Injectable filler (injectable cosmetic filler, injectable facial filler) is a soft tissue filler approved as medical devices by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These devices are injected into the skin to help fill in facial wrinkles, restoring a softer look. Most of these wrinkle fillers are temporary, since they are finally absorbed by the body. Some people may need more than one injection to achieve the desired effect.
FAQ
1How do injectable fillers work?
As the name implies, an injectable filler is a substance that is injected under the skin through a syringe. The load effectively increases the peripheral skin so that wrinkles and facial expression lines "fill in" and disappear.
2How is the procedure performed?
The procedure begins when the doctor identifies the areas of your face that should be treated. Once the areas have been marked, the doctor will fill a syringe with the appropriate amount of filler. The syringe has a very fine needle, so small that most patients hardly feel pain when it is inserted into the skin.
3How long can a session last?
Most procedures with injectable dermal fillers are performed quickly. The procedure can last a maximum of half an hour or less, including procedures that require local anesthesia. The actual time of the procedure depends on the size of the area to be treated and the necessary amount of filling.
4How long do the effects last?
Ideally, the results can last from about six months to a year before the substance is absorbed by the body. When that happens, all you can do is go to the clinic to undergo another treatment.