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Dermal Fillers
Thinking about getting dermal fillers? You’re probably curious about what they can do for your appearance. Dermal fillers are a popular cosmetic treatment designed to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, helping you achieve a more youthful look.
Here’s what you should know before scheduling a consultation.
What are dermal fillers and how do they work?
Dermal fillers are FDA-approved and commonly composed of semi-permanent or permanent substances like hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring compound in the body. These minimally invasive treatments help restore volume in areas affected by aging, sagging skin, and wrinkles, while also enhancing the appearance of the lips and cheeks.
After being injected, dermal fillers attract water molecules, which help to further plump the skin, provide structural support, and stimulate collagen production. This ongoing collagen stimulation contributes to longer-lasting improvements over time.
While a single treatment can deliver results that may last up to 18 months—depending on the filler type and the targeted area—many people opt for regular treatments to maintain long-term anti-aging effects.
What To Expect
Before Your Procedure — Pre-Treatment Instructions
To reduce the risk of bleeding and bruising for both BTA injections and Filler injections,
avoid the following for 2 days prior to treatments:
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Anti-inflammatories
- Aspirin
- Vitamin E
- Ginkgo Biloba
For filler procedures, if you have a history of oral herpes simplex, you should be treated prior to the procedure.
During Your Procedure
During your procedure, a medical professional course will examine your face and speak to you about your expectations. A treatment plan will be discussed with you, and upon your acceptance the procedures will be performed. We may have to remove some of your make-up in preparation for the procedure. During the procedure, you may feel some pain from the injections, but it is generally a light pain. Patients uniformly tolerate these injections quite well. It is possible to have some bruising following these procedures, though uncommon. Holding cold compresses on your face following the procedure can minimize swelling (for filler treatments) and prevent bruising. Bruising, if present, should not last beyond a week and usually resolves within a few days.
After Your Procedure: Post-Treatment Instructions
Depending on the filler material used, you will begin to see the results from your procedure
immediately or soon after the procedure. For most injectable filler products, you should notice an improvement in your wrinkles and facial appearance either by the time your leave the course or by the end of the first week. You may have some redness of the skin around the injection’s sites for the first day - this is not an allergic reaction. You may also notice some very slight swelling that will subside by the first day or two. Though uncommon, you may have a small amount of bleeding from the injection sites and may develop bruising. If you notice this, hold pressure for fifteen minutes and apply cold compresses frequently for a couple of days. Bruising, if present, should not last beyond a week and usually resolves within a few days. Other important factors to remember including:
- You may apply ice, as needed, for the remainder of the day to reduce swelling
- Gently massage any nodules that may appear during the next 24 hours
- Avoid prolonged sun or UV exposure for two weeks
- Avoid saunas and steam baths for two weeks
- Avoid makeup for four hours after injections
Frequently Asked Questions
There are so many different types of filler products available, each with its own duration of action. Generally, temporary fillers last between 3 months and 18 months depending on the specific product. You may discuss this at the course, so we develop a treatment plan that works for you
While injectable treatment carries some risk, most fillers are very well tolerated and safe when used for cosmetic enhancement. Most fillers carry very few risks.
Filler injections can be used to treat wrinkles all over the face. Both shallow and deep wrinkles can be treated with cosmetic filler products. Filler products are also used extensively to add volume to the face, including the cheeks and lips to give you a more youthful appearance.
When injectable products are approved to be used in the United States, the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) lists specific uses for those products. Most injectable products have been “approved” to treat specific areas of the face and list these approved treatment areas on the product label. However, the principle effects of the product may be the same if used elsewhere on the face. When a product is used on an area of the face not specifically listed on the FDA package insert label, the use of the product is considered “off-label”. For example, Botox Cosmetic® may only be FDA approved to treat the wrinkles in the glabella area (“elevens”), resulting in a elimination or softening of those wrinkle and improved facial appearance. However, injection of Botox Cosmetic® around the eyes may achieve the same cosmetic effect, but has not been officially approved but the FDA for that purpose. It is acceptable for medical professionals to use the products in an off-label manner in the
United States, but you need to be informed and aware that the products are being used in this way.
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