Face Filling Applications
- Where are fillers used?
Skin fillers are used especially on the face. It is used to lighten or reduce unwanted lines that appear in the area due to facial expressions and age. Volume loss in the facial area that occurs over time, with age and with weight gain and loss is one of the most important causes of many deformities listed below. It is very important to look at the face as a whole and perform an aesthetic analysis. It is very important to know the effects of facial analysis and aging on the face. With this analysis and artistic perception, it is possible to achieve a younger and fitter appearance by replacing the missing parts with the filling process performed by experienced hands. Below you can see the areas where filling is frequently performed.
1. Frowning eyebrow lines
2. Highlighting the cheekbones
3. Correcting the nasolabial grooves that extend from the nose wing to the corner of the mouth
4. To reduce upper lip lines
5. To thicken the lips
6. To correct the sad appearance caused by the corners of the mouth looking down
7. The fold extending down from the corner of the mouth (Marionette lines)
8. Correction of the deep chin line
9. Filling the elongated chin line
10. Correction of volume loss in the chin
In addition to these, acne scars(acne scars) ) or used for various purposes such as lightening chickenpox scars and filling sunken areas on the face.
- What are the commonly used fillers?
Fillers containing hyaluronic acid and hydroxy apatite crystals are frequently used. The most commonly used of these are fillers containing hyaluronic acid, and they are offered to the market in many different brands. The permanence period of fillers containing hyaluronic acid varies depending on the number and shape of cross-links, and they last for an average of 6-12 months. Fillers containing hydroxy apatite crystals last for an average of 12 months. Restylane and Juvederm are fillers containing hyaluronic acid and have FDA approval. Radiesse is an FDA approved product containing hydroxyapatite crystals. �r.
- What is hyaluronic acid?
Found in all mammals and naturally found in the subcutaneous tissue, it retains water and gives volume to the skin. It is a giving substance. Apart from its use as a filler for aesthetic purposes, it has been used for 20 years in intra-articular injections, especially in the knee joint, in eye surgery and wound healing.
- What is cross-linked hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid without cross-linking is liquid hyaluronic acid found naturally under the skin. Cross-linked hyaluronic acid is a material in gel form that is obtained synthetically and increases the permanence of hyaluronic acid in the body.
- What should I pay attention to before facial filling?
In order to reduce the risk of bleeding, stopping taking medications such as aspirin, Vitamin E and dietary elements such as St. Arriving at the appointment washed and without make-up
- Is the filling procedure painful?
The application can often be painful, so creams containing local anesthetics or Local anesthetic injection may be required. The use of products containing local anesthetic, which have been introduced to the market in recent years, can eliminate the need for anesthesia.
- How long does the filling process take?
The filling process may take 15-30 minutes. It is important to have a detailed discussion and examination with your doctor before the application to get a successful result.
- Are the results of the filling procedure permanent?
Filler The result obtained as a result of the process is temporary. Depending on the product used and the region, permanence varies between 6 months and 1 year. This period can be extended with intermediate applications called touch-up, or a continuous improvement can be achieved with new applications after its effectiveness decreases.
- What are the risks of the applied area?
Rarely, redness, bleeding, hematoma, bruising, swelling and pain may occur due to injection. These usually pass in a short time. If it lasts more than 3 days, consult your doctor.
- What should be taken into consideration after the hyaluronic acid filling procedure?
Redness and swelling may occur after the filling procedure. It is the natural result of this process. This will disappear within a few days.
- The area where the filling procedure is applied should not be massaged.
- Do not apply heat to the treated area until the swelling and redness disappear.
- Daily facial. There is no problem in washing and showering.
- Heavy exercise, swimming pool, sauna, solarium etc. should be avoided for 24 hours.
- After the procedure, cold application for 15 minutes every hour will reduce the risk of edema, redness and bleeding. and it will relax you.
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