SOFT TISSUE AUGMENTATION WITH FILLERS

How many times have you looked into the mirror and wished you had higher cheek bones or a narrow or straight nose, an oval face or full lips and did not know what to do about it.

Now, there is a solution to your needs with Hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Esthelis, Fortelis & Modelis. Fillers give you an instant result which could last upto 2 years.

Fillers are injections given into the deeper layers of skin and subcutaneous tissue to make one look youthful.

Have you wanted high cheek bones like your favourite actress on the screen?
A HA filler placed in the upper cheeks in the right area can give you prominent high cheek bones adding instant glamour to your face.

Have you felt the need for a nose job because you think your nose is a little flat?
You can get a straight & sharper nose without having to undergo surgery with the help of a HA filler.

Have you felt your lips are too thin or you need that extra sexy Angelina Jolie pout?
You could take filler injections to make the lips look plumper. Hyaluronic acid based fillers are extremely safe. The filler substance is injected beneath the surface of the lip thus plumping and defining the margins. The effect lasts for 8-10 months. There is some swelling and redness immediately after the injection but it subsides within a few hours. The results are seen in just 24hours. Fillers look unnatural only when too much of the substance is filled. Adequate dosage will give you a natural glamorous look.

One of the commonest problems faced these days is dark circles and puffy eyes. Many a times, we think it is due to just lack of sleep or poor dietary habits. However, in most cases it is an ageing process. The first sign of ageing is hollowing of the under eye area due to loss of collagen & elastin fibres and displacement of fat in this area. This leads to puffiness and dark circles. By placing a filler in this area the puffiness, sunken eyes and dark circles can be taken away instantly. The results may last upto 2 years.

Laugh lines, smile lines and lines which droop from the angle of the mouth giving the impression of a perpetually sad face can be corrected with a hyaluronic acid filler. They say hands give away one’s age. But you needn’t worry any more. Wrinkled hands can be made to look plump and younger with the help of HA fillers.

It’s a fast paced world where people get only a few mins to spend with each other. The first impression is a lasting impression. So, when looking good takes 15 mins of your time every 1 – 2 years why not use this opportunity? Whats more, no surgery, no hospitalization. You can go back to work immediately after getting a filler injection.

Fillers are priced from Rs. 14000 onwards & considering their longevity, are very affordable. You can turn back the clock and look 5 years younger in just a few minutes. Usually there are no tell tale signs. In some, there may be redness and swelling which lasts for about 1-2 days.

The only advise : There are very few practitioners trained in this advanced procedure and one should be careful while selecting your practitioner, checking on their training and experience in injecting these areas. Plastic face, unnatural pout are side effects seen due to an overdosage and not due to the filler per say.

Over the past ten years, there has been an impressive array of new FDA- approved fillers that have become available that not only fill lines and wrinkles, but actually help re-contour, rejuvenate, volumize and restore the face, and even other areas of the body such as the hands, to a natural more youthful appearance without going under the knife. These do not require skin testing, have much greater longevity, and are very safe when performed by properly trained dermatologists.

What is a HA filler ?
HA is a safe, US FDA approved dermal filler that is aiming to become the new standard for the correction of facial lines and wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds. Years of rigorous clinical studies prove that HA provides long lasting correction of smile lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth, and hands. Treatments deliver a natural look that lasts.

What are the indications for fillers?
Deep laugh lines or nasolabial folds, Prominent marionette lines, Sunken or hollow cheeks – the cheeks can be augmented with fillers. Mental crease, Chin augmentation, Rhinoplasty without surgery, lip plumping, lip defining, liquid face lift, filling shallow hands.

How does HA filler work?
HA filler is gently injected into the skin in small amounts with a very fine needle. HA stimulates the body to produce new collagen. This unique response provides immediate, visible improvement of folds and wrinkles and provides long-lasting and excellent results.

Side effects ?
Sometimes, a little bruising or swelling may be seen for a few hours but it is not permanent. It has been found to be very safe.

How is the treatment performed?
It is an office procedure injected into the skin through a thin needle. It is simple, safe, quick. Most patients return to normal activities almost immediately after treatment.

How soon can I expect results? How long will the results last?
The results are immediate. HA filler continues to deliver results as it stimulates your body to produce new collagen. Results may last a year or more in many patients, which may result in fewer office visits for retreatments. Since results may vary, be sure to discuss your expectations with your doctor.

How many treatments will I need?
Many patients will achieve their desired result after just one treatment. To ensure your satisfaction with the treatment, you must go to your doctor for a follow-up visit, where a touch up treatment might be recommended if required.

Are there any side effects?
Normal, injection-related reactions such as mild irritation, edema, swelling, itching, discoloration, or tenderness at the injection site may occur. These conditions typically resolve themselves within one to two days.

Is it permanent?
No. Treatment results are long-lasting, but not permanent. Hyaluronic Acid fillers. (Restylane, Esthelis, Juvederm)

What are the indications for Hyaluronic acid fillers?
Hyaluronic acid fillers can be used for : Lip augmentation, cheek volume, face outlines, naso-labial furrows, glabellar lines, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures.

How safe are they?
Hyaluronic acid is a substance of natural origin, which is safe and completely biocompatible and wholly biodegradable with no risk of allergy. Hence,these fillers are safe.

How long does it last?
The visible results of the treatment can last from 6-9 months, depending on the individual.

How does it work?
Hyaluronic acid is administered by a small injection that fills up the specific wrinkle facial area by replenishing the substance in the skin that stops wrinkles appearing, restoring the elasticity and firmness of the skin. The effect is instantaneous for a younger and refreshed look.

What is the use of fillers in lips?
Lips can be perfectly sculpted with Hyaluronic acid fillers. Fuller lips, a more pouting look or enhancement of the lip border can all be achieved. The cupid’s bow can be perfectly created. The area around the lips may also be treated for an optimal look.

Before after images : https://www.juvederm.com/before-and-after-photos