Most patients have heard of Botox and fillers and their use as safe and effective aesthetic procedures that accomplish rejuvenating results very quickly. The difference between these two products has been covered in a past blog. (https://www.artefacial.com/en/botox-en/botox-vs-dermal-fillers-what-is-the-difference/) Today, we will briefly discuss the advantages of dermal fillers in facial rejuvenation.
Why are dermal fillers a good option?
Dermal fillers are products designed to provide volume in areas of the face that have lost fat, and to reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles. Most fillers are made up of hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance that is biocompatible with human skin. This means that HA fillers are integrated into normal skin and do not cause allergic reactions. The results are natural and require little, if any downtime.
Dermal fillers are a great option for people with busy schedules who do not require surgical intervention to achieve the results they desire. The application of the filler is done in the surgeon’s office without the need for sedation, although a nerve block may be administered to prevent pain upon injection. This is an especially significant benefit for patients seeking lip augmentation, because an injection of filler in the lips can be very painful. Swelling and bruising can be expected after the injection of fillers, but these generally subside within a couple of days.
The advantages of dermal fillers over surgery
Many patients during their productive years want to improve their appearance, but are limited in their options due to the recovery times that accompany most surgical procedures. A patient may benefit from an operation to eliminate bags under the eyes or improve cheek contour, but cannot take the needed time off from work to recover from the surgery. The benefit of fillers is that similar results to surgery can be achieved without having to enter the OR. Fillers may provide a great alternative to surgery for reducing the appearance of bags, raising the eyebrow and improving cheek contour. Moreover, all of this can be achieved in one session in the surgeon’s office.
To put things into perspective, a surgery will usually require one to two weeks of downtime. It also means avoiding the gym, and any other heavy lifting or bending. On the other hand, a person can exercise the same day after an application of dermal fillers. While surgery will always cause moderate to heavy swelling and bruising due to incisions in the skin, dermal fillers only cause mild swelling and little bruising, enabling the patient to go about their normal activities immediately after the procedure.
When considering a rejuvenating procedure, it is helpful to know that surgical and nonsurgical options are available. Some aesthetic results can be achieved without having to go to the operating room!
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