FILLERS
ABOUT
Fillers
Dermal fillers are used to rejuvenate the face by reducing facial lines and restoring volume to the face. As a natural process of aging, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat (volume). The facial muscles are then working closer to the skin and hence smile lines and crow’s feet become more apparent.
The facial skin also stretches a bit, adding to this loss of facial volume. Other factors that affect the facial skin include smoking, sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle.
Refine Tear Trough
& Smile Lines
Helps smooth under-eye hollows, nasolabial and marionette lines.
Rejuvenate Thin Lips
Adds volume and reduces fine lines around the lips.
Subtle Nose & Chin Contour
Enhances facial balance and definition for a harmonious shape.
Soften Creases & Wrinkles
Improves facial lines for a smoother, refreshed look.
Improve Recessed Scars
Fills and smooths depressed or uneven facial scars.
Restore Facial Contours
Supports shape restoration for a balanced and natural profile.
Types of Fillers
There are several different types of dermal fillers. The most common types are:
- Hyaluronic acid e.g. Juvederm, Beloterol, Restylane
- Calcium hydroxylapatite e.g. Radiesse
- Polylactic acid e.g. Sculptra
Dermal fillers differ in chemical makeup, longevity and have varying degrees of softness. Softer fillers are used in the lips, for example, while sturdier fillers might be desired to enhance cheekbones. Your plastic surgeon will determine with you the best type and volume of filler needed for your particular areas of concern.
Some patients may want to consider fat injections, which use fat harvested from the patient’s own body which can then be re-injected to enhance facial fullness, fill creases or build up shallow contours. Please check out our Q&As for fat injections.
PROCEDURES
What is the Procedure
Facial assessment & mapping
If you choose to utilize packaged soft tissue fillers, the plastic surgeon, or his specially-trained nurse, will evaluate your facial appearance and skin tone and examine the areas of your face to be augmented.
Strategic points on your face may be marked as the appropriate injection sites for the filler. Photographs may be taken of the areas to be treated.
Cleansing & Anesthetizing
The injection sites will be cleansed with an antibacterial agent. Pain at the injection site may be ameliorated by use of a very cold instrument to chill the skin, anesthetic ointment to numb the skin or injection of local anesthesia.
While not painless, the injections are usually easily tolerated.
The Injection
Injection usually takes only a few moments per site. The process of injecting, massaging, and evaluating the result is performed, and additional filler added as needed.
Depending on the number of areas to be treated, the whole process may be as short as 15 minutes, or as long as an hour.
Clean up & recovery
Once the results are deemed satisfactory, any markings will be cleansed off. You may be offered an ice pack to reduce swelling and alleviate discomfort.
Although the area may feel a bit tender for a day or two, it is usually not painful enough to require any medication.
INDICATIONS
Who is a Good Candidate for Dermal Fillers
A good candidate for dermal fillers is:
- Physically healthy
- Doesn’t smoke
- Have a positive outlook and realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance
- Committed to maintaining good skin health
SAFETY
Risks & Considerations
Dermal filler treatments are generally safe when performed by qualified medical professionals, but as with all medical procedures, potential risks and side effects may occur.
It is important to remember that dermal fillers are temporary treatments for facial aging and that surgical treatment will be needed for long-term results. Consult our board-certified Plastic Surgeons to understand what can be done to rejuvenate your looks.
AFTERCARE
Downtime & Recovery
Recovery time varies for each patient and for each type of filler injected. You can resume most activities right away, but it is generally recommended that you avoid
- hot drinks,
- intense physical activity for the first 4-6 hours to minimize swelling and bruising.
After the treatment with any dermal filler you may have the following:
- An “overfilled” appearance to treated areas
- Swelling or bruising ranging from mild to severe
- Temporary numbness or redness
- Palpable lumps or hard areas at the injection sites
- Hypersensitivity reaction that can seem like an allergic reaction with hives and swelling
Most conditions can be alleviated with topical icing and massage and will improve within a matter of hours or just a few days. Some reactions may require more aggressive treatment with medications or injections. Be sure to discuss your recovery and treatment plan with your physician.
When your own fat is the injected filler, the healing process is longer and may take a few weeks. Get more information about fat injections.
HOW TO START
Arrange a Consultation
If you are considering the treatment with our experienced surgeons, you may book a consultation to discuss suitability, options, and the treatment process based on your medical history and goals.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do the results last?
The results of soft tissue augmentation using dermal fillers are apparent immediately and will last from several months to several years depending on the filler used and the patient injected. Maintaining good overall health and maintaining healthy and strong skin with appropriate products and skin treatments will improve the results and longevity.
What Dermal Fillers can't do?
Dermal fillers can be very helpful in those with early signs of aging, or as a value-added part of facial rejuvenation surgery. However, in some patients the appropriate treatment would be a surgical option, such as a blepharoplasty or facelift. Nonsurgical rejuvenation treatments, such as soft tissue fillers, cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay the time when consideration of a facelift becomes appropriate. Over injection of such fillers beyond it’s treatment indication will lead to puffy appearance which can be unnatural and unaesthetic.
It is important to remember that dermal fillers are temporary treatments for facial aging and that surgical treatment will be needed for long-term results. Consult our board-certified Plastic Surgeons to understand what can be done to rejuvenate your looks.
How much do Dermal Fillers cost ?
We understand that cost is always a consideration in elective procedure or treatment. The average cost of dermal fillers vary depending on the brand and also the type. We carry several brands of fillers, approved for use in Singapore by HSA, as well as other types of fillers. The cost of dermal filler injections may also vary based on the expertise and qualifications of the person performing the treatment, the type of procedure used, time and effort the procedure or treatment requires.
Your satisfaction involves more than a fee. When choosing a plastic surgeon for dermal filler injections, remember that the surgeon’s experience and your comfort with him or her are just as important as the final cost of the procedure.
🩺 A full evaluation with an MOH-accredited doctor is required to determine suitability for the procedure.
*Disclaimer: Results vary according to individual.
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