All you need to know about cosmetic facial fillers
Every woman wants to stay young forever; however the closest that you can come to staying young is looking young. Cosmetic facial fillers serve exactly this purpose and reduce the signs of aging. There are different types of non invasive, cosmetic fillers which are used for different functions, and last for different timeframes. Botox, Macrolane, and Perlane are some renowned facial fillers.
The science behind fillers – what are they and what are they made of?
Collagen and Elastin in your face hold the face together and gives it a youthful appearance. The aging of the skin causes these compounds to breakdown resulting in gradual development of wrinkle lines. Dermal fillers are injected directly into the lines with a needle after which they plump up the skin and firm the areas. The most common chemical used in these fillers is the hyaluronic acid gel which is a natural component of the skin. The way it works on the skin is by filling up spaces in the skin so that it cannot loosen up and form wrinkles. Since it’s a natural structural compound of the skin, it assimilates into the skin structure and gives immediate results. The acid gel becomes an inherent part of the skin after the process due to which it’s subject to metabolism. Therefore, the results of these fillers will last anywhere between 4 and 12 months.
Am I a candidate?
If you’re aged between 35 and 60, and aren’t suffering from certain complex form of arthritis and diseases which make you allergic to bovine collagen, you can undergo facial treatment with fillers. You’ll have to make sure that you’re going in for long-term treatments, and be prepared for alternative treatments if your condition changes.
Realistic expectations
The treatment is very effective for people with moderate levels of wrinkling, and it can get rid of crow’s feet, eye wrinkles, laugh lines, frown lines and other face lines. It can however be extrapolated to the whole of the face and can remove smokers lines and lip lines. Dermal fillers can plump your face up, and enhance your lips. Typically, any part of the body can undergo treatment with fillers.
Cost
The cost of fillers varies with the type of filler, and the length of tangible results. Botox has a lead time of 4 months, and it costs around $125 to $150 per treatment. Macrolane and Restylane come in the form of syringes, and have better lead times – therefore they are priced at $350 to $800 per syringe. Radiesse and Perlane are more advanced products and the treatment area requires a less dosage and they’re priced at $650 to $900.
Pros and cons
Crow’s feet, wrinkles, face lines and form lines – all these can disappear completely for a long period of time irrespective of your age with cosmetic fillers like Botox, Radiesse, and Restylane. The advantage of injectable fillers is that it’s non invasive and non-surgical, and it involves no downtime. At a moderate cost, you can get back your youth by a few injections. The availability of the treatment is one of the main highlights of facial fillers – there’re a lot of treatment centers across the globe which specialize in non-surgical facial treatments.
Unfortunately, there are some limitations of this treatment. The youthfulness that this treatment delivers is not permanent, and the lead time is 4 to 6 months. It’s imperative that you go in for regular treatment after the period for which the youthfulness is retained because the face tends to return to its older state when metabolism happens.
Alternative methods
There are people who are scared of needles, especially in the face. Fortunately, there are alternative methods by which wrinkle-removal face creams are applied to your face which essentially work the same way as the acid gel in the skin.
Unless your condition is bad or if you’re allergic to the chemical in the dermal fillers, anybody can go in for facial treatment. For severe wrinkling, you’re advised to go for a complete facelift, forehead lift, and eyelid surgery. There are other treatments which can be done in conjunction with cosmetic fillers like chemical peeling, LASER skin resurface, and micro-derma abrasion.
Risks
Even though using injectable fillers is a non-surgical process, there are risks involved in the administration of the needles in the face, and it’s recommended that you do it with the help of a trained professional or a doctor or a face-lift clinic. Since all fillers are thoroughly tested by the FDA, the risks are minimal. Common side effects which have been reported due to use of injectable fillers are bruising of the face, blistering of the skin, redness, and swelling. Headaches, nausea and muscle weakness have also been reported. People suffering from any form of arthritis are advised not to go for non-surgical face-lift processes because bovine collagen could prove to be an allergenic.
Recovery time
The interesting thing about the use of facial fillers is that the recovery time is minimal with the majority of people returning to normalcy right after the treatment. If you want to be wrinkle-free for work on Monday, you can comfortably go for the treatment during the weekend. Avoid touching the treatment area, and stay out of the sun for a couple of days. If there are slight complications like redness or bruising, you can contact a medical practitioner. Even if you experience a bit of discomfort or pain, you can use mild painkillers which are available over the counter. Unless you experience a lot of pain, prescribed pain killers are unnecessary. You’ll have to remember that since this is a non-surgical procedure, it doesn’t entail downtime.
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