Dermal Fillers

 

Hyaluronic acid filler is a type of dermal filler. Dermal fillers add volume and are not perminant. hyaluronic acid I s naturally produced in our bodies and helps the body to retain moisture.

Most commonly treated areas include lips, cheeks, chin, smile lines and perioral lines.

The procedure varies with the filler your provider will use, the part of the body to be treated, and your medical history. Here are some general guidelines about what you can expect: 

• Most filler treatments take between 15 and 60 minutes and require one office visit. Numbing time may be included.
• Your provider will inject the filler into the area, often giving you several injections to produce the best results.
• You may feel a stinging or burning sensation as the filler is injected.
• Depending on the goals, skin condition, and treatment plan it is normal to need more than one syringe.

BENEFITS:

What happens when I get a filler? 

The procedure varies with the filler your dermatologist will use, the part of the body to be treated, and your medical history. Here are some general guidelines about what you can expect:

• Most filler treatments take between 15 and 60 minutes and require one office visit. Numbing time may be included.

• Before getting the injections, you may need ice or an anesthetic applied to the skin. This varies with the filler and area to be treated. Hands, cheeks, chin, and jawline generally do not need anesthesia; lips require a topical anesthetic.

• Your clinician will inject the filler into the area, often giving you several injections to produce the best results. 

• You may feel a stinging or burning sensation as the filler is injected. 

What must I do after getting a filler?

After leaving the office, you should: 

• Wait until the next day to exercise or do any other strenuous activity.

• Stay out of the sun and do not use a tanning bed or other type of indoor tanning. 

• Avoid touching the treated area for three days, unless you receive instructions to massage the area.

• One filler, poly-L-lactic acid, requires you to gently massage the treated area for about 5 minutes several times a day for 1 to 2 weeks. Your clinician will tell you if you need to massage the area. 

Is there downtime?

This varies with the filler. Most fillers do not cause downtime. Be sure to ask your clinician whether you will have downtime.

When will I see results after getting a filler? 

This also varies with the filler. Most fillers fill the skin, so they produce immediate — or close to immediate — results. A filler also can stimulate your body to produce collagen, but this takes time. Give your filler 4 full weeks to settle and spread properly to judge results.

Will I look natural? 

How long will the results from fillers last?

When is it safe to get another treatment? 

If you get a temporary filler, you can usually have another treatment when the signs of aging reappear or swelling subsides.

What are the possible side effects? 

After receiving filler injections, some patients have minor, temporary side effects where they were injected. You may have:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Bruising (occasionally)

These side effects tend to clear within 7 to 14 days — if not earlier.

Serious side effects are more likely when the person injecting the filler does not have adequate medical training and experience. To protect your health, you should never get filler injections in a non-medical setting, such as non-medical spa, salon, or someone’s home.
When fillers are injected in a non-medical setting or by an inexperienced provider, reports of more serious side effects increase dramatically. These side effects include:

• Lumps.
• Ridges.
• Over-filled areas.
• Allergic reaction.
• Skin discoloration.
• Infection.
• Severe swelling.

What is the safety record for fillers?

This is one of the safest cosmetic treatments available. For years, dermatologists have been refining the use of fillers to diminish signs of aging. Today, dermatologists safely treat people of many ages and all skin colors.