Fillers

 

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Fillers


What are fillers?

Fillers are injectable products that soften and correct lines, wrinkles and folds in the skin. In addition, they are commonly used to augment and enhance the lips, cheeks and facial contours. 

Which dermal filler should I choose?

There are a variety of dermal fillers on the market, which vary in their composition, however the most commonly used material is hyaluronic acid (HA). This is a natural, non-animal based, stabilised clear gel which hydrates and volumises the tissue. Most patients choose a HA product due to:

• Safety – over 10 million treatments performed over 10 years
• Natural – tissue tailored HA resembles the skin’s own material
• Long lasting – but not permanent (typical results last 6-12 months)
• Non-animal - reducing the risk of adverse reactions 
• Quick and simple – most treatments take < 30mins to complete


Aftercare

  • DO NOT apply make up or creams for at least 6 hours
  • DO NOT expose the treatment areas to extreme heat (eg sunbeds / sauna) for at least 2 weeks, as this may affect product durability
  • DO gently massage the treatment areas for up to 2 weeks to avoid unevenness

Possible side effects

  • Immediate redness, swelling, burning and itching around the treatment site are COMMON and should settle within the first few hours
  • Bruising and swelling lasting up to 2 weeks are LESS COMMON and should resolve spontaneously
  • Slight blue discolouration of the treatment area is LESS COMMON
  • Cold sores may RARELY erupt following lip augmentation – this should be treated with Acyclovir cream from your local pharmacy
  • Tissue infection / abcess is RARE and can be treated with antibiotics
  • Granuloma (tissue nodules) are VERY RARE and can be treated with injection of steroid into the affected area
  • Tissue necrosis (sores) is VERY RARE and usually resolves
  • Hypersensitivity / allergy is VERY RARE and can be treated with antihistamines

You should avoid dermal filler treatment if any of the following are relevant:

  • History of severe allergy or anaphylaxis
  • Known bruising or bleeding disorders
  • Anticoagulant and immunosuppressant drugs
  • Pregnancy / breast feeding



Information from the section 'What do I need':

What is a ‘Filler’?

 

Fillers are medications that are often used to treat fine lines, wrinkles, and volume loss of the face. Common fillers include Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm. These medications are injected with a syringe and small needle into the areas of concern. The idea is to plump up the areas where volume is needed. These treatments can give a very nice and natural appearance.

For instance, smile lines are a very common area for filler treatment. The smile lines run from the corner of the nose to the corner of the mouth on both sides. They are also known as the naso-labial folds. Smile lines can occur as early as in one’s 20’s and tend to deepen with time.

Another common area for filler injections include the puppet lines or marionette lines which run downward from the corners of the mouth. Patients frequently show concern that their marionette lines make them look older or even make them look cranky.

Fillers may be used as a relatively low-risk non-surgical alternative for the lower eyelid bags and for lip augmentation. Lower eyelid bags may be hidden by filler treatment. Lip augmentation with fillers may be used to treat lip lines - so called smoker’s lines. This procedure may be used to give full, sexy, natural appearing lips.

Volume replacement with fillers can bring a healthy youthful appearance to the cheeks, which become flattened by the aging process. The jawline may be strengthened by fillers as well. This treatment gives a stronger more youthful jawline.

Fillers may be considered temporary (lasting 6-12 months).

The fillers we use are synthesised in laboratory and contain hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that occurs naturally in the body and helps to give structure to the skin. These qualities make this substance very popular for filler treatments.

Typically, a filler treatment is performed in the office with topical (cream) anesthesia and/or local anesthesia. Several of the newer filler products offer the advantage of having a local anesthetic mixed with the medication. This combination decreases the discomfort associated with filler treatment.

Fillers offer a versatile and safe non-surgical treatment to improve the appearance of multiple areas of the face. They may be used in combination with a variety of treatments to give a well-rested, natural, and healthy appearance.




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