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You may have heard about fillers before in magazines, TV interviews, and from conversations with others. As a cosmetic procedure, it can enhance areas of your face that you may feel are lacking. However, there are multiple things to know before deciding on trying fillers for the first time.
Cosmetic fillers (also known as dermal fillers or soft tissue fillers) are injections made into the skin to enhance the appearance of the target area. This procedure can be performed in a multitude of facial areas, including the:
Depending on the target area, fillers can add extra volume or plumpness. For areas such as the cheeks or under the eyes, fillers can remove wrinkles and make the skin appear smoother. Other areas, like the lips, will look fuller and provide additional facial symmetry.
Dr. Susan Yanik, a CEENTA facial plastic specialist who practices out of our Concord and Huntersville offices, goes into further detail about the nature of cosmetic fillers. “Fillers can give back volume lost with aging, and the goal is to appear natural and rejuvenated.”
Fillers are made with a combination of natural and synthetic active ingredients. These ingredients may vary depending on the specific product, but some of the most common ones are:
Good candidates for receiving cosmetic fillers are those who are in good physical health and who do not smoke. In addition, they have reasonable expectations and goals of what they want to accomplish with the treatment with an optimistic outlook.
Following your filler procedure, you may experience swelling, bruises, and tenderness in the injection sites. With your physician’s recommendation, you can apply an ice pack to your face to help mitigate these side effects. If your fillers contain hyaluronic acid, your physician may also recommend that you increase your water intake to stay hydrated.
In terms of what to avoid, you should limit your exposure to UV rays from the sun as well as makeup, strenuous exercise, and pressure on your face.
If you’re looking for a minimally invasive way to give yourself fuller lips and improvement in volume look no further than cosmetic fillers at CEENTA. Our facial plastic specialists can discuss your skincare goals and plan your treatment with multiple filler options. To book your consultation with Dr. Yanik at our Concord or Huntersville locations today, use our online scheduling platform or myCEENTAchart if you are an existing patient.
This blog is for informational purposes only. For specific medical questions, please consult your doctor. New patients can make appointments online with our facial plastic specialists in North and South Carolina. Current patients can also make appointments through myCEENTAchart with physicians they have already seen.
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