How Dermal Fillers Work

Dermal fillers work two ways. First, the filler plumps up your skin, erasing fine lines and wrinkles. Then, it boosts collagen production and supports it for long-lasting results. Dermal fillers are injected right at the doctor’s office, leaving you free to continue your normal routines immediately after treatment. Depending on the type of filler used, results may last from four months to two years.

Understanding the Risks

The potential side effects of dermal fillers include redness and swelling. It’s also possible for small bumps or nodules to form under the skin, but this can be avoided by being injected only by a qualified and experienced professional.

Other Uses for Dermal Fillers

In addition to treating wrinkles, dermal fillers may also be used to plump up thin lips or add volume to your cheeks. If you’d like to address these other issues during the same session as wrinkles, ask our practitioner about having other areas injected. They will be able to guide you as to what will look best and avoid having your face ‘over done.’

Determining if Dermal Fillers Are Right for You

There are several conditions that may not make you an ideal candidate for having dermal filler injected. Those with sarcoidosis should avoid filler, as anything injected into the body of sarcoidosis patients can bloom into a large granuloma. If you have herpes simplex, also called HSV or ‘cold sores,’ having dermal filler injected around the lips can bring on an outbreak.

If you are prone to form keloid scars, fillers carry the same risk as any other injury to your tissue. Other than these few exceptions, the vast majority of generally healthy people can tolerate dermal fillers with no problems at all.

If you are not happy with wrinkles and don’t want to erase the classical Asian features of your face, dermal fillers may be the treatment for you. Contact Pender Medi Spa today to schedule an appointment to see how fillers can help you regain your youthful look.

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Restylane® works by binding water molecules to the dermis or middle layer of the skin and thereby helping it retain moisture. That added moisture results in fewer wrinkles and younger-looking skin. Restylane® was approved for use by the FDA in 2003. As Restylane® is a natural substance it causes few side effects.

The treatment is quick and non-invasive. The doctor injects the Restylane® into the desired area with an ultrafine needle. The procedure usually takes less than an hour and is performed right in our office. Before treatment, the patient should avoid using medications that can increase bruising and bleeding. These drugs include aspirin, St. John’s wort, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen), and high doses of Vitamin E.

Results of Restylane® will develop a few days after treatment and can last up to four to six months. Some patients may require multiple treatments to achieve the desired results. This can be discussed during your initial consultation.

Common side effects are swelling, pain, redness, tenderness, and bruising. The effects are generally mild and last seven days in the nasolabial folds and 14 to 18 days in the lips. Bruising is more common is patents under 35 years old, while swelling is more common in patents over 36 years old.

In order to expedite the healing process, the patient should use cold compresses to reduce swelling, avoid taking anything that might increase bleeding or bruising, avoid exposure to temperature extremes, and avoid touching the treated area for at least six hours.

Restylane® should not be used on sites that have sores, pimples, cysts, rashes or any other kind of infection of the skin. The treatment should be postponed until after the skin has healed.

Restylane® should not be used by pregnant women, or by people with bleeding disorders or known allergies to lidocaine. It should not be used by people with a history of severe allergic reactions, particularly to gram-positive bacteria. People whose allergies are severe enough to necessitate a hospital stay should not use Restylane®. Restylane® should not be used anywhere except in the lips, in the skin, or just under the skin.

If you’re interested in experiencing the age-defying effects of Restylane®, contact Pender MediSpa to schedule your consultation. Our team will work with you to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs.

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