Dermal fillers have sky rocketed in popularity over the past few years. With adverts all over facebook and instagram and new clinics opening up every week, they have become an easily accessible solution to lost facial volume or plumper lips. However, some people still think there are some unanswered questions surrounding dermal fillers, including are dermal fillers safe? The short answer is yes, when performed by qualified medical professional. Let’s explore the safety of dermal fillers including what you should know before booking your first treatment.
What are dermal fillers made of?
Dermal fillers, are a gel-like substance made from Hyaluronic acids, they closely resemble a naturally occurring bodily sugar. They are a medical device and SF aesthetics in Wigan only uses fillers which have been approved by the FDA ensuring the highest standards. Fillers help to create a smoother and/or fuller appearance in the face, including nasolabial folds, cheeks, chin, lips, and back of the hands.
Are dermal fillers permanent or temporary?
Dermal fillers are naturally absorbed over time, patients may need to repeat the procedure after some time to maintain the desired effect. Successful results will depend on the underlying tissue structure and the volume and type of filler used. The time that the effect lasts depends on the filler material and the area where it is injected.
Previously, permanent facial fillers were used, such as silicon fillers to plump areas such as the lips, cheeks, and chin, but they aren’t allowed in the UK anymore due to their unpredictability, risks associated, and non-adjustable nature. One of the huge benefits of temporary dermal fillers is that they dissolve naturally within the skin but can also be dissolved in the case of an emergency or if you chose not to have fillers anymore.
Can dermal filler be dissolved?
The benefit of dermal fillers being naturally compatible with the body is that they are also naturally broken down by the body. Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are biodegradable, so they are naturally dissolved and flushed away by the body. If you find that dermal fillers aren’t for you after your treatment or should you encounter a problem, they are easily dissolved using another injection that speeds up the body’s breakdown processes.
Dermal filler risks and side effects
As with any medical procedure, there are risks involved with the use of dermal fillers. It is important to understand their limits and probable risks.
Any dermal filler can cause temporary side effects, permanent side effects, or both. Most side effects associated with dermal fillers occur shortly after injection and many resolve in a few weeks. In some cases, side effects from a dermal filler injection may appear weeks, months, or years after injection.
Common risks include:
- Bruising
- Redness
- Swelling
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Itching
- Rash
- Difficulty in performing activities (only observed when injected into the back of the hand)
Less common risks include:
- Raised bumps in or under the skin (nodules or granulomas) that may need to be treated
- Infection
- A sore at the injection site
- Allergic reaction
- Necrosis
Unintended injection into blood vessels:
The most concerning risk associated with the use of dermal fillers is unintentional injection into a blood vessel, leading to blocked blood vessels and poor blood supply to tissues. While the chances of this happening are low, if it does happen, the resulting complications can be serious and may be permanent. Complications reported include necrosis (death of tissue), vision abnormalities including blindness, and stroke.
For this reason it is that your practitioner is a medical professional who has an emergency kit containing the hyaluronidase (an enzyme used to dissolve filler)
How to choose your injector
Choosing who performs your treatment is just as important to your safety as knowing the material being used. Always seek a medical professional when considering injectable treatments, such as Nurse Prescriber Shelley Frost. Medical professionals who are trained in treating problems should they arise and able to prescribe drugs needed for complications.
If you’re considering dermal fillers in Wigan, please call 07887986983 to book your consultation today!