Aging skin means less collagen, and with less collagen comes wrinkles. Get your youthful skin back at STC Plastic Surgery. Bellafill injections instantly replace missing collagen and, over time, help the body to produce more of its own. We also use Bellafill as a non-surgical alternative for cheek and nasal implants.
Call us to learn more about Bellafill or to schedule your treatment.
Collagen and Aging – How the Skin Changes as You Get Older
Collagen levels in the skin start decreasing around age 20. After this age, collagen levels decrease by about 1% each year. At first, the changes are subtle and unnoticed, but in time, this reduction in collagen leads to thinner, more fragile skin and an increase in wrinkling.
Good skin care can slow the aging process. Keep your collagen levels at their best by:
- Avoiding smoking
- Using sun protection daily
- Establishing good skincare habits
Less collagen in the skin is part of getting older, but we do have ways to treat aging skin and counteract many of the unwanted changes. Dr. Machida would love to discuss your options for treating aging skin during a consultation at our Inland Empire office. Bellafill is a wonderful non-surgical option, and we also offer a variety of facial plastic surgery procedures.
How Does Bellafill Boost Collagen Levels in the Skin?
Dermal fillers are a popular option for treating wrinkles and age-related volume loss in the face. Fillers are injected into the skin where they temporarily add volume. Many fillers are hyaluronic acid (HA) based. These are effective for the short-term, but most HA fillers require retreatment multiple times a year. Bellafill is a unique filler option that combines collagen with small polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) spheres. Unlike HA fillers, Bellafill’s composition boosts collagen production. It jumpstarts the process and then your body maintains after treatment.
Patients enjoy instant results after Bellafill treatment due to the collagen in the formulation. Over time the microspheres of PMMA create structure within the skin. Your body will produce collagen that will populate this PMMA support, adding volume for years to come and softening the appearance of wrinkles.
As your body produces more collagen, your results from Bellafill will continue to improve. Results last for up to 5 years with a single treatment. Patient satisfaction is very high for this procedure with an overall satisfaction rate of 83% after 5 years.
Other Uses for Bellafill
Bellafill is great for wrinkles, but it has another important use too. This filler is one of the most effective options available for treating acne scars. It is the only FDA-approved filler for treating acne scars for up to one year. It does an excellent job at smoothing pitted skin and it lasts much longer than a hyaluronic acid filler.
Bellafill is versatile and in addition to its FDA-approved uses, it is also used off-label in many other aesthetic treatments. It provides smooth and natural-looking volume when injected into the cheeks and practically eliminates the need for cheek implants. We often use Bellafill for cheek augmentation as well.
Bellafill: Ideal for Men and Women
Aging skin isn’t only a female problem. Our male patients also struggle with unwanted facial lines and wrinkles. Bellafill is a popular and effective treatment option for men. Results are very natural looking and long lasting.
Treat your acne scars, smooth your wrinkles, add volume, and help your body to produce more collagen with Bellafill.