Dermal Fillers Center Dermal Fillers - What, Why, and How | Page 7

• Injecting procedure
• Aftercare treatment
– Most of us get scared of this step – the injections. Before the treatment, the dermatologist will
numb your skin with an anesthetic cream or may be with medicine. The doctor will receive the
customized dermal filler in a packet with ready to use syringe. Most of the fillers have
hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in the skin. The size of the injection needle depends
on the type of filler to be used, for example, fillers with smooth consistency use thin needles,
as it will require a little pressure when injected. The particles of hyaluronic acid also decide
the size of the injection. The filler is injected into mid to deep skin depending on the amount
of odifi atio patie t’s e ui e. The e ti e p o edu e ould last up to 0 to 0 i utes.
– Just like there were some precautions before the treatment, some aftercare treatment steps
need to be followed. Avoid rubbing your treated area for at least two to three days after the
treatment. Also, avoid direct contact with the exposure of sun for about three weeks. Try to
use sunscreen with SPF 30 and avoid wearing makeup. However, if your profession requires
makeup, then use the one without alcohol. Some dermatologist requires follow up to ensure
that all your lines and wrinkles are covered. Some fillers require a number of sittings before
the result; however, you will start seeing the difference with the first injection itself. The effect
of dermal fillers lasts up to six months to one year.