We all are aware of the basic idea behind fillers: they are substances that our plastic surgeons inject directly into facial creases and voila! All wrinkles, folds, fine lines, and crow’s feet, in short, any and all skin problems are magically wiped off from our face, leaving behind smooth, beautiful and rejuvenated skin.
But this is not all there is to know about fillers; there is a lot more than that you should know if you are ready to bite the bullet. Rest assured; these injectable fillers are safe, non-invasive and FDA approved. However, it is highly recommended that you only get these treatments from plastic surgeons as only then can you achieve positive results of these treatments. Read on to get all your curiosities about injectable fillers answered:
Natural and Synthetic Fillers
Fillers are of two types: natural and synthetic. Natural fillers include gels made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found inside body used to plump the lips and facial skin. The popular brand names include: Restylane, Restylane Silk, Juvederm, and Juvederm Ultra. The synthetic fillers include Sculptra and Radiesse. The reason why natural fillers are preferred over synthetic ones is that they have no chances of allergies or other long-term side effects.
Don’t Confuse Fillers with Botox
No, injectable fillers are not in any way related to Botox. Botox – Botulism toxin – is not dermal filler; in fact, it is a facial freezer. It actually smoothens out the skin temporarily by immobilizing muscles of the affected area and blocks the formation of creases and lines. Botox is also used as a treatment for various medical conditions like sweating and migraines whereas fillers are only used for cosmetic purposes.
Lasting Period
Typical dermal fillers will last up to one whole year with no requirement of regular touch ups. This is because they contain products that eventually get absorbed into the body. This means that they don’t bring a permanent change as in the case of surgery. If for some reason, you don’t like the result of the fillers, you can easily get it reversed by your plastic surgeon without having to wait for the effect to wear off or undergoing any painful surgery.
Minimal Side Effects
Facial fillers – especially ones with natural fillers – are favored because of the quick recovery time and few to almost zero side effects. They are called “lunch-time treatments” because of the negligible downtime. The side effects are not common, and even if they occur, they are only temporary. The most typical ones include swelling, bleeding or bruising under the skin or minor redness at the injection sites. Plastic surgeons, including Kole Plastic Surgery recommend not taking aspirin or vitamin E, a few days prior to the treatment to reduce the odds of these short-term side effects.
Age Limit
The FDA approved age limit for dermal fillers is 20 years and above. However, it is just a suggestion and an expert plastic surgeon may decide whether to proceed with the treatment depending upon the problem and maturity of the patient. Usually younger women want more fullness of their lips.
The next step
To schedule your complimentary private consultation with Kole Plastic Surgery to discuss facial filler, please call our office at 215-315-7655 . We are conveniently located at [primary_address], Southampton, PA, Bucks County, PA.