Everyone develops wrinkles as they age, but that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing you can do about yours. There are a variety of treatments available that may help to keep your skin looking great, and many people have used dermal fillers to achieve skin that looks younger and fuller. However, many people have heard a few popular falsehoods about dermal fillers that might give them the wrong idea of how they work. Here’s a brief list of common misconceptions about dermal fillers as well as the truth about these treatments.
Falsehood #1: The Results of Dermal Fillers Do Not Look Natural
If someone has told you that dermal fillers will make your skin appear unnatural or leave you looking frozen or like a plastic doll, that person is misinformed. While it’s possible to get these undesirable results from dermal fillers, this will only happen if they are improperly administered. Getting your dermal filler treatment from a qualified and experienced professional will ensure that you receive precisely the right amount of filler to achieve your desired results.
Falsehood #2: Dermal Fillers Can Take the Place of a Surgical Facelift
While fillers can add volume to your skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, they cannot produce the same results as facelift surgery. Facelifts are great for patients with severe laxity since they remove excess tissue and tighten sagging skin, and the results they produce can last for ten years or more. While the results of dermal fillers only last about six to eighteen months, their results begin to show after a few weeks at most without any downtime.
Falsehood #3: Dermal Fillers Will Make My Skin Stretch and Sag More
When dermal fillers are administered by a qualified and experienced provider, they subtly increase the volume of the treated area without stretching the skin. Since these fillers are made of compounds that naturally occur within the human body, they can actually promote the natural production of collagen and elastin, which are important chemicals for the skin’s structure. After the body has had time to absorb the filler or when the patient chooses to discontinue treatment, the skin will return to its original condition.
Dermal fillers have allowed many patients to achieve plumper and more beautiful skin. Consulting with your dentist can determine if these treatments can be suitable for you.
About the Practice
Cromer & Cairns Dental delivers excellent oral healthcare services to the community of Vero Beach, FL. Led by Drs. Julie Cromer and Justin Schwartz, the staff ensures that each patient is treated with the utmost care and compassion in a friendly and welcoming office environment. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as dermal filler treatments. To schedule a dermal filler consultation, contact the office online or dial (772) 562-5051.