Facial Fillers or injectable dermal fillers are a type of aesthetic treatment in Dubai made of a gel-like substance injected into the skin to smooth wrinkles and reduce fine lines, shape or contour, and volume to the face. It is an outpatient procedure that uses cosmetic products made of naturally occurring substances in the skin, like hyaluronic acid or collagen.
Facial fillers are used with numbing medication with little to mild discomfort, mild bruising on the treated areas, and swelling for up to a week. Some dermal fillers may take a few days to settle, while others take several weeks to a few months to see the final result. The effect is not permanent and will typically last for several months.
Before undergoing filler injections, you should know that every filler is unique and designed for a specific facial area. Each serves the purpose of correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, enhancing the shape or contouring, lifting the cheeks and jawline, and replenishing facial volume lost due to illness or aging. Here’s a list of the most common types of facial fillers:
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: Made of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a naturally produced substance in the body, this substance can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water and is the most common filler used to remove fine lines and wrinkles as well as rehydrate and add volume to the skin. Examples of this type of filler are from brands like Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero. They tend to settle just a few days after treatment, with noticeable results within a week or two.
Collagen Fillers: Collagen injections are a type of injection used to supplement the skin’s natural collagen. It helps smoothen and reduce facial lines and scars and restores the contour and skin’s support structure. This type of facial filler treatment builds over time and can take several weeks or even months to see the full effect.
Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers: This filler is composed of Calcium Hydroxylapatite, a similar mineral found in the body. A type frequently used to add volume and shape to the face. Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite and is used to contour the jawline, add volume to the cheeks, and remove deep wrinkles and skin folds. This filler can last several months to a year, depending on the area and type of treatment used.
Poly-L-Lactic Acid Fillers: This filler stimulates collagen production and is used to restore facial volume, improve skin texture and reduce wrinkles. An example of facial filler that uses this synthetic material is Sculptra. Visible results gradually appear over time, and the injections will often have to repeat three times after several weeks to achieve desired results.
There are very little to no side effects after aesthetic dermal treatment. If you are experiencing anything out of the ordinary, speak with your doctor.
Here is a list of side effects with any Aesthetic dermal procedures: mild or moderate tenderness in the injection site, inflammation, pain, tenderness and swelling in treated areas, and minor bruising.
If you are looking for an aesthetic treatment, like fillers in Dubai, that are subtle but will highlight your natural features, consult with Paramount Medical Center.