There are two primary groups of dermal fillers: synthetic and natural.

Naturally-derived fillers (the most widely known is hyaluronic acid) have a much smaller risk of causing an allergic reaction but reactions can occur. Results are immediate but will only last from just three to 18 months (occasionally up to two years) becausethe filler eventually breaks down, taking the results, for better or worse, with it. Once the filler starts to dissipate you need to go back in and get more filler injected to maintain results. Most people who get fillers will need at least one follow-up injection within a year.

Aside from allergic reactions, fillers also have risks of lumping and migration, although this happens infrequently. On the other hand, because the results last a short period of time so do thepotential problems.

Synthetic fillers last much longer than naturally-derived ones and are considered semi-permanent though there many who would call them permanent because they really don’t dissipate. The wrinkles start to return only because your face continues to age or you continue to getsun damage due to being lax about protecting skin with sunscreen daily.

As with all fillers, synthetic fillers have risks which are pretty much the same as for naturally-derived fillers except the difference is because synthetic fillers are "permanent" the potential problems can be "permanent" as well and are harder to correct.

After all is said and done, the major issue for fillers is one of longevity, followed by risk of migration and lumping. Rest assured that our Aesthetic Nurse Consultant has undertaken rigorous training and continued development to ensure that the correct amount of filler is placed in exactly the right place. Most people considering fillers have more than one area of concern fillers can address. Different fillers are available to specifically treat those concerns, such as lines around the mouth, enhancement of cheeks, chins and jaw lines.

Slight swelling at the site of injection settles within 10-15 minutes. No changes are expected immediately; the results of the treatment are gradual and become apparent only after 24-72 hours after the injections.

Make-up can be applied half an hour after the injections.

Despite what you might have read or heard, there really isn’t a best dermal filler; all of them have risks, albeit rare ones. Which filler substance is considered "best" or "preferred" depends on the technique, skill, experience, training, your facial needs, and risk tolerance. It has nothing to do with headlines in the media or articles in fashion magazines.

It’s important to realize that over the past 20 years many dermal fillers that were once showcased in fashion magazines or touted by doctors (and often heralded by studies paid for by the manufacturer) have since been discontinued for a variety of reasons. Getting headlines doesn’t always make for beautiful results!

There’s every reason to consider dermal fillers to correct signs of aging that are beyond what skin care products can do. It’s not that great skincare can’t make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin (believe us, we know the remarkable benefits a state-of-the-art skincare routine can provide) but age, muscle movement, fat loss, gravity, and sun damage among other factors will eventually take their toll. Without question, fillers can help improve the appearance of deep lines and give skin a more supple, youthful appearance in ways that skincare simply cannot.

If you’re considering dermal fillers, the next step is to consult with your Aesthetic Nurse Consultant to figure out which type of dermal
filler is right for you.

And don’t forget, as with any cosmetic corrective procedure, you still need to use well-formulated skin care products and sun protection (even when it’s cloudy) as part of the anti-aging package that will keep your skin looking younger and healthier for a very long time!

You should not have this treatment if you have a disease associated with muscle weakness such as Myasthenia Gravis, Muscular Dystophy, pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies to components of the drug, antibiotic use a week prior to the treatment or are taking muscle relaxants.