What is the right age to start using dermal fillers?

By Dr. Aaron Stanes

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Dermal fillers are also known as ‘facial volume treatment’, ‘volume enhancing injections’ and ‘facial volumisers’.

 

What is the Right Age to Start Using Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are becoming more popular as people seek ways to look fresh without surgery. A common question many have before getting them is, “When is the right age to start using dermal fillers?”. The answer varies depending on multiple factors. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key factors that determine the best age to get dermal fillers.

 

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers allows us to restructure your facial features and treat wrinkles. Most fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in your skin. Fillers are used for things like volumising lips, defining noses, and contouring the jawline.

 

Key Factors that Determine the Right Age to Start Using Dermal Fillers

Skin Condition and Signs of Ageing: Dermal fillers address signs of ageing like wrinkles and facial hollowness. These usually start appearing in your late 20s or early 30s, but this depends on genetics, sun exposure, and lifestyle. Some people may notice these changes their early 20s, while others may not see prominent signs of ageing until their 40s. It’s important to assess your skin’s condition to decide if and when dermal fillers are right for you.

Preventative vs. Corrective Treatments: Some people use dermal fillers as a preventative measure, starting early to maintain a youthful appearance. For example, small treatments in your mid-20s to early 30s can help prevent deeper wrinkles from forming. On the other hand, if you’re looking to correct existing signs of ageing, you might start fillers in your 30s, 40s, or later. Treating ageing often needs more comprehensive treatment than preventative approaches.

Personal Goals and Expectations: Your personal goals will also influence when you start using dermal fillers. If you want to enhance your natural features, like making your lips fuller or defining your cheekbones, you might start in your 20s. However, if your goal is to treat prominent ageing signs, you may start in your 30s or 40s.

Lifestyle and Environmental Factors: Your lifestyle can affect how early you might need dermal fillers. Sun exposure and smoking speed up the ageing process, meaning you may need to start getting dermal fillers at a younger age.

Consultation with a Professional: Deciding when to start dermal fillers should be done with the help of a qualified cosmetic doctor. They will evaluate your skin, discuss your concerns, and recommend a treatment plan tailored to your needs. This will include information about the correct age to start dermal filler treatment.

 

Conclusion (TL:DR)

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question, “What is the right age to start using dermal fillers?” The best time to start depends on your skin, ageing, goals, and lifestyle. Whether you’re considering fillers to prevent ageing or to treat it, talking to a professional is the best way to make a good decision.

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