Which Wrinkle Types Can Be Treated with Facial Fillers?

Although many of us do what we can to preserve healthy, youthful-looking skin with good skincare practices, wrinkles may eventually begin to form when your skin condition changes because of aging. Do fillers work on deep wrinkles? Many Los Angeles-area patients who are planning to have these injectable treatments will often ask us this question when they’re trying to decide whether a filler or neurotoxin will be best for them.

There are two main types of wrinkles that form on the face and neck: Dynamic wrinkles are linked to the everyday facial expressions and movements we make, and static wrinkles are associated with a reduction in collagen and elastin in the skin, as well as other reasons for volume reduction.

Dynamic wrinkles are only visible while the face is moving, but static wrinkles are noticeable on the skin all the time, even when the face is at rest. Static wrinkles are primarily caused by the thinning of the skin and loss of elasticity. Collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid keep your skin smooth and firm when you’re younger, but eventually the underlying support structure of the skin weakens. Dermal fillers help to correct this because they contain substances that plump up the tissue beneath the skin, making it look smoother and more youthful. When these various substances fill in the lines and creases, the problem areas can disappear almost completely.

Facial fillers, also known as dermal fillers, are designed for static wrinkles—not dynamic lines. Most types of hyaluronic acid-based facial fillers are too stiff to be used in high-movement areas of the face where dynamic wrinkles form. Many fillers are FDA-approved to treat moderate to severe wrinkles and skin folds, so they can treat pronounced nasolabial folds and other deep wrinkles. They are useful for all types of static wrinkles, including elastotic wrinkles, which are caused by a loss of elasticity in the cheeks, neck, and upper lip; gravitational wrinkles that form due to the effect of a constant downward-pulling force; compression wrinkles; and atrophic wrinkles from sun damage.

Our Los Angeles-based team at Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills can provide further details about what to expect from injectable cosmetic treatments. Fill out a contact form or call us today at 310-246-0495 to learn more about the benefits of facial fillers.