Everything You Need To Know About Cosmetic Fillers

For the uninitiated, dermal fillers can seem like a confusing or even scary subject. Dermal fillers, often called cosmetic fillers, are substances injected into your face or lips. If you are thinking about having cosmetic fillers, the process doesn’t sound particularly pleasant, and this alone can be enough to put people off. But once you understand what dermal fillers are and how the process works, you may feel differently.

However, fillers really aren’t all that scary. Our greatest fear is the fear of the unknown, so learning all you can about a subject is the best way to allay any reservations you may have. We’ve put together a guide with everything you need to know if you are thinking about having cosmetic fillers. Check it out below.

Dermal Fillers Use A Harmless Substance

At Healthy Life Essex, we are not overtly enthusiastic about any purely cosmetic procedures. As much as possible, we prefer people to be comfortable ‘in their own skin.’ However, most dermal fillers used in the UK contain a natural substance and therefore if you are determined to have some beauty work carried out, this might be the best option for you.

What exactly is getting injected when someone gets fillers? Thankfully, fillers use a harmless, naturally occurring substance called hyaluronic acid. This acid is found in fluids in our eyes and in our joints, where it acts as both a soft cushion and a lubricant.

Beyond fillers, hyaluronic acid has other uses. It is often used to treat things like acid reflux and UTIs.

Cosmetic Fillers Can Be Used In Different Areas Of The Face

When we think of cosmetic treatments like fillers, we often think of them being used to treat age-related wrinkles on the forehead. However, they can be used in several other areas of the face as well and can give your looks an incredible boost.

One of the most popular uses of fillers is for adding volume to the face, particularly in the lips. Under eye fillers are popular as well, which can be used to reduce the appearance of bags or dark patches under the eyes.

Fillers Don’t Need To Be Prescribed

 Unlike other cosmetic aesthetic treatments like Botox, fillers do not need to be prescribed by a medical professional such as a nurse or a doctor. However, that is not to say they are totally without risk. Injecting any substance into the body can be dangerous, so you must be diligent and take steps to guarantee your safety at all times.

The NHS website provides useful information about the precautions you should take if you are thinking about having cosmetic fillers

When booking an appointment to get fillers, ensure that your practitioner is experienced and qualified. They must hold accreditation from a reputable organisation and should be confident in both their knowledge and abilities. Failure to do so could see complications arising as a result of poorly administered fillers, which could lead to scarring or other medical issues.

Fillers Are Not Permanent

Contrary to popular belief, fillers are not permanent. Whether you are getting under-eye fillers or fillers in your lips, you can expect them to last a maximum of 18 months before they begin to fade away. This can be both a positive and a negative thing. If you don’t like the effect of fillers, you can just wait until it goes away. However, if you do like it you will have to face the recurring costs of getting them redone.

Conclusion

If you are thinking about having cosmetic fillers, the decision shouldn’t be taken lightly. While they are an increasingly popular beauty treatment, they do carry some risks and you must weigh up all the pros and cons before you proceed.