Ageing is an assured natural process that humans experience as they spend years of their life after birth. One can experience a lot of signs of ageing and those that are visible on the skin include fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, dark spots, dry skin, patchy skin, dull skin, and open pores. These signs appear because of the skin losing its collagen and elastin- the two connective fibres and also its hydration and subcutaneous fat with advancing age.
Thankfully, cosmetic skincare allows anyone to retain his/her youthful appearance for a long time through anti-aging treatments. Anti-aging refers to the delaying, preventing, or reversing of the ageing of the skin. There are many anti-aging procedures including Lasers, Anti-wrinkle injections, Dermal fillers, and others. In this article Dr. Mrinalini Sharma, cosmetic surgeon in Delhi talks about a temporary anti-aging solution called Dermal filler and how it can help one to enhance their beauty and correct aesthetic issues.
What are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers or soft tissue fillers are one of the non-surgical approaches to soften moderate to severe facial wrinkles and skin folds and restore volume and fullness in the face. They contain absorbable, FDA-approved gel-like substances that are administered beneath the skin. The sites include the chin, cheeks, nose, lips, and back of the hands.
Popular dermal fillers include hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxyapatite, poly-l-lactic acid, and collagen or fat. Hyaluronic acid is a mostly used class of filler as an anti-aging treatment or for a liquid facelift. It has a water retention ability which helps in keeping the skin hydrated. Hyaluronic acid treatment is an entirely reversible procedure as the candidates can get back the earlier skin appearance by using hyaluronidase to break up the hyaluronic acid if they don’t like the result.
What dermal fillers can do?
Dermal fillers are very beneficial for the treatment of early ageing signs and are a value-added part of the face enhancement procedure. A liquid facelift is a non-surgical face enhancement procedure where the patient receives multiple dermal filler injections into the face to reduce mild sagging and mild to moderate wrinkles. Its ultimate goal is to restore facial fullness and provide a more young-looking appearance.
Dermal fillers are capable of:
- Plumping up the thin lips and drooping cheeks
- Minimising the appearance of recessed scars
- Volumizing the eyebrows
- Softening or smoothening facial wrinkles and creases as well as tightening the sagging skin around the lips, eyes, and forehead
- Enhancing shallow facial contours
- Reconstructing contour deformities in the face
- Removing or reducing the shadow of the lower eyelids.
If one is looking for a non-surgical option to get an enhanced look they can get the best dermal fillers in Delhi at Aestiva Clinic, where the treatment is provided by the expert surgeon Dr. Mrinalini Sharma.
Ideal candidates for dermal fillers
- Anyone who is physically fit and healthy but wishes to restore a smoother, clearer, refreshing skin
- Non-smokers
- People who have realistic expectations and a positive outlook for improvement of their facial looks
- Individuals who are committed to maintaining good skin health by eating a healthy, balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and de-stressing themselves through meditation, exercises, and massages
How do dermal fillers work?
A dermal fillers procedure involves the following 4 steps:
- Facial Assessment and Mapping: Before using the packaged soft tissue fillers, the doctor first evaluates the facial looks and the skin tone of the candidate followed by an examination of the facial sites that need to be augmented. Appropriate injection sites for fillers are strategically marked on the face. Photographs may be clicked off the face from all angles to compare with the results.
- Cleansing and Anaesthetising: The cosmetic injector then cleanses the marked injection sites with an antibacterial agent. Next, a topical numbing agent is applied to the candidate’s skin, or local anaesthesia is injected to ensure comfort during the procedure. The pain or any heat-related discomfort felt at the injection site may be ameliorated by the use of a cooling air device that cools and soothes the skin. Filler injections are usually tolerable.
- The Injection: This step lasts for only a few minutes per site of injecting fillers. The dermal fillers such as hyaluronic acid or any collagen-provoking substance are injected via a sterile tiny needle and the area is massaged. It is followed by an evaluation of the result. Hyaluronic acid fillers last for typically 6-12 months. One may need to have a touch-up injection to maintain the desired effect. Additional fillers may be provided when needed.
- Clean-up and Recovery: The results are apparent immediately. Once the results achieved from dermal filler treatment are deemed to be satisfactory, the markings of injection sites will be cleansed off.
In the initial phase of the recovery from a dermal filler treatment, the candidate may expect:
- An “overfilled” look to the treated sites
- Mild to severe bruising or swelling that can be alleviated by the use of an ice pack
- Temporary redness or numbness- The treated site may feel tender for one or two days, but that doesn’t mean there is a need for any pain-relieving medication.
- Palpable hard areas or lumps at the injection sites
- Hypersensitivity reaction that seems like an allergic reaction with swelling and hives.
Most of these effects of the treatment can be alleviated with topical massage and icing within a few hours or days.
The length of the recovery period varies for each patient and each filler type being injected. The candidate can return to work the very next day and resume most activities immediately. But, it’s important to go stress-free, drink plenty of water, get adequate rest and sleep, and avoid sun exposure in the initial 24 hours of the procedure to maintain general well-being and healthy and strong skin. Intense physical activity must be avoided for the first 2 days at least to minimise swelling and bruising.
Are dermal fillers for anti-aging and liquid facelifts safe?
Dermal fillers are generally safe, provided they are injected by a certified skin professional. The common side effects include redness, swelling, soreness, and minor pain (particularly when smiling or laughing). These are temporary and not serious as a surgical facelift. Some bruising can also form in the injection sites which can be severe if the candidate was on blood-thinning medications before the treatment.
The rarely-occurring side effects of the treatment include:
- Abscesses or cysts
- Allergic reactions
- Skin necrosis
- Bacterial infections including staph or strep infections
- Herpes
Want to avail the benefits of dermal filler treatment in Delhi? Get this procedure benefits at the best plastic and cosmetic surgery clinic, Aestiva Clinic.
