Temporary Fillers
Injectable fillers are one of the most popular facial
rejuvenation techniques. As a person ages, our tissues begin to sag due to the
effects of gravity, sun exposure, diet, genetics, and years of facial movement
and expression. All these factors contribute to the development of lines,
wrinkles and folds in the face.
Modern day fillers give shape with the body's own natural
material called collagen or hyaluronic acid. They bind water in your skin, to
lift and give new firmness. After injection, the gel binds water and generally
remains for many months. One of the great advantages of temporary fillers is
that they are long-lasting but not permanent.
How long a treatment holds its effect is very individual. This
depends on many factors, such as your age, skin type, lifestyle and muscle
activity, as well as the injection technique. Once fully absorbed the gel
disappears unnoticed from the body.
Most patients choose to have a follow-up treatment six to
twelve months after an initial treatment of wrinkles or facial contouring. After
lip treatments, a follow-up is normally needed after about six to nine months.