The trend of getting injectables is in, as these are super effective in delivering results. Where a topical solution takes months or years, fillers, botox, chemical peels, laser resurFX, or bio-modelling takes a few days to minimize folds or lines on your surface. Moreover, the result is certain.
There are a few authorities that certify that specific injectables are safe and effective on human beings. The well-known of them are TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) authorities, which approve injectable treatments for cosmetic purposes.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, botulinum toxin type A injections (the active ingredient in anti-wrinkle injections) were the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure performed in the United States in 2021, with over 4.4 million procedures. The TGA and FDA have both approved several botulinum toxin type A products for cosmetic use, including Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin.
Here are a few of the most popular injectables that are TGA and FDA approved. Discover how they work and benefit to the skin.
Anti-wrinkle Injections
These injections are extracted from a purified protein that temporarily relaxes the muscles. The frequent movement of these muscles causes wrinkles, such as frown lines and crow’s feet.
These injectables work as a muscle-relaxants, which benefit by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. Furthermore, they prevent the formation of deeper wrinkles, creating a more youthful and refreshed appearance. The procedure involves a series of injections into the targeted muscles, and the effects typically last three to four months.
- These protein-rich injections can help improve the texture and hydration of the skin, making it look newer, revived, and more youthful.
- By adding volume to the skin, these injectables can reduce the signs of aging.
- As we age, our skin tends to lose volume in our face, leading to a sunken and hollowed-out appearance. With these injections, volume is restored to the face, giving it a fuller, more youthful appearance.
- Anti-wrinkle injectables are a non-surgical option for people who want to improve the appearance of their skin without undergoing surgery. This means less downtime and fewer risks associated with surgery.
- Depending on the specific injectable used, the results of these injections can be seen for several months to a year or more.
- Different types of protein-rich injectables can be used to achieve different results and can be customized to the individual’s unique needs and preferences.
Dermal Fillers
These injections are made from hyaluronic acid. It’s a natural substance found in the body that helps to keep your skin moist and plumped. Dermal fillers can be used to add volume to areas such as the cheeks, lips, and under the eyes, as well as to soften lines and wrinkles.
Their benefits include restoring volume and fullness to the face, creating a more youthful appearance, and improving the overall texture and tone of the skin. The procedure involves injecting the filler into the targeted area, and the effects can last up to two years.
- These fillers can help fill in wrinkles and lines on the face, including smile lines, marionette lines, and vertical lip lines.
- Aging leads to decline in the volume in our face, which makes you look dull or sunken. These fillers can help refill the volume to the face, giving it a fuller and younger appearance.
- These fillers can enhance certain facial features, such as the lips, cheeks, and jawline.
- Dermal fillers are a non-invasive option for people who want to look fuller and better without undergoing any cut. It certainly means less downtime and a few temporary risks.
- These injectables are customizable to meet customized results in accordance with the individual’s unique needs and preferences.
- Depending on the specific filler used, the results of dermal fillers can last for several months to a year or more.
Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
These injections involve the patient’s own blood, which is centrifuged to extract platelet-rich plasma. Then, the extracted plasma is injected where the folds or scars are. Once done, they make skin naturally able to regenerate cells and revamp tissues. This is how it rejuvenates the skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and improves overall skin texture and tone. Its impact can last several months.
Benefits of PRP treatment:
- Plasma helps skin to stimulate the production of collagen in the skin, which can help improve skin texture, tone, and elasticity.
- PRP treatment has been used for many years to promote cell renewal and healing in various medical fields. It can help reduce inflammation and speed up the healing process after skin treatments, such as laser resurfacing or micro-needling.
- Once this procedure is over, the collagen production resumes in a sufficient quantity, reducing the pronounced fine lines and wrinkles on the skin.
- The retriggered collagen and elastin can improve the overall texture and tone of the skin, making it look incredible and flawless.
- The downtime associated with it is zero, and you hardly see any side effect except temporary redness or slight inflammation.
- Since PRP is derived from the patient’s own blood, there is no risk of an allergic reaction or other adverse reaction.
Bio-remodelling Injections
These injections are derived from biologically active substances, such as hyaluronic acid, amino acids, and vitamins, which reinitiate collagen production and cellular regeneration. These injections can be used to improve skin texture and elasticity, reduce the signs of ageing, and enhance overall skin health. The procedure involves injecting the biologically active substance into the skin, and the effects can last several months.
In all, this treatment brings these results:
- Like other ones, these injectables can boost the production of collagen in the skin, which does the miracle to your skin texture, tone, and elasticity.
- The hyaluronic acid-rich injections can help restore volume and hydration to the skin.
- These injections can help reduce the appearance of pigmentation and age spots on the skin.
- Being a non-surgical option, people can see the improvement in overall skin texture without undergoing a knife. So, you experience less downtime and fewer risks.
- Since bio-modelling injections contain natural substances like vitamins, amino acids, and hyaluronic acid, there is no risk of an allergic reaction or other adverse reaction.
Conclusion
It is important to note that these injectable treatments are related to skin, which is a sensitive issue. So, it should only be performed by a qualified healthcare professional, such as a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon. They can assess the individual’s skin condition and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan to achieve the desired results.
Sources:
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons: “2021 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report”
• TGA: “Botox – Botulinum toxin type A purified neurotoxin complex – Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods”
