Injectable Fillers—a Safe and Proven Alternative
Injectable fillers are a safe, fast, and nearly painless alternative to the major surgical undertaking of a traditional facelift. With little to no side effects and very little chance of allergic reaction, injectable fillers are one of the safest ways to dramatically change your appearance without undergoing major surgery.
What are Injectable Fillers?
Injectable fillers are semi-liquid substances specially developed to mimic collagen, an elastic supporting tissue that helps fill out the shape of your facial features. As we grow older, our natural collagen can lose elasticity, and our body isn't as able to replace it as quickly. As a result, our skin begins to develop wrinkles and sagging that isn't present when we're younger. Injectable fillers can be placed beneath the skin to redefine these lost contours, filling in lines and wrinkles and restoring a youthful appearance to the face. Some fillers are even formulated in such a way that they encourage the body to create more of its own collagen, leading to a very natural and long-lasting look.
What is Restylane®?
Restylane is an injectable filler made of hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the skin. Because it’s not derived from animals, allergic reactions to Restylane are very rare. Its gel-like texture allows for a smooth look when it’s used to correct fine lines and wrinkles in the face, and the results can last six months or longer.
How are Injectable Fillers Administered?
Once you've decided what you want to accomplish with the use of injectable fillers, the actual injections can be performed in a single office visit. Your cosmetic surgeon will use a local and/or topical anesthetic and place the fillers precisely, in order to create exactly the look you want. This usually takes less than a half hour, and afterwards you can continue with your day. You may experience a small amount of redness or swelling, but side effects in general are limited and not severe.
Overall, the use of injectable fillers is much safe than a traditional facelift, as there is no surgery, no major anesthetic, and very little recovery time. Unlike with surgery, there is almost no risk of infection, and no downtime.
What are Injectable Fillers?
Injectable fillers are semi-liquid substances specially developed to mimic collagen, an elastic supporting tissue that helps fill out the shape of your facial features. As we grow older, our natural collagen can lose elasticity, and our body isn't as able to replace it as quickly. As a result, our skin begins to develop wrinkles and sagging that isn't present when we're younger. Injectable fillers can be placed beneath the skin to redefine these lost contours, filling in lines and wrinkles and restoring a youthful appearance to the face. Some fillers are even formulated in such a way that they encourage the body to create more of its own collagen, leading to a very natural and long-lasting look.
What is Restylane®?
Restylane is an injectable filler made of hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the skin. Because it’s not derived from animals, allergic reactions to Restylane are very rare. Its gel-like texture allows for a smooth look when it’s used to correct fine lines and wrinkles in the face, and the results can last six months or longer.
How are Injectable Fillers Administered?
Once you've decided what you want to accomplish with the use of injectable fillers, the actual injections can be performed in a single office visit. Your cosmetic surgeon will use a local and/or topical anesthetic and place the fillers precisely, in order to create exactly the look you want. This usually takes less than a half hour, and afterwards you can continue with your day. You may experience a small amount of redness or swelling, but side effects in general are limited and not severe.
Overall, the use of injectable fillers is much safe than a traditional facelift, as there is no surgery, no major anesthetic, and very little recovery time. Unlike with surgery, there is almost no risk of infection, and no downtime.
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