Dermal Fillers Treatment
They are many kinds of fillers and new ones are
coming onto the market every day. Dermal fillers are
made from a variety of materials. They are derived
from collagen, some which come from a bovine source
and some from a porcine source. Other fillers are
synthetically produced in laboratory and are derived
from hyaluronic acid. Fillers derived from both collagen
and hyaluronic acid are temporary biodegradeable
products which last 3-9 months depending on the
product and the amount used. Fillers made using
collagen will require a skin test whereas fillers made
from hyaluronic acid may not. Some of the brand
names of temporary fillers include Restylane®,
Hydrafill®, Juvederm® and and Radiesse®.

Permanent fillers include:-
Radiesse® - a temporary filler made using calcium
hydroxylapatite, the results can last up to 2 years.
No skin test is required.

Bio-Alcamid® - a permanent filler made from 96%
water and 4% syntheric polymer (poly-alkyl-imide).
Once injected a thin capsule of collagen forms round
the filler. The filler can be extracted easily at any
time of the result is not to your liking.

What Dermal Fillers can do?
As you grow older it is a fact of life that you will
notice changes in your skin as the process of sagging
(drooping) and wrinkling begins. This is because the
fat tissues and collagen supporting our skin diminishes
with age. Dermal Fillers provide a safe economic
means of preserving your looks. Because they do not
involve any operation they are much less invasive.
Recovery time is correspondingly short. Moreover they
can give you significant benefits by re-stimulating
your own collagen production, plump up fine lines,
wrinkles, some scarring, and augment the lips by
restoring volume and definition. They can also plump
out hollow cheeks, reshape the chin or nose tip, or
fill acne scars. The system is the modern and most
economic approach to facial improvement and is very
much in vogue today.

What Happens During Treatment
Natural problem areas around mouth, jaws, brows,
cheeks and the bridge of the nose are injected in a
series of small injections and the area gently massaged.
Some treatments require the application of a local
anaesthetic cream or dental block for reshaping lips.

A degree of bleeding or bruising is possible after the
procedure. There will be some pain and reddening of
the skin usually restricted to a day or so and much
reduced by the application of some ice to the area.
Some bleeding of the overlying skin may sometimes
occur which will resolve itself over time. If a large
area is treated it can take a few hours or even a day
or two to recover. The treatment time can vary
between 30 minutes to an hour.

The area may be a little swollen and tender for 24
hours and during that time you should avoid coffee,
alcohol, hot drinks and the sun. Many people go
straight back to normal daily life afterwards. And in
rare cases you may develop an allergy to certain
treatments. This is why careful selection and
administration by experienced and qualified medical
practitioner is essential.

Results
The results are visible immediately. The lines and
wrinkles are softened, the lips can be plumped up
and given more definition. The degree of correction is
dependent on the patient's wishes and the amount of
product used. Results are also dependent on a
patient's skin type and facial structure, their life style
and their own perception.

Risk
Risks can include bruising of the treated area, or nodule
formation. Avoid dermal fillers if you have a history of
cold sores or active acne. You may experience a
recurrence after treatment, although this can be
minimised by the use of antiviral medicines.