Aesthetic Treatment FAQ's > Cosmetic Fillers (11 entries)
FAQ's about Cosmetic Fillers
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Dermal fillers are substances that are injected just below the surface of the skin to fill in lines, wrinkles, and scars. Unlike face lifts that stretch the skin, fillers add volume ...
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Each is unique and has its own risk profile. In general, however, risks include allergic reactions, infections, pain, and scar formation. Unacceptable results, while not a direct risk of the filler ...
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Restylane contains hyaluronic acid in the form of a crystal-clear gel. It is injected into the skin to lift the lip, wrinkle or fold. Once in your skin it creates volume, ...
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Fine lines on the upper and lower lips that are not severe enough to require laser resurfacing fill nicely with Restylane as well as deeper wrinkles and folds in the cheek ...
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Yes. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body and therefore also dissolves naturally with time and is integrated into your body’s tissues. The synthetic, biodegradable hyaluronic acid known as Restylane has ...
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The treatment is performed by injecting Restylane/Juverderm under your skin and, since no pre-test is needed, your procedure can usually be done in less than one hour. Many patients like the ...
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Depending on the area treated, most folds and wrinkles require one treatment and the repeat maintenance treatment is usually not required for approximately 6 months or even longer. By experience, these ...
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Following your injections, normal activities can be resumed immediately. Discomfort is minimal although the area treated might have a little swelling which may last a few hours. There may also be ...
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There are two main classes of dermal fillers: permanent and temporary. The main permanent dermal filler in use today is silicone. There are a variety of temporary dermal fillers currently in ...
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The use of silicone fillers has been controversial in the past because of the risk of bumpy scars called granulomas that can form even decades after treatment. New formulations of silicone ...
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Restylane is natural cosmetic dermal filler that is made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid. The fact that it is non animal based decreases the risk of animal based disease transmission or allergic ...