Dermal Fillers

What are fillers/volumisers. How do they work?

• Biologically inert substance that provides volume or fills the space where ever injected and holds the shape or structure to achieve desirable results.
• Safest and popular ones have the ingredient called HYALURONIC ACID
• Depending on the H.A molecule cross linking , its Dalton; it is used to just hydrate, some to fill in and some to lift
• Your aesthetic doctor chooses the filler best suited for you, depending on your aesthetic need and the plane of injection and the concern that needs to be addressed.
• Single gram of HA can hold up multifold of water in its weight. So it keeps the skin hydrated, plump and healthy.
• It also regulates that moisture within the skin cells so as to provide them with an optimum level of moisture at all times and to ensure the cells aren't drowned in
• Scientific studies have shown that Hyaluronic Acid helps improve skin hydration and production of collagen, fight free radicals, maintain skin elasticity, and even has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help with wound healing.
• If your exercise and subsequent weigh loss is keeping your skin dull, fillers are the best option to get the glow back naturally.

Procedure

Through facial assessment is done by the aesthetic doctor, and filler choice and cost estimates are explained to the patient. Preoperative pictures are taken as medical records and to evaluate immediate results from the procedure post operatively. The injections are done with the finest needle to maximize the comfort; without any considerable down time.

A highly skilled doctor would make sure the fillers are done correctly and under strict aseptic conditions to avoid any infections, bruises, blindness or necrosis

When can I see the result?

The fillers work the closest to the magic wand in aesthetics. The results are immediately seen and it will get only better in time. Rarely patient may feel slight redness or mild swelling on the treated area which will come down in no time. Bruises on treated areas are highly unlikely.

What do I treat with filler/volumisers

• It can contour and balance your face to attain desirable symmetry
• can get back the youthful contour and fullness
• enhance lips, chin and cheek
• sharpen jawline and give5them definition (Hollywood jaw )
• elevate the tip of your nose, fill in the depression of bridge, and smoothen the bumps
• to elevate your brow, to give more contour to a more deep set eye and double eyelid
• to smoothen acne scars and open pores
• to give a healthier skin texture in case of extreme weight loss
• hand, neck and décolletage rejuvenation.

How long would the results last.

Ageing is an ongoing process and Fillers/volumisers effectively put a break and slow down the ageing process. Hyaluronic acid which is placed inside your skin gets integrated on to your skin and promotes further collagen production in the same area

Usually as maintenance, fillers need to be retouched or redone every 6 months to 2 years depending on the area treated and the type of filler used.

What do I need to address to my doctor, before the procedure?

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• If you are on any blood thinners
• Whether you are taking any multivitamin or vitamin E
• If you are diagnosed with any autoimmune ailments
• Any infection at the site of treatment
• Any proposed dental work during the period between consultation and the procedure
• Any previous history of being treated with fillers

What are the post care instructions I need to follow

• Don’t compress your face in any direction for next 24 hours
• No facial or face massage in the treated area for 24 hours
• Avoid rigorous exercise ,swimming , active sports excessive sun exposure or heat exposure for 24 hours
• Avoid any make up or any products on your face for 12 hours
• If your lips have been treated, avoid kissing or putting any pressure on your lips for 24 hours
• In case of any bumps, bruises, boils/pustules or rashes, or any discomfort inform your doctor immediately to enable timely intervention.
• Any application of medicated creams need to be done only after 48 hours.