Why Your Dermatologist Would Recommend Soft tissue fillers

What are soft tissue fillers?

Soft tissue fillers are injectables that aim to reduce wrinkles, hollows, and furrows or “plump up” or the skin to give the skin a smoother and more pleasing appearance. Derived from either natural or synthetic substance, these fillers are effective at contouring specific areas of the face, such as around the lips and mouth, and correcting depressions and scars.

Who are soft tissue fillers for?

Each filler product is designed for different purposes and effects. For those looking to correct wrinkles, enhance their lips through volume augmentation, correct thin, superficial lines around the eyes, mouth and forehead area, looking to contour the areas around their chin and cheeks area and correct deep folds, soft tissue fillers are an effective treatment method.

What should I know about soft tissue fillers?

Soft tissue fillers come in two forms — natural and synthetic. Synthetic fillers are often a popular choice as they produce immediate results and have a lasting effect in comparison to natural fillers. This is because synthetic fillers are derived from animal and non-animal stabilised hyaluronic acid complex. The sugar chains in these complex are often stabilised for a longer period of time, resulting a lasting effect on the skin when treated with soft tissue fillers. As soft tissue filler are able to create volume for wrinkle, facial folds, lips and lines treatments, you are able to see immediate results.

What are the side effects of soft tissue fillers?

With recent technological breakthroughs, new synthetic and natural filler substances have been created to reduce side effects such as allergic reactions, redness and occasional bruising, swelling, itching, minor lumps, or tenderness which usually resolves quickly. However that being said, one should be wary of the mentioned side effects and consult a dermatologist immediately.

What to expect from the treatment?

The duration of the treatment usually lasts nothing more than 30 minutes. Prior to the procedure, nerve blocks and local anesthetic creams could be used to minimize discomfort occurring during the procedure. An accredited and trained dermatologist will examine your face and then determine an exact location to inject the fillers to achieve optimal results.

Depending on the areas that are being treated, the depth of the lines, the condition of the skin and the lifestyle of the individual, soft tissue fillers can last up to approximately one year. For optimal results, patients may get their fillers topped up every six to nine months, or an alternative combination regime involving lasers can be discussed with your dermatologist for maintenance. Cosmeceuticals may also be used as adjuncts to maximise the benefits from filler procedures. Hyaluronic Acid for example, apart from being a constituent of fillers, can also be used in a topical form to enhance hydration and plumping effects on skin.

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