Sometimes, a smile flaw has more to do with your face than your teeth. Wrinkles might distract from your pearly whites, or saggy skin may fail to blend with your grin. That said, you could always try dermal fillers to fix such problems. This dental procedure could give you a face fit for your stellar smile. Still, you likely want to learn more about the option first. Luckily enough, your local Geneva dentist can help. To that end, here’s a thorough guide to dermal fillers and how they enhance your looks.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Put simply, dermal fillers are a type of non-surgical cosmetic procedure. Their main use is to plump or “fill in” certain areas of your face, usually around the eyes, mouth, and nose. They do so by being injected under your skin, often in a process that takes less than thirty minutes.
In cosmetic dentistry, patients often get these fillers to smooth out unsightly facial traits. The result is a youthful, elastic face that enhances your smile’s appearance.
The Types of Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers come in various types, each categorized by the substance it’s made from. The FDA-approved kinds include:
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – Hyaluronic acid is a natural skin chemical that gives your face volume and keeps it hydrated. Fillers that use it tend to last six months to a year.
- Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) – CaHA is a substance in your bones, with fillers made from it lasting around a year. Healthcare providers use this filler type for deeper wrinkles.
- Poly-L-lactic Acid (PLLA) – This substance helps your body create collagen. It’s often used for fillers that smooth deep wrinkles, but its results persist for two years or more.
- Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) – Fillers with this material stay under your skin after a professional injects them. They consist of collagen and small balls that give your skin volume and firmness.
What are Dermal Fillers’ Benefits?
The best dermal filler candidates tend to have skin problems – scarring, deep wrinkles, eye bags, sunken cheeks, etc. After all, such patients are most likely to benefit from treatment.
As for what those benefits are, you can expect several. The first, naturally, is that fillers make your skin firmer and younger-looking. Another, meanwhile, is that they’re much more affordable than a facelift. Perhaps best of all, getting fillers isn’t an arduous process – all it takes is a non-surgical procedure that lasts less than thirty minutes and a short recovery.
Ultimately, dermal fillers can make a great addition to a beautiful, fantastic smile. That being the case, consider treatment with your local dental provider.
About the Practice
Devonshire Dental of Boston is based in Boston, MA. Led by our three terrific dentists, our practice seeks to give every patient personal and high-quality dentistry. We thus offer preventive, cosmetic, and even restorative oral care, with all treatments tailored to your specific smile. Our team can even apply dermal fillers to make your grin look even prettier! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (617)-350-7474.