What are fillers?
Fillers are made from a natural substance found in the skin known as hyaluronic acid. For a while now, collagen has been the most popular filler, but there have been new introductions in the recent past, Restylane and Juvederm. The two newly introduced dermal fillers contain more naturally occurring hyaluronic acid. Fillers have become very popular in rectifying scar depressions due to them being a safe and less demanding option of dealing with depressions on the skin as a result of scars.
To rectify the effects of the scar depression, the fillers are injected into the affected areas directly. These fillers work by restoring mass to the affected area and getting rid of the depression. Fillers store moisture that helps the affected skin also blend well with the surrounding skin to eradicate the effects of the depression. This filling procedure should be done by a qualified and well-experienced cosmetic surgeon for the best results.
Benefits of using fillers
There are many benefits accrued to this method of getting rid of depression on the skin brought by scars. These numerous benefits are what have made fillers a popular option. The benefits include:
A safe procedure
Today, cosmetic procedures that are meant to enhance the beauty and appearance of a person have become to a great extent, very safe. Despite this progress, there are quacks in the industry of cosmetic surgery and procedures that taint the image of the whole sector. Using fillers to rectify scar depressions is a relatively safe procedure, and there are minimal risks involved. The procedure just a matter of injecting the filler in the affected areas, and they will do the rest. So as compared to other options like surgery, using fillers is a much safer option for you.
Relatively affordable
When you hear affordability, your first pick would be money. You are not wrong, but affordability extends far beyond money. Time is also a quite a big part of affordability. The process of using a filler to get rid of a scar depression is relatively affordable as compared the other options like surgery in terms of cost. This is also true regarding time. This filling process takes less than an hour, and you don't need to take any time to heal.
Instant perfect results
By choosing to go to a cosmetic surgeon for a scar depression filling procedure, you should expect instant results. Once the filler is injected inside the affected area, the results are immediate. There is no waiting for healing or for the results to show. Even when the procedure is ongoing, you can clearly see the difference. What's even more exciting is that the results are just perfect.
Things you should keep in mind
Now that you understand the benefits of using a filler to get rid of a scar depression, there are other things that you should keep in mind. This will help you get and maintain the best out of your scar depression filling procedure. You should know that:
The doctors injecting your filler is of great importance
You should note that the result of your scar filling procedure will be a clear reflection of who did the procedure. If you choose to go to an expert cosmetic surgeon, you will get superb results which are an accurate representation of their long-term experience and expertise. If you decide to go to the back streets for the procedure, the result will reflect the inexperience and the lack of interest in perfecting the result of the backstreet injector. If money is what may push you to the backstreets, it's better that you wait and keep saving until you have enough money to visit an experienced cosmetic doctor.
The results will last for only a few months or more
The fillers are not a one time permanent solution to your scar depression. The hyaluronic acid fillers are made of a naturally occurring component of the skin. Therefore, they will be broken down naturally by the skin after an estimated period of three to six months varying depending on individuals. Most experts in this field advise on doing the filling procedure at least twice a year to maintain the perfect look.
This procedure does not stop or slow down the natural aging
The filling procedure will only take care of the depression caused by the scar but will not slow down or reverse the effects of aging. You should know that as you age, you are likely to find yourself needing more filler to achieve the same result you were used to in the beginning. This is normal and should not alarm you. You should also know that as you age and you need more filler to achieve the same results the more essential expert hands in doing the procedure are.
About Dr. Miller
Leonard Miller M.D. runs one of the best medical practices for cosmetic plastic surgery in the Boston area. His medical spa is committed to providing each of its patients with state-of-the-art individualized non-surgical treatments. These treatments are aimed at giving his patients a refreshed and perfectly natural look.
Dr. Miller has helped hundreds of patients with scar depressions perfectly get rid of them using dermal fillers. With this doctor's vast experience and expertise in this area, you can expect nothing but the best from him. Please visit his site if you are looking for dermal fillers in the Boston area.
**This is a collaborative article.
