What are the main benefits of fillers?

Dermal fillers, also known as injectable cosmetic fillers, soft tissue fillers, or wrinkle fillers are medical device implants approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in helping to increase the volume of certain areas of the face, such as the cheeks and lips, and to create a smoother and/or fuller appearance in the face. Injectable fillers also work to reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and jowls. Fillers have had an immense impact in the fields of plastic surgery and dermatology. They have replaced invasive surgical procedures and expensive operations that required long downtime. The main benefits of fillers are: lower cost than plastic surgery, immediate and predictable results, and no downtime. As wrinkle fillers, they can be used in the area between the brows (frown lines), the lower eyelid, and around the mouth. When the goal is to provide volume and lift tissues, fillers are usually applied to the cheeks, lips, and the jawline. Most dermal fillers are temporary, which means that their application will have to be repeated every 6 to 24 months.