What are Dermal Fillers? For What Purpose Is a Dermal Fillers Procedure Made?
With age, the fat pads on our face that make us look younger shrink and our face loses volume. With the prolonged effect of gravity, the soft tissue of the face is displaced downwards. In addition, the collagen and hyaluronic acid present in our connective tissue decrease and the elastic fibers begin to relax. As a result of all these, our skin loses its elasticity, and wrinkles, loss of volume and sagging occur. Dermal Fillers; It is frequently used today to treat the wrinkles and volume losses, to shape facial lines, to shape and volumize the lips.
Which Products Are Used in Dermal Fillers Procedures?
Nowadays, dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid are mostly preferred in dermal fillers procedures. Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in our body and is one of the main constituents of the connective tissue. It starts to decrease in the body starting from the age of 20s. It has a water holding capacity of 1000 times of its own weight. Therefore, while dermal fillers add volume, they also moisturize the skin.
Where Can Dermal Fillers Procedure Be Done?
- Lip shaping and volumizing
- Tear through
- Cheek enhancement
- Jawline contouring and correcting the receding chin
- Nose deformities
- The groove extending from the corners of the nose to the corner of the mouth (Nasolabial Lines)
- Line from the corner of the mouth to the chin (Marionette Lines)
- Forehead lines
- Brow lines
- Upper lip lines
- Eye contour lines
- Necklines
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?
The effectiveness of the dermal fillers varies between 6-24 months, depending on the density, type and amount of the dermal fillers used. In addition, the duration of action varies depending on the age of the person, skin structure, smoking habit and skin elasticity. Since the dermal fillers procedure increases the body’s own natural collagen synthesis, its effect on the body continues to some extent even after the dermal fillers dissolve.
What Should Be Paid Attention to Before Dermal Fillers Procedure?
Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed before the procedure. At least 3 days before; The use of blood thinners, green tea, aspirin, pain relievers, vitamin E and ginkgo biloba should be discontinued.
What Should Be Paid Attention to After Dermal Fillers Procedure?
After the dermal fillers procedure, swelling, redness, bruising, tenderness can be seen and this situation passes within 2-3 days. Make-up should not be applied to this area for 24 hours after the procedure. Contact and massage to the dermal fillers injected area should be avoided. Hot environments such as baths, saunas and jacuzzis should be avoided for 1 week.
How Long Does the Dermal Fillers Procedure Take?
The procedure of dermal filler injections takes 15-45 minutes, depending on the number of syringes to be used.
Is There Any Pain During Dermal Fillers Procedure?
Local anesthetic cream is applied before the procedure and there may be minimal pain during the procedure.
To Whom Dermal Fillers Procedure Can’t Be Done?
Dermal Fillers procedure is not applied to those who are in pregnancy and lactation period, if there is any infection in the applied area and for those who have any sensitivity to the dermal filler material to be used.
