Dermal Fillers: Your Top 10 Questions About This Popular Anti-Aging Trend
Dermal fillers are definitely a popular anti-ageing trend
The topic has many prospective patients asking questions to learn more and to see whether dermal fillers are the right procedure for their aesthetic goals and lifestyle. Here are the top 10 questions that we get asked about dermal fillers:
1. What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are soft, injectable gels that are placed under the skin to add volume to an aging face, to plump up lips, and to smooth and fill in wrinkles. There is a wide variety of brands of dermal fillers. Each one has its advantages and areas of the face and/or body where it is most commonly used.
2. How Do Dermal Fillers Work?
Dermal fillers work by being injected under the skin at the site of lost volume or wrinkles. The dermal fillers also attract water and bring hydration to where your skin needs it the most. Some dermal fillers even promote the growth of collagen at the injection site, and this means that less product is required to achieve the same result over time.
3. Are Dermal Fillers Safe?
Dermal Fillers are approved by Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and they are safe when the procedure is performed by a Board-certified surgeon or dermatologist.
4. What Are The Side Effects Or Risks Of Dermal Fillers?
The most common side effect is swelling or bruising at the site of injection, but this will go away after a couple of hours, making this procedure very popular among patients who do not want to take time off work, exercise, or time with their family. Risks are very rare, but they include accumulation of blood under the skin, infection, haematoma, and in severe cases, tissue death.
5. How Do I Avoid Or Minimize Risks With A Dermal Filler Procedure?
Avoid risks by having this procedure done at a reputable facial plastic surgeon’s clinic by a doctor who has at least 5 years’ experience with dermal fillers and is an expert at facial anatomy.
6. What Is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that regulates cell growth and renewal. It keeps the skin hydrated and supple.
7. Is A Dermal Filler Procedure Long Lasting?
No, the effects of the dermal filler procedure are not long lasting. Results can last anywhere from 5 to 18 months, and this depends on the area that was treated and how quickly the individual breaks down the injection and absorbs it into their body.
8. Are Dermal Fillers Used For Lips?
Yes, in addition to treating wrinkles and adding volume to the face, the lips can also be targeted if a patient would like bigger and fuller lips.
9. Can Dermal Fillers Treat Hands?
Yes, some dermal filler products have been approved to be used on the hands to reduce the appearance of veins and wrinkles and to add volume.
10. How Much Downtime Is Needed With Dermal Fillers?
One of the main advantages of dermal fillers is that hardly any downtime is needed at all, especially when compared to surgery. It takes approximately 2 hours for swelling to subside. The patient should avoid direct sunlight and heavy makeup for 2 to 3 days. Dr. Cory Torgerson personally performs dermal filler procedures in his Toronto based clinic. For more information or to book a consultation, contact his team at 647-343-0207.
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