What is Derma Fillers?
Dermal fillers use Hyaluronic acid-based solutions injected under the skin to produce a plumped-up effect. Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by the body. With age, skin loses elastin and collagen. Hyaluronic acid is utilized by the body to attract moisture in the body.
Dermal filler gels add hyaluronic acid into the skin to restore moisture retention, improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles and help reverse the signs of ageing. They are available on a per syringe basis.
How Does It Work?
What to expect
Immediately, after the injection. You will see a great improvement in the first treatment, and there after. You may require touch ups to keep your desired look. It can last 6-12 months, some can even last 18 months. The results depends on how your metabolism, the area, amount injected, and your individual metabolism.
- Do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising.
- Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment.
- Schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from the injections will take approximately 4 to 7 days to appear. Also bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period.
- Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or blemish on the area.
- Be sure to have a good meal, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.
- No massaging / hard pressure on the injected area(s), especially lips.
- No make up on the injected area(s) for the rest of the day.
- No strenuous activity for 24 hours.
- Avoid alcohol, advil and blood thinners the night of.
- Avoid smoking.
- Avoid straws after lip injections.
Expect tenderness, itching, swelling and potential bruising to the injected area(s). If you have serious pain, contact the nurse immediately. Swelling can be temporarily asymmetrical, this is normal.
