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Why are so many men and women turning to injection fillers to help them age better?
September 15, 2008
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Injectable fillers are an effective anti-aging treatment for those who are looking to regain lost collagen mass in their face and neck. Injected collagen and fat are primarily used to improve the appearance of the skin’s texture, but they will also help fill out deep facial wrinkles, creases and furrows, “sunken” cheeks, skin depressions and certain types of scars.
The results are very noticeable because injectable fillers will temporarily restore a smoother and more youthful-looking appearance. Cosmetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons often use injectable fillers on their own or in conjunction with a resurfacing procedure, such as a laser treatment.
Although injectables fillers are effective at plumping up the skin, they may not be as effective at treating severe surface wrinkles on the face, such as multiple vertical “lipstick lines” (aka smoker lines) that sometimes form around the mouth. Instead, your plastic surgeon or cosmetic dermatologist might suggest resurfacing treatments, such as dermabrasion, a chemical peel or laser treatments. These treatments will provide you with a smoother appearance.
If you are looking to correct areas with deep creases and reshape the contour of your face, injectable fillers might not be what you are looking for. If those are some of your major rejuvenation concerns, your plastic surgeon might suggest more invasive options.
Injection fillers are usually safe:
Allergic reactions are the most common risks associated with injectable collagen fillers. To help determine if you are allergic to collagen, your doctor would perform an allergy skin test about 30 days prior to the date of your procedure. After the test is performed, you should carefully watch the area tested for three or four weeks (or as long as your doctor advises) to ensure that you don’t have any negative reactions to the collagen. You should immediately report any sign of redness, itching or swelling. Other risks associated with an allergic reaction to injectable collagen fillers include infections, abscesses, open sores, skin peeling, scarring and lumpiness.
You really MUST report any of these side effects to your doctor.
It’s important to note that injectable collagen fillers will not require anesthesia, because an agent known as lidocaine is already mixed in with collagen. That said, if you are particularly sensitive to pain, your doctor may use a topical anesthetic cream to numb the injected area.
Collagen injections are generally off limits to pregnant women, individuals who are allergic to beef or bovine products, those who suffer from autoimmune diseases and candidates who are allergic to lidocaine the aesthetic agent contained in the syringe with the collagen material).
Cost of injection fillers:
Fillers are not inexpensive. During our little test, we found out that each needle cost $400 (this cost will vary depending on where you live and if you see a cosmetic dermatologist versus a plastic surgeon … the latter is more expensive). You’ll quickly notice that one syringe will not be enough to really allow you to take care of all of your fine lines or wrinkles and you can easily require two to four syringes for certain areas of your face.
There are more and more financing companies offering payment plans to help alleviate the initial cost and they can be quite practical, but you’ll really want to remember that you will have to add that expense to all of the other monthly expenses you have to pay … so it can add a fair load to your debt.
Photo by Ligadier Truffaut
Posted by Beauty Match on September 15, 2008 | Permalink
Topics: Anti-Aging Skincare, Cosmetic Treatments |
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