Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Cosmetic Fillers

Sometimes, in the process of getting younger looking skin, you may consider cosmetic fillers (also known as wrinkle fillers). Cosmetic fillers are used to correct minor facial imperfections, such as lines, skin folds, pitted scarring, skin depressions or to correct hollowness beneath the eyes.

Most cosmetic fillers involve an injection, although some may be administered by incision. Cosmetic fillers can be used to return fullness that is naturally lost as subcutaneous fat is lost. The simplest and least costly process is by injecting temporary filler. Collagen may be used for this, however some products are made from hyaluronic acid. This temporary cosmetic filler can last from 2 to 12 months. Eventually, the filler is absorbed by your body.

Another category of cosmetic fillers involves injection of a permanent material, such as silicone. But as these fillers are non biodegradable, they will stay in your body forever. This is not a recommended route as the long term effects on your body are unknown. Some of these products may ultimately turn out to be toxic.

Personally, I don't like the thought of getting stick by any more needles that I need too. I would therefore recommend, especially for fine lines and moderate wrinkles, you try anti wrinkle products and creams before signing up for cosmetic fillers.

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