The middle layer of the skin, the dermis, contains two substances that help keep it firm and elastic: collagen and elastin. These two proteins work to preserve the skin’s resilience and flexibility; their production declines with age, leading to wrinkles and other imperfections.
Dermal fillers are a minimally invasive way to restore younger-looking skin. At their three New York City locations, Dr. Javier Zelaya and the medical team at Skinworks Dermatology provide dermal fillers and other treatments to help patients address the signs of aging.
Dermal fillers are injections of substances designed to add volume and firmness to the face and other areas of the skin. The injections are subcutaneous, administered just under the skin to address cosmetic issues resulting from the loss of collagen and elastin.
In addition to aging, your skin may benefit from dermal fillers as a result of changes in your skin brought on by:
In general, anyone dealing with wrinkles, creases, and sagging skin for any reason likely can benefit from dermal fillers.
Dermal filler options include:
Different fillers work best on different parts of the face and body, and Dr. Zelaya can help you determine which filler may be right for you, depending on the areas you want treated.
Dermal fillers can benefit other areas of the body, such as the hands, but they’re most popular as a treatment for areas of the face, such as:
Dermal fillers can make lips look fuller and plumper, and they can also reduce lip lines.
We can fill areas in the cheeks to add more volume and make them appear less sunken.
If your face presents as uneven, from disease or injury, for example, dermal filler injections can add volume to the jawline, giving you a smoother, more even appearance.
Some wrinkles can develop into deep creases, and dermal fillers are perfect for providing volume to make them disappear.
Wrinkles that form around the neck, jaw, and chin can sag over time, forming jowls. Dermal fillers can boost areas where collagen and elastin have severely diminished.
If your skin makes you look older than you feel, dermal fillers can help you turn back the clock without surgery, giving you a younger-looking appearance that can last for months or even years.
To learn more about how dermal fillers can help you, call the Skinworks Dermatology office in Maspeth, Chelsea, or Park Slope, or request your appointment online today.
