Dermal fillers are soft tissue fillers that are injected into the skin to diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face. When injected into the designated area it fills up the volume and has a plumping up effect. There are many brands and types of dermal fillers available which vary in their composition, longevity, and suitability to various treatment areas.
The most popular and commonly-used dermal fillers are those with Hyaluronic acid fillers which are naturally derived and so gradually dissolve over time. Hence HA fillers make you look younger by improving the skin’s contour and sharpening facial features.
Dermal fillers are most commonly used as a treatment for facial wrinkles, dark shallow eye circles and for getting the perfect pouts for the lips.
Please do let us know if you are on any blood thinners, or diagnosed with an autoimmune ailment or infection at the site of the proposed treatment or dental work done during the period between your consultation and the day of your procedure. Also, it is best to disclose to your doctor if any procedure, especially fillers have been done previously on your face.
Slight bruising and redness in the injected area for a few days is a common side effect that happens once you have got the fillers. The major issue, however, is the risk of migration of the filler to areas other than the ones targeted and lumping. However, all of these can be reduced substantially at the hands of an experienced dermatologist.
First of all, get yourself injected only by an experienced dermatologist. Avoid taking fillers outside of the medical setting for example at spas or resorts. Also, have a word with your doctor to know and understand what you are being injected with. Do not buy random fillers from anywhere. Always go for US-FDA approved ones.
Depending on the material used, it lasts from 6 months to 2 years.
