What are fillers?
Fillers are gel-like substances injected under the skin to restore lost volume and smoothen wrinkle lines and creases. Most fillers on the market currently is
made up of hyaluronic acid which is a water-binding substance that exist naturally in our bodies. These hyaluronic acids are further stabilized in order to make the fillers last longer. However, it is not permanent and the gel would gradually be broken down by the body’s enzymes.
How can fillers benefit me?
-Smooth out lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth Eg: Smile lines.
-Enhance and restore volume to sunken cheeks or dented areas on face.
-Diminish vertical lip lines
-Plump and enhance the lips
-Improve skin symmetry
-Add volume to the face
What is the core difference between fillers and botulinum toxin?
Some people may be curious, so what exactly is the difference between fillers and botulinum toxin and which one should i choose? As both fillers and botulinum toxin cater to making us look young again, it is easy to mix both of the procedures up. While fillers is used to plump the skin and smooth wrinkles, botulinum toxin on the other hand relaxes the facial muscles which reduces dynamic wrinkles from movement.
Since both are non-surgical cosmetic procedures that help to reduce the signs of aging, it is common for people to want to get both at the same time as the two procedures target different areas of concern and work well together to reduce overall signs of aging. However, do speak to a cosmetic specialist to discuss your needs and concern so that they will be able to recommend you the most suitable treatments for your goals, budget and health status.
Are fillers safe?
Here comes the golden question, are fillers actually safe? One of the biggest misunderstandings about fillers is that they are toxic.
As mentioned above, fillers are made of hyaluronic acid which is a substance found in our eyes, cartilage, joints etc. It’s a kind of a polysaccharide which forms long molecular chains that can bind with large amounts of water. Hence, they are considered a safe procedure, with less than 1% of patients experiencing significant side effects. Still, it is still important to be aware of the risks and possible side effects of the procedure so you can decide if the end result is worth the risk.
Take the next step
If you have any further question about fillers, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with our experienced specialists can determine if your goals and skin concerns are well-suited to this procedure.
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