What Ingredients Are in Facial Fillers and Dermal Fillers?

In the last few decades, facial fillers have become the go-to option for adding beautiful volume under the skin. Whether you are trying to fill in those tear troughs under the eyes or enhancing the plumpness of your lips, dermal filler injections are an incredible way to improve your appearance. But what ingredients are in facial fillers and dermal fillers? The good news is that LL Aesthetics has plenty of safe and effective facial fillers to choose from at our clinic in Miami Beach, FL.

Dermal fillers are meant to replace natural substances that are in or under the skin. Collagen and hyaluronic acid both help give skin its youthful firmness; a thin layer of fat also lifts the skin and keeps it soft and supple. Dermal fillers are meant to mimic these substances and add fullness under the skin. Three of the popular options are hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHa) and autologous fat injections.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections
There are many different options in hyaluronic acid, including top brands like Restylane®. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body as a lubricant, collecting moisture within the joints, skin and other areas. When injected under the skin, it immediately plumps and adds volume. In dermal fillers, it is suspended in a gel and comes in different formulas and densities.

Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHa)
Brands like Radiesse® use a dermal filler called calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHa), which provides volume and stimulates natural collagen to be produced. In Radiesse, CaHa microspheres are suspended in a smooth gel. The filler is wonderful for lifting under deep lines or wrinkles, and it is FDA-approved for rejuvenating aging hands.

Autologous Fat Injections
A natural filler that can be used is fat harvested from your own body. A small amount of fat is removed from another part of the body, filtered and sterilized, then injected into the desired area to add volume to lips or other areas of the face.

At LL Aesthetics, we offer the best brands of dermal fillers that all have been FDA-approved for cosmetic use. If you are ready to achieve your beauty goals, come see us for a facial filler consultation at our office in Miami Beach, FL.