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Dermal fillers are materials which are used to correct wrinkles, scarring and other depressions in the face. They can also be used to add volume in areas such as the lips and cheeks. Dermal fillers are designed to plump up the area into which they are injected, and are therefore able to correct sunken cheeks and add youthful volume to the face. There are now many different fillers on the market and surgeons are able to pick and choose the ones that they feel work the best, but the ultimate goal of any procedure involving fillers is to give the patient a fresher, firmer and younger looking complexion. Dermal fillers work by replacing or replenishing the collagen which naturally depletes as we age. Collagen is an extremely important component of the skin, giving it elasticity and strength. As we age collagen production slows down, and this combined with the fact that the upper layer of the skin, the epidermis thins considerably as time passes means that the skin begins to look less firm and wrinkles begin to form. Dermal fillers essentially work to replace this loss of collagen, slowing down the aging process and enabling the skin to regain its youthful elasticity and firmness. The most popular dermal fillers on the market are Restylane, Juvederm, Teosal and Radiesse. The active ingredient in these fillers is hyaluronic acid, a fluid which occurs naturally in the skin, when injected, these fillers will help skin to regain a firmer and more youthful appearance. The fillers listed above are very effective, however, the results are short lived, and typically they will last for a maximum a year before the product is broken down and absorbed by the body. For patients who desire longer lasting results, Sculptra and Ellanse may be more suitable products as they will stimulate collagen growth and thicken the skin to promote a more youthful appearance, but will last for up to 5 years. Patients who decide to undergo treatment using dermal fillers ought to ensure that they choose an experienced and reputable practitioner, and should first attend a consultation, where the surgeon will help to decide what the correct treatment is for the individual patient. Before the filler is injected a local anaesthetic is used to numb the face to ensure that minimal pain is caused. Due to the use of a local anaesthetic, patients tend to feel very little pain as the filler is injected. After the treatment, patients are able to continue their daily business as usual, but ought to be aware that there will be a degree of swelling and bruising after the treatment. The swelling will go down in a few days, and patients are often advised to take arnica tablets to help with the bruising. London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic is UK's one of the leading clinics in Sculptra treatment, Smartlipo and laser hair removal.
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