JOLI Medispa believes in treating the root cause of your cosmetic concerns rather than just the symptoms. To understand how dermal fillers work, you must understand the basics of skin care and aging.
When you’re young, your skin appears soft, supple, and smooth because of three essential components — hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin.
- Collagen and elastin are the structural components of your skin. Collagen is a fibrous protein that holds your skin upright, preventing facial sagging caused by gravity. It also makes your skin feel elastic, voluminous, and firm.
- Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring gel that makes your skin appear soft, supple, and hydrated. It can bind up to 1,000x its own weight in water, making your skin appear dewy and voluminous.
As you grow older, your body’s ability to produce or retain collagen and hyaluronic acid is compromised. As your skin’s hyaluronic acid and collagen reserves fall, your skin appears sunken, wrinkled, and old.
Dermal fillers reverse the signs of aging by restoring your skin’s hyaluronic acid and collagen reserves. Some fillers inject synthetic hyaluronic acid to provide instant results. Others gradually encourage collagen production to restore youthful skin.