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Injectable Fillers - Questions
Atlanta, Georgia
The fastest growing segment of cosmetic procedures is minimally invasive procedures. If you want to obtain a better appearance, but do not want to undergo a dramatic operation like a facelift, you might consider minimally invasive procedures like injectable fillers. Kim Facial Plastic Surgery will answer all your questions about injectable fillers and evaluate which options are right for you.
What are injectable fillers?
Fillers are natural or man-made materials that are injected under your skin to increase volume and smooth out wrinkles. Natural fillers include:
- autologous fat (fat removed from other areas of you own body)
- Collagen, derived from human or bovine sources
Man made fillers include:
- Restylane injectable hyaluronic-based filler
- Radiesse injectable calcium hydro-xylapatite-based filler
- Sculptra injectable polylactic acid-based filler
Which injectable filler will work best for me?
Many of the fillers can be used in the same areas to treat the same conditions, but some may be more effective than others are. Collagen injections typically require skin testing to rule out possible allergic reactions. Collagen and autologous fat injectable fillers are more quickly reabsorbed by the body than many of the synthetic products.
Are there complications with fillers?
As with all cosmetic procedures, there may be certain complications. Typically, there will be some pain and swelling at the injection site, which only persists for a couple of days. Collagen injections usually require skin testing to ensure that you are not allergic to any of the injectable products.
Synthetic fillers do not require skin testing and treatment can begin right away in most cases. Redness, swelling, and minor pain are usually controlled with over the counter pain medications.
How are fillers used?
Injectable fillers can be used to smooth away wrinkles around the nose, eyes, mouth, and other areas where wrinkles appear. They are also used to increase the volume of your lips, giving your lips a fuller, healthier appearance. Any of these types of filler are often used in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures such as a facelift.
How long do fillers usually last?
Collagen and autologous fat are relatively quickly reabsorbed by the body and may only last from three to six months. Synthetic based fillers typically last much longer, even up to a year or two. All fillers may need to be recharged from time to time to maintain your new fuller, wrinkle free appearance.
Find out what thousands of other people in Atlanta already know: Kim Facial Plastic Surgery has solutions to help you look younger and feel better. Please contact the injectable filler specialists at Kim Facial Plastic Surgery today to schedule an initial consultation and find out what minimally invasive cosmetic treatments are available.
Atlanta, Georgia Facial Rejuvenation
Dr. Kim is committed to combining your goals and realistic expectations with his skilled expertise for a safe and positive outcome. For more information about facial rejuvenation procedure or to schedule an appointment for a consultation, please call our office @ (770) 458-4255. Thank you.
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