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WHAT ARE DERMAL FILLERS?
The most popular dermal fillers used today are made of a material using hyaluronic acid based products, such as those in the Juvéderm range manufactured by Allergan. These hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are non-permanent, meaning that they are reabsorbed into the body over time.
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Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that is found in body tissues, and it has been used safely in general medical applications for several decades.
HOW COMMON ARE DERMAL FILLER TREATMENTS?
Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, such as Juvéderm, are the 2nd most popular cosmetic treatment. Last year there were over 1.2 million treatments in the USA alone. Comparable figures are not available in the UK, however, there is evidence to support the theory that the usage per population is similar. The reason for their popularity can be attributed to the minimal side effects and effectiveness of treatment.
WHO SHOULD PERFORM DERMAL FILLERS?
At Tranquil Healthcare our practitioners are nurses by background with multiple years of experience.
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At Tranquil Healthcare we consult with patients at every step of the procedure so that they are given every opportunity to influence how much filler and where they believe it is required. However, our practitioners will only perform procedures on patients where it is indicated that treatment is suitable.
HOW PAINFUL ARE THE DERMAL FILLER INJECTIONS?
As a local topical anaesthetic cream is applied 20 -30 minutes before treatment and all our dermal filler products themselves contain lidocaine which is a fast acting anaesthetic, the vast majority of patients find the injections tolerable with slight initial discomfort.
WHAT POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS CAN RESULT FROM DERMAL FILLERS?
All dermal filler treatments have the risk of temporary bruising around the injection site, swollen facial features during the initial healing period and infection at injection site. Although these risks are considered low.
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The side effects and risks associated with dermal fillers will be discussed with the practitioner at consultation.
HOW LONG DOES THE DERMAL FILLERS LAST?
Typically most fillers last around six to nine months, with the exact time depending on the area applied and the individual patient, as some patients’ bodies break down the fillers faster then others.