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What Is the History of Facial Fillers?
Have you ever wondered: “When did fillers become popular?” Our Los Angeles-based Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills team knows that patients who are interested in cosmetic treatments for facial rejuvenation tend to be curious about how these injectables work and what they are used for—especially since Dr. Derek Jones and the team have served on the majority of filler studies leading to FDA approval for cosmetic use in the United States.
Facial fillers, also known as dermal fillers or soft tissue fillers, are one of the most sought-after procedures year after year. They work by plumping the skin, smoothing lines, and restoring volume to areas that have lost collagen and fat over time.
One of the main advantages of fillers is that the results are visible right away. Since they are quick to administer, provide fast results, and have minimal to no downtime or side effects, these injectables are very convenient for patients.
In the early 19th century, injectable fillers made from analogous fat were used in dermatology as a method of reconstructing facial deformities. Throughout the decades since, different substances were used for the same purpose, including silicone in the 1960s and bovine collagen—used as a lip filler—in the ’70s. At one point, fillers were a fairly taboo topic, but since the early 2000s, they have become more normalized and there is now less stigma surrounding these injectables than ever before. These treatments are not only relatively easy and accessible, but techniques have evolved to make results more subtle, sophisticated, and natural-looking.
In the 1980s, collagen-based fillers were on the rise after they first received FDA approval, and they became much more popular starting in the ’90s. The bulk of the most popular facial fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which is the same molecule that’s found naturally in the skin and in many topical skincare products.
Since the mid-2000s, the approach to fillers has changed a bit from what it used to be. Injectors now tend to focus on the entire face rather than just specific wrinkles or hollows. Full ranges of fillers have been developed to target specific areas of the face, but these can be used in conjunction with each other—or even other treatments—for a comprehensive and holistic rejuvenation.
The best results come from experienced injectors who understand where fillers came from, as well as where they’re going. Contact Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills to learn more. Fill out a contact form or call us today at 310-246-0495.
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