Feeling indecisive about getting dermal fillers during the summer season? Let the expert providers at Wright’s Med Spa guide you in the right direction!
First things first, let’s talk about what dermal fillers are.
Most dermal fillers are injectables made of a gel-like natural substance called Hyaluronic Acid or HA. Different types of FDA-approved injectable fillers are used to treat age-related volume loss in your face.
This brings us to our next question…
Why Do We Need Fillers in the First Place?
Everyone ages differently. However, some common signs of aging do not spare anyone. These include loss of volume in the face, uneven fat distribution, and the resulting appearance of fine lines and wrinkles such as smile lines, frown lines, etc.
Aside from that, as we age, our skin tends to produce less and less of collagen and elastin – the structural proteins that keep it looking youthful. Collagen plumps and lifts skin while elastin is responsible for keeping your skin elastic and firm.
Dermal fillers thus help:
- address volume loss
- lift sunken cheeks
- soften the creases around the mouth and nose
- fill up the hollows under the eyes
- contour your face (for example, sculpting the jawline or the nose)
What are the Different Types of Dermal Fillers?
The most commonly-used injectable dermal fillers are made of Hyaluronic acid or HA. Other types of injectable dermal fillers include Polylactic-based dermal fillers and Calcium hydroxylapatite – based dermal fillers. Some common filler brand names are:
1. HA-based Dermal fillers – Juvéderm and Restylane
Different Juvéderm products are FDA-approved to treat different parts of your face. For example, Juvéderm XC helps reduce the appearance of smile lines, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. Juvéderm Vollure XC softens out the nasolabial creases and Juvéderm Volbella XC adds volume to your lips and reduces lip lines.
Restylane Silk adds volume to your lips and helps smooth fine lines (e.g., smile lines). Restylane Defyne adds volume to help fill out static wrinkles such as nasolabial folds. Other types include Restylane Kysse and Restylane Lyft, etc.
2. Calcium-based fillers – Radiesse
These FDA-approved Radiesse fillers help lift, augment, and contour your cheekbones and jawlines.
3. Polylactic Acid-based injectable fillers – Sculptra
Like Radiesse, Sculptra also helps fill up the nasolabial folds and add definition to the face.
Can I Get Dermal Fillers in the Summer?
Of course! Here are some reasons why dermal fillers are ideal for the summer season:
- Instant yet lasting results
With dermal fillers, it’s possible to see an improvement right after the injection and the results can last months. Dermal fillers can help you get your summer glow on in no time and have you looking your best all season. - You don’t have to worry about going into the sun (so much)
Unlike laser skin treatments that require you to be extra careful in avoiding sun exposure or make the skin especially prone to summer dryness, once the redness and swelling go down, you can just apply a good sunscreen and you’re good to go after getting dermal fillers. - No downtime = minimal recovery time!
With little to no downtime, you can go back to enjoying your summer activities as soon as you leave the office.
To know more about what dermal fillers are best for the summer season, schedule an appointment now!
