Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers are injections used to fill out wrinkles and creases in the skin.
They can also be used to increase the volume and definition of the lips and cheeks.
The fillers are made from a variety of materials and the effects can be either temporary
or permanent, depending on the type of filler:
collagen – effects last three to four months
hyaluronic acid – lasts about four to six months
calcium hydroxylapatite – lasts about 18 months
poly-L- lactic acid (PLLA) – effects of injections given over several months may last up to two years
poly-methylmethacrylate beads (PMMA) – permanent, but most risky
What it involves?
You may be offered a local anesthetic cream or injection. The practitioner injects the
filler in a series of small injections and may massage the area.
The treatment time can vary from 30 minutes to an hour. It may be uncomfortable, but
should not be very painful.
Afterwards
The area may be a little swollen, tender and red for 24 hours. During that time you may
be advised to avoid coffee, alcohol, hot drinks and the sun.