As we age, our faces begin to show the effects of gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle movement such as smiling, chewing and squinting. The underlying tissues that keep our skin looking youthful and plump begin to break down, often leaving laugh lines, smile lines, crow's feet or facial creases over the areas where the muscle movement occurs.
Soft tissue fillers can help fill these lines and creases temporarily restoring a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. When injected beneath the skin, these fillers plump up creased and sunken areas of the face. They can also add fullness to the lips and cheeks. Injectable fillers may be used alone or in conjunction with cosmetic procedures, such as laser treatment, facelift or browlift. Injectables alone cannot change facial contour the way surgery can.
The most important fact to remember about injectables is that the results are not permanent. The injectable filler is eventually metabolized by the body. You should not expect the same long lasting results that may be gained by cosmetic surgery.
Facial rejuvenation is very individualized. That's why it is important to discuss your hopes and expectations with a board certified plastic surgeon that has experience with many different types of surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Learn more about injectable fillers below.
