As it becomes easier and easier to access anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers in chain clinics, via mobile set-ups and in beauty salons, it has also become more common to see poor results with some of these aesthetic treatments.
This is in part due to inexperienced injectors often being left on their own after only a couple of days of training. It is also driven by injectors feeling pressured into following the latest fads on social media – be it big lips & cheeks, filled tear troughs, or facial contouring in areas such as the nose, chin or jawline.
I am definitely seeing a pattern of more and more patients reaching out to me who have had filler treatments and are not happy with how they look.
Are fillers bad?
Recently it has become commonplace on social media for people and celebrities to talk about getting their fillers dissolved. Does that mean all fillers are bad though? No! Fillers are not bad. Granted, they look bad when they are overused – think trout pouts, duck or sausage lips and alien cheeks.
This, however, is often the result when patients get treatments from under-qualified injectors. A highly trained and experienced medically qualified practitioner is much more likely to respect your facial features and understand your anatomy on a deeper level – which means less chance of adverse events (such as vascular occlusion), but also more chance of you keeping a more natural look that just gives you that extra something people can’t quite put their finger on.
Cosmetic Dr Adam will also know when to say enough is enough. Dr Adam is a qualified practitioner who carries out a thorough consultation to find out what it is you want, whether it’s actually achievable/realistic/will suit your face shape, and will check for signs of body dysmorphia to make sure you’re getting the treatment for the right reason.
There are lots of incredible examples of fillers out there that would have you completely fooled. Not ‘overdone’ or ‘fake’ – just gorgeous and completely natural-looking. That’s the true mark of fillers being done well – when you can’t even tell they’ve been done! You’ll look and feel great, but no one will be able to guess why.
The overdone look has been around for a while now, and this is what has led to fillers getting such a bad rap. While I do partly agree that it’s a case of ‘each to their own’ and we all have our own tastes, it is actually nice to think we might be driving towards more of a subtle stance on tweaks like these. So, if you’ve had dermal fillers done but you feel they don’t look natural, or you’ve ended up with unsightly lumps, bumps, nodules or filler migration, the last thing you want to do is wait up to two years for them to naturally break down. Thankfully, the good news is that, unlike anti-wrinkle injections, you can have them dissolved.
What is filler dissolving treatment?
Filler dissolving treatment uses a compound called hyaluronidase, which dissolves the hyaluronic acid contained within the dermal filler formula. Hyaluronidase is a natural enzyme in the body, and it will help to remove the dermal filler quickly and safely.
During the procedure, a concentrated dose of hyaluronidase is injected into the specified area and the hyaluronic acid in the dermal filler is broken down.
What are the benefits of aesthetic treatments?
- Efficient and quick results: The procedure takes a matter of minutes under the guidance of a trained cosmetic doctor. You will start seeing results within minutes, but it can take up to 48 hours for full effect to be visible.
- A safe procedure: As the procedure uses a synthetic version of a naturally occurring enzyme, you can have peace of mind in knowing that the treatment is safe.
- Makes way for a new filler: Once the old dermal filler has been dissolved, you can still have new filler placed in the area if necessary. We’d recommend waiting 2 weeks until the filler removal has settled.
If you have any questions – you are welcome to contact Dr Adam Brown Skin & Cosmetics in the most convenient way.
