Fillers

Fillers

The skin loses fullness and youthfulness as we age. This is as a result of reduction in elasticity on the skin causing the skin to sag, droop, recede and becomes hollow/deep. This is a clear sign of aging which require treatment for a fuller youthful appearance.

Fillers can be used on different parts of the body including the eyes, mouth and lips, cheeks, chin and jaw line, on scared spots, wrinkles and fine lines.

Types of fillers

1. Skin filler
2. Soft tissue filler
3. Dermal filler
4. Anti-aging filler
5. Soft tissue augmentation

How fillers work

Filler treatment is carried out by injecting

How long it lasts

The procedure is carried out by a medical doctor and the time it takes depends on the area treated and the doctor. The procedure may take between 30-50 minutes or more depending on the surface area being treated. The patient can leave almost immediately and can resume to usual routine activities. The effect can be visible after 3-5days. Fillers injection has good results which can last for 6-9 months.

Benefits of fillers

• Smoothens and softens the skin
• Reduction in wrinkles and fine lines
• Fuller youthful skin
• Smooth and increase the volume of various body parts such as the chicks, chin, and jaw line among others.

Associated risks

• Swollen reddened skin
• Tissue hardening, bumps and lumps  in rare cases
• Allergic reaction to the treatment
• Expensive procedure
• Recurrence of cold sores

Who is best suited for fillers

All individuals with the following features on their bodies

1. Thinning lips
2. Receding chin
3. Fine lines and wrinkles
4. Hollowing of eyes beneath
5. Noticeable scars
6. Deep creases on the body
7. Hollow cheeks
8. Down turned mouth
9. Drooping brows