Dermal fillers are quick and effective procedures to revitalise aging skin and improve your overall appearance. They are a versatile tool that can be used for various concerns, from skin smoothing to facelifts. Soft-tissue fillers rejuvenate your skin by plumping up areas that have sunken and creased with age. They are the most popular form of lip enhancement and are also used on the nose to camouflage the hump, or sometimes to slightly elevate the tip.
Procedure
Soft tissue fillers, also called dermal fillers, facial fillers, or simply “fillers”, are used to fill up defects in the soft tissues, typically wrinkles, folds and dents in the face. Some fillers are intended to add volume, for example to the cheekbone or the chin and are often used for lip enhancement. Some fillers are used as little injections over a large area of the skin and by absorbing water have a refreshing effect. These are usually called skin boosts.
There are many products on the market. The safest fillers are non-permanent Hyalorunic acid fillers and calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres, which disappear spontaneously after a while depending on the patient’s metabolism, activity, the thickness of the fillers and the linkage between the filler particles. The filler’s longevity also depends on which area is treated. Although there are many products available on the market, Dr. Shahram, during his years of practice, has developed specific brands and types for each and every area, to have safe, long lasting and natural results. He only uses non-permanent FDA approved products.
Fillers are injected directly into the area to be treated either with a small needle or a special cannula, often after application of a topical anesthetic cream and or local anaesthesia. The effect is immediate but it gets better and more natural over the next two to three weeks and lasts between two to eighteen months, depending on the type of product and the treated area.
Length
Twenty minutes to one hour.
ANESTHESIA
Usually topical anesthetic cream, sometimes a local anaesthetic injection.
INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT
Outpatient.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Transient swelling (mainly when used in the lips), redness, tenderness, and bruising. Cold application after treatment can minimise these side effects.
RISKS
For all fillers, risks include irregularities or lumpiness, over- or under-correction, asymmetry and infection.
RECOVERY
If present, swelling and redness usually settles after one to two days. Most patients can go back to their activities immediately with none or some make-up.
RESULTS
Partial or complete correction of wrinkles and folds. Enhancement of facial features and contour.
The longevity of fillers depends on the type used and the area treated. Most hyaluronic acid fillers last between 6 to 18 months, while other types, such as collagen stimulators, can last longer. Regular touch-ups can help maintain results.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort as fillers contain a numbing agent like lidocaine. The procedure is quick, usually taking 15 to 30 minutes, and requires little to no downtime. Some swelling, redness, or bruising may occur but typically resolves within a few days.
Fillers are commonly used to enhance and contour the cheeks, lips, jawline, chin, under-eye area and occasionally to enhance the shape and symmetry of the nose. They are also effective in softening nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and restoring lost volume in the hands.
Dr. Shahram carefully assesses each patient's facial structure and aesthetic goals to recommend the most suitable filler. Treatments are fully customizable to achieve natural-looking, balanced results that enhance individual features.
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