Dermal fillers have proven their effectiveness for facial aesthetic treatments like to reduce the appearance of unwanted wrinkles, to give volume, and to revitalize the skin. In spite of being an aesthetic treatment, few people still have certain doubts regarding the dermal filler treatment. Here are few frequently asked questions related to dermal fillers, and their answers by the experts.
- 1. How do dermal fillers work?
Dermal filler, based on hyaluronic acid, is injected in the body, which boosts the supply of hyaluronic acid in the skin. As a result, this revitalizes and adds volume to the skin due to which skin becomes soft & smooth and appearance of wrinkles & fine lines is diminished. This hyaluronic acid gel in fillers gives not permanent, but long lasting results.
- 2. What are the benefits of dermal fillers?
Without affecting the facial expression, dermal fillers give natural looking results. In a single treatment, one can see visible effects in the form of reduced appearance of wrinkles which lasts for 6-9 months. Dermal fillers even help in controlling the facial changes that comes with age.
Dermal filler is effective in:
- Reducing lines and wrinkles
- Making lips more defined or fuller
- Defining the contours of your face
- Boosting the skin’s vitality & youthfulness
- 3. Is dermal filler a safe treatment?
Doctors use FDA approved dermal filler, i.e. restylane, which is proven safe and effective filler. It is also based on hyaluronic acid which is tissue friendly. Restylane resemble to the natural filler that is present in the body, due to which there are minimal risks of allergies or side effects. It is well tried & tested, thus, is safe to use without any worry.
- 4. What is the process of dermal filler treatment?
The process of dermal filler involves:
- During the initial consultation, the doctor asks about your expectations from the treatment, and he then accordingly recommends the dermal filler treatment. The doctor may ask you to fill medical history form and sign the consent form before the treatment.
- With a fine needle, dermal filler is injected in small amounts in the area to be treated. This complete process takes about 15-30 minutes.
- The results of this treatment are long lasting, but still, few doctors recommend top-up treatment after 6-12 months.
- 5.Is dermal filler treatment safe for everyone?
Dermal filler is not recommended in few cases, such as;
- People having skin disease, inflammation, or skin related problems
- Pregnant or breast-feeding women
- Individuals undergoing immunosuppressive therapy
It is important to discuss complete medical history with the doctor, and he can then decide whether you should go for dermal filler or not.
- 6. What are the risks associated with dermal filler treatment?
In general case, minor issues of redness, swelling, pain, itching, bruising or tenderness are noticed at the injected place, otherwise, there isn’t any major problem associated with dermal filler. In lip enhancement with dermal filler, however, swelling can be felt on lips, but that too fades away in 2-3 days.
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