| FLL | Filler Injections |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Fillers are used to fill up facial depressions such as the nasolabial folds or tear troughs or to enlarge lips or cheeks. I use biocompatible hyaluronic acid-based fillers (=Restylane), which get naturally absorbed within 6-18 months. They can be dissolved early with an injection (=hyaluronidase) if needed. |
| Scars | None |
| Operation time | No surgery - Procedure time 30min |
| Anaesthesia | None |
| Hospital Stay | None |
| Benefits | Aesthetic, Psychological |
| Risks | Bleeding, Infection, Skin Necrosis, Pain, Discomfort, Skin discoloration, Nerve injury (Numbness, weakness, paralysis), Bruising, Swelling, Overcorrection, Undercorrection, Asymmetry, Aesthetic, Contour irregularities, Need for further treatments, Blindness, Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident), Allergic reaction. N.B. Most complications are unlikely. Serious risks or death are rare |
| Risk factors | Smoking, high blood pressure, bleeding tendency (Stop herbal products or supplements for two weeks before surgery), diabetes, non-advised massage and manipulation |
| Optimising factors | Diet rich in Vitamin C and protein, plenty of fluids, fresh air |
| Discomfort | 1 day |
| Bruising | Unusual, 1 week if present |
| Recovery | 1 day |
| Acceptable appearance | 3 days for most patients (This is subjective) |
| Final result | 1 week for 6-18 months |
| Alternatives | No injection, Make-up, fat transfer, facial implants |
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