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Dermal Filler
Enhance, rehydrate and restore lost volume in the face.
Session Time
60 minutes
Recovery Time
1-2 days
Treatments
3-6
What Is Dermal Filler?
Dermal fillers, often referred to simply as “fillers,” are non-surgical cosmetic treatments used to add volume, contour, and rejuvenate various areas of the face and sometimes other parts of the body. These injectable substances are typically made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound in the body, or other biocompatible materials.
The primary purpose of dermal fillers is to address common signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and loss of volume.
Here’s how they work:
- Volume Restoration: Fillers are injected beneath the skin’s surface to restore lost volume, plumping and smoothing areas like the cheeks, lips, and nasolabial folds.
- Wrinkle Reduction: They can also fill in and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines, creating a more youthful and refreshed look.
- Contouring: Dermal fillers can be used for facial contouring, enhancing features like the chin, jawline, and cheekbones.
- Natural-Looking Results: When administered by a skilled practitioner, dermal fillers provide natural-looking results, enhancing one’s appearance without looking overdone.
- Minimally Invasive: These procedures are minimally invasive, typically requiring minimal downtime compared to surgical alternatives.
Dermal fillers offer versatility, safety, and immediate results, making them a popular choice for those seeking non-surgical facial rejuvenation. A consultation with a qualified healthcare provider can determine the best filler and treatment plan to achieve specific aesthetic goals.
The Benefits Of Dermal Filler
- mmediate Results: Dermal fillers provide immediate improvement in the treated area, allowing you to see visible results right after the procedure.
- Wrinkle Reduction: They effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and creases, creating a smoother and more youthful complexion.
- Volume Restoration: Fillers replenish lost volume in areas like cheeks, lips, and temples, restoring a youthful fullness and contour.
- Non-Surgical: Dermal fillers offer a non-invasive alternative to surgical procedures, with minimal downtime and discomfort.
- Customizable: Treatment plans can be tailored to address specific concerns and achieve individual aesthetic goals.
- Natural-Looking Results: When administered by a skilled practitioner, dermal fillers provide natural-looking enhancements, enhancing one’s beauty without an artificial appearance.
- Long-Lasting: Results typically last several months to a year or more, depending on the product used.
- Minimally Invasive: These procedures require only a few injections and minimal recovery time, making them convenient for those with busy lifestyles.
- Enhanced Facial Features: Fillers can enhance facial features such as lips, cheeks, and chin for improved proportions and symmetry.
- Boosted Confidence: By improving one’s appearance, dermal fillers often boost self-esteem and confidence.
Dermal fillers offer versatile and effective solutions for various cosmetic concerns, making them a popular choice for individuals seeking facial rejuvenation without surgery.
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Dermal Filler
Maintain your youthful appearance with Boss Injectables.
Dermal Filler
Maintain your youthful appearance with Boss Injectables.
Good Candidates For Dermal Filler
Good candidates for dermal fillers are individuals seeking non-surgical solutions to address specific cosmetic concerns. Ideal candidates typically include:
- Aging Skin: Those experiencing signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and volume loss, can benefit from dermal fillers to restore a more youthful appearance.
- Volume Enhancement: Individuals looking to enhance facial features, like lips, cheeks, or chin, can achieve desired contours and proportions with fillers.
- Realistic Expectations: Candidates should have realistic expectations about the results, as dermal fillers provide immediate but temporary enhancements.
- Good Overall Health: Individuals should be in good health, with no active skin infections or medical conditions that may contraindicate the procedure.
- Non-Surgical Preference: Those who prefer non-surgical options over invasive surgical procedures may find dermal fillers to be a suitable alternative.
Consulting with a qualified healthcare provider is crucial to determine the most appropriate dermal filler and treatment plan based on individual aesthetic goals and concerns. Fillers offer a non-invasive way to enhance and rejuvenate the face with minimal downtime.
How Dermal Filler Works
Dermal fillers work by injecting a gel-like substance, typically hyaluronic acid or another biocompatible material, beneath the skin’s surface. Here’s how they work:
- Volume Restoration: Dermal fillers restore lost volume to areas of the face by replenishing hyaluronic acid, which naturally diminishes with age. This plumps and smooths the skin.
- Wrinkle Reduction: Fillers can fill in and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, making them appear less prominent.
- Enhanced Features: They can enhance facial features such as lips, cheeks, and chin by adding volume and definition.
- Instant Results: Results are immediate, providing a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance in a single session.
- Gradual Dissipation: Over time, the body gradually metabolizes the filler, so results are temporary, typically lasting several months to a year or more, depending on the product used.
Dermal fillers offer a non-surgical and minimally invasive solution to achieve a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing appearance with natural-looking results.
Dermal Filler Recovery & Side Effects
Recovery and side effects of dermal fillers are usually mild. After the procedure, some common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, and minor bruising at the injection site. These effects typically resolve within a few days.
There’s little to no downtime associated with dermal fillers, allowing individuals to resume their daily activities immediately. It’s essential to follow post-treatment care instructions, which may include avoiding excessive sun exposure and strenuous exercise for a short period.
Serious complications are rare when administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Dermal fillers provide noticeable enhancements with minimal discomfort and inconvenience, making them a popular choice for non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
Dermal Filler FAQ’s
Learn more about Dermal Filler with Boss Injectables. Discover how it works, who it’s for and everything you can expect with this treatment.
What are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are a gel made of hyaluronic acid. It is used to rehydrate and re-volumise the face. Dermal fillers can give lift to the face in place of diminished fat pads and lost bone structure or add volume to enhance the natural features of the face.
Which area’s can be treated with dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are primarily used to rehydrate, add volume and give lift to the lips, chin, jaw and cheeks.
What should I expect post dermal fillers injections?
You may experience some swelling and bruising following your dermal filler injections. You may also experience tenderness, itching, redness, firmness, lumps and bumps. These effects are temporary and should resolve after a couple of days. If you have any concerns, please contact us at any time.
Are there any possible complications with dermal fillers?
There are a few possible complications that may occur with dermal filler injections including vascular occlusion which leads to local tissue necrosis (death), and infection including herpes simplex virus (cold sores). However, these complications are rare as caution is taken to prevent them from occurring. If you have any concerns following dermal filler injections, please contact the clinic immediately.
Can I get dermal fillers while I am pregnant/breast feeding?
Dermal filler injections have not been proven to be safe for pregnant or breast feeding mothers, therefore it is NOT recommended.
How long do dermal fillers last?
Generally, Dermal Fillers last between 6 months to 2 years depending on the area being treated and the type of filler being used. It can also vary with individual metabolism and lifestyle factors. Lip fillers last around 6 to 9 months, while areas like the cheeks, chin and jawline last around 12 to 18 months and sometimes up to 24 months.
Do Dermal Fillers Hurt?
Most people find Dermal Fillers to be slightly uncomfortable or sometimes rather painless, while rarely someone may find it painful. This can all depend on the persons pain tolerance, the area being injected and the treatment technique required to achieve the desired result as well as the number of mls injected. If you are feeling apprehensive we can use a topical numbing cream on the surface of the skin before injecting. There is also a local numbing agent in the dermal filler which works to numb the entire area as treatment proceeds.
What Are Dermal Fillers Made From?
Dermal Fillers are made of a gel like substance that consists of hyaluronic acid and lignocaine. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body and works to keep skin hydrated and volumized while lignocaine helps to numb the treatment area.
What Should I Expect After Getting Dermal Fillers?
You may experience some swelling and bruising following your dermal filler injections. You may also experience tenderness, itching, redness, firmness, lumps and bumps. These effects are temporary and should resolve after a couple of days. If you have any concerns, please contact us at any time.