Dermal Filler Materials Explained
Dermal filler materials are the second preparation step. They come after you know what a first course should cover, and before the first supervised treatment. This page defines the topic and puts the child pages in the order a clinician should read them.
What the materials are
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration names the materials in its consumer update on dermal filler dos and don'ts for wrinkles, lips and more. It states: "Temporary fillers include the following materials: Hyaluronic acid, a sugar that is naturally found in the body Calcium hydroxylapatite, a mineral and a major component of bone Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biodegradable, synthetic material".
That list is the map for the pages below. The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery keeps a separate page on injectable fillers to compare against it.
Five material pages, from hyaluronic acid to unapproved products
Each page prepares one part of your product knowledge.
- Hyaluronic Acid as a Filler Material prepares you for the first material on the list.
- Calcium Hydroxylapatite and PLLA Fillers prepares you for the other two materials.
- Selecting a Product for the Desired Effect prepares you to match a material to a goal.
- Approved Uses for Dermal Fillers prepares you to separate approved uses from the rest.
- Needle-Free Devices and Unapproved Fillers prepares you to recognise products that sit outside approval.
One material to look up first
Calcium hydroxylapatite has its own general entry on Wikipedia under hydroxylapatite. It is a quick way to see the mineral named in the list before reading the child page.
Can you name every material on the list?
Can you name each material on the list and say which one you would reach for first? If the answer is still unclear, return to the first course step in what a first injector course should cover. A clinician preparing in Summit, New Jersey can settle both before booking a supervised session.