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Enhancing Your Smile and Restoring Youthful Vitality
Dermal fillers have become an increasingly popular, non-invasive solution for reversing the visible signs of aging. Unlike surgical face lifts, dermal fillers offer a more natural appearance by restoring volume and soft tissue in the face. These treatments can help smooth out wrinkles, enhance lips, raise scar depressions, and restore lost volume, giving you a youthful, refreshed look.
How Aging Affects Your Skin
As we age, the skin naturally loses important components like collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. These elements are essential for keeping the skin firm, supple, and hydrated:
- Collagen provides structural support to the skin.
- Elastin keeps the skin firm and resistant to wrinkles.
- Hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture, contributing to volume and shape.
With age, the loss of these elements leads to fine lines, wrinkles, and volume loss, especially around the mouth, eyes, and cheeks. Dermal fillers are designed to restore this lost volume, giving your face a more youthful and natural look.
What Are Dermal Fillers and How Do They Work?
Dermal fillers are injected just beneath the skin's surface to fill in lines, wrinkles, and scars. Unlike face lifts, which tighten the skin, fillers add volume to areas where the skin has thinned or sagged. Dermal fillers can also enhance the fullness of your lips and improve the appearance of smile lines, reducing the downward slant of your mouth corners.
Common treatment areas include:
- Smile lines around the nose and mouth
- Fine lines above the mouth
- Frown lines between the eyes
- Acne scars
Why See a Dentist for Dermal Fillers?
Dr. Bally has received extensive clinical training in injectable facial rejuvenation treatments and is equipped to discuss all of your aesthetic concerns, including those related to your smile and teeth. Dentists are uniquely qualified to administer dermal fillers, as they have a detailed understanding of facial anatomy and symmetry, ensuring optimal results.
Are Dermal Fillers Safe?
FDA-approved dermal fillers are considered minimally invasive and are generally safe for most individuals. Side effects are rare, but it’s important to consult with us about any allergies or potential interactions with other treatments. Our team will ensure the procedure is tailored to your needs for the best outcome.
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?
The results of dermal filler treatments typically last between six to twelve months. After this time, the procedure may need to be repeated to maintain the desired effect. The treatment itself is quick, typically taking 5 to 15 minutes depending on the areas being treated.
Contact Us for a Beautiful Smile With Dermal Fillers
If you’re ready to enhance the appearance of your smile and rejuvenate your face with dermal fillers, contact our office today. Dr. Bally will be happy to discuss your goals and help you achieve a youthful, confident look.