When people see lines and wrinkles as they look in the mirror, many want to turn back the clock. You can do just that if you decide to have Beverly Hills facial fillers, also known as dermal fillers.
These face rejuvenation products can temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, as we get older, our faces lose volume and fat to have more wrinkles and apparent aging.
More Americans are finding out about facial fillers because more than 13 million non-surgical cosmetic procedures were done in 2020 alone. So you may want to consider them if your skincare regimen needs some assistance.
If you are thinking about facial fillers, you should learn more about what they do and how long they last.
Facial Filler Overview
As we age, our skin loses volume and elasticity. As a result, the fat and muscles in the face start to thin, as well. The changes can make the face look more wrinkled, and the skin might not look as smooth as in your 20s and 30s.
Facial fillers can help address some signs of aging by smoothing lines, restoring volume, and plumping the skin. Many fillers are intended to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, but others are suitable for deeper lines between the nose and mouth.
Most facial fillers contain gel-like materials, including hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite that the surgeon injects under your skin in small doses.
The significant advantage of dermal fillers is it’s minimally invasive and doesn’t require surgery or downtime.
Facial Filler Longevity
Facial fillers are a temporary solution to reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and nose. But you will eventually need touch ups to maintain your younger look.
Surgeons say many facial fillers last six to 12 months, while others last two to five years.
Hyaluronic acid is the most-used facial filler, a natural substance that helps the skin make elastin and collagen. As we age, the skin produces less of these substances, so injections can help.
Also, injections with hyaluronic acid can add plumpness and structure to the skin and make it look well hydrated.
Factors Affecting Filler Longevity
The type of filler used is the primary factor that determines how long it lasts. But other factors matter, too:
- Where the doctor injects the filler
- The amount of filler injected
- How quickly your body metabolizes the filler
Also, remember that your doctor will choose products based on where they will go. For example, if you need volume in the cheeks, temples, and forehead, they may use a thicker gel to offer more support.
These are usually deeper injections that can last longer, with some lasting up to 12 months. However, if you need fillers in areas where the skin is thinner, the products may only last six months.
Also, if the filler is injected into the lips where there is a lot of daily movement, the filler breaks down faster.
A few months after you receive your injections, the filler slowly degrades. But the results tend to last longer because fillers absorb water.
But at about the middle of the rough duration of the facial filler, you may see volume start to decrease. That’s when having touch-up treatments can help you keep your results.
Facial Filler Recovery
There’s little recovery or downtime with facial fillers, so you can usually go back to work and other parts of your routine the same day. Most sessions last less than an hour.
Surgeons usually recommend that you don’t exercise for 24 hours, try to keep your head elevated; this will prevent the filler from moving to another part of the face.
What If You Don’t Like The Results?
This is possibly the best benefit of facial fillers. If you have injections and don’t like the results, they cannot be removed.
But facial fillers are temporary, so if you want six months or a year, your face will go back to the way it was.
If you’re a first-timer, your doctor may encourage you to use a shorter-term dermal filler to try it out. Then, after you like the results, you can have more fillers injected into other parts of the face.
Facial fillers can provide a dramatic difference in your appearance without downtime or surgery.
However, if you want significant changes to your face that last, you will eventually need to have plastic surgery. Popular options include a Beverly Hills eyelid lift and a Beverly Hills facelift. Some also may choose Beverly Hills liposuction for the face, especially under the chin.
These popular procedures provide long-term results but don’t stop the aging process.
Request A Facial Filler Consultation
Thinking about facial fillers in Beverly Hills? Dr. Nicholas Lahar is pleased to provide cosmetic procedures to his Beverly Hills patients. He will talk about your goals during your consultation and decide if facial fillers will help you reach your aesthetic and personal goals.
References
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last? (2020.). Accessed at https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/how-long-do-dermal-fillers-last
10 Things To Know Before Trying Dermal Fillers. (2019). Accessed at https://www.self.com/story/dermal-fillers
How Long Will Fillers Last? (2020). Accessed at https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-filler-last#longevity
