Types of Wrinkle Fillers, Uses, Side Effects, Benefits, Risks …

Waking up one fine morning just to see wrinkles appearing on my face is my biggest nightmare. Once the very first wrinkle appears, it is assumed that you are now heading towards old age. And trust me, it is not a good feeling at all.

Thankfully today, with modern advancement in cosmetic procedures, we can easily conceal these wrinkles and fine lines. Adding to it, many surgical and non-surgical options are available from which we can choose according to our age, genes, and skin elasticity.

One of the most commonly used procedures is injectable wrinkle fillers. Many of us will confuse them with botox injections, but both are completely different. Moreover, it is available in many types.

Notably, you should be careful about choosing the right type of injectable fillers according to your skin type and the problem you want to treat.

Let’s have a closer look at it below.

What Are Injectable Fillers?

With age when your skin begins to sag and fine lines and wrinkles start appearing on your face and neck, wrinkle fillers are a savior for you.

Injectable wrinkle fillers, as the name suggests, will fill the wrinkles with some gel-like materials. It is easier and less costly than a facelift. Moreover, wrinkle fillers can give your cheeks, temples, and lips a plumper look. It is quite a fast and easy procedure.

But I always thought the injections we get are called Botox. Surprisingly, fillers are a completely different thing. Want to know more about them to get the correct one as per your skin type? Read on.

 Difference Between Wrinkle Fillers And Botox:

The principle behind botox is to freeze the targeted muscle. Furthermore, it relaxes the muscle so that it stops aging for some time and stays where it is.

Whereas the injectable fillers fill any hollow spaces giving your skin a much smoother look.

Although it is easy to get an injectable wrinkle filler, it can have some side effects if you do not get the right type of filler.

Let’s have a look at some types of fillers available and their pros and cons.

Types Of Injectable Wrinkle Fillers:

Many types of wrinkle fillers are available for treatment. But before you consider getting them, there are a few things you need to know. Getting a wrong filler can give your skin a lot of side effects. To help you make a good decision, I have enlisted some types here;

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers:

Hyaluronic Acid is a natural component already present in our skins which is a gel-like substance.

Pros:

Long-lasting results

Cons:

Side effects are rare but it can leave some redness and swelling.

Results:

The results will last from a year to two.

Available Brands: 

• Belotero
• Elevess
• Hylaform
• Juvederm
• Restylane

Synthetic Wrinkle Fillers:

A small group of fillers is synthetically made in a lab setting.

Pros:

• Long-lasting
• Permanent results

Side Effects:

• Redness, swelling, bruising
• Bumps and nodules can be felt under the skin.

Collagen Wrinkle Fillers:

Collagen wrinkle fillers are derived from natural collagen present in cows. The best part about it is that it dissolves within two to three days after injecting and start the natural production of collagen.

Pros:

• They offer more natural-looking fill
• Safer to use for a wide range of people.

Cons:

Some people can be allergic to collagen fillers because of its animal source.

Brand Name:

A few of the popular brand names offering Collagen fillers are as follows:

• Cosmoderm
• Evolence
• Fiberl
• Zyderm
• Zyplast

Autologous Wrinkle Fillers:

An autologous wrinkle filler can be the safest choice because the substance used for filling comes from your body. What’s more? Two types of autologous wrinkle fillers are available including:

Autologous Fat Injections:

For this type of injection, some unwanted fat is taken from your body. It is extracted from areas such as thighs, buttocks, abdomen, or arms using a simple liposuction procedure. This fat is then refined and injected to fill the wrinkles in the face, neck, chest, shoulders, or wherever required.

Platelet-Rich Plasma:

Platelet-rich plasma is another wonder our bodies can produce. Blood is drawn out from your body and centrifuged to gain platelet-rich plasma. This, when inserted in the affected area, not only fills the space but also has a natural healing property.

Pros:
Some benefits of autologous wrinkle fillers are:

• They might initiate natural healing and regrowth of the skin.
• Safe as they are natural and derived from your own body.

Cons:

They have minimal side effects such as redness and bruising in the injection area, which goes away within a few weeks.

Results: 

Autologous wrinkle fillers have long-lasting results. Fat fillers are mostly permanent, whereas plasma fillers last from 12 to 18 months.

Calcium Hydroxylapatite:            

Calcium hydroxylapatite is a gel-like substance found in bones. It is a derivative of calcium. It is made synthetically from non-animal sources.

Pros:

• It is natural.
• Suitable for vegans.

Cons:

Unsuitable for non-vegans.

Results: 

Similar to autologous fillers, calcium fillers also have long-lasting results. They can last up to 9 to 15 months.

Brand Name:

• Radiesse

Polymethyl-Methacrylate (PMMA) Microspheres:

PMMA microspheres are small balls prepared synthetically. They are injected so that they strategically fill out any empty spaces.

Pros:

It gives long-lasting results

Cons:

It takes a number of sittings so that your surgeon can fill spaces with care and precision.

Brand Name:   

• Bellafill

About Us:

Are you looking to get your wrinkle fillers injected correctly? Want to have a younger-looking and smooth skin after getting a wrinkle filler? Let Dr. Arif Hussain do this who goes the extra mile to satisfy every single patient of him fully.

He will not disappoint you after having years of experience in cosmetic surgery and performing hundreds of successful injectable wrinkle filler procedures.

He makes use of cutting-edge technology as well as up-to-the-minute surgery tools, in particular, the power X machine. This is how he gets in the bag maximum client satisfaction.

So, let your dream of having smooth and flawless skin come true by coming in contact with us today. Get to know about our client’s feedback for a better idea.