What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are gel like substances comprised of hyaluronic acid mixed with lidocaine that is injected beneath the skin via syringe or cannula. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that is already found in your skin. It helps keep your skin plump and hydrated and naturally declines as we age. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that prevents pain by blocking pain signals to nerve endings during the injection.