Recent Trends In Facial Volumetric Rejuvenation With Fillers
Posted by DavidHarley on September 12th, 2017
Dermal fillers and their increasing popularity:
In this era of selfies and fan following, people actively seek nonsurgical procedures to either enhance their features or to reverse back the signs of ageing on their face. Topical medication therapies, lasers or other energy based technologies though are effective to reverse back other signs of ageing, they are not sufficient to bring back the volume loss from the skin. In this accord, fillers are the ideal treatment. Minimally invasive and non-surgical procedures became popular because they deliver subtle enhancement and emphasise on a more natural look, at the same time performed volumetric rejuvenation. The cadaveric studies show three-dimensional images of the face while ageing; these studies highlight the compartmental fat distribution and indicate that facial fat reduction is progressive and is different for different compartments of the face. This causes a dynamic shift in the facial appearance and causes grooves and folds to form.
Although different types of permanent and semi-permanent fillers are available in the market, hyaluronic acid fillers are the most commonly used fillers by the practising cosmetic doctors globally. The speciality of HA is that it has no preference for the organs or species; its hypersensitivity reactions and adverse reactions are rarely reported, and its reversibility makes it the filler of choice for the cosmetologists.
Lip augmentation procedures have become the most sought after thecosmetic procedure in the whole world. The trend of full and voluptuous lips is not new. Since the recorded history, plump lips are the sign of beauty and youth. The trend just re-emerged when Kylie Jenner got her lip job and boasted to the whole world on Instagram. After her, the interest of the public has increased by leaps and bounds in lip job procedures. If you are wondering why people place so much importance on lips, then the answer is, lips are the focal point of the face. Individuals who have naturally thin or oddly shaped lips and people who have intrinsic ageing on their lips are the most frequent customers for lip augmentation treatments.
The second most desired outcome of the dermal filler, after volumetric rejuvenation is thelongevity of the results. Sometimes it happens that the dermal fillers last longer in the skin than expected. The reasons behind this longevityare the body’s own metabolism, and the newer gels are less biodegradable and more viscous. The new trends in dermal fillers have led to the changes in themolecular structure using Vycross or hybrid matrix technologies in the traditional fillers to alter the viscoelastic properties. Due to the high viscosities and lower molecular weights, these fillers have high G prime, are less biodegradable and last longer inside the skin.
The outcome of the filler treatment is influenced by the expertise of the performing physician and the type of product used, lifting capacity of the filler, molecular weight, safety profile, and most prominently the degree of cross linking in the filler. A decade ago, the filler treatments revolved around eliminating the lines and grooves on the face. The newer trends have made a paradigm shift from focal to global corrections. Volume contouring and layering techniques have evolved to make the treatments more natural and subtle. Before the lip augmentation, London doctors fill an assessment form in which the patient notes their expectations and requirements from the treatment. The doctors them discuss these requirements with the patients and advise them not to overdo thefillers. The results will look unnatural, and the patient might also end up with “duck mouth” or “sausage lips”. Therefore, most dermatologists are conservative with the amount of filler they use in the first session. In some cases, a second injection might be required for optimum results.
Filler treatments can cause pain, discomfort, swelling and bruising around the treated area. The bruising and swelling resolve within a few days with the help of icing thrice a day. The doctors also pain killers to relieve discomfort. They also recommend using an extra pillow to keep the head elevated for swelling reduction. In care cases when severe swelling occurs, the doctors prescribe oral medications to reduce it. With global facial enhancements gaining popularity and becoming safer, the focus of the innovators is now on developing new techniques for volumetric rejuvenation.
