Will fillers age skin over time?If I get fillers for cosmetic effect, but am not yet aging, will it actually age my skin?(photo)

The early use of fillers, in any location, is actually nowadays believed to be able to slow the further progression of wrinkles and to retard their redevelopment. I have personally treated many young patients in their late teens and early twenties, including my daughters in law, with fillers. We have actually found that the injection of fillers not only directly plumps an area, but secondarily promotes the production of new, native collagen, a process known as neocollagenesis. Collagen tends to last longer than hyaluronic acid, and so the results of treatment may last longer. So, the short answer to your question of whether early injection ages the skin is a resounding most definitely NOT.As to the treatment of undereye dark circles and hollows, you can learn a lot more by researching the archives of Realself.com. My injectable agents of choice for that location are a combination of Belotero Balance, and a tiny amount of Radiesse. Belotero has little tendency to engender the unwanted bluish, Tyndall Effect that can be seen when fillers like Restylane are injected superficially in the delicate tissues around the eyes, and Radiesse is a whitish colored filler that helps to lighten dark circles.Be sure to seek consultation with an experienced, board certified injector with extensive experience and expertise in injecting around the eyes. Make sure to ask to see his/her before and after photos.

It depends on how much filler and where and what type.  Generally speaking, less is more in my hands and that will only maintain a youthful look and have you age gracefully over time, but if overdone it can cause premature aging.

Conservative filler treatments will not age the skin over time. The same can be said for Botox. You are not wedded to any injectable treatments and they can be stopped or restarted at any time in the future. These are maintenance treatments that can prevent lines and folds from forming or worsening over time. With regard to the undereye area, in my experience, Belotero and Restylane are superior to Juvederm. Juvederm can draw in water and create puffiness in some cases. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Studies have proven that the cells in the dermis of the skin, the fibroblasts, actually get stretched by the filler and start producing more of your own natural collagen. Be careful, however, with filler in the tear trough area. This is the most technically difficult areas to inject.

There is no eveidence that having fillers actually accelerates aging of your skin.  In fact just the opposite.  It is likely that fillers stimulate your own collegen to form and for elasticity of your skin to improve.

I recommend Restylane under the eyes. It will not accelerate the aging process and, in fact, has the effect of stimulating collagen production. See an experienced board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to discuss. Best wishes.

This is a common concern and has been studied. Fillers actually can stimulate more collagen deposition even after the filler itself is gone. The exception is when the wrong filler is used or if it is injected too superficially in the tear trough area. Filler could be visible in the tear troughs (can give a bluish or grey hue) and would actually give a more tired and aged look if injected improperly. We would expect that to improve when the filler wears off but of course that's what you want to avoid and that is why you should be sure your provider is qualified. In general, starting fillers earlier is a good strategy to prevent aging. What defines "too early" varies from patient to patient.

Great question! Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers stimulate collagen production in nearby skin, which is considered to be good a thing for anti-aging. If you have a deep depression at the "tear trough" region, Restylane is often considered to be the filler or choice. For this location especially, the experience and training of the injector is vital for best result and SAFETY! Good news, in this location, filler tends last, so re-treatment will likely be yearly or less. I wish you well.