In recent years, the popularity and use of in-office cosmetic fillers have increased dramatically. Patients who would like to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and folds, add volume to thinning lips or facial contours, plump up sagging, deflated breasts; but either do not want surgery or are looking for less invasive options and will often seek out these “injectables” as a means of addressing their concerns. Injectable fillers are often chosen over surgery because they do not require the patient to be put under anesthesia or undergo an invasive, lengthy procedure. This article looks at the different treatment applications by Shreveport injectables specialists.

Reduction of Wrinkles ​and Fine Lines

Wrinkles and fine lines are created during the aging process. Loss of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid in the skin leads to these lines showing up on your face. Collagen is a natural protein that supports the skin’s structure. Hyaluronic acid serves to retain moisture in your skin cells, and elastin provides stretch and flexibility. Loss of these components in your skin can cause sagging, dryness, and wrinkling.

Restore Volume to Aging Skin

With age, skin loses its fullness and elasticity. The skin becomes thinner and more transparent as the fat under the skin is gradually lost. Skin also tends to lose some natural colors or become slightly lighter or darker than usual due to sun exposure, heredity, hormonal changes, and lifestyle habits like smoking. This loss of volume and color can make you appear older, even if your chronological age is younger.

Restoring lost volume will help tighten the skin and add fullness to facial contours while restoring a more youthful appearance to your face. This results in an overall rejuvenation effect.

Enhancing the Lips

Lips tend to thin out over the years due to fat loss in the face. This results in lips that are smaller and lack their natural fullness or volume. Lip injections help restore that lost volume making them appear fuller, plumper, healthier, and more attractive.

Enhancing Sagging Breasts

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures since it enhances self-confidence and boosts sexual attractiveness. Fat injections or implants are options for patients who desire enhanced breasts. However, some women avoid surgery and opt for non-invasive, less risky procedures like injectable fillers.

Improve Skin Contour and Texture

Wrinkles and fine lines show up because your skin loses its youthful fullness and elasticity. You can also get wrinkles and folds from excessive sun exposure or smoking. Using fillers like collagen, Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse will add volume to the treated areas while plumping out the wrinkles to reduce their appearance. This results in a smoother skin texture with fewer visible lines and wrinkles. 

Reduce the Appearance of Scars

Scarring from surgery or traumatic injury can be very upsetting to patients who have been affected by it. Addressing these scars with cosmetic fillers is a great way to erase the appearance of old wounds while restoring your natural contours.

In summary, injectable fillers are gaining popularity because they offer patients a less invasive, cost-effective alternative for addressing facial lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. They are mainly used to enhance your appearance, smooth out wrinkles and scars, restore volume to aging tissue and enhance the look of the lips.