Age is not the only thing that can cause deep lines. Take, for example, the situation of a person who often likes to get a tan via natural sunlight or an actual tanning booth. These people are immediately noticeable, because their skin resembles leather. Additionally, these people might not actually be as old as they look, but the exposure to ultraviolet rays resulted in the deep lines that are now visible.
People who find themselves in such a position often look into various dermal filling procedures such as Perlane in order to give their skin back a more youthful look. Perlane is a form of hyaluronic acid that is injected directly into the deep lines. Since the hyaluronic acid is something that the body produces naturally anyway, this procedure is meant to produce results that are also natural.
Those who are interested in having Perlane done are usually curious to know what, in addition to deep wrinkles, this procedure can treat. The Federal Drug Administration has approved this procedure also for the treatment of deep scars, nasolabial folds, and facial fat loss.
In order to get the entire process started, it is important that any prospective patient find the right cosmetic dermatologist to administer the injections. There are a couple of things that a person should thus look for. One of the first things that indicate a reputable cosmetic dermatologist is the amount of verifiable testimonials that he or she has. The other two things that a prospective patient should look for is a specialization in dermal filling procedures, as well as an extensive photographic portfolio of before and after photos.
Once the prospective patient has found the right cosmetic dermatologist, the next step is scheduling a consultation. This is an appointment where the overall facial skin condition of the patient is evaluated. The first thing that the doctor will do is ask the patient questions about his or her medical background in terms of allergies, and other cosmetic procedures that he or she might have had. If the person has a known history of allergies, then a skin test might be done on the patient to determine whether he or she is the right candidate.
After all of the preparation has been successfully done, the next step is to have the actual procedure done. The patient should arrive to the outpatient facility with a clean face. An antiseptic will be used to wash the face clean of any additional bacteria. Then, a topical anesthetic is applied, and the injections are gently administered.
Something that prospective patients of Perlane are curious to find out about is how long the injections of hyaluronic acid will last. The results are immediately visible after the injections have been administered, and will last anywhere from six to eight months, depending on the skin type and associated circumstances of the patient. So, if a patient wants to maintain these results, they will have to get the injections done again after the initial ones wear off.
