Dermal Filler Treatments

A dermal facial filler, or injectable filler, treatment entails a series of tiny injections under the skin�s surface at the sub dermal level. The amount administered depends on the depth and size of the skin defect or wrinkle. With the evolution of facial fillers and injectable filler it would be great resource to add to your cosmetic treatment wish list.

More About Facial / Dermal Fillers

Facial fillers are products such as collagen, hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyl apatite that rejuvenate facial skin by reducing or eliminating wrinkles, raising scar depressions, enhancing lips and replacing soft-tissue volume loss through facial injections.

With age, our skin becomes more susceptible to wrinkles and sagging. Exposure to sun and years of muscle movement ( squinting, chewing, smiling ) contribute to tissue breakdown of the skin.

How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last

Facial fillers are temporary to long-lasting solutions administered through a few tiny facial injections on specific areas of the face. Various types of facial fillers are available; each is designed with one or several purposes, such as wrinkle reduction and lip augmentation.

The face starts to lack volume and appears aged with deeper nasal labial folds, unaesthetic marionette lines, a deeper mentalis fold, the lips start to thin, and turning down the corners of the lips.

Facial fillers will volumise creases and folds in the face in areas that have lost fat and collagen as we age. Hyaluronic acid is the natural filler substance in your body.

Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm� are then injected extraorally right underneath these folds to replace the volume lost which creates a younger look in the face. Dermal fillers can be used for high lip line cases, asymmetrical lips around the mouth, lip augmentation, and completing cosmetic dentistry cases by creating a beautiful, young-looking frame around the teeth.

A qualified medical professional can help you determine which facial injections and what injectable fillers treatments are right for you.

Derma Filler Product Brands

Juvederm� Facial Filler: Made of a hyaluronic acid gel, Juvederm� is a naturally-occurring substance in the skin that contributes to volume and hydration. Juvederm� is designed to temporarily correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Juvederm� is made by Allergan, the same makers of Botox�.

Aoma Otesaly: Utilized for filling moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, is a soft tissue filler that adds volume to certain areas of the face; derived from non-animal-based hyaluronic acid. Aoma Otesaly Dermal Fillers have the same, if not better, qualities and results of more expensive Restylane. Aoma Otesaly are the preferred dermal filler administered by Skinsense.

Restylane Facial Filler: A non-animal, biodegradable gel composed of hyaluronic acid, Restylane is a soft tissue dermal filler that adds volume to the skin through tiny injections; smoothing facial folds and wrinkles in areas around the mouth and eyes.

Collagen (Zyplast/ Zyderm): A soft-tissue dermal filler made from purified cow skin used to fill wrinkles, lines, and scars on the face. Collagen is a naturally-occurring protein that supports various parts of the body, including skin, tendons, and ligaments; it will eventually absorb into the body.

Sculptra: An injectable made of synthetic polylactic acid contained in microspheres, Sculptra is the first FDA-approved injectable for the restoration of lost facial volume (correction of lipoatrophy) in people with HIV infection.

Radiesse�: A synthetic dermal filler made of calcium hydroxyapatite is utilized for the correction of moderate to severe wrinkles and folds. This injectable is a longer-lasting filler because the body forms collagen around the microspheres; adding bulk to the injected areas.

Dermal Filler Treatment Time

The average length of filler injection treatments is about 10 to 20 minutes per session, depending on the individual and the amount of areas being treated.

Results of Injectable Fillers

In general, the results from most injectable fillers are temporary; commonly lasting from a few months to about a year. This depends on the type of facial fillers or filler injections used. For optimal results, additional treatment sessions are encouraged.

Dermal Filler Side Effects

Some of the most common side effects include: allergic reaction, bruising at injection site, numbness, and temporary redness, swelling, pain/tenderness, or discoloration.

Dermal filler injections require very minimal downtime, allowing patients to return to work and their normal activities directly following treatment. Yet for the first 24 hours, individuals may be instructed to refrain from strenuous activities and excessive sun or heat exposure.

Who Administers The Dermal Filler

All dermal filler treatments at Skinsense are doctor or certified aesthetic clincian administered. As both our consulting doctors are Australia based, and visit Port Vila periodically, doctor administered dermal filler treatments will need to be planned and scheduled accordingly. Clincian administered fillers (our aesthetics clinician is trained and properly qualified to administer fillers - espcially to the lips) are generally always available and also cost less.

Dermal Filler Treatment Cost

The cost of doctor amdinistered dermal filler treatment is 60,000vt for each vial of serum used.
The cost of clinician amdinistered dermal filler treatment is 30,000vt for each vial of serum used.

Please be aware that vials of dermal filler cannot be shared between patients and you will be charged for each vial, or part thereof, whose seal is broken for your treatment.

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