Get the Most Out of Dermal Fillers

When in the market for effective dermal fillers, patients in Charlotte, North Carolina may find themselves overwhelmed with choices. Patients have found success using dermal fillers to eliminate or reduce the appearance of wrinkles, to raise depressions left by scars, to enhance the lips and to replace volume loss in the soft tissue. One dermal filler may differ from other dermal fillers in a number of ways. The composition, side effects, duration of treatment, and other elements may differ from one treatment to the next, and different dermal fillers may offer separate benefits as well.

Whereas some treatments may be effective for lip enhancement, others may not. Some dermal fillers may be most effective in the forehead, while others may be most effective around the mouth or eyes. The best way to determine which dermal filler may work best for you is to speak to a medical professional at a medical spa or clinic offering the treatment.

Patients may first consider the uses of each dermal filler before deciding which options may be right for them. Several dermal fillers offer similar benefits. Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Prevelle Silk and Elvess may be effective in treating prominent nasolabial folds (these are folds that run from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth), the lips, areas around the mouth, the cheeks and other areas. Restylane may be effective in treating nasolabial folds, the cheeks, around the mouth and the temples. Artefill may be used to treat nasolabial folds, the cheeks and the chin. Restylane and Artefill, however, are not to be used for treatment in the lips. Each dermal filler may differ in its applications and benefits so speaking to a medical professional regarding the possible uses of each option is encouraged.

Dermal fillers are composed of different materials, and patients in Charlotte should learn more about each filler's composition. For instance, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane and Prevelle Silk are composed of hyaluronic acid, while Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxyl apatite. Sculptra is composed of poly lactic acid and Artefill is composed of bovine collagen and poly methyl methacrylate. Learning more about these compositions may help patients decide which treatment will work best for them and help them achieve goals.

Also worth noting is that patients should be aware of whether skin testing is required before undergoing treatment. Most dermal fillers do not require skin testing prior to treatment, although Artefill is one of the few that does. Also, some dermal fillers are animal based, including Artefill, while others are not. Some dermal fillers also may come with a risk of hypersensitivity. For most treatments, this is rare, although Elvess contains Sulfa, which may cause allergic reactions to those allergic to Sulfa. Artefill, as mentioned earlier, requires skin testing to avoid hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to the bovine collagen composing this dermal filler.

To be on the safe side, patients are encouraged to discuss possible treatments with a medical professional. Patients should make sure that they fully understand the treatment they choose and should have their questions answered and concerns addressed to avoid any complications or surprises during or after treatment.