Fillers

Dermal fillers are injectable substances designed to add volume, diminish wrinkles, and smooth lines on the face. They come in various types, tailored to different needs. Typically, healthcare providers administer dermal fillers around the eyes, mouth, and nose. This popular cosmetic procedure often yields immediate results, with effects lasting for months or even years.

What are Dermal Fillers ?

Dermal fillers are utilized for various reasons, primarily to address the effects of aging. As you grow older, your body’s collagen production decreases. Reduced collagen levels lead to skin laxity, volume loss, thinning skin, decreased elasticity, and sagging. Dermal fillers help in stimulating the collagen and also help in building the extracellular matrix.

What are the uses of dermal fillers ?

– Restore volume to sagging skin.
– Enhance facial symmetry.
– Augment lips and cheeks.
– Diminish wrinkles and facial creases.
– Placed on some anchoring points along ligaments to enhance apparent lifting of sagging face tissues.

What type of Dermal Fillers are used commonly?

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers are the commonest to be used in aesthetic dermatology. There are polular brand names like Juvederm, Restylane, Teosyal etc. I addition there are some Calcium Hydroxyapatite fillers like Radiesse which are used in some areas for longer results. The choice of fillers depend on the area to be injected, doctor and patient likes.

How long does the fillers last?

HA fillers usually have effect between 4-8 months and the Calcium hydroxyapatite fillers effect stay from 1-2 years. The duration of effect also depends on the individual and varies from person to person. In general, permanent fillers (like Bioalkamide, silicon etc) are no longer used.

Does it become worse after the effect of fillers is finished ?

The fillers used nowadays have collagen stimulating properties which make the tissue looks actually better (than without fillers) and it does not become more saggy or volume deficient if you are not able to take the next dose of fillers.

What is non surgical nosejob or rhinoplasty?

Fillers are used to make the nose look straight and more in shape for mild cases without the need for going into surgery.

What are the side effects of fillers?

Usually some pain and swelling does happen with the fillers. Bruises and hematoma are lesser known side effects. But being injectable procedure, it should be done under a registered medical practitioner.

What are the contraindications for fillers?

They are contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the components of the filler. These are also generally not recommended during pregnancy and breast feeding.