Dermal Fillers Perth

Injectable dermal fillers have been used for many years. They’re very popular for the improvement of lines, augmentation of the lips, and for replacing missing volume, resulting in a fresher look. These injectable gels are used to gently restore structure and volume to the face, creating more harmonious and balanced features.

There are numerous types of fillers available and the outcome you desire will determine the type of filler used. Sometimes, a combination of products is required. This will be discussed at your personalised consultation where we conduct a full facial assessment.

You can use dermal fillers to soften expression lines, facial scars and skin depressions, or to restore any facial volume loss. This results in a fresh, rejuvenated appearance. Dermal fillers can also be used to create a certain look, such as fuller lips, enhanced cheekbones or a more defined jawline. Results will vary depending on genetics and lifestyle.

There are some reasons why dermal fillers may not be suitable for you. These include:

• Allergy to any specific filler
• Allergy to local anesthetic
• Presence of an autoimmune disease

Some of the most popular areas that are treated with dermal fillers include:

• Crow’s feet
• Lips
• Tear troughs
• Nasolabial folds
• Mouth corners
• Cheeks
• Marionette lines
• Chin
• Nose
• Hands

Basically, dermal fillers can be used to treat any area that has been affected by volume loss, resulting in a sagging, aged appearance.

Lumpiness, uneven results and rapid loss of results are some potential complications. Any and all potential complications can be addressed if they arise and will be discussed in greater depth at your consultation.

Most dermal fillers can be injected immediately. Although, a test dose may be required to ensure you do not have an allergic reaction. We recommend you arrive 30 minutes prior to your treatment so that a topical numbing cream can be applied.

We recommend that you avoid the following 2 weeks prior to your dermal filler treatment:

• Fish oil
• Krill oil
• Chia seeds
• Green tea
• Aspirin
• NSAIDS (eg. Neurofen)
• Alcohol (3-4 days prior to treatment)

The majority of patients start using dermal fillers from the age of 30 but this is different for everyone. Genetics and lifestyle can both determine how much sooner or later you should start considering treatment. Some patients start undergoing dermal filler treatments from as young as 25.

You will see an immediate result following your first treatment. However, once the dermal filler has settled (2-4 weeks) you may require a touch-up. This is especially true if you’re receiving dermal fillers for the first time. It’s always better to take a gradual approach to ensure your face doesn’t look overdone. It’s better to have to add more filler later on instead of ending up with too much. Your Academy Face and Body injector will provide you with the best recommendations though. If for any reason you are unhappy with your results, a dissolving enzyme can be used to reverse the effects of the injections.

A numbing cream is used prior to treatment, so patients usually find they feel very little or no discomfort. The gel is then injected into the treatment areas with a very fine needle, giving an immediate result.

You may find that your face is a little red, blotchy or puffy, and in the case of lips, you may be swollen. There is also a potential for bruising. However, you won’t experience any pain or discomfort that is unmanageable after your session.

All of these reactions are a response to the injections and are normal. They will resolve in the following 1 to 5 days for most patients. Some dermal fillers create more swelling than others.

Dermal fillers are considered minimally invasive by patients and can be done in less than an hour, requiring no downtime. Some bruising may occur at the point of injection. However, in most cases, this can be covered with make-up and usually resolves over 4-5 days. If you’ve had local anaesthetic as part of your treatment, you may be numb in areas for up to 2 hours. Most effects should wear off in 30 to 60 minutes.

While you may not experience side effects post-treatment, you may be experiencing some redness, discomfort/tenderness, firmness, swelling, bruising, itching or discoloration at the treatment site.

Recommendations to help ease these side effects and keep you feeling your best include:

• Avoiding any active cosmeceutical products on the skin for 1-3 days post-treatment
• Sleeping on an extra pillow for the next few days to help reduce any swelling
• Avoiding any pressure on the area treated for 2 weeks post-treatment
• Using a bruise treatment cream morning and night, commencing the day after treatment, on any areas of bruising or swelling
• Do not drink excessive amounts of alcohol, as this will increase swelling
• Avoid vigorous exercise, saunas and hot baths for 24 hours
• Use ice packs on the treated area to reduce swelling if required
• Keep the area free of oil-based cosmetics and moisturiser for 24 hours
• Flatten product in the skin as directed if necessary.

Top-up treatments are required every 5-9 months. In some cases, top-up treatments are only required after 18 months. This is dependent on the area treated and the product used. Each individual’s metabolism and how much product is used may also affect result longevity.

Temporary fillers are made from a substance that can be found naturally in the body. As the same indicates, results are temporary and won’t usually last longer than 12 months. Permanent fillers, on the other hand, are made from substances that can’t be found in the body.

One of the key differences between these two types of fillers is that one can be erased. Temporary fillers can be erased using a dissolving enzyme, while permanent fillers cannot. The process of injecting permanent fillers is also more complex because there’s no room for error. Permanent fillers are mostly appealing because of the cost-saving benefits. However, temporary dermal fillers are safer, mainly because the results can be reversed.