The skin reflects how people are aging; from the wrinkles on the skin and the furrows on the forehead to the sagging cheeks. One look in the mirror is enough to reveal that time is catching up on the skin. However, over the years, there have been beauty treatments that can help slow down or minimize aging signs. Dermal fillers are among the popular beauty treatments used by people because of their low risks, immediate effects and how natural their results appear.
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Fillers are different from Botox
Botox is one of the popular beauty treatments available, and like dermal fillers, they are also introduced into the skin through injections. However, you should not mix them up. Botox reduces wrinkles by preventing muscle contraction and enhancing muscle relaxation, while dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in the skin to smoothen out wrinkles.
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Qualification of the practitioner
Before booking an appointment with a dermatologist or a skincare expert, it’s essential to find out the medical qualification of the expert and check out their customer reviews. One thing you would want to avoid is falling into the wrong hands for skincare treatment.
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Consultation
You should book a session with your dermatologist before the day of injection. During this session, you can discuss the results you hope to see, your medical history, and other vital issues related to getting your dermal fillers. Your dermatologist should also use the information you provide to determine what side effects to expect and the associated risks.
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Side effects and associated risks
The most common side effect of dermal fillers is bruising, swelling, skin irritation. However, in most cases, these side effects fade within a short period. If dermal fillers are not properly injected into the skin, they can result in skin infections, discolouration and damages that may scar you.
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Varying Cost
There is no standard price for injections of dermal fillers. Therefore, quotations given by medical practitioners may vary. The variations in these costs are usually dependent on the individual, skin type, demographic, the type of fillers to be used and the expected result. It is important to note that the cost does not have any correlation with the expected quality of service in most cases.
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It is not a one-time thing
Dermal fillers are not a one-time cure for aging signs, and they only help slow down the aging process and give your face and skin a younger look for about a year or less. The body breaks down the hyaluronic acid after a while; therefore, you may need to get more fillers with time.
To get a comprehensive breakdown and understanding of how dermal fillers work, you can consult a dermatologist so that they can further explain things to you in more precise terms and put your mind at ease.