What Are The Different Types? - Dermal Fillers

There are two major types of dermal fillers which compose the main categories available on the market today. These are the permanent and the non-permanent types. Both types have different sub-types depending on how they are made, their main purpose of application, how they are used and, finally, their main composition in terms of materials.

The non-permanent types are also known as resorbable dermal fillers. Collagen is the most popular filler in this type and is suitable for filling soft tissues by means of injection. In the U.K, it is commonly known as Collagen Instant Therapy. It’s made from bovine collagen, which is derived from the skin of cows. After being taken from the cow, it undergoes a high degree of purification. The purification process will bring the collagen up to the standards of natural collagen, which is found under the skin. However, no matter how pure the collagen is, it is possible to find patients who are allergic to this form of collagen. Therefore, it is always advisable to have credible tests taken in order to verify collagen is compatible with the person it will be used on.

This type of filler comes in different levels of thickness, and depending on the depth of one’s wrinkles, a particular level of thickness will be chosen. It is imperative for anyone seeking to use these types of fillers to establish the recommended thickness level for different depths of wrinkles or general skin conditions to be treated.

There are other collagen-based fillers in this category which are not found outside the U.K. They include Cyametra, which is derived from human skin but rarely used today. In the U.K., the leading dermal filler of this type is the hyaluronic acid based. It is produced by using bacterial and comes in varying thicknesses. Hyaluronic, the acid, occurs naturally in the cells of tissues in all animals; and has been widely used for cataract operations with great success. Among cosmetic experts in the U.K, it has become the most favored filler available. This is because this type of collagen is friendly to the body, and less likely to cause allergies. Additionally, it eliminates the need for intensive tests before use.

On the other hand, permanent fillers are capable of giving a long lasting effect, but they have not become as common compared to the non-permanent types.