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The Effect
The soft-tissue fillers (injectable HA) can help fill in the lines and creases
our faces collect over as we grow older, and temporarily restores a smoother, more
youthful-looking appearance. When injected beneath the skin, these fillers plump
up creased and sunken areas of the face. They can also add fullness to the lips
cheeks and also hands.
The Procedure
Hyaluronic acis (HA) is a naturally occurring protein that provides
support to various parts of the human body. Injectable collagen is derived from
purified bovine collagen. It is used primarily to fill wrinkles, lines and scars
on the face and sometimes the neck, back and chest. The HA is injected using a fine
needle inserted at several points along the edge of the treatment site.
Best candidates
Works best on thin, dry, light-colored skin, however the best candidates
include those:
- with scarring, sagging or wrinkling on the face
- missing some of the youthful plumpness or high contours on the face
- in good physical health
- psychologically stable
- realistic in their expectations
Risks
All surgery carries risk, and you should be fully aware of the medical
risks associated with this procedure before you consent to surgery. Your surgeon
will discuss these risks with you during your consultation, and you are encouraged
to ask questions if there is anything you do not understand. More details about your consultation.
You will be required to sign a consent form before surgery stating that you have
been informed of the risks involved; that you understand those risks; and that you
accept those risks. This is standard hospital protocol and surgery will not be performed
if you do not sign.. More details about the required
forms.
It is your obligation to inform your surgeon of key medical information that may
influence the outcome of your surgery or may increase the level of risk. These include
medications you are taking, history of disease, medical complications, etc.
Risks and risk rates vary from patient to patient depending on a range of factors.
No two people are alike. The risks listed below are possible risks associated
with this type of surgery and are mentioned regardless of how remote the possibility:
Temporary swelling, discomfort. Lightening of treated skin. Acute sun sensitivity.
Increased sensitivity to makeup. Pinkness or redness in skin that may persist for
up to 6 months.
More details about the risks involved in skin treatment.
Treatment
Time required:15 minutes
to 1 hour per session.
Anesthesia: Usually none; local
may be included with the injection.
Side effects
Temporary stinging, throbbing, or burning sensation. Faint redness, swelling, excess
fullness.
Filter Injections Recovery time
Back to work: 10 to 14 days.
Strenuous activities: 2 weeks or more.
Bruising: 1 - 2 weeks.
Duration of Results
Variable; a few months to 1 year.
Please note that this information should be used only as a guide to your treatment.
All specifics will be discussed with your Physician at your consultation.
If you have questions that are not answered in this website, then please
contact us.
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