A dermal filler is a gel-like substance that is available in an injectable format in a pre-formed and packed syringe. Each syringe of a dermal filler is of 1ml quantity. here are different kinds of substances that dermal fillers are made from. These include Hyaluronic acid, Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), Poly-L-lactic acid and Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA). All these types of fillers are approved for use by the US FDA. However, in India, including Mumbai, only Hyaluronic acid fillers are approved.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is also available in the body under normal circumstances. It is present in the extra-cellular matrix and found throughout the body. However, around 50% of the hyaluronic acid that is present in the human body is in our skin. Its normal function is to retain water and it helps in hydration.

Dermal fillers should only be injected by a trained aesthetic dermatologist or surgeon. They are injected under the skin to help you gain volume, support certain structures in your face and also enable contouring of the face.

The areas under the skin where a dermal filler is injected include: Into the dermis (which is a layer of the skin) Subcutaneously (under the skin) Into the supra periosteal region (just above the bone) Once injected, the inert filler stays in the region till it is metabolized by the body (6-18 months, depending on the individual as well as kind of product injected).

They hence, pull the connective tissue structures at desired angles or simply add volume.