Corrective Fillers
Cosmetic fillers, also known as dermal fillers, are substances injected beneath the skin to add volume, fill in wrinkles and lines, and restore a smoother appearance. These fillers are commonly used in aesthetic medicine to address signs of aging and enhance facial features.
Dermal Fillers
Cosmetic fillers, also known as dermal fillers, are substances injected beneath the skin to add volume, fill in wrinkles and lines, and restore a smoother appearance. These fillers are commonly used in aesthetic medicine to address signs of aging and enhance facial features.
Ingredients & Common Types of Fillers
Some common types of cosmetic fillers include hyaluronic acid fillers, collagen-based fillers, calcium hydroxylapatite fillers, and poly-L-lactic acid fillers.
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?
Cosmetic fillers are temporary and typically last between 6 months to 2 years, depending on the type of filler used. It’s important to consult with a qualified healthcare provider to determine the most suitable filler and treatment plan for your aesthetic goals.
Side effects of Cosmetic Dermal Fillers:
While cosmetic dermal fillers are generally safe when administered by a trained professional, they can have potential side effects. Common side effects of cosmetic dermal fillers
include bruising, swelling, pain or discomfort at the injection site, redness, itching, and tenderness. In some cases, patients may experience lumps or bumps under the skin,
asymmetry, or skin discoloration. Rare but serious side effects can include infection, allergic reactions, necrosis (tissue death), and migration of the filler to unintended areas. It’s important to discuss potential side effects with a qualified healthcare provider before undergoing dermal filler treatment and to seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe or persistent pain in your face after a dermal filler treatment.
Warning:
Recently, there have been alarming incidents of unqualified individuals administering dermal fillers in improper settings such as basements, mostly driven by financial motives; leading to a surge in deformities and severe complications, including cases of blindness. It is crucial that dermal fillers are exclusively administered by skilled medical practitioners within clinical environments equipped to handle any potential complications. Remember, no amount of money can restore one’s Health. Recently, there have been alarming incidents of unqualified individuals administering dermal fillers in improper settings such as basements, leading to a surge in deformities and severe complications, including cases of blindness. It is crucial that dermal fillers are exclusively administered by skilled medical practitioners within clinical environments equipped to handle any potential complications.
Dermal fillers can be used for various purposes, such as:
1. Smoothing Wrinkles and Fine Lines: Fillers can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, particularly around the mouth, eyes, and forehead.
2. Restoring Volume: Fillers can add volume to areas of the face that have lost fullness due to aging, such as the cheeks or temples to treat Temporal Hollowing.
3. Enhancing Lips: Fillers can be used to plump up the lips and enhance their shape.
4. Chin Augmentation: Dermal fillers can enhance the chin’s projection and symmetry, creating a more balanced facial profile.
5. Cheek Augmentation: Fillers can enhance cheekbones and improve facial symmetry by adding volume to the cheeks.
6. Contouring the Face: Fillers can help contour and sculpt the face, creating a more defined jawline, chin or cheekbones.
7. Filling in Acne Scars: Fillers can be used to fill in depressed acne scars and improve skin texture.
8. Rejuvenating Hands: Fillers can also be used to rejuvenate the hands by adding volume and reducing the appearance of veins and tendons.
9. Non-Surgical Facelift: Dermal fillers can provide a non-surgical facelift by lifting and tightening sagging skin in various areas of the face.
10. Décolletage Rejuvenation: Dermal fillers can smooth out lines and wrinkles on the chest area, rejuvenating the décolletage.
11. Nasolabial Fold Reduction: Fillers can soften the appearance of nasolabial folds, also known as smile lines or parentheses lines.
12. Smile Enhancement: Fillers can be used to lift the corners of the mouth, reducing the appearance of a downturned or sad expression.
13. Earlobe Plumping: Fillers can restore volume to sagging or thinning earlobes, particularly for individuals who wear heavy earrings.
14. Under-Eye Rejuvenation: Fillers can address dark circles, hollows, and puffiness under the eyes, helping to achieve a more refreshed and youthful appearance.
