We want to ensure that you get the best results from your DERMAL FILLERS treatments.
Our step by step strategy for your very best treatment:
1. All procedures will be performed by Dr. Kashlan.
2. Dr. kashlan might combine more than one effective treatment to help restore volume, reduce wrinkles and tighten skin. For example, when combined with fillers or Botox® injections, you will get the maximum benefit and best result.
3. Dr. kashlan uses several techniques that help minimize discomfort and
ensure a pleasant experience.
4. Dr. kashlan and staff will work around the clock with you before and after
the procedure to ensure your satisfaction.
Dermal fillers are made from a natural component of our skin which acts to hydrate and maintain skin volume, elasticity and tone. They are injected just below the surface of the skin to 'plump' out deeper lines and restore a smoother appearance to the face.
Aging is no longer a sentence to wrinkles, facial lines, and skin laxity. Since scientists have traced the loss of our youthful appearance to volume loss and the breakdown of natural collagen, state-of-the-art technology has found multiple ways to combat the merciless passing of the years. Dermal filler injections come to the rescue of people looking to combat wrinkles and restore their youthful facial volume. Furthermore, the treatment has been proven to also plump the lips and smooth acne scars for healthier, brighter, and more rejuvenated skin.
Dermal fillers are natural gel-like substances used to promote natural collagen production, restore lost volume and add fullness to the face and lips. They are non-surgical treatments injected beneath the skin. A popular facial rejuvenation procedure, soft tissue fillers may be:
Dermal fillers are created using different substances, but each of them has only one goal: smoothing the facial wrinkles. Patients can choose from fillers that contain:
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Dermal filler products come with a multitude of benefits for both women and men:
Since there are many types of dermal fillers available on the market, it is best to discuss the filler you need with your cosmetic Doctor or medical provider. Hyaluronic acid filler or CaHA filler are mostly recommended for adding subtle volume, reducing vertical lip lines, lip augmentation, and smoothing the area under the eyes while Poly-L-lactic acid filler and other semi-permanent fillers combat deep folds and deep wrinkles, lift and contour cheeks, and soften the nasolabial fold.
Dermal filler procedures are non-invasive cosmetic procedures. Even though a dermal filler treatment doesn’t involve surgery, the procedure should be performed only by Cosmetic Doctor or qualified medical personnel with a background in cosmetic medicine and experience in administering injectable fillers.
Before the procedure, the healthcare professional will evaluate your facial anatomy and medical history. The procedure itself lasts 15 to 45 minutes per session, depending on the patient’s needs and treatment area. The patient will receive a mild anesthetic, although many fillers already contain lidocaine to reduce discomfort. Afterward, your medical provider will inject a precise amount of filler beneath the skin.
The procedure is safe and comes with minimum potential complications. Some patients may experience mild bruising and swelling expected to pass in the following three days. If you had lip treatment, the swelling may last longer. Allergic Skin Reactions are very rare.
The patient can go about their day as soon as the medical provider has finished administering the injectable treatment. However, do follow the cosmetic surgeon’s recommendation regarding aftercare: no exercising or strenuous activities during the day of the procedure.
The first results can be noticed immediately after the procedure. The effects are not permanent and, depending on the type of filler used, they may last between 6 and 24 months. The thicker the dermal filler used, the longer-lasting the results, but to continue to enjoy the benefits additional dermal filler treatment is necessary.
Dermal Fillers are ideal for treating the following areas:
A simple injection is placed under the skin at dermis level with a very fine needle, replenishing the skin’s natural volume.
The treatment takes approximately fifteen minutes, and the results are immediately visible.
Occasionally some people may experience symptoms such as slight swelling, redness, itching or tenderness in the treated area but these reactions are quite normal and usually disappear within one to six days.
Results of this treatment are immediate and the effects can last up to a year.
As we age, lip volume diminishes, and the lip border becomes less defined. Clients often feel that they would like fuller looking lips. Smokers lines can also be treated by treating the lip border itself.
A local anaesthetic infiltration is usually applied. The procedure can be undertaken using only an anaesthetic cream.
Swelling can occur up to one week after treatment but normally lasts for 24 to 48 hours only.
You should avoid cold and hot drinks until full sensation has returned to the lips, and make up should be avoided for 6 hours. Cold compresses can be used but ice packs should be avoided. Saunas, steam rooms and solariums should be avoided for a few weeks afterwards.