Have the signs of aging been dragging down your self-esteem? Well, you are not alone. If wrinkles and sagging skin are your concern then the option of a facial filler treatment may be the answer. Each year countless men and women consult with cosmetic specialists to find a non-surgical solution to wrinkles and sagging skin. The answer is the injection of RHA, Lyft, Restylane, or Voluma which are far less invasive and more cost-effective than a facelift.
Concerns about Injecting Dermal Fillers
A concern that many people have regarding facial fillers is putting a foreign substance into one’s body. These dermal fillers or injectables are made of materials naturally occurring in their own body. RHA, Voluma, and Restylane are made of hyaluronic acids that are found in our skin. With long-term research and FDA approval, these fillers are a safe bet.
Another concern is the side effects associated with facial filler injections. These will be minimal with patients experiencing some discomfort during the procedure that can be reduced with topical numbing cream, ice, and even a lidocaine injection if necessary. The injection site may have temporary discoloration, bruise, swell, and be tender to the touch for a few days after the treatment.
We asked Dr. Rubaum a facial plastic surgeon and owner of the Laser Image Company, a medical spa specializing in non-invasive cosmetic procedures his thoughts. “As we age our faces start to get a hollow look around the eyes and the nasolabial folds (lines below the cheeks) become more pronounced. Dermal fillers such as RHA, Restylane, or Lyft are the excellent non-invasive solutions to the loss of volume, that causes skin laxity and wrinkles.”
Which Dermal Filler is Best for Me?
Lastly, the decision on which facial filler to use is one that needs to be discussed with the medical practitioner that will be doing injecting. Dr. Rubaum states, “a person’s skin type, age, area of concern, skin laxity, and the patient’s expected outcome are just some of the criteria used to make the decision if Voluma, Lyft, Restylane, or RHA will be used.”
Choosing an experienced nurse or doctor who listens to your concerns, understands the facial fillers being used, and has extensive knowledge of the facial anatomy is very important when making your decision. Once that choice is made, expect to see an immediate change in the areas where injected and results to last from six months to two years. The use of facial fillers such as Voluma, Lyft, RHA, and Restylane give patients an effective alternative to the surgical facelift procedure.
Visit us at The Laser Image Company to get all your questions answered.
