Dermal Fillers

• The body loses collagen with age, which is an important substance to maintain the elasticity and freshness of the skin. Moreover, it’s an essential substance in the muscles, bones, and connective tissue. As the body loses its collagen, the skin loses its elasticity and becomes saggy. Therefore, dermal filler injections are used to improve the skin’s appearance in addition to other cosmetic uses, such as plumping up the lips and cheeks, making the face more symmetrical, smoothing wrinkles and creases, and others.
• Filler injections are usually administered in the doctor’s office, and their amount depends on the size of the area in which they’re given. This procedure doesn’t take long in general, and the person can leave immediately after it.

• The doctor asks the person about their medications and supplements, in addition to their medical history.
• The person mustn’t be a smoker.

Filler injections are safe in general, but they might cause some side effects, such as bruises and swelling in the injected area and an uncomfortable feeling, and they usually wear off within a few days.

In rare cases, dermal fillers can cause the following complications:

• Bleeding, bruises, pain, redness, and numbness.
• Asymmetrical appearance.
• Rash and itchiness.
• Damaged and scarred skin.
• Pimples that look like acne.
• Lumps under the skin.
• Infections that might lead to skin necrosis.

• It’s recommended to not exercise for two days after the injections, and it’s also preferable to not have anything hot for a few days in the case of lip fillers.
• Call your doctor immediately if any sudden problem or symptom arises.
• Fillers last from a few months to a few years, depending on the type of filler and the person themselves.