| 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. |
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| Scars | None |
| Operation time | No surgery – Procedure time 30min |
| Anaesthesia | None |
| Hospital Stay | None |
| Benefits | Cosmetic, Psychological |
| Risks | Bleeding, Infection, Skin Necrosis, Pain, Discomfort, Skin discoloration, Nerve injury (Numbness, weakness, paralysis), Bruising, Swelling, Overcorrection, Undercorrection, Asymmetry, Cosmetic, Contour irregularities, Need for further treatments, Blindness, Allergic reaction |
| N.B. Most complications are unlikely and serious risks are rare | |
| Risk factors | Smoking, high blood pressure, bleeding tendency, 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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