Every day, people who want to look younger or more attractive are considering various options for improving their appearance. One of the most popular choices is cosmetic surgery. However, not all types of cosmetic procedures are equally effective and safe.
One procedure that has gained popularity in recent years is facial fillers. Facial fillers are used to create a more youthful appearance by smoothing out lines and wrinkles on the face. The most common type of filler used today is hyaluronic acid, which is found naturally in your body and helps keep your skin smooth and supple.
Facial fillers can be used to correct wrinkles around the mouth, cheeks, nose, forehead and eyes. They are also useful for treating acne scars or puffy eyelids caused by age or weight gain.
Introduction
What happens during the injection?
You will initially be assessed by the dermatologist, for the severity of the folds and the prominence of sagging, especially over cheeks. You will be advised regarding, the areas where fillers would be required.
Filler injections are very simple and less painful as it is mixed with lignocaine. You will have a mild discomfort while injecting, which is often tolerable. You can start seeing the results of the fillers immediately after the injection. You will be free to suggest your opinion on the injections sites and the amount required looking at a mirror. Thus, this avoids any over-injection or under-injection of the fillers.
What are the possible side effects with filler injection?
Most side effects occurs immediately after the injection. But it disappears after few hours. The common side effects are: Bruising, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness. Less commonly, there can be infection at the injection site, open wounds.
Rarely, there can be over-injection or under-injection of fillers on either side of the face. However, this can be rectified with further injections or injection of filler degrading substance called Hyaluronidase
You should NOT have filler injections if you have any of the following:
Your skin is inflamed or infected. If you have an active inflammatory condition, (cysts, pimples, rashes, or hives) or infection, wrinkle filler injection should be delayed until this inflammatory condition has been managed.
You are prone to excessive scarring (keloids) and/or thick scarring (hypertrophic scars)
You have a bleeding disorder
You have severe allergies or have a history of anaphylaxis (acute allergic reaction)
You are allergic to lidocaine (when considering wrinkle fillers that contain lidocaine)
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