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As you age, your body starts to lose volume. Collagen is an important substance that exists all over your body, including in your skin, muscles, bones and connective tissues. Decreased amounts of collagen in your skin causes skin laxity (loose) and loss of volume. Skin becomes thinner, loses its elasticity and starts to sag.
You may choose to get dermal fillers to:
Dermal filler injections are a type of nonsurgical cosmetic procedure. Dermal fillers plump up wrinkles, smooth lines and restore volume in your face. We inject these substances just under your skin.
People choose to get dermal fillers to enhance their facial features or gain a more youthful appearance. This elective treatment usually takes less than half an hour, and recovery time is minimal. Results are seen right away and last months to years depending on the type of filler and the location.
There are several kinds of dermal fillers. We will discuss your options with you. As with any cosmetic procedure, there are risks, including infection, bleeding and bruising.
During this non-surgical treatment, Hyaluronic acid is injected into different levels of the skin. It is then absorbed into the surrounding tissue and feels soft and natural. Occasional bruising and swelling might occur, but the results are immediately noticeable. The effect can last up to 12 months, or even longer.
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