Aesthetic fillers are cosmetic procedures used to correct wrinkles on the skin, balance facial features, and obtain a young and vibrant appearance. This procedure involves injecting special fillers under the skin or into the skin surface.
How Are Aesthetic Fillers Performed?
Before the procedure, the person’s needs and wishes are evaluated by the specialist doctor. Then, the selected filler is injected under the skin with fine needles or cannulas. Before the procedure, local anesthetic cream is applied to make the application more comfortable. Results are seen immediately after the procedure and the patients can return to normal life.
In Which Areas Are Aesthetic Fillings Applied?
Fillers can be applied to many different anatomical regions. The application areas depend on the person’s needs and goals.
10 Main Areas Where Filler is Applied on the Face
1- Temples
2- Forehead
3- Under-eyebrow
4- Nose
5- Under-eye
6- Cheekbones
7- Nasolabial Lines
8- Lips
9- Facial and Neck Lines
10- Chin and Jawline
- Temple Fillers:Due to genetics or aging, volume loss and collapse occurs in the temple area. In addition, in case of rapid weight loss, the face becomes thinner and the temples become deeper. In these cases, temporal fillers offer an ideal solution. Particularly, sunkenness in the temple due to age may also cause the edges of the eyebrows to sag. In these cases, adding volume to the temple area will also give a lifting effect to the face.
- Fillers applied to the forehead area can help reduce lines and wrinkles on the forehead. It can correct forehead irregularities and make the forehead area smoother. Forehead filler, especially for women with a flat forehead structure, adds a slope to this area from the side view. This enables the feminine characteristics of women face to be revealed.
- Under-eyebrow fillersare applied under the outer ⅓ of the eyebrows. Thus, a lift is achieved on the outer side of the eyebrows. It is especially useful in cases where the bone structure below the eyebrow (orbital bone) is weak.
- Nose fillers are used to correct the shape of the nose. It is applied to eliminate nasal humps and droopy nose tip. These procedures offer a more minimally invasive option instead of a surgical nose aesthetic operation (rhinoplasty).
- Fillersknown as under-eye light fillers are a good option for people with significant depressions under the eyes (tear trough). In these cases, bags under the eyes are relatively prominent and bruises under the eyes are often excessive. With under-eye filler applications, it is possible to alleviate the appearance of under-eye bags and correct under-eye dark circles.
- Fillers applied to the cheekbones helps to give the face a higher, more defined and youthful appearance. It contributes to the desired “V” shaped appearance of the face in women. In men, it supports the muscular facial appearance.
- Nasolabial filleris used in people with a prominent nasolabial fold (line) extending from the edge of the nose to the corner of the mouth.
- Lip filler is used to make thin or small lips fuller and more attractive. It can fill fine lines and hollows around the lips.
- Deep lines located on the face and neck area can be treated with filler application. Deep lines on the face and neck skin that cannot be corrected with Botox can be eliminated with fillers.
- Filler applied to the chin area is used to define the jawline or correct the chin contour. This application makes facial features more prominent. Chin fillers are useful in creating the ideal “V” shape of the face in women. In men, chin fillers strengthen the angular and sharp appearance of the chin and contribute to the masculine appearance At the same time, jawline chin fillers contribute to the correction of the downward sagging of the cheek area. Applying chin tip and jawline fillers together partially reduces sagging in the jowl area and provides lifting.
Which Substances Are Used in Filler Applications?
There are various fillers used in aesthetic filler applications. Each filler has different features and areas of use. Here are some commonly used fillers:
- Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers are the most widely used filler material today. Hyaluronic acid, one of the natural components of the skin, maintains the skin’s moisture levels while also increasing the skin’s elasticity. Hyaluronic acid fillers are preferred to add volume to the skin and fill wrinkles thanks to their high water retention capacity. Hyaluronic acid fillers are preferred to add volume to the skin and fill wrinkles thanks to their high water retention capacity. Hyaluronic acid fillers are dissolved and eliminated by the body over time where they are applied.
Areas of Use: It can be used in many different areas such as lip filler, cheek filler, forehead lines, marionette lines and under eye circles.
- Calcium Hydroxyapatite Fillers
Calcium hydroxyapatite is a mineral found naturally in bones and teeth. It settles in the lower layers of the skin and stimulates collagen production in the skin. It is not completely dissolved and eliminated by the body like hyaluronic acid. For this reason, it is a component used in permanent fillers. Therefore, it provides long-term plumpness to the skin.
Areas of Use: It is used to add volume to areas such as cheeks, cheekbones, jaw line and neck.
- Polylactic Acid Fillings
Polylactic acid is not a widely used filler element in daily practice. Polylactic acid encourages the skin to increase its own collagen production. The filler is absorbed over time, but provides long-term results. It provides a gradual plumpness to the skin after the procedure.
Areas of Use: It is used to add volume and increase skin firmness in areas such as marionet lines, jawline and neck.
- Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Fillers
PMMA is a filler containing microscopic plastic particles. These particles remain under the skin and stimulate collagen production. The results are long-term and durable. It is used in permanent fillers.
Areas of Use: It is used for lip filler, correcting fine lines and emphasizing facial features.
- Fat Fillers (Fat Grafts)
Your own fat can be used to add volume to your face. Fat is taken from the person’s own body, processed, and then injected into the face. Provides natural and permanent long-term results.
Areas of Use: Used to add volume to lips, cheeks, chin and other areas.
Things to Pay Attention to After Filling Applications
After the filler application usually the results are noticeable and the person immediately begins to see the desired changes. In the first days, side effects such as mild swelling and redness may occur. In the first week, swelling (edema) and redness decrease, the results become more noticeable, and there may be temporary small swellings or nodules at the injection site after the procedure, but these will disappear over time. The healing period may vary from person to person and the skin reduces sensitivity at the injection site, making the results more noticeable. Results can last from several months to several years, depending on the type of filler used, and post-procedure checks are performed when necessary. Skin sensitivity and sensitivity to the sun may increase after the procedure, so sun protection is important.
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