

Rani MD

While aesthetic treatments have become much simpler and safer, there can be intense side effects if the procedure is not performed properly. Thus, you need to consult with a physician and then get it done by a licensed professional. Rani MD is a licensed aesthetic and skin rejuvenation clinic which is owned and operated by a qualified physician. We offer various services starting from facial fillers to MIC injections. Schedule an appointment with us by visiting www.ranimd.com.