Unhappy about the signs of ageing visible on your face? That’s a growing concern for many. With busy schedules eating into the time you would otherwise spend for skin care, and a polluted environment adding to damage, you are likely to look older than you are. Cosmetic practitioners are taking this factor into account by offering dermal fillers as an effective treatment against signs of ageing. And if you’re looking for something non-invasive, a dermal filler treatment may just do the trick.
Here’s what you should expect from the treatment:
Lack of information may lead to disappointment
While this is not always the case, understanding the treatment better will help you expect more realistic outcomes. A lot of people believe that dermal fillers make you look decades younger. This could be true if you do not have extremely visible signs of ageing. Dermal fillers smooth out wrinkles, add volume to hollowed or sagging features, and hydrate your skin. They also help contour your cheeks, jaw, temple, under-eye area, nasolabial folds, lips, etc. And while fillers effectively address age lines and sagging skin to a great extent, and make you appear youthful and rejuvenated, expecting unrealistic results will lead to disappointment.
Before you undergo any treatment, make sure you get a consultation from a qualified practitioner about the procedure you wish to undergo, your concerns and expectations from the treatment, and the possible outcomes keeping your skin condition in mind.
Rushed treatments will give rushed results
Dermal fillers are a non-invasive treatment. But they do take time to carry out. Unlike anti-wrinkle treatments that address wrinkles and age lines, fillers also contour your features and bring symmetry to your face. Taking time to carry out the procedure will avoid the risk of undesirable results and help your practitioner observe the effect of every unit administered.
The results will take time to settle
Once your dermal filler procedure is carried out, you may notice temporary side effects before the results of the treatment become obvious. These side effects may include mild swelling, redness, or bruising at the site of treatment and should resolve on its own in 3-7 days. You can then see visible results of the treatment with every passing day as your skin starts to look more supple and hydrated.
The effects of the treatment will not last a lifetime
This is an important factor to understand before opting for dermal filler injections. If you’re going for the treatment to get lasting results, dermal fillers may not be the treatment for you. And while maintaining your skin after the procedure will help keep the results lasting longer, they will eventually fade as your body metabolises the fillers administered.
If you’re considering a dermal filler treatment to address signs of ageing, make sure you first understand everything involved in the procedure and the possible outcome of the treatment to have realistic expectations. Additionally, following up with your practitioner after the procedure for maintenance will ensure that your results last longer.
