Dermal fillers provide a soft, gel-like substance that is injected by a professional medical practitioner. This injection is put under the skin to direct a number of age-related concerns that our patients may have, some of which include: - Smoothing out deep under-eye circles - Lifting sunken cheekbones - Adding volume to thinning lips - Smoothing out creases and lip lines which are known to run from the side of the nose down to the corners of the mouth - Rejuvenating aging hands Not all dermal fillers are created with the same contents, most of which are actually composed of common compounds including hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is naturally found in our skin. Hyaluronic acid plays a key role in keeping our skin healthy, and hydrated while adding volume to the areas where it is needed. A few other substances that are commonly found in dermal filler injections include a premixed numbing agent; this numbing agent helps to maximize the patient’s comfort during their filler treatment. In some fillers, calcium hydroxylapatite may also be mixed into the filler, it is a mineral-like compound which is a natural compound found in our body as well. Previously, plastic surgery has constantly used it as it helps with the density and reconstructive aspects with a long-proven track record of safety features during surgery. with the density and reconstructive aspects with a long-proven track record of safety features during surgery. With dermal fillers, there are also synthetic aspects that are included in the filler like Poly-L-lactic acid which stimulates the natural collagen production. Fillers that use this synthetic ingredient as they provide a more gradual result than instantaneous. With this ingredient, it adds volume over a few months.