Want to make your
fillers last longer? Facial fillers are highly effective for softening deep
wrinkles in the middle and lower parts of the face, as well as for volumizing
the cheeks and lips. However, despite being convenient, they do require ongoing
maintenance due to the fact that the effects wear off after anywhere from a few
months to two years—depending on where they’re injected and how quickly you
metabolize them. With that in mind, there are some effective ways of increasing
the longevity of Juvederm®.
Albuquerque’s
Western Dermatology Consultants team shares these four tips:
• Avoid Applying Pressure
After a fillers
session, hold off on having deep-cleaning treatments and facial massages. It’s
better not to rub, massage, or jostle the treated areas much, as this can cause
the fillers to migrate, leading to uneven results. It can also cause the
effects to wear off faster.
• Reverse Free Radical Damage
A good skincare
routine is essential for maintaining the effects of dermal fillers. Stress,
smoking, and unhealthy eating habits will cause fillers to metabolize faster. Regularly
apply topical products containing antioxidants like retinols to prevent and
undo the harm caused by free radicals. These help to give you clearer,
brighter, skin with a smoother texture by reducing wrinkles and
hyperpigmentation.
• Keep Your Skin Moisturized
Although
topical moisturizers won’t get rid of wrinkles, facial lines are typically less
noticeable on skin that is well hydrated. To enhance the smoothing results from
fillers, use products containing ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid,
and ceramides to help the skin retain water.
• Limit Sun Exposure
If you’re using
fillers and neuromodulators to ward off wrinkles, it makes sense to protect
your skin from further damage to its collagen and elastin fibers. Though many
people don’t like the feeling or smell of sunscreens, applying an extra layer
of coverage can be what protects your skin from developing wrinkles and fine
lines. High levels of exposure to UV radiation can have very detrimental
effects on the skin, and sun damage is believed to be one of the main causes of
accelerated aging.
Want to perfect
your look with smoother, softer skin? Get more tips on Juvederm® from
our team at Albuquerque’s Western Dermatology Consultants. Call us at 505-855-5503 or submit
your info to request
a consultation.
