Filler

In facial filling procedures substances with different contents and features for each skin layer is applied into the skin in order to decrease asymmetry, reduce wrinkles and lines which can occur in the course of time.

What are Facial Fillers used for?

• Gummy smiles
• Vertical lip lines
• Fixing hook nose
• Lip augmentation
• Marionette lines
• Wrinkles around eyes
• Forehead lines
• Acne scars
• Cheek augmentation
• Aging symptoms on hands and feet
• Post-accident/trauma deformations
• Asymmetries of some body parts

Types and Effect Duration of Facial Filling

The effect lasts 6-18 months after procedures with hyaluronic acid (HA), 1-2 years after procedures with polylactic acid, 3-5 years after procedures with hydroxyapatite and the results are permanent with permanent filling. Implementation which contains HA is favoured because of its advanced technology, lack of side effects and its ability to be absorbed by the body.

Improvements in the Technology of Facial Filling

Filling substances are softer, easier to inject and results are more natural. Substances containing lidocaine is applied easily and without pain. It integrates with the skin in a more natural way, which gives a more natural look. Furthermore, with latest improvements, now the effects last up to 2 years.

How the facial filling is applied?

Before the procedure is implemented, filling areas will be determined by a 3D medical visualization system. After that, even though filling materials contain an anaesthetics substance, local anaesthetic crème is applied to the filling area. After waiting for 10-15 minutes, we apply the appropriate filling material and we give its final shape by surface massage. Procedure time is 25-30 minutes. A facial filling procedure could be done even at a lunch break.

After the implementation

Special filling needles are injected. Sometimes a temporary slight swelling or redness could occur. It can be done anytime; even during your lunch break. You can easily go back to your work.

Side effects of facial filling

New generation filling materials containing HA has few side effects. Most of the side effects arise due to the injection technique or experience of the doctor implementing the procedure.Vitamin C, aspirin or pain killers, extend the bleeding period and it can cause the skin to swell or bruise. Allergic reactions may be experienced.

Duration of effect of facial filling

Lasting period of hyaluronic acid changes from person to person, area and the intensity of the HA. It is 6-18 months on average. There are other productions that have a longer lasting period. For example, HA for breasts lasts 2-3 years.

Lip Augmentation

It is the implementation of water-based HA to give the intended form and volume to the lips. It can be applied to increase lip volume as well as to form contour.

Lip augmentation is painless because the augmentation material contains anaesthetics lidocaine.

Lip augmentation can cause short-term-oedema which is recovered by the body itself.

Lip augmentation lasts 12 months on average, but it depends on the quality of the product, too.

Nasal Augmentation

It is applied to fix formal nose disorders temporarily. Nasal augmentation can be implemented in order to fix hook nose or to lift the tip of the nose. It lasts about 18 months.

Cost

Cost of facial filling depends on the preferred brand of filling materials, type of filling, area of implementation and lasting period. One should take into consideration these 4 factors. Consult with your doctor for a more accurate figure.

Contact Information

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Tel-1: 0505 4746604
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E-mail: drkaracam@lifeplus.com.tr