Filler injections – one of the most popular procedures in modern aesthetic medicine. Precisely because of its popularity, there are many different opinions about miracle injections. And, as is often the case, many of these notions are wrong.
Plastic surgeon with many years of experience, oncomammologist, specialist in contouring and botulinum therapy Andriy Yakobchuk in an exclusive interview with estet-portal reporters debunked all popular myths about fillers.
- Botox and fillers are the same thing
- Fillers can be injected at any age
- Filler injections cannot be combined with any procedures
- Filler injections are always a painful procedure
Botox and fillers are the same
Botox and fillers are completely different things. Moreover, my blood pressure rises when I hear the phrase: “Oh, can I inject Botox in my lips?” Or, for example: “Doctor, inject me with Botox in my lips.” When I hear these requests, my face turns red.
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Botox is a micro-dose of a toxin that has been isolated from a microorganism and processed in a special way. This substance is injected into the muscles in order to weaken their contraction. Botox in no way gives either relief or any volume on the face.
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What are fillers? Fillers are preparations, more often based on hyaluronic acid, and they work with volumes. That is, they help to return the triangle of youth or make your lips beautiful, sensual and full. And they have no effect on muscle contraction after injection into the face. Therefore, do not confuse these two terms - these are completely different drugs that have completely different points of application.
Fillers can be injected at any age
Fillers we start using according to their concentration. That is, hyaluronic acid of the lowest concentration (in this case we mean biorevitalization) can be used from the age of 20-25. But on condition that the skin gets tired and does not have time to renew itself, it needs to be nourished a little. This applies in particular to girls who are very fond of sunbathing in the summer and the skin is exposed to the harmful effects of the sun. Biorevitalization can be absolutely safely started from 20-25 years old.
Hyaluronic acidand a higher concentration – these are just those fillers containing hyaluronic acid, which are successfully used, for example, to correct the shape of the lips, the shape of the oval of the face - contouring, in the broadest sense of the word. We understand in which age categories fillers should be used. When do you finish injections? Perhaps, if there are reserves of tissues to make a correction. This can be done at any age and there is absolutely no upper bar .
Filler injections cannot be combined with any procedures
Filler injections can be combined with some procedures. First of all, this is hardware cosmetology, care procedures - something that is absolutely safe and compatible. From my personal experience, I want to say that I try not to combine fillers with Botox in one procedure.
I'm trying to separate at least a few weeks, because if we shoot Botox, we will impair lymphatic drainage a little. And if we still prick the filler on top, the risk of edema increases. Therefore, I share these procedures. Everything else: hardware and cosmetic cosmetology - are absolutely compatible with filler injections.
Filler injections are always a painful procedure
First of all, you need to mentally prepare that it doesn't hurt, that your doctor is the best, and you made the right choice. Then come to the doctor, while being healthy. You should not have any runny nose, no allergic reactions, no chills. A healthy person must come to the procedure! 10 minutes of magic and you have the most beautiful result.
The biggest fear is in your head. No more.
Many girls are afraid to do these procedures because they think that it will be painful. But, I will say from my experience - very often patients get up after a procedure, for example, lip contouring or facial contouring and say: "Is that all?!". I don’t want to praise myself as a doctor and a specialist in contouring, but, nevertheless, doctor to doctor is different, technique & ndash; strife. Therefore, do not be afraid, choose the right doctors and be happy.
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