Dermal fillers: The New Age Anti-aging Treatment

1. Dermal fillers: The New Age Anti-aging Treatment Aging is an assured natural process that humans experience as they spend years of their life after birth. One can experience a lot of signs of aging visible on the skin including fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, dark spots, dry skin, patchy skin, dull skin, and open pores. These signs appear because of the skin losing its collagen and elastin- the two connective fibers and also its hydration and subcutaneous fat with advancing age. What are dermal fillers? The loss of facial fat with aging causes fine lines and wrinkles. The earliest signs of aging are smile lines around the mouth, wrinkles, and hollowness around the eyes. Dermal fillers are one of the best non-surgical approaches to treat the signs of aging. They contain hyaluronic acid, which is FDA-approved and is administered beneath the skin. This filler helps to

2. improve the volume of cheeks, lips, and hollowness around the eyes. In addition to this, it also helps to improve fine lines, wrinkles, patchy skin, dark spots, etc. So, the concept of the fillers is to augment the lines or hollowness to restore the natural volume of the face. Younger people can opt for this treatment too. For people who desire fuller lips or high cheekbones, fillers can be used to give proper definition, hydration, and volume. What can dermal fillers do? Dermal fillers are very helpful in removing the signs of aging and giving more rejuvenated skin. It can: ● Give voluminous lips ● Enhance the shallow contours ● Soften the facial lines and wrinkles ● Improve the appearance of the skin ● Reconstruct the facial deformities ● Improve the collagen production ● Help to improve dark spots, patches, and age spots Dermal fillers in Bangalore are available at Dr. Dixit's cosmetic and dermatologist clinic. What can dermal fillers not do? Dermal fillers cannot work in some patients to improve the signs of aging or facial appearance. For some patients, to improve the aging effects, surgery can be done, such as facelift surgery, brow lift surgery, or eye lift surgery. Because filler can give volume to the skin, it cannot remove the excess skin tissues. So, those who have droopy eyelids, double chin, and buccal fat pad can go for a surgical procedure. The one who wants to know the dermal fillers cost in Bangalore can visit Dr. Dixit Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic. It is one of the most renowned skin clinic’s in Bangalore. Who is an Ideal candidate for Dermal Fillers? ● Anyone who is physically fit and healthy but wishes to restore a smoother and more refreshing skin ● Non-smokers ● People who have realistic expectations and a positive outlook for improvement of their facial looks ● The one who is committed to maintain a healthy lifestyle What is the Procedure of Dermal Fillers?

3. The dermal filler procedure involves the following steps: ● Before going for the procedure, a doctor will evaluate the skin properly and mark the areas that need to be corrected. Photographs may be clicked of the face from all angles to compare the before and after results. ● The doctor will clear the face with medicated cleanser and apply topical numbing cream for about 30 to 40 minutes so that the patient doesn't feel any discomfort. ● The hyaluronic fillers are injected into the marked area by the doctor. These fillers provide voluminous lips and cheeks and also help to improve collagen build-up in the skin. ● The results appear immediately after the treatment. The doctor applies some medicated cream on the face. These fillers last for 8 to 12 months. However, the touch-up injection will need to maintain the desired effect. Additional fillers may also be provided if needed. What is post-treatment care? ● The patient will feel slight swelling and bruising, which can be alleviated by using the ice pack. ● There might be an overfilled look at the treated sites which will subside in a few days. ● There might be temporary redness and numbness for at least two days. ● Good to avoid sun exposure but use sunscreen whenever one goes out. ● If someone feels any discomfort, contact the doctor immediately. ● Eat healthy and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. ● Avoid makeup products for a few days. ● Avoid smoking. ● Avoid swimming and any other physical activity. Is this treatment painful? Doctors apply the numbing cream to the treated area to avoid any pain during the procedure. However, a patient might feel a little discomfort after the numbing cream effect goes off, but it will subside after sometime. Where can Dermal Fillers be Used? This procedure is used to fill the fine lines around the mouth. It can also be used for lip augmentation, lifting the cheeks, and contouring the face. This treatment takes less time and has immediate results. It has become very popular among every age group. So this is also known as Liquid Face Lift.

4. Are these dermal fillers safe? Dermal fillers are generally safe but they must be done by a certified skin professional. There is no major side effect. It has minor pain, swelling, or redness, which goes away within 2 or 3 days. What to expect during the treatment? The treatment starts with a consultation. During the consultation, the patient should discuss the concerns and the goals and should set realistic expectations before undergoing the treatment. One must keep in mind that it is a non surgical procedure. Therefore, the effect of the treatment will wear off after -12 months. However, one can again get the fillers done. With whom to Consult for Dermal fillers in Bangalore? Dr. Dixit Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic is the best skin clinic in Bangalore. Dr. Rasya Dixit is a highly experienced skin doctor who has performed many successful dermal filler procedures. Her sole focus is to empower the patients. A full written detailed explanation of the treatment protocols and alternative options are given after the consultation, so an informed decision can be made. To know more about dermal fillers in Bangalore, visit the clinic today.