The most popular facial fillers are synthetic gels. Collagen, calcium hydroxyapatite, and hyaluronic acid, a sugar protein that attracts water, are among these substances. Some are stiffer than others and bloats the skin. Autologous fat injections are required in surgery as they use fat from another part of the body.

What do you need to know?

A medical procedure is required for facial fillers. Get an appointment for a tour of the facility and to ask questions. Each state has its own set of regulations on who is allowed to administer facial filler injections. Look for a board-certified plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or ophthalmologist.

Please Ask:

· How did you get your start with facial fillers?

· No matter how uncommon my issue is, are you able to handle it?

Proper Setting is Important

Fillers for the face should be done in a medical clinic. Do not risk doing it at a wedding, salon, spa, or someone's home. Issues are uncommon, but they do occur, particularly when dealing with someone who is ignorant of the needful.

Set a Goal

Reconsider what you want fillers to do for your face. It’s not just about looking younger. You might want to get injections in stages to get better result. Ask your doctor for before-and-after photos. It’s important to know what it looks like after the procedure.

Common Problems

Underneath your face skin, it has lots of arteries and veins. Bruising after an injection is normal. So are redness, mild bleeding, and discomfort. It may be a little swollen at first. Give it a week to cure.

Other risks

· Rash

· Acne

· Lumps

· Allergic reaction and itchiness

· Warm feeling to an infection

At times, inflammation may cause your skin look darker. It is called hyperpigmentation.

Rare Side Effects

Dead tissues and blindness are rarely happen. Fillers block arteries, preventing blood flow. See a dermatologist immediately or other medical professional right away for both conditions.

Not A Cure-All

Facial fillers may add volumes to the face but it doesn’t improve skin quality. Refer your dermatologist, for treatment options for acne scars, brown patches etc.

Cost

Depending on your care area, you'll need one or two syringes. The average cost per syringe for a one-year filler is $650 and $900 for two-year filler. Since fillers are considered cosmetic, they are not protected by health insurance. If someone quotes you an unbelievably good price then, it's from an illegal source.

Blood Thinners

Disclose about your medicines to doctor even your supplements. Prescribed medications, aspirin and ibuprofen are all blood thinners, can make bruises last longer. According to most physicians, blood thinners should be stopped two weeks before an injection.

Avoid Makeup

Make sure you remove all traces of makeup before you start your injections, to reduce the chances of infection, post your treatment.