What’s The Perfect Age To Try Dermal Fillers?
Can you be too young or too old for fillers? In short, there is no ideal time to start using them. In most cases, the mid-20s is when the initial signs of aging start to appear, but there’s no rule of thumb. If you’ve noticed the earliest symptoms of volume loss, there’s no need to wait until more severe damage has occurred to start using injectable fillers. At the same time, there’s no need to rush into them as soon as you hit your twenties just because all your friends are having them. If you’re unsure, just talk to a professional at Bayview North Dermatology Clinic in Toronto. They have Juvéderm®, along with other hyaluronic acid filler ranges like Restylane® and Teosyal® available, depending on what the individual patient needs.
Two of the main constituents of healthy, bouncy skin decrease drastically as you go through life. These are collagen and hyaluronic acid. And if that isn’t bad enough, the bone structure changes, the thinner, weakened skin starts to sag, fat atrophies, and muscle mass disappears. It’s easy to see why the facial contours of someone in their 50s or older look radically different to someone in their 20s. Younger people tend to start off with a more heart-shaped face while older demographics might have a heavier jawline and pinched in temples. Hormonal changes cause the skin to dry out during menopause.
Fillers are volumizing gels. The skin care needs of one generation differ vastly from those of another. Some people use fillers simply for beautification, to optimize their existing looks, while others use them to restore a more youthful, refreshed appearance. In addition to reversing signs of age, injectable fillers are beneficial for correcting scars and asymmetry. Both genders use fillers, but the market is mostly dominated by women.
People usually choose to take action to rejuvenate their skin as they approach middle age. In 2018, statistics show that almost 50% of North American soft tissue filler procedures were performed on 40 to 54 year olds. That being said, younger people in their 20s and 30s have also expressed a growing interest in using temporary dermal fillers, with the belief that starting facial fillers earlier can make them look better as they progress in age.
Juvéderm® is a revolutionary collection of dermal filler products that all have unique benefits. Not to be mistaken with injectable neurotoxins like BOTOX® that prevent the muscle contractions that cause wrinkles, Juvéderm® and other soft tissue fillers replace volume in areas where it is lacking, beneath the skin. Dermal fillers are usually made up of smooth gels. In the case of Juvéderm®, hyaluronic acid is the hero ingredient. The final results depend mostly on the skill of the injector.
Your body produces this complex sugar naturally and it’s responsible for retaining moisture to keep the skin supple and soft. Juvéderm®’s products are mainly designed to reduce moderate to severe wrinkles and are usually intended for the middle and lower third of the face, around the nose, mouth, and cheeks. In addition to smoothing over the skin by getting rid of wrinkles and creases, some of the products are formulated to add volume for enhancement. For example, Juvéderm Voluma® can lift, round out, or define the apples of the cheeks to make them appear more youthful. This can be beneficial for someone in their 50s experiencing midfacial volume loss. The effectiveness of fillers often depends on how tight and elastic your skin is. When more severe sagging sets in, you may need to use larger amounts of them.
Providers sometimes see patients in their 70s and 80s. While they may not produce the same results as surgery, fillers are effective at reducing some volume loss on this age range. Patients of any age should avoid overusing fillers, as it can create an unnatural appearance.
There’s no reason to be stuck with unwanted wrinkles, lines, and hollows, when an easy fix is available. Would you like to put together a treatment plan? Learn more about Juvéderm® and other filler options by contacting Bayview North Dermatology Clinic in Toronto. Send a message or call them at (416) 222 (7546).