DERMAL FILLERS

What are dermal fillers?

Dermal filler injections are a type of nonsurgical cosmetic procedure. Dermal fillers plump up wrinkles, smooth lines and restore volume in your face. your healthcare provider injects these substances just under your skin.

People choose to get dermal fillers to enhance their facial features or gain a more youthful appearance. This elective treatment usually takes less than half an hour, and recovery time is minimal. Results are seen right away and last months to years depending on the type of filler and the location.

There are several kinds of dermal fillers. Your healthcare provider will discuss your options with you. As with any cosmetic procedure, there are risks, including infection, bleeding and bruising. Health insurance plans generally don’t cover elective cosmetic procedures such as filler injections.

Why are dermal fillers used?

As you age, your body starts to lose collagen. Collagen is an important substance that exists all over your body, including in your skin, muscles, bones and connective tissues. Decreased amounts of collagen in your skin causes skin laxity (loose) and loss of volume. Skin becomes thinner, loses its elasticity and starts to sag.

You may choose to get dermal fillers to:

• Add volume to sagging skin.
• Make your facial features more symmetrical.
• Plump up lips and cheeks.
• Smooth wrinkles and creases in your face.

What happens before a dermal filler procedure?

Before you get dermal fillers, you’ll have a consultation with one of our fully trained practitioners who will examine your face and ask about your goals and what areas you’d like to enhance. They may mark your face with a pen or marker to show where the injections will be. They may also take pictures of your face. Our practitioner will recommend a specific type of filler or fillers which they believe would be beneficial to you.

Prior to your  consultation our practitioner  will also ask about your medical history. It’s important to tell them if you’re taking any medications, as some drugs can increase the risk of complications after getting fillers. please inform your practitioner if you have:

• Allergies.
• History of bruising or bleeding after similar procedures.
• Neurological problems.
• Skin conditions.

Many people see results of dermal fillers right away. The injections usually take around 30 minutes, as this is a nonsurgical treatment, recovery time is minimal.

Depending on the type of filler, results can last months or even years. Dermal fillers are also typically less expensive than elective surgical procedures.

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