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WHAT ARE DERMAL FILLERS?

As we age, our skin begins to show signs of wear in the form of wrinkles, creases and sagging. While some of these facial features can be the result of positive experiences like smiling, it doesn’t make them any more welcome for many people.

A dermal filler is a non-surgical, minimally invasive, medical treatment that is injected into the skin to correct creases, wrinkles and folds associated with aging. They also add volume and definition by altering contours to regain a more youthful appearance.

  • Temporary Dermal Fillers
    These usually contain HA, a substance that occurs naturally in the human body. The HA breaks down over time, and is absorbed by the body. This eventually breakdown is what makes them temporary.

COMMON DERMAL FILLER INJECTION AREAS

As we age, the amount of fat in our faces gradually diminishes. Although this may sound like a good thing for some of us, this fat is usually what makes us look more youthful, because it smooths out facial contours.

The first place we usually experience loss is around the eyes, followed by the middle of the upper cheek below the eye, and the cheekbones. Fat from the areas on the sides of the mouth and nasolabial lines go next, followed by the forehead. Last, but not least, are the sides of the face.

If you’re looking to replace lost facial fat and regain your youthful appearance, schedule a free consultation to learn more about dermal fillers.

Cheeks, Jawline and Chin: Pockets of fat evenly distributed in the face create a smooth facial contour.
However, age causes those fat pockets to diminish, and the skin to lose its suppleness, leaving the face sunken and gaunt with lax skin drooping past the jawline.
Dermal fillers can add volume to the cheeks and chin to replace lost volume, eliminating jowls and sunken areas.
They may also be used to correct “marionette lines,” creases that extend from the corners of the mouth downward toward the chin.

Scars Including Acne Scarring: If you suffer from acne scarring, injectable fillers can help fill in depressions and smooth out the texture of your skin.
Surgical scars that are sunken and depressed can also be treated.

Nasolabial Folds: When you smile, creases form at the corners of your mouth, extending upward to the outer edges of your nose. Known as nasolabial folds, these deep creases can be quite prominent.
An injectable filler can plump the fold, making it less pronounced without sacrificing the beauty of your natural smile.

Lips: Injectable fillers can plump up thin, flat lips.
Lip injections can reclaim volume lost due to aging, fill out vertical lines that run upwards toward the nose (smoker’s wrinkles), and achieve a more aesthetically pleasing lip contour.

HOW ARE DERMAL FILLER INJECTIONS PERFORMED?

The first step is to book in and discuss with our online consultant your areas of concern; you will then have a face to face consultation with our registered nurse who will also face time you with our doctor. They will discuss your health and medical history with you, ask about your goals, assess the areas you want to have treated, and will answer any questions you have.

We’ll apply a numbing gel to the areas to be treated, to help minimize discomfort. Once this has taken effect, the treatment will begin. The filler is injected through a fine needle into the outer layer of your skin. At regular intervals, your nurse will massage the treatment area until the desired effect is achieved. Your dermal filler treatment should take 30-60 minutes depending on how many ml and area.

The newly injected HA will begin to bind water molecules to increase volume below the skin. You may have a tiny bit of bleeding, and you’ll see some redness in the area, which will go away within the hour. You’ll also see some swelling, but majority of it will be gone within three days.

You’ll be able to return to your daily routine right away, and our nurse will call you within a week to make sure you’re not experiencing any negative effects.

 

WRINKLE INJECTION VS. DERMAL FILLERS

As their name suggests, dermal fillers are used to fill in deep wrinkles and depressions, create contours, and enhance facial features. They bring volume and youthful fullness back to your face if you’ve lost them due to aging or weight loss.

Wrinkle injection is a muscle relaxant that helps smooth out fine lines associated with aging in the upper half of the face. This is accomplished by relaxing the facial muscles, allowing the skin to plump up again on its own.

Injectable fillers and wrinkle injections can be used in the same treatment, depending on the type of results you want to achieve. Discuss your concerns and goals with your injector, and she’ll be able to help you decide on the best course of treatment for you.

WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?

Immediately! You will notice increased volume in the treated area right away. Bear in mind that swelling may interfere with results at first. You can ice the area, and keep your head elevated to help reduce swelling. You should see final results in about two weeks.

IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME AFTER A DERMAL FILLER TREATMENT?

It’s very short. You should be able to resume your regular activities right after the procedure is complete. Recommended 24 hours after procedure for fitness.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GET AN INJECTABLE FILLER?

If you have a special event or important social engagement coming up, we highly recommend not having a treatment the day before. Because you may experience some swelling and bruising, it’s best to have your treatment several days or a week prior to your event.

WILL I LOOK LIKE I “HAD WORK DONE”?

The goal of dermal fillers is to subtly enhance your beauty while reducing the signs of aging. The best results are those that harmonize with your facial features, and balance out volume. Discuss the look and cosmetic result you want with your injector.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HA FILLERS, COMPARED TO PERMANENT FILLERS?

Because  fillers are made from a substance that naturally occurs in our bodies, the chance of having an adverse reaction to the product is very low. Permanent fillers are usually man-made products that are not smooth, but rather lumpy, so the results over time with permanent fillers can also be lumpy and bumpy.

WHAT ARE SOME INJECTABLE FILLER SIDE EFFECTS?

Potential side effects of dermal fillers include mild bruising, redness, swelling, tenderness, and itching. You may also experience some mild discomfort around the treated area.