Five Reasons to Consider Dermal Injectables

There are many cosmetic treatments for the face. Treatments range from moisturizers, to makeup, to sunscreen. However, some patients may want to go beyond that, considering dermal injectables to improve the appearance of the face. Our staff at Jefferson Plastic Surgery is seeing a growing trend of potential patients looking for more permanent ways to rejuvenate the appearance of their facial features. Below are five reasons why dermal injectables might be the right answer for you.

Dermal fillers are meant to synthesize the body’s natural collagen, which is a protein that fills out the skin and underlying tissue over the skeletal framework. Our surgeons will inject the fillers into targeted areas of the face. Depending upon the type of filler used, results will last anywhere from 12 to 18 months.

Signs of Aging

As the body ages over time, it will lose collagen. The results of collagen loss due to aging can include lines and wrinkles appearing on the forehead, between the brows, on the outside corners of the eyes, and around the nose and mouth. Dermal injectables work to counteract this collagen loss by filling in lines and wrinkles to smooth out the skin’s appearance and make it look firmer and younger.

Sun Damage

It was not until relatively recently that we began to fully understand the toll that excessive sun exposure can have on the skin, particularly delicate facial skin. Over time, the damaging UV rays can dry out the skin, causing it to look leathery. Dry skin will also accentuate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, particularly around the outer corners of the eyes due to squinting in bright sunlight.

Smoking

We have all heard about the health hazards of smoking, ranging from lung cancer, to emphysema, to stroke, to cardiac disease. However, did you know that smoking can also cause your facial skin to develop lines and wrinkles? Tobacco smoke dries out the facial skin, particularly around the lips. Dry facial skin from tobacco use results in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sometimes referred to as “smoker’s mouth.”

Acne Scars

Although most of us struggled with acne during our teen years, the problem does not necessarily go away once we become adults. Unfortunately, it may leave behind scars, resulting in a pitted appearance to the face. In such cases, dermal fillers can help smooth out the appearance of facial acne scars by filling in the areas of pitted skin.

Gaunt Appearance

Whether due to the effects of aging or illness, some people have a gaunt, hollowed out look to the face, particularly around the eyes and along the cheeks. Such an appearance may make them look old, tired, or worn. Dermal injectables can help by filling out these hollowed areas.

You may feel as though there is little that can be done to improve the appearance of your face, short of undergoing a facelift procedure. In fact, dermal injectables may be just what you are seeking for an inexpensive, less invasive alternative to surgery.