Maintaining a youthful appearance is more important than ever in today's social media landscape. More and more people are turning to medical aesthetic procedures to help them reverse and slow the signs of aging.

Injectables are among the most popular treatments used to enhance one's appearance and achieve a more youthful look. Not all injectables work the same way, so understanding the three most common types of injectables used today will help you determine which is best suited to meet your aesthetic needs.

1. Neuromodulators

When most people think about cosmetic injectables, neuromodulators come to mind. These injectables are designed to target specific muscles in the face. By weakening and even paralyzing these muscles on a temporary basis, neuromodulators are able to help erase frown lines, forehead creases, and other visible signs of aging.

Results are not permanent, but they can be achieved immediately when using neuromodulators for aesthetic purposes.

2. Deoxycholic Acid

Deoxycholic acid is a relative newcomer to the cosmetic injectables scene. Although it hasn't been in use for as long as other types of injectables, deoxycholic acid can provide dramatic results for individuals looking to medical aesthetics to maintain their appearance.

The primary benefit of deoxycholic acid is that it has the ability to dissolve very small pockets of fat. By injecting deoxycholic acid into target areas, an experienced medical aesthetician is able to help contour and refine the face.

3.  Dermal Fillers

Thanks to their widespread visibility on Instagram and other social media outlets, dermal fillers are among the most sought after medical aesthetic injectables available today. Dermal fillers are injected in areas where a loss of tissue volume is detected.

As the body ages, tissue tends to become less dense, allowing the skin to sag. A dermal filler sits underneath the skin and can create the volume needed to maintain a youthful appearance. Dermal fillers are also used by younger patients, especially those looking to enhance the plumpness of their lips.

Most dermal fillers have a hyaluronic acid base, but some contain poly-L lactic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. These non-hyaluronic acid fillers tend to provide results that last longer because they come in varying consistencies that can be matched to a patient's unique needs.

Injectables can help you feel more confident in your appearance. Talk to your medical aesthetic professional to learn more about how each type of injectible can be used to enhance your appearance over time.