Dermal fillers in Schaumburg are non-surgical treatments used to reduce wrinkles or to add volume to specific parts of the face like the lips or cheeks. They can also fill in some scars. Patients can often see the results of a treatment immediately.
A majority of dermal fillers are made with hyaluronic acid, which has the benefit of stimulating collagen production. Collagen is a protein that gives skin its structure and suppleness, and the decline in collagen production that accompanies aging leads to sagging and wrinkled skin.
Dermal fillers are administered by injection. The doctor will use a topical anesthetic to numb the treatment area before starting. A typical treatment session may last anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. There is no recovery time, so the patient may resume their usual schedule immediately after treatment. Collagen production will continue for several months after the first injections.
Juvederm is one of the many dermal fillers made from hyaluronic acid. It can be used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the corners of the mouth or to make nasolabial folds, the frown lines around the mouth, less visible. Juvederm’s longevity depends on the part of the face treated. The more mobile the part, the shorter the time. Thus, treatments around the lips might last only three to six months, while treatments in the nasolabial could last for over six months.
Restylane is also made from hyaluronic acid. It is used to make nasolabial folds less noticeable, and it reduces the wrinkles and fine lines at the corners of the mouth. Its effects last for six to nine months.
Patients should avoid smoking, tanning, and drinking before treatment. They should avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or aspirin, for such medications can cause bleeding.
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