Achieving a well-rounded facial contour with dermal fillers is a great nonsurgical option. It can reshape features, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and asymmetry, and restore volume to specific areas.
A skilled cosmetic doctor or nurse will know how to sculpt the face using different fillers for natural-looking results.
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Cheek Enhancement
Dermal filler injections are a popular cosmetic option often used for cheek enhancement. Cheek filler can restore lost volume in the cheeks, enhance facial contour, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Cheek fillers are typically made from hyaluronic acid.
Our bodies lose collagen as we age, making the skin thinner and less elastic. As a result, fine lines and wrinkles form, and the face begins to sag. The cheeks are particularly prone to fading, giving the face an aged or tired appearance.
Using cheek fillers can help restore the ogee face curve, a gentle, double-curved contour extending from the center of the forehead to the area around the eyes. In addition, cheek fillers can balance pre-existing asymmetry and create a fuller, more youthful-looking appearance.
Marionette Lines
The marionette lines are the deep creases extending from the corners of your mouth to your chin. They’re named after the ventriloquist puppets that have split jaws so their voices can be heard. They’re a natural part of aging and usually show up by your 40s but can start forming earlier.
These creases change your neutral expression to one of a frown and can prompt well-meaning family members to ask about your health and mood. They also make you look older than you are.
There are a few ways to minimize these lines, including fillers and laser treatments. Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) is an effective solution as it relaxes the muscles in the face that cause these creases. A skin-boosting product such as Profhilo can also improve the overall tone of the face, reducing the appearance of these creases and tightening crepey or sagging skin, accentuating them. Laser treatments also smooth the skin and are ideal for minimizing the appearance of these lines without any injections or surgery.
Nasolabial Folds
The nasolabial folds, also known as smile lines or marionette lines, are the lines that appear from the sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth. They’re a natural part of the face, but over time they can cause you to look older than you are. Fillers can help to reduce the appearance of these lines, giving you a more youthful facial shape.
Sun damage, smoking, and normal aging can all deepen these lines. Using a filler to stimulate collagen production can reverse some damage and plump these lines.
Skin-tightening treatments can also be helpful for nasolabial folds. These include ultrasound and fractional laser treatment, which damage the skin’s base layer to promote collagen production and firm the tissue.
A non-invasive option is microneedling, which can also trigger the body’s natural collagen production. The needles penetrate the skin, and their effects are magnified by the collagen produced by the micro-needling procedure.
Lip Enhancement
Lip enhancement is a popular way to add fullness and enhance the shape of your lips. If you have thin lips or are thinning due to natural aging, dermal fillers can create a more balanced appearance.
Over time, photodamage and aging cause the skin around the mouth to lose collagen. This can lead to prominent tear troughs (the area under your eyes). Fillers such as Juvederm and Radiesse are excellent for smoothing these wrinkles, giving you a well-rested look.
Various fillers can be used for lip augmentation, but hyaluronic acid (HA) has produced the most gratifying results. This is because it is a substance found naturally in the body and breaks down over time, leaving no residue. Many people use temporary lip fillers to try the procedure before deciding whether they want a more permanent solution, such as implants or surgical lip enhancement.
