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Fillers
Dr. Amanda Lloyd gives an overview of Dermal Fillers; speaking about how it can help, what to expect from the treatment process and the results that can be expected. Fillers are a popular option to address age signs and volume loss and restore a youthful appearance.
Video Transcript
What are fillers?
Fillers are used to treat volume loss. As we age unfortunately we lose volume in our face and fillers are one of the best ways to replace that volume that we have lost.
What are fillers used for?
Fillers are most commonly used to treat the volume loss in the face; however they can also be used to treat the volume loss in the back of the hands, the neck and the chest.
Who is the ideal candidate for fillers?
Anyone looking to have a more youthful appearance and a fewer deep creases in their skin is an excellent candidate for fillers. Unfortunately, volume loss starts as early as our twenties. In order to address this volume loss, using filers a little bit at a time creates the most natural results leaving volume loss untreated for many many years, results in much older skin and an aged appearance.
What is the best filler?
There are multiple different fillers on the market. It is my job as an expert dermatologist to guide you through the different filler choices and choose filler that most suits your aesthetic goals; the most common fillers on the market are hyaluronic acids. These are great because they are natural substances in the skin, that supports the dermis and really help to combat volume loss additionally they stimulate your body to makes its own collagen, so you get an added volume boost than you would have had you not had any injections.
How long does a filler last?
The longevity of each filer is different. This depends on:
a. the location where the filler is used and
b. the property of the filler
Overall most fillers last about 6-12 months, although some like Voluma and Sculptra last up to 2 years.
What happens during treatment?
There is little to no preparation for your treatment with fillers. When you arrive at the Skin & Vein Institute, you will be brought back to our numbing room, where you will numb and relax for about 45 minutes. After that you will be treated with the filler(s) which is virtually painless, and ice will be applied to your skin after.
What are the side effects?
There are very few side effects associated with filler treatment. The most common side effects include bruising and swelling. Bruising happens because of the injections and can be treated the next day with a laser, so that your bruise resolves in about 24-48 hours.
How long does swelling last?
For those patients who experience swelling, it can last between 1 and 3 days, and typically resolves on its own.
What if the filler is not satisfactory?
If you are unsatisfied with your filler treatment, hyaluronic acid fillers can be removed with a substance that is injected, called hyaluronidase, which restores your appearance back to its original look.
Are fillers safe and effective?
Filler are both safe and effective. Fillers are the best modality at treating volume loss of the face, neck, chest and backs of hands. If you have deep wrinkles and sagging skin, fillers are the best choice for you to restore more youthful appearances so that you look stunning, always.
Fillers are used to treat volume loss. As we age unfortunately we lose volume in our face and fillers are one of the best ways to replace that volume that we have lost.
What are fillers used for?
Fillers are most commonly used to treat the volume loss in the face; however they can also be used to treat the volume loss in the back of the hands, the neck and the chest.
Who is the ideal candidate for fillers?
Anyone looking to have a more youthful appearance and a fewer deep creases in their skin is an excellent candidate for fillers. Unfortunately, volume loss starts as early as our twenties. In order to address this volume loss, using filers a little bit at a time creates the most natural results leaving volume loss untreated for many many years, results in much older skin and an aged appearance.
What is the best filler?
There are multiple different fillers on the market. It is my job as an expert dermatologist to guide you through the different filler choices and choose filler that most suits your aesthetic goals; the most common fillers on the market are hyaluronic acids. These are great because they are natural substances in the skin, that supports the dermis and really help to combat volume loss additionally they stimulate your body to makes its own collagen, so you get an added volume boost than you would have had you not had any injections.
How long does a filler last?
The longevity of each filer is different. This depends on:
a. the location where the filler is used and
b. the property of the filler
Overall most fillers last about 6-12 months, although some like Voluma and Sculptra last up to 2 years.
What happens during treatment?
There is little to no preparation for your treatment with fillers. When you arrive at the Skin & Vein Institute, you will be brought back to our numbing room, where you will numb and relax for about 45 minutes. After that you will be treated with the filler(s) which is virtually painless, and ice will be applied to your skin after.
What are the side effects?
There are very few side effects associated with filler treatment. The most common side effects include bruising and swelling. Bruising happens because of the injections and can be treated the next day with a laser, so that your bruise resolves in about 24-48 hours.
How long does swelling last?
For those patients who experience swelling, it can last between 1 and 3 days, and typically resolves on its own.
What if the filler is not satisfactory?
If you are unsatisfied with your filler treatment, hyaluronic acid fillers can be removed with a substance that is injected, called hyaluronidase, which restores your appearance back to its original look.
Are fillers safe and effective?
Filler are both safe and effective. Fillers are the best modality at treating volume loss of the face, neck, chest and backs of hands. If you have deep wrinkles and sagging skin, fillers are the best choice for you to restore more youthful appearances so that you look stunning, always.
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