Dermal fillers are things that can be put into the skin in your face in order to fix some fine lines, wrinkles and gauntness.
They are fairly easy, but do come with their own set of risks.
Back even a couple decades, if you were tired of always looking so tired, the best way to change your facial appearance was to get a face lift: a procedure that involves anesthesia and surgery, which can sometimes result in a flat-looking appearance.
Now though, there are several filler options available to fix fine lines and to fill in cheeks, lips or areas left gaunt by illness or aging.
These fillers, called dermal fillers, typically come in forms of collagen, hydraulic acid, or fat.
The most important first step when looking in to this is to make sure you're dealing with a board-certified and experienced doctor.
Risks that can come with dermal injections include hematoma (blood pooling), tissue death, infection and, in the case of semi-permanent options, clumping of the filler material.
The absolute best way to avoid these risks is to make sure you're dealing with someone who knows what they're doing.
Some people experience allergies to some fillers because they are made from bovine chemicals.
It is important to fully disclose any allergies and all medical history so that your doctor can help you decide which filler will be best for you.
If you are worried about an allergy, you can get an allergy test.
This usually involves testing a small patch of skin near the elbow to see how it reacts.
In order to get this done, you should be over eighteen years of age and should have realistic expectations of results.
Also, know that it is common in the few days after the procedure to feel like your skin is firm.
If it persists past those initial few days, make sure to call your doctor to rule out anything negative.
Results are typically temporary.
There are semi-permanent options available, but especially if you're just starting, a temporary option is the way to go.
This will help you gauge how you like everything without having to commit several months or years to an altered appearance.
If after a few treatments you are confident that you like everything, then it may be time to look in to a semi-permanent option.
Fillers are usually only approved for the face, but can on a case-by-case basis maybe be used in other areas.
Your doctor will be able to help you make this determination.
With fillers now widely available, face lifts are becoming less common.
Getting temporary fixes can actually hold off the desire for a face lift by a decade or more.
This is less expensive and less invasive and can often give more youthful results.
They are fairly easy, but do come with their own set of risks.
Back even a couple decades, if you were tired of always looking so tired, the best way to change your facial appearance was to get a face lift: a procedure that involves anesthesia and surgery, which can sometimes result in a flat-looking appearance.
Now though, there are several filler options available to fix fine lines and to fill in cheeks, lips or areas left gaunt by illness or aging.
These fillers, called dermal fillers, typically come in forms of collagen, hydraulic acid, or fat.
The most important first step when looking in to this is to make sure you're dealing with a board-certified and experienced doctor.
Risks that can come with dermal injections include hematoma (blood pooling), tissue death, infection and, in the case of semi-permanent options, clumping of the filler material.
The absolute best way to avoid these risks is to make sure you're dealing with someone who knows what they're doing.
Some people experience allergies to some fillers because they are made from bovine chemicals.
It is important to fully disclose any allergies and all medical history so that your doctor can help you decide which filler will be best for you.
If you are worried about an allergy, you can get an allergy test.
This usually involves testing a small patch of skin near the elbow to see how it reacts.
In order to get this done, you should be over eighteen years of age and should have realistic expectations of results.
Also, know that it is common in the few days after the procedure to feel like your skin is firm.
If it persists past those initial few days, make sure to call your doctor to rule out anything negative.
Results are typically temporary.
There are semi-permanent options available, but especially if you're just starting, a temporary option is the way to go.
This will help you gauge how you like everything without having to commit several months or years to an altered appearance.
If after a few treatments you are confident that you like everything, then it may be time to look in to a semi-permanent option.
Fillers are usually only approved for the face, but can on a case-by-case basis maybe be used in other areas.
Your doctor will be able to help you make this determination.
With fillers now widely available, face lifts are becoming less common.
Getting temporary fixes can actually hold off the desire for a face lift by a decade or more.
This is less expensive and less invasive and can often give more youthful results.
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