aesthetic
DERMAL FILLERS
As we mature, loss of volume leads to wrinkles, prominent nasolabial folds, thinned lips, exaggerated jowls, and marionette lines. Fillers injected below the skin surface can correct age-related volume loss.
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances formulated for injection under the skin to treat aging symptoms. They are made of hyaluronic acid, a natural component of the skin. Unlike neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport that affect underlying muscles to correct dynamic wrinkles, dermal fillers restore volume to minimize fine lines and static wrinkles while contouring the face.
INDICATIONS
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Nasolabial folds or smile lines
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Marionette lines
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Smoker’s lines (vertical lines above the lip)
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Thin lips
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Cheek flattening or hollowing
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Facial asymmetry or undesirable contours
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Facial creases
EFFECTS
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Smooth skin and lifted appearance
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Youthful smile and pout
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Desirable facial contours
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Quick, non-invasive procedure
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Minimized appearance of facial and/or hand veins
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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allergy or anaphylactic shock to hyaluronic acid, or lignocaine anaesthetic.
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Pregnant or breast feeding women
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infection or inflammation in the area.
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Recent skin disorders
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Autoimmune disorders eg Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma on immunosuppressant drugs eg Methotrexate, Prednisone, Humira, Azathioprine, Cyclophosphamide
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Diabetics
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Bleeding disorders or who are on anticoagulant drugs
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Generally unwell in any way.