Common Facts That You May Not Know About Dermal Fillers!
Most Commonly Asked Questions:
- Where can I inject dermal fillers?
- What is dermal fillers?
- Is it permanent?
- Can I dissolve fillers safely?
- Will dissolving fillers destroy my natural hyaluronic acid in my skin?
- Is it safe to inject fillers?
All these answers will be posted below… keep reading for more information!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where Can I Inject Fillers? Temples, cheeks, under eyes, lips, and nasolabial folds, nose, chin, jawline, pre-jowls, neck lines and hands.
What are Dermal Fillers? Fillers are a gel-like substance that is made up of hyluronic acid to plump the skin to restore volume loss, smooth fine lines and rehydrate the aging skin.
Are Dermal Fillers Permanent? No, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are all 100% dissolvable and temporary. They require maintenance visits to retain its longevity.
Can I Dissolve Fillers Safely? Yes, when dissolving fillers, the Injector will use an appropriate amount of dissolving solution to remove any unwanted fillers. It will take 14 days for the fillers to fully dissolve, and for the skin to recover. Some clients will swell more than others. If clients have allergies, it is important to mention this to the clinic to avoid any severe anaphylaxis reactions.
Will Dissolving Fillers Destroy my Natural Hyaluronic Acid? Yes, when dissolving fillers, it is important to know that the dissolving solution will also target natural hyaluronic acid found in the skin. Clients should be mindful of how often they are getting a dissolve to limit the dissolving of their natural hyaluronic acid.
Is it Safe to Inject Fillers? Yes! When in experienced hands, clients can feel confident leaving a reputable clinic. However, with any cosmetic aesthetics there are always risks. Most common reactions are bruising, swelling, and soreness. This usually subsides within two weeks post treatment. For more risks and adversities clients are advised to speak to the clinic before their appointment.
What is The Longevity of Fillers? Depending on the area treated, dermal fillers life span can range from 6 months up to 5 plus years. It is recommended to re-assess regularly to help avoid excessive buildup.
What Can Help to Tighten the Lower Face? Fillers in the right areas like in the pre-jowls and jawline, in combination with skin tightening treatments like Radiofrequency Microneedling, will help significantly tighten the jawline and neck.
Can Smile Lines Get Injected? Yes, however smile lines are natural and can’t be completely erased. Small amounts of filler can soften them. Over filling this area can lead to unnatural results.
Is it Safe to Inject the Under Eyes? Yes. Undereye fillers are perfect to fill in deep undereye hallows. Clients are recommended to get a consultation first to ensure they are a fit candidate. Injecting too much fillers in this area, can lead to unwanted puffiness and distortion – professionals will ensure clients do not go overboard. Other services such as skin boosters are a great alternative for those who are not ideal candidates for undereye fillers, but still want a refreshed undereye appearance. Often, dermal fillers with skin boosters can be used in conjunction for optimal results.
Can Neck Lines be Treated? Yes. A more natural filler is a great solution to fill in those stubborn horizontal neck lines. But there are also other treatments that can be used in combination to improve the overall appearance of an aging neck. Considering other treatments such as Microneedling, NCTF Skin Boosters, Secret Radiofrequency, Lasers or a combination of these will provide optimal results.
Will a High Metabolism Dissolve Fillers Faster? It is possible that some clients retain fillers longer than others. Filler longevity is dependent on how each individual’s immune response is triggered by the dermal fillers. Some clients are able to metabolize the dermal fillers faster than others, by way of an increased immune response to the product – not to confuse this with the speed of which the body metabolizes and digests food.
Not All Fillers Dissolvable. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved; fillers like Radiesse and Sculptra are bio-stimulators and once injected, it cannot be removed.
What is The Best Age to Get Dermal Fillers? As long as clients are 18 years old, fillers can be safely injected. Some clients are looking to restore hydration and support the aging face. Other clients are looking for enhancements such as lip fillers or jawline and cheek contouring.
Will Filling the Cheeks Help with Laugh Lines? YES. The reason why the laugh lines deepen is because of the natural volume loss in the midface that occurs with aging. By supporting the deeper medial cheeks pads with dermal fillers, the mid face is lifted and laugh line folds will soften. Cheek fillers will also support the under eye hallows as well.
An Example of Dermal Fillers Before & After
The goal is to look like a more refreshed and youthful. Left side is before, right side is client after.