Bellafill contains what are called, “polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) microspheres.” They go inside of a collagen solution, and are injected via a syringe (needle) into the skin. As the collagen solution dissipates, the tiny PMMA microspheres stay in the dermal layer of the skin where they’ve been placed. Over time, your body builds on the PMMA by producing its own collagen. Thus, your skin gets a long-term platform to lift its creases and wrinkles. This all happens at a cellular-sized level (the PMMA microspheres are between 30 to 50 microns). As we age, we naturally lose fat volume in our face. This is what starts the wrinkling process. Bellafill injections add to your skin’s volume, and then helps it build volume on top of that, using the “biostimulant” of PMMA. Bellafill has been exhaustively studied for safety as a cosmetic skin volumizer. The main ingredient, PMMA, is  commonly used as synthetic body implantation. It has been in existence for over 65 years. Originally it was used as bone cement. Bellafill is also approved by Health Canada, and the FDA in the United States. The most important thing about getting results from Bellafill (or any dermal filler), is the application. Injections should only be performed by a qualified, and experienced, physician. Since Bellafill is so long-lasting, using the wrong amounts of it can cause an unnatural look, which can be hard to reverse. At our skincare clinic, doctors carefully dose our dermal fillers evenly around the treatment area. They know the right spots to inject, as well as when to stop, so they are not ‘overdoing it.’ Our lead doctor has worked on hundreds of dermal filler patients, and is thus very experienced when injecting Bellafill and other volumizers. During the treatment, no anaesthetic is required beyond the lidocaine that is already in the pre-made, branded syringes, which we get directly from the Bellafill company (Suneva Medical). The number of syringes that need to be injected into your skin will depend on the condition being treated. The best way to get an estimate of the length of the session is to come in for a consultation at our clinic. Please see more on our website.