Hyaluronic fillers are already widely known today, actually hyaluronic acid, is already in the composition of our body, joints, eyes and skin. Its ability to attract water due to its chemical composition in application gives the skin a refreshed, naturally hydrated appearance.
No cream can do what a dermal filler can. Why? Precisely because the cream penetrates the surface layer of the skin, measurable in nanometers, and the filler is injected into the layer under the skin of 0.1-0.5 centimeters. Some are injected deeper, under the muscles of the face, thus restoring the lost volume of the face. In addition to the most widely used hyaluronic ones, there are so-called hydroxyapatite in combination with calcium, also in the composition of our bones.
The second type of filler is synthetic, poly L lactic acid, biocompatible, which means that our body recognizes it as its own tissue. It is injected in the form of drops for somewhat more demanding loss of facial volume. It is long-lasting and can last up to two years. Polymethyl methacrylate is also a synthetic filler used in the last century.
Autologous fat transplantation requires surgical treatment, liposuction, cleaning process with a special protocol and re-injection into the cheekbones, forehead, dark circles or other parts of the face where volume needs to be compensated.
They all have in common that they create new collagen and thereby contribute to the firmness of the face, smooth out shallower and deeper wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and with a time lag of 14 to 28 days, give the face a naturally more beautiful appearance. It is necessary to know that after the application of the first milliliter of dermal filler, the face will not be significantly “repaired” because the lack of volume has been accumulating for years, so it is not possible to immediately replace all the volume. It’s a process of several months while moderately, gradually making up for what has been lost.
What can fillers correct?
Fillers can lift thin lips, lift facial hollows, reduce or remove darkening of the upper and lower eyelids, reduce or soften old scars, complement or soften static wrinkles, especially on the lower face. Static wrinkles are those around the lips and along the face, and are the result of loss of collagen and skin elasticity.
What are the risks of using fillers?
Possible side effects after fillers largely depend on the type of filler and the expertise of the doctor. Rash, redness, swelling, hematoma are temporary and common and usually do not represent a problem and dissatisfaction of clients. Dangerous complications such as skin deterioration and blindness are described in a very low percentage and can be attributed to inexperience.
Which fillers are safe?
All Allergan and Galderma fillers are excellent with subtle differences in results. These shades are best done by an experienced cosmetic surgeon. It is recommended to do a face lift with fillers in polyclinics of aesthetic medicine with a certificate containing the name of the filler, expiration date, control lot number.
Fillers are a good choice for straightening facial wrinkles and depressions caused by aging, they can correct facial asymmetries and emphasize the desired part of the face with excellent results in the hands of a professional doctor.
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