Written By: Dr Shuba Dharmana | Updated : September 25, 2014 2:06 PM IST
As we age, the skin loses its elasticity and becomes drier. This not only needs moisturising but also hydration from the inside which will help restore the elasticity. Skin that is dry tends to look dull and develops fine lines and wrinkles faster. Winter can further play havoc with the skin with more dryness. Along with change in season, plenty other factors can cause dryness like low humidity, certain medical conditions like thyroid illness, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, ichthiosis, eczema, etc. Some medications as well as excessive washing and using soaps can also dry out the skin. Dr Shuba Dharmana tells us more about special dermal fillers which provide hydration and skin elasticity.
What are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid which is a part of the collagen structure of the skin that gives it its firmness. This collagen is lost with age and when this important structure in the skin is lost, it tends to droop and sag. Dermal filler injections containing hyaluronic acid are used to replenish lost volume by plumping and filling up the depressions and folds. The molecule absorbs water and lifts the skin giving a more youthful, radiant look. (Read: Hydrafacial Supple, smooth skin in 15 minutes)
Hydration range
Dermal fillers also have a hydration range of injections used to improve skin elasticity and rejuvenate it. The hyaluronic acid in these injections is a much smaller molecule which attracts and binds with water, hydrating the skin internally. A course of three treatments is required for optimal results which are maintained for six months to a year.
How is it done?
The skin is first numbed with a cream and then injected at several points with a very fine needle. Tiny blebs are raised in the skin but these are massaged down after the treatment and a soothing mask is applied afterwards. The treatment is only slightly uncomfortable and takes about 20 minutes. (Read: 3 secret anti-ageing potions revealed!)
There is temporary redness and swelling that lasts a few hours. A few blebs on the forehead may remain for a maximum of 2 days.
Who should opt for hydration dermal fillers?
This treatment is good for mature, ageing skin which is sun-damaged, has fine lines, wrinkles and dryness. The number of syringes required to do the treatment for a given area depends on the condition of the skin and is evaluated by the dermatologist prior to the procedure. (Read: Would you inject your own blood into your face to fight ageing?)
Costs involved
It can cost anything from Rs 15, 000-25,000 per session, per syringe. This treatment can be performed on the face, neck, d colletage (between the neck and the waist) and hands areas that are prone to ageing faster.
Some of the most popular dermal fillers with this hydration range are Restylane Vital and Juvederm Hydrate.
Dr Shuba Dharmana is the Founder of Le'Jeune Medspa (previously known as Dr Shuba Skin & Laser Clinic). She has received several accolades for this including 'Woman Entrepreneur of the year 2012'. She is a celebrity cosmetic dermatologist and hair transplant surgeon with several years of experience in the United Kingdom where she ran two clinics. She has been trained at FUE Hair Transplantation in Poland under one of Europe's leading hair transplant surgeons. Her clientele includes the who's who of south Indian film industry and corporate honchos from across the country. Her clinics offer the latest revolutionary treatments for anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation.
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