Dermal Filler
WHAT IS IT DERMAL FILLER?
Beautify Me offers the Juvederm Dermal Filler range. These fillers are smooth injectable gel-like consistency made from synthesied Hyaluronic acid, with lidocaine which provides anesthetic for the client . Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that is responsible for keeping skin hydrated. Dermal fillers work to hydrate the skin , replace volume loss and structure changes in the face, stimulate collagen and elastin. Dermal fillers are metabolized and broken down by the body over time.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Dermal filler is used to correct volume loss caused by the ageing process, correct asymmetry, redefine and hydrate areas of the face. Treatment areas: Lips, perioral area, cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionette folds, jawline reshaping , jowls and chin.
RESULTS
Results with dermal filler can often be immediate, which is very satisfying for the client. The optimal results are seen once the filler has settled 4-6 weeks after initial treatment. The results product may last 6-18month, however the longevity of the product varies from person to person and many factors effect this e.g. lifestyle, metabolism, medical conditions.
PRE-TREATMENT
-Ensure you are well on the day of treatment
-Cleanse face as normal and if possible wear minimal makeup to appointment
- Do not have anti-wrinkle treatment in the same area for 14 days
- Do not have any skin treatment that may break the surface of the skin for 7 days prior to treatment
- Do not have international travel planned for the next 5-7 days
- Do not have any dental treatment planned for the next 4 weeks
- Avoid Consuming alcohol 24-72 hours
-Allow 2 weeks pre or post a vaccination due to immune response
-Caution if you suffer from cold sores, consider taking prophylactic cold sore treatment 2-3 days beforehand
To reduce the risk of bruising we recommend avoiding non prescribed medications that may effect this. Some examples are:
- Non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications Aspirin, Ibuprofen
- Health supplements high dose Vitamin C, Fish oils, garlic, gingko biloba
- Consuming alcohol 24-72 hours
POST-TREATMENT
You may experience mild redness, swelling and bruising to the area, swelling will settle after 2-5 days, bruising allow up to 7-10days. In the treated area you may experience lumps, which are normal it can take up to 4-6 weeks for the product to integrate into the surrounding skin tissue
-No pressure on the face and skin treatments for 4 weeks
- Do not have international travel planned for the next 5-7 days
- Do not have any dental treatment planned for the next 4 weeks
We advise for the next 24 hours:
- avoid strenuous exercise, hot spas/saunas, excessive alcohol consumption
- Active skin care e.g - products containing containing retinol , vitamin C , AHA/BHAs-
SIDE EFFECTS
Common: Bruising Swelling Redness, tenderness, lumpiness at injection site at injection site
Uncommon: Develop and allergy to the product or skin infection
Rare: Severe pain, blanching , mottling rash, pustules which can be a symptom of vascular occlusion ( disruption in the blood flow to an area of the skin), resulting in tissue necrosis or blindness
WHO SHOULD NOT HAVE
DERMAL FILLER?
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Caution with those who have an Autoimmune conditions
Allergies or anaphylaxis to bee stings Anyone with permanent fillers or facial implants
Currently unwell with cold , sinusitis , facial infection taking oral antibotics
- Anyone with planned dental treatment in the next 2 weeks Anyone flying overseas in the next 5-7 days.
Avoid for 2 weeks pre and post COVID vaccination or any vaccination caution to anyone with prior keloid scaring
Avoid treating 4 weeks post COVID infection