Facial fillers are used to replace lost volume from the face. We know that facial volume loss occurs in a very predictive manner so we can replace this to preserve youthful appearance.
Is filler safe for the face?
If done by expert practitioners wh0 know the anatomy fillers are very safe.
How long does fillers in the face last for?
It depends on product, practitioner and the patient. In Mobile areas of the face such as the lips fillers last for 4 to 6 months and in relatively immobile parts of the face such as cheeks and tear troughs fillers can last for two years.
Do fillers make your face sag?
The answer is no. When done by expert practitioners fillers can actually lift your face. Of course, We sometimes see badly done fillers in lower part of the face which can make the face sag. Expertly done fillers can produce a long-term lifting effect.
What are the side effects of facial fillers?
These include a minor degree of bruising and swelling and itchiness. Some other side-effects can include lumps, asymmetry and very rarely infection.
More serious side-effects are unfortunately rare but we are seeing them more and more since anyone can do fillers Now a days! We have seen patients who have been harmed by having fillers injected into vital anatomical structures such as blood vessels. Anyone who does fillers should have access to filler dissolving medications.