Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid, or HA, is a naturally occurring substance that delivers volume to the skin. Dermal filler containing HA are long lasting non-surgical option to plumb and hydrate the skin. It is used on multiple locations in the face to rejuvenate skin.

WHAT WARNINGS SHOULD I LOOK FOR WHEN RECEIVING DERMAL FILLERS?

It is rare but serious occasions where the injection takes place in an artery that profuse certain area of the skin, and that causes embolus and occlusion to the blood supply to that localized area.

WHAT PRECAUTIONS WE ADVISE OUR PATRIENTS ABOUT?

The safety of these products for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding has not been studied
Fillers injections can cause keloids in susspetable patients
Risk of bruising and bleeding may be increased in patients on blood thinners (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners)

WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TREATMENT?

The most commonly reported side effects with injectable HA were redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, discoloration, and itching.
Most of these side effects will resolve within 30 days. We may choose to treat those lasting side effects with antibiotics, steroids, or hyaluronidase (an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid).
As with all injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.