During the aging process the face loses subcutaneous fat. As facial muscles work closer to the skin, smile lines and crow's feet become more apparent. Dermal fillers can be very helpful with minimizing the longterm affects of aging. It is important to remember that dermal fillers are temporary treatments for facial aging and that ongoing treatments will be needed for long-term results. Candidates for dermal fillers are physically healthy, non-smokers, have a positive outlook and realistic goals and are committed to maintaining good skin health.
Side Affects
- Swelling
- Redness
- Firmness
- Itching and Tenderness
Benefits
- Fuller, sleeker, more youthful appearance
Contraindication
- Pregnancy
- Herpes Simplex Virus
- Pre-existing muscle weakness conditions (ALS, MG, CVA)
- Allergic or Hypersensitive reactions to Dermal Fillers
Post Care Instructions
- Sleep with head elevated to reduce the amount of swelling
- Use of cool packs as needed
- Do not massage or put pressure on treated areas
- Wait 4 hours to apply cosmetics, moisturizers on treated areas
- Avoid direct sunlight or extreme cold weather until initial swelling and or redness has subsided
- No heavy aerobic exercise, hot yoga, sauna treatments, or anything to raise the body's core temperature or blood pressure for 24 hours
- Motrin, Advil, Tylenol nay be used for discomfort
- Benadryl may be used to eliminate itching. Benadryl can make you sleepy therefore do not drive or operate machinery
- Arnica Montana may help with bruising
- Lumps, bumps or irregular, asymmetrical areas may be noted however should not be visible
- Periodic touch-ups will help sustain the desired level of correction
- It can take up to 2 weeks for swelling and any bruising to subside. If additional filler is desired in an area of previous treatment, it is recommended to wait until 2 weeks has passed
