Dermal fillers
The four major structural components of our face are skin, fat, muscle, and bone. As we age, volume loss in these structures contributes to many of the visible signs of aging. Dermal fillers can help to restore volume in these areas.
Preprocedure care:
In order to speed up the healing process, it is better for a person to refrain from taking aspirin, vitamin E, garlic, ginseng and smoking for a week before the injection. Also, avoid taking profen and alcohol for two days before the injection.
The number of filler syringes needed may vary from person to person, For example, 1 mL may be enough for smaller lips or a modest increase in volume. For larger lips or a more pronounced result, 2 cc may be required. For cheek enhancement or facial contouring, at least 4 mL may be needed for a natural result. Know that not every lip shape can be created for everyone because each person’s lip anatomy is different and not every lip shape is suitable for every face.
In some cases, Filler injections alone may not be enough for the expected result, and other procedures such as Botox injections or laser rejuvenation or fractional RF or even lifting may be necessary.
Post procedure care
Do not use the sauna and steam bath for 10 days. Minimize salt intake for up to 10 days.
Sporidex 500 mg every 6 hours for 5 days can be used after injection to prevent any risk of infection. The amount of swelling varies from person to person and is especially high in the morning. Use antihistamines if it is itchy. If you have a history of recurrent herpes, take acyclovir 400 mg every 12 hours for 5 days.
Do not touch or manipulate the injection site for up to three days. If injected into the cheek or laugh line, it is better to sleep on your back for the first three days. Avoid bending over at home for the first few days. To reduce facial swelling when resting, keep your head higher than usual. Avoid strenuous activity for a few weeks. It is better to avoid aerobic exercise for 24 hours. During the first 4 weeks after the injection, small pimples may form that are transient and gradually disappear. Up to three days after filler injection, a cold compress helps reduce swelling. Fresh pineapple contains bromelain and vitamin C, which helps bruising and inflammation resolve more quickly, and the more it is consumed, the better. For the first 24 hours after the injection, avoid excessive exposure to the sun, extreme heat and alcohol to reduce the chance of temporary redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site. Redness, swelling, and bruising may occur at the injection site, and this is more common with lip injections, which may take up to a week to 10 days.
Remember that the apparent volume of the lips or another treated area includes swelling, and this swelling may increase over the next few days. The final result or actual volume will be known after at least one to two weeks, so do not rush to judge the actual volume or final result. Slight asymmetry after injection is normal and does not require special action, but in case of significant asymmetry, return for a touch up after two weeks. The aim is to avoid injecting more filler than needed. Once the result can be assessed after one to two weeks, additional filler may be required. This is charged separately, with the fee covering the additional filler itself. The duration of filler results is usually one year, but it depends on several factors in different people and is not comparable to other people. This means that in one person the results may last be more than two years and in another person no more than six months. Usually, the injection of standard filler does not cause any side effects, but the possible side effects are swelling, infection, allergic reaction, and redness.
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