What are dermal fillers side effects? Read the article to find out what the risks of dermal fillers are and how to prevent them.
Dermal fillers are increasingly used aesthetic treatments to combat a variety of imperfections, whether or not related to the ageing process.
They are aesthetic procedures that now allow effective and non-invasive intervention on defects that previously required surgery.
The risks of dermal filler side effects are normally very small and minor.
However, before deciding whether to undergo treatment, there is some information that the patient needs to have about possible contraindications and side effects.
The aim of this article is precisely to give a clear and comprehensive answer to the question: ‘do dermal fillers have long-term side effects?
Before we get into dermal fillers side effects, let’s try to understand why they are used.
These are injectable substances used in aesthetic medicine to correct skin imperfections and improve facial contours and volumes.
The fields of application are very wide indeed. Fillers are used to fill wrinkles and scars, increase the volume of lips and cheeks, and even reshape the nose with rhinofiller.
Among the most commonly used substances is hyaluronic acid (HA), which is injected into the area of the face to be treated in the form of a transparent jelly using very thin needles.
Being a natural component of the skin, HA is a reabsorbable filler, which is why its use does not have a long term effects.
Hyaluronic acid is, in fact, naturally present in the body and is known for its ability to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated and voluminous.
Aesthetic treatments with dermal fillers offer a number of advantages that make them an ideal choice for those who want quick and safe aesthetic improvements.
These advantages are linked precisely to the characteristics and properties of hyaluronic acid, which makes it possible to correct imperfections, while also improving skin hydration and tone.
Moreover, it is due to the very nature of this molecule that the chances of dermal fillers side effects are very small indeed.
Another factor to consider is the minimally invasive nature of these treatments, which allows patients to quickly return to their daily activities.
So, in summary, the advantages of dermal fillers are:
- Immediately visible results;
- Reduced risk of long term effect of dermal filler due to biocompatibility of HA;
- Minimal invasiveness and short recovery time;
- Great versatility in treating different facial areas and different types of blemishes;
- Naturalness of results.
It is essential to know that these advantages are closely linked to the quality of the hyaluronic acid used and the fact that the treatment is carried out exclusively by a qualified aesthetic doctor.
As a substance naturally found in the body, hyaluronic acid has no contraindications or risks of side effects.
As we have already mentioned, possible dermal fillers side effects are not to be found in the substance itself. Rather, they can result from the quality of the hyaluronic acid used and the way it is administered.
Allergic reactions, rejection problems and long term effects of dermal fillers directly attributable to HA are almost impossible. Causing them, however, could be the agglutinating substances used to produce it.
This is why it is essential to ascertain the type of hyaluronic acid that will be used, the manufacturer and the production techniques employed.
The dexterity of the person carrying out the treatment is also essential. An inexperienced doctor or one who is not specialised in aesthetic medicine could cause post-injection trauma, such as persistent redness, lumps, intermittent oedema, itching and even abscesses.
Finally, uneven application of the filler can cause unpleasant asymmetrical results.
If the products used are of high quality and are administered by a specialist, the only dermal fillers side effect that may occur is slight post-filler swelling.
This swelling is minor and will tend to disappear spontaneously within 24-48 hours.
There are, however, some dermal fillers side effects that are not to be considered normal.
A poor quality injection can cause long term effects with both aesthetic and functional complications.
We are talking about real deformities of the face associated with recurring inflammation, formation of hard and painful cords, hyperchromia, paresthesias and foreign body sensation. The presence of intense pain and/or persistent swelling are also alarm bells and require immediate medical attention.
We have seen how dermal fillers are an effective, immediate and safe answer to most facial blemishes.
We have also seen how the only way to prevent dermal fillers side effect is to choose a qualified aesthetic doctor who uses only the best quality hyaluronic acid injections.
The one produced by Foliage is an ultra-pure 100% Made in Italy hyaluronic acid, able to guarantee proven quality standards of excellence.
Since it is an extremely pure HA, free of protein residues, nucleic acids and solvents, even the risks of the most common side effects – such as slight redness – are minimal.
Moreover, thanks to the exclusive 2CORE technology, which is in the patenting phase, we have obtained a complete and versatile range of fillers. This allows us to offer specific products that differ according to the degree of viscosity, particle size and the areas to be treated.
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Foliage is the result of 20 years' experience of Phitogen Beauty Labs - a leading group in the production of hyaluronic acid-based injectables. Foliage distributes a complete range of high-performing intradermal products.
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