At some in our lives we may look in the mirror and notice our skin is appearing loose. The volume of a youthful face gradually diminishes and some may opt a little extra boost of volume in certain areas where they feel they are lacking.

Help is at hand in the form of dermal fillers and volumisers; an increasingly popular solution for a little bit of assistance without the trauma or downtime of a nip and tuck.

Listed below are some examples of popular brands which our readers have been happy with. Fillers and volumisers can give you more self-confidence without having to worry about any long term side effects. More over, the hyaluronic acid present in them works in tune with the body.

Naturally found in the skin, hyaluronic acid preserves moisturising levels in the skin and can boost tone. Hyaluronic acid is a powerful moisturising agent, the quantity of which in the dermis decreases over time. As a result, the skin dries out and can become fragile, and the first wrinkles appear. Facial fat, muscle and skin mass progressively sag and the face becomes hollow.

Here are Dr Thevendra’s top recommendations for getting the volume back to your face.

Restylane

The Restylane family can be used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, including the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds or laugh lines), lipstick lines and marionette lines.

Restylane are based on stabilised hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin and manufactured using our patented technology called NASHA. This produces a filler gel that many believe is one of the most effective and advance in the world.

Results amongst patients who tried the new restylane products:

• Hydration : 84.8%
• Smoothness: 88.3%
• Glow : 79.3 %
• Definition: 84.6%
• Tone: 78.2%

Juvederm

JUVÉDERM® XC is the smooth gel filler that the doctor uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year. JUVÉDERM® XC is manufactured using HYLACROSS™ technology, creating a smooth-consistency gel. It is infused with lidocaine to improve comfort during treatment. With JUVÉDERM® XC you get the smooth results you expect, with the improved comfort you desire.

Advantages:

• It’s long-lasting.
• It’s smooth and more comfortable.
• It’s safe and effective for different skin types.
• It’s personalised.

It’s important to remember one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to wrinkle treatments. A customised treatment plan is vital for achieving great results. That’s why JUVÉDERM® XC is available in two formulations—JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC for versatility in contouring and volumising facial wrinkles and folds, and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC, a more robust formulation for volumising and correcting deeper folds and facial wrinkles. This allows your healthcare professional to tailor treatment to meet your individual needs.

Teosyal

These products are highly biocompatible and are slowly absorbed. TEOSYAL can be injected into the entire face, neckline, neck and hands. Injected into the dermis, TEOSYAL effectively alleviates this hyaluronic acid deficiency thanks to its high hyaluronic acid concentration.

TEOSYAL – is a complete range of seven non-animal Hyaluronic Acid dermal fillers tailored to meet the specific requirements of the Aesthetic patient.

Advantages:

•Natural non animal product

•Lowered protein level

•Less inflammation, pain and swelling on injection

•Complete range of eight tailored products to meet all the patients’ needs

•Versatile

•Excellent durability

•Excellent safety profile

If you’d like more information about any of these treatments why not book an appointment with Dr Thevendra and discuss your options during a consultation.