Losing collagen as we age does a lot of changes to how our face appears. You will notice your lips begin to thin and your cheeks begin to hollow. If you are a first timer when it comes to aesthetic procedures, the treatment options available can be overwhelming as there are numerous. Not to worry! This article will serve as your guide to a quick injectable procedure that can address your facial appearance woes: lip and cheek fillers.
What are fillers?
Fillers are injectable substances that help substitute the loss of volume at certain parts of our face as we get older. There are various kinds of fillers available in Singapore and each is made from different types of active ingredients, such as:
* Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – Juvederm, Restylane
* Polycaprolactone (PCL) – Ellanse
* Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) – Sculptra
When injected into target areas, fillers lift the skin gently and smooth out wrinkles. The appearance of the skin looks fresher, younger, and more plump. Some fillers also promote collagen production, which enables the results of the procedure to last for a long time.
Lip Service: How can fillers make a difference?
Lip fillers are a popular procedure among women in Singapore. This procedure helps restore the volume of your lips.
What causes the lips to lose volume?
Our body loses the ability to produce enough collagen, which is responsible for making our lips look plump, as we grow older. Aside from ageing, the loss of volume may also be due to a person’s genes, smoking, or damage caused by the sun.
What can fillers do to your lips?
The general result that fillers can do to the lips is increase their size. Fillers can correct lips that have lost their original shape and have become thin due to ageing. Wrinkles that appear at the sides of our mouth when we smile and laugh can also disappear with the use of fillers. Aside from these benefits, fillers can also help boost one’s confidence and body image with the results that they provide.
Who are the best candidates for lip fillers?
Anyone can make a decision to get their lips improved using fillers. However, not everyone can be a candidate for this type of aesthetic procedure. To qualify, you must:
* Have good overall physical health
* Have expectations that are realistic and achievable
* Have good oral health and no active infections in the mouth
Are there risks and side effects with a lip filler procedure?
Side effects are normal when it comes to aesthetic procedures. For lip fillers, you may expect these to happen temporarily:
* Bleeding in the areas where the injections were made
* Bruising
* Redness at the injection sites
* Tenderness and swelling
Cheek to Cheek: How can fillers make a difference?
Volume loss in the cheeks can make your face look old. With cheek fillers, you can expect to look younger with lifted cheekbones and have a skin that is free from fine lines and wrinkles.
What causes the cheeks to lose volume?
Facial volume loss, specifically in the cheek area, can be due to various factors. These include:
* Ageing
* Collagen loss
* Extreme exercising or dieting
* Illegal Drugs
* Smoking
* Stress
* Unhealthy lifestyle
* Weight loss
* Sun exposure
What can fillers do to your cheeks?
Who are the best candidates for cheek fillers?
The best candidates for cheek fillers are those who are generally healthy and have realistic expectations. Cheek fillers should be avoided by people who:
* Are allergic to synthetic substances that can be present in fillers
* Are diagnosed with auto-immune conditions
* Are diagnosed with hemophilia or thalassemia or other bleeding disorders
* Are diagnosed with diseases affecting the skin
* Are diagnosed with tuberculosis
* Are suffering from active infections affecting the mouth, ears, nose, throat, and/or stomach
What happens during cheek fillers consultation and procedure?
Your aesthetic treatment provider will make a physical assessment of your face as well as your overall health to ensure that you are qualified to undergo a cheek filler procedure. You will also be asked about your treatment goals and expectations. The information that you provide to them will make it easier for them to meet your needs. Your doctor will then discuss which parts of your cheeks will need the filler injections. Your photos may also be taken for before-and-after comparisons.
To proceed with your cheek filler procedure, your doctor will begin to clean and sanitise the area of your face where the fillers will be injected. A topical numbing cream or lotion may be applied to numb the area, if the fillers to be used do not contain any numbing agent. The fillers are then injected in small amounts into the skin. This does not usually cause any intolerable pain, but you may feel a stinging or pricking sensation when the injection’s fine needle punctures your skin. The procedure is typically done in 30 minutes or less.
Are there risks and side effects with a cheek filler procedure?
There may be temporary side effects that can happen after your procedure, such as:
* Bleeding
* Bruising in the treatment area
* Bumps resembling pimples or nodules
* Hives
* Itchiness
* Redness
* Tenderness or swelling
These should not last more than one week. If these side effects go beyond a week or become worse, immediately seek medical help.
