With the effect of aging, deep or thin wrinkles, collapses appear on the face. These are the aesthetic defects that women especially want to correct. There are dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid, which can be treated by injection only, without resorting to a surgical procedure.

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide found in all living organisms. Human skin contains collagen fiber clusters and water-holding hyaluronic acid molecules. So this substance is already found in the skin tissue. Natural hyaluronic acid in our skin is normally destroyed every one or two days. In other words, it is constantly renewed in the body and decreases with the aging of the skin. Hyaluronic acid is produced in the form of an injection, especially for the correction of wrinkles on the facial skin.

Which Areas Can Be Treated by Dermal Fillers?

Hyaluronic acid is used for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, the lines between the nose and the mouth, forehead lines, lines around the lips. Also dermal fillers are used for giving volume and contour to the lips, jaw and cheekbone.

How Long Does It Take?

An anesthetic cream is applied to the area before the procedure. The application lasts around 15-30 minutes.

Is the Injection Painful?

An anesthetic cream is applied to the area before the procedure. Also, some products contain lidocaine. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. Patients prefer micro-cannulas instead of needles in recent years since it is less painful.

Results After the Procedure?

Results immediately observe after the procedure. After fillers injections you can continue your daily firoutine with no downtown.

Are There Any Side Effects?

If the procedure is done with a needle, some bruise may occur after treatment. If it is applied with cannula, the appearance of bruising will be less. Edema may occur after treatment. It usually resolves spontaneously within 24 hours. Infections and allergy can be seen very rarely.

How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?

Initial injections of dermal filler vary based on individual patient needs. This includes placement, type of filler, and how many injections are required. Additionally, once your desired results are achieved, touch-up treatments are necessary. This is because filler breaks down over time. Individual results will vary from person to person. Generally it lasts 8 to 12 months, depending on the treatment area.

Are dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid effective by repeated treatment?

Positive results are obtained after a single injection and this effect lasts up to 12 months as the hyaluronic acid is absorbed by the body. However, depending on the severity of the wrinkles, some people may need to perform additional sessions to achieve optimum results. Many patients have touch-up treatments to protect results.

Are the Effects of Botox and Dermal Fillers the Same?

Dermal fillers and Botox are not the same things. Botox is used in the treatment of dynamic lines formed by facial muscles, while fillings are used in places where we want to give static lines and collapses some volume. Combined use of botox and filler enhances the treatment.

Are the Dermal Fillers Noticeable by Other People?

We aim the face to appear more rejuvenated without noticing that any procedure is performed. That is why it is very important that injections are performed properly by an expert or a competent specialists.

How Sun Exposure Affects Dermal Fillers?

Sun exposure can actually affect dermal fillers and their overall look over time. While this does not mean you should stay out of the sun completely, it is best to be safe and to take certain precautions in order to protect your skin-and what’s under it-from the sun.