Dermal fillers are a hugely popular form of non-surgical cosmetic treatment, but in some cases patients can get confused about what they can really offer them. The amount of uses that these cosmetic injectable have is enough to baffle even the most knowledgeable cosmetic patients. So to clear up some common misconceptions- and give you some more background on dermal fillers – Dr. Thevendra from APSARAS Clinic has made a list of five facts about dermal filler that you need to know.

1. Dermal fillers are the perfect lunchtime treatment

Dermal filler treatment requires little recovery time, but did you also know that dermal filler treatment can be performed in as little as 30 minutes! Thanks to the treatment’s non-surgical nature, patients can fit their treatment in a time period that is convenient for their lifestyle. It’s not uncommon for patients to sit dermal filler treatment during their lunch break and return to work straight after. This is a big bonus for many patients as it means they can gain the visually improved results that they want in a treatment that reflects their modern lifestyle.

2. Dermal fillers can now provide long lasting results

For many years dermal fillers could provide patients with results that could last between 6-12 months. Although this was a satisfactory time period for many patients, it also deterred some patients too. However, a recent clinical study confirmed the long-term safety and effectiveness of dermal filler treatments such as Bellafill treatment for smile lines can provide patients with up five years’ worth of visible improvement to their ageing skin.

3. Dermal fillers are not just for wrinkles

Although dermal fillers are primarily used to improve the appearance of wrinkles they can also be used for a number of other purposes. For example, dermal fillers can be seen is cosmetic treatments such as lip augmentation and non-surgical nose reshaping, where they are used as reshaping and contouring tools. In addition to this, dermal fillers can combat other signs of ageing such as facial sagging and loss of facial volume – both of which can be extremely ageing feature within the face.

4. Dermal fillers produce natural-looking results

Many people have extreme ideas of what the results of dermal filler treatment looks like. However, dermal fillers can actually provide patients with extremely subtle and natural-looking results, it the treatment is performed by the right cosmetic professional. Many patients notice a plump yet natural appearance to their skin following dermal filler treatment. This is one of the many benefits that sways thousands of patients to undergo the treatment each year.

5. Research is key

Like any form of cosmetic treatment, the secret to successful dermal filler treatment is research. In order to achieve the effective yet natural -looking results many patients aim for patients need to make sure they are entrusting their treatment in the right hands. It is important that patients conduct thorough research into their chosen practitioner in order to avoid heightened risks to their health and substandard results. A great piece of research to determine whether a practitioner is the right fit for is to book a consultation with them. A consultation will give you the opportunity to ask any question you may have about your treatment and gain first-hand experience of their working style.
If this feature has sparked your interest in dermal filler treatment and you would like to learn more about the benefits of injectables, book your consultation with Dr. Thevendra and the APSARAS team today.