NON SURGICAL DERMAL FILLERS

Some people have beautiful features naturally while others use derma fillers to get the desired look. One injection can make you look plumper and smoother for months or maybe longer. These latest injectables also known as derma fillers are extremely easy to get, long lasting and designed for people, who want a subtle transformation. Derma fillers are also very safe, provided you are getting the treatment done under an expert dermatologist. Before opting for derma fillers you must openly talk to your dermatologist in order to set the right expectations.

WHAT IS AN IDEAL DERMAL FILLER?

A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE DERMAL FILLER TREATMENT MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:

1. Easy to obtain, inject and store
2. Non-antigenic and non-inflammatory
3. Long- lasting but biodegradable
4. Natural looking and not too expensive
5. Non-migratory and stable
6. Non-toxic, non-carcinogenic
7. No risk of inducing allergic/hypersensitive reaction
8. It must produce pleasing cosmetic results
9. Minimal side effects

WHAT ALL CONDITIONS REQUIRE CAUTION DURING FILLER TREATMENT?

1. History of facial herpes simplex
2. History of atopy
3. History of bleeding disorder or use of anticoagulants
4. Current or long term use of immunosuppressive therapy

WHICH ARE COMMONLY USED DERMAL FILLERS?

Bovine collagen, hyaluronic acid derivative implant and human derived collagen are the most popular implant material used today. Out of all, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) derivative is the most-widely used dermal filler at present in India.

HOW DO WE PREPARE A PATIENT FOR A DERMAL FILLER TREATMENT?

1. Avoidance of aspirin, NSAID's, anticoagulants, vitamin E and green tea for 7-10 days prior to the treatment to reduce chances of bruising.
2. Counselling with regards to making the patient feel comfortable about the treatment. Discussions intended to calm him/her down, information about the choice of fillers, expectations and product limitation are essential. The cost of getting a dermal filler treatment done in Chandigarh is also talked about during counselling.
3. Photographic documentation.
4. Written informed consent.
5. Removal of make-up from treatment site.