Injectable fillers, also known as dermal fillers, are gel-like substances injected just below the skin’s surface to help smooth out lines and wrinkles, and enhance the volume of particular areas like the lips and cheeks, leading to a more youthful appearance. They are the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure.
As we age, our body begins to lose collagen, a vital component found throughout the body, skin, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. A decrease in collagen levels is what leads to signs of aging and a resulting loss of volume with the skin becoming much looser. This reduction in elasticity is what causes skin to look thinner and become saggy.
Dermal fillers are designed therefore to mimic the body’s own collagen (some even help the body to regrow collagen naturally) and to replace this lost volume with a safe, effective and natural looking method that provides instant results.