Cosmetic Fillers in Sydney
From beautiful natural soft lip enhancement to adding volume and structure to the face, a natural more youthful look and feel is achievable with Cosmetic Fillers.
What are cosmetic fillers and how do they work?
Cosmetic fillers are a smooth injectable gel made from a natural complex sugar (polysaccharide) called HA. HA occurs naturally in the skin. It helps hydrate the skin by retaining water and combining with collagen and elastin to provide structure and volume. The HA in the dermal filler is not derived from animals and is manufactured and purified especially for the smoothing of wrinkles and soft lip enhancement. It is ideal for replacing the volume and elasticity lost through the process of ageing.
In its natural liquid form HA is broken down and metabolized by the body quite quickly.The cosmetic fillers used by Skin Renu have been cross-linked to form a gel, so they are more stable and smooth. Different “strengths” of cosmetic fillers are achieved by manipulating the size and number of chains that are joined together.
What is involved?
The treatment is a non-surgical procedure. Using a very fine needle the dermal filler is injected just under the skin to lift a line or wrinkle or to add volume to the lips. A local anaesthetic can be used to help numb the area being treated. There is minimal discomfort with little or no downtime. This can be a lunchtime procedure, as most can return to their normal activities.
Are there possible side effects with Cosmetic Fillers?
Cosmetic fillers have been used for many years and are generally well tolerated. While you may experience no side effects at all, as with all medications, side effects can occur. Reported side effects are usually minimal and confined to the injection site. They include swelling, tenderness, redness, bruising, itching or discolouration. In the majority of cases, these are temporary and will usually resolve themselves. We offer to all clients, at a nominal rate, the use of the Omnilux Revive red light immediately post-treatment to help minimize these possible side effects.
How long do Cosmetic Fillers last?
There are a number of strengths of cosmetic fillers, for fine lines, medium lines and deep lines, so treatment is tailored for your needs. The product has cross-linking in the gel. Cross-linking is the substance that is added to the gel, to give the product longevity or longer lasting resistance.
How long the product lasts depends on your body’s metabolism. The faster your metabolism, the faster the product will dissolve. Also, your age and the condition of your skin is a factor.
We can estimate between 5-12 months and 18-24 months depending on the product used.
These images provide a reference point for the results that can be achieved using this treatment, however, everyone is unique and results may vary.
Before and after cosmetic fillers. A real success story and a very happy Skin Renu patient.
