Fillers

Facial fillers are substances injected into the skin to smooth wrinkles and make them less noticeable. Injection of a facial filler is generally an outpatient procedure that’s done with numbing medication. The procedure takes up to an hour. You might have mild discomfort, bruising, and swelling for up to a week.

Giving the face a more youthful and lively appearance easily and with the least potential risks.

The beauty of fillers is that they improve skin appearance, hide blemishes and wrinkles, and body contouring.

At Tadawi Medical Center, you will find the best types of filler injections that stimulate collagen production in the skin, fill in the voids under the skin, and make it look younger and more beautiful.

What is a filler?

A non-surgical cosmetic procedure, consisting of hyaluronic acid that is injected subcutaneously into different levels of the epidermis.

Fillers are used for two purposes, the first is to fill voids, hide wrinkles and stimulate collagen production, and the second is to inflate and enlarge thin areas of the face, to harmonise the appearance of the skin and give it the youth lustre and beauty.

What are the three types of fillers?

1. Hyaluronic Acid

The most widely used filler injection, compatible with the human body, and its results last for a period ranging from 6-12 months. It works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines in the eyebrows, forehead, and lip contour, and also helps in plumping up the cheeks and moisturising the skin.

2. Polylactic Acid

One of the types of under-eye fillers stimulates the action of collagen, which decreases with age, and works to tighten fine lines under the eyes and give the area elasticity and hydration. Its results take a long time to appear, but they last for more than a year.

3. Calcium Hydroxylapatite

One of the types of filler injections that are used to give the skin a completely natural appearance, it works to improve the appearance of wrinkles and fill the cheeks area in the face, it does not cause any serious complications in the skin and its results last for about a year.

How is the filler injected?

1. In the beginning, the doctor determines the locations of the filler injection in the skin, based on the patient’s skin condition and face condition. The patient and doctor agree on the desired outcomes of the fillers.
2. The doctor chooses the type of filler injection suitable for skin defects, taking into account the structure of the skin.
3. If desired, the doctor applies local anaesthesia to the skin before injecting the filler or superficial anaesthesia. The filler is injected as planned.
4. The patient gets instructions to follow after the injection to take care of the skin and get the right result.

Where is the filler injected?

• Under eye area

Under-eye filler restores the beauty of the eyes because it treats the problems of dark circles and puffiness under the eye. It also tightens the area and rid it of annoying fine lines treating the hollow temple.

• The lip area

Lip fillers fill the fine lines around the mouth, lift the corners of the mouth, and make the lips fuller and more significant than they used to be, giving them a lively look and Improvement of asymmetrical appearance.

• Cheeks area

Cheek fillers work to tighten sagging in the cheek area and fill in the cheeks, making them more consistent with the face and giving you a more youthful and beautiful appearance.

• Nose area

Nose filler restores the nose to its natural aesthetic shape and makes it more symmetrical than before, and filler injections hide the signs of aging that appear in the nasolabial folds.

• Forehead area

Forehead fillers have a great effect in hiding stubborn forehead lines because they work to tighten the wrinkles in the area well and restore their youth for a long time.

• Chin area

Chin and Jaw defining filler is one of the treatments that work to highlight the chin area and sculpt the contours of the face and works to remove pits and re-fill them in a consistent and balanced manner.

• Body & Bikini Areas

Bikini area fillers give lift and fullness to sensitive areas and give them a more youthful appearance, using hyaluronic acid injections or self-fat injections.

What are the risks of fillers?

Filler is a safe procedure and does not cause side effects except in some rare cases, such as resorting to an unqualified doctor and using low-quality filler injection types. Some of the common filler damages are:

1. The appearance of swelling in the area that was injected due to poor distribution in the area.
2. Sensitivity of the skin to the injection material causes the appearance of some pimples, allergies and infections.
3. The appearance of some simple bruises or blood vessels, but disappear after a few days.
4. A rare health risk caused by fillers is stroke or blindness due to blockage of blood vessels around the eye.

Are fillers painful?

Filler injections are safe cosmetic procedures, but they may cause some pain as a result of discomfort from the needles, and the degree of pain varies according to the area that is injected.

Lips are the most sensitive, so the doctor resorts to using local anaesthesia before applying the filler injections.

What not to do after filler injections?

1. Avoid touching, massaging, or pressing the injection area even if you feel pain or itching for at least 8 hours, to avoid distributing the injection material in the area.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise and activities for at least 24 hours to reduce swelling and heat the treated area.
3. Try to sleep on your back for at least 24 hours and avoid sleeping face down or on your side to reduce the appearance of bruising and swelling in the injected area.
4. Avoid using skin care products and cosmetics for at least 24 hours, and use only topical ointments and cold compresses.
5. Avoid exposure to high temperatures and ultraviolet rays, and apply sunscreen before leaving the house.

How long does the filler result take to appear?

The result of the filler may appear from the first day but it often takes the filler several weeks to settle and for the final results to show, and this varies based on several factors, namely:

• The type of injection material and the technique used.
• The quality and purity of the product used.
• The experience of the cosmetic clinic and the skill of the dermatologist.
• Following the doctor’s instructions before and after the injection.

How long does the filler stay on the face?

On average, the duration of dermal fillers usually last 6-12 months, and in some cases, they can reach several years, and this varies according to the material used in the injection and the speed of its absorption by the body, and experience has shown that hyaluronic acid fillers last for 12 months, while Animal collagen lasts only 6 months, and synthetic polymer lasts from a year to a year and a half.

Doctors do not advise permanent filler injections that last up to 5 years or more because there is not enough reach of their harmful effect on the skin.

Are filler injections safe for pregnant women?

There are no studies that prove the effectiveness of using filler injections on pregnant women, but most doctors believe that filler leaks into the uterus and may cause unexpected results as a result of hormonal changes in the woman’s body, such as the occurrence of melasma, freckles, and facial pigmentation, in addition to the harmful effect of local anaesthesia for pregnant women, so pregnant women should consult Her doctor before undergoing the dermal filler procedure.

Who should not get fillers?

• People with autoimmune diseases such as asthma and allergies.
• People who have had a heart attack or have had a stroke.
• People who take aspirin and blood thinners.
• People who take various medications for heart disease and diabetes.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Does skin go back to normal after filler?

After the effect of the filler wears off, the face will return to its normal state before the filler, and the skin will not become more saggy and wrinkled than before, because the skin is more elastic than you think and returns to its original shape without deteriorating.

How much does filler cost?

The prices of filler injections vary according to the country and the injection clinic, in addition to the condition of the skin, the number of sessions, and the number of injections that the patient needs.

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