Frequently asked questions on dermal fillers
What are dermal fillers?
Fillers are an anti ageing method Which are used to smoothen out any wrinkles on the face. Is these injections contain a substance called hyaluronic acid witch when injected under the skin, Is absorb water from the deeper layers thereby giving the skin a fresher and rejuvenated appearance.
How do dermal fillers work ?
Hyaluronic acid which is a major component of all the fillers which holds on to large quantities of waters Under the Skin. Thus it helps to smooth out the fine lines and wrinkles over the face which appear due to loss of volume. These are used for sunken areas of the face and to reshape the facial features.
What areas of the face can be treated by dermal fillers?
- Fillers can be used over the following areas Of the face or the body:
- Tear troughs also known as eye bags
- Nose area also known as liquid rhinoplasty
- Cheeks for giving volume to sunken cheeks
- Nasolabial folds – lines on sides of nose
- Lips enhancement
Jawline reshaping - Marionette lines – these are lines which extend from the corner of the mouth to the chin
- Neck
- Back of the hands
What are the common dermal fillers that are usually used?
The most common brands of fillers that we use at our centre are:
- Restylane by Galderma
- Juvederm by Allergen
- Saypha
How long does the effect of dermal fillers last after the procedure?
Depending on the type of injection that has been used and the area where it has been injected, the effect of a dermal filler may last from 6 to 18 months from the time of procedure.
Areas of the face where there is more movement for example cheeks and jawline – the effect of a Filler is less prolonged. In contrast, areas of the face with little muscular movement like under eyes,the duration a Filler can last from 3 to 5 years.
Are any precautions needed after a filler treatment?
Usually no precautions are needed at all After a filler treatment and the client can go back to work immediately after the procedure Or on the next day.
Occasionally a small hematoma due to leakage of blood into the skin May be seen which may appear as a reddish blue spot on the skin. This usually disappears within 3 to 6 days after the procedure.
Can the effect of dermal filler be removed if I don’t like it?
Very rarely the patients may not like the exact appearance following a dermal filler procedure. In such a rare case scenario the effect of dermal filler Can be immediately removed by dissolving the filler by giving hyaluronidase injection which dissolves the Filler substance immediately.
Can Filler be given on the lips for lip enhancement or fuller lips ?
Lip Filler is a very commonly done technique at Talwar Skin Centre for fuller lips especially in clients with thin Lips. The effect of a lip Filler can be appreciated immediately and the effect is long lasting as well.
What is LIQUID FACELIFT ?
Liquid face lift is a technique in which dermal fillers are injected under the skin to give the face a firmer and youthful look and to sculpt the face particularly the jawline. This leads to a sharper and more angular and youthful appearance. This is a very popular anti ageing procedure and can be used as an alternative to surgical face lift.