Even if you calmly accept your age, you most likely don’t like the imprints of time on your face and would like to get rid of them. Fillers can reliably disguise age-related changes. These are injectable preparations designed to fill deep wrinkles and folds, restore lost volume in different facial areas - for contouring. The main “player” in most fillers is hyaluronic acid, a substance natural to our body. The body produces it itself, but less and less over the years. Hyaluronic acid does not cause allergies and is not rejected. “Cosmetic fillers are a gel-like substance of varying density,” says Olga Zakharova, dermatocosmetologist. — Compositions of liquid consistency are intended for the correction of mild wrinkles, say, around the eyes or mouth. Thicker ones are used to fill deep creases, nasolabial folds and form missing, lost volume, for example, in the cheekbones and temples.” Fillers are a means for temporary correction of aesthetic imperfections. After some time, they naturally dissolve and the procedure will have to be done again.
It must be said that there is no best filler for the face, as well as a filler that is ideal for everyone. The result is affected not only by the filler itself, but also by the condition and characteristics of the skin, and age. The hands of a specialist are also of great importance. Only an experienced cosmetologist will be able to correct aesthetic imperfections using filler well and without consequences.
Why are fillers dangerous?
The dangers of fillers are usually due to improper administration of the drug.
I propose to consider the possibility of undesirable consequences and ways to eliminate them in more detail.
The main danger is vascular occlusion - arterial and venous
Problems arise when filler is injected directly into a vein or artery, resulting in damage to the vessel. Damage can occur not only due to the injection of the drug, but also due to swelling or pressure on the injection site.
Important!
Tatiana Kuznetsova
The consequences may be ischemia and tissue necrosis, blindness, ulcers, scars.
If the skin at the injection site changes color, this indicates the presence of vascular occlusion. In addition, pain at the injection site, ecchymosis, and bluish skin may occur.
I recommend:
- apply a compress;
- get a massage;
- use vasodilators;
- administer corticosteroids;
- take antiviral drugs and antibiotics (if there is a risk of necrosis of the perioral area).
Attention!
Tatiana Kuznetsova
Never self-medicate! Always consult a doctor if you have any health problems.
Separately, I would like to highlight arterial occlusion of the retina - it is this damage that can cause vision loss. This is a very rare but extremely dangerous injury.
What are fillers
Fillers are contouring preparations that are injected subcutaneously and fill in the lost volume.
Their main function is to smooth out wrinkles and folds, increase skin elasticity, and slow down tissue aging. Most often, beauty injections are used to sculpt and tighten facial contours.
Experimentation with wrinkle fillers began 200 years ago. At that time, they tried to use paraffin to eliminate folds and creases, but a lot of side effects did not allow this technology to develop. Only at the end of the last century did doctors create the first organic filler based on bovine protein, and in 2003 they developed a hyaluronic gel, similar in composition to human tissue.
The pioneer in this area was the Restylane brand, which is still a leading manufacturer of safe and effective fillers. In 2006, five more companies began producing similar drugs.
Kinds:
Synthetic fillers
These are completely synthetic, biodegradable preparations that consist of paraffin and silicone.
Such fillers can cause an allergic reaction, do not completely dissolve and migrate through soft tissues. Their use is relevant due to their low price and fairly long-lasting effect.
It is these fillers that are considered a first generation drug; they are not used now.
Biosynthetic fillers
This is the second generation of fillers, which are created from synthetic components, but taking into account maximum compatibility with the human body. Our body does not perceive this type of drug as foreign, so the risk of allergies is minimal.
The drug has a rather dense consistency, and I will highlight this as a disadvantage - it can cause swelling, blockage of blood vessels and unevenness of the skin.
The effect lasts for about 3 months.
Biodegradable fillers
These are fillers based on hyaluronic acid.
The drug is harmless - it is eliminated from the body on its own after a few months.
Hyaluronic acid not only smooths out wrinkles, but also stimulates skin cell renewal.
Hyaluronic fillers are either monophasic or biphasic (the gradation depends on the content of hyaluronic acid in them and the method of application).
What medications can be used for circles (bruises) under the eyes?
Patients get scared when they hear advice to inject the drug under the eyes. On the one hand, the technique is successfully used by many cosmetologists. On the other hand, it’s one thing to inject into the nasolabial folds, and another into the area under the eyes.
Important: it’s not enough to choose the right drug; you need to carefully consider both the choice of a doctor and the choice of correction method!
If the cosmetologist has sufficient knowledge, then it is painless and safe:
- To treat the eyelids (unlike other areas on the face), less viscous and non-stretchy fillers are used, which eliminates over-correction in such a delicate area;
- The preparations must be based on hyaluronic acid; no other compounds are introduced into the orbital area;
- The filler for dark circles under the eyes is injected using a special technique - a cannula through a puncture in the cheekbone, which avoids bruises and pain.
Introduction technique:
The main task of correcting the area under the eyes is not to affect the many blood vessels in this area. Therefore, injections are administered using a flexible cannula through a puncture made in the cheekbone area.
The correct point of administration of the drug, at which there will be no side effects (hematomas, papules, swelling, etc.).
After this, the drug is distributed directly under the eyes deep into the tissues in a fan manner.
Correct and careful adherence to the technology guarantees the absence of bruises, swelling, hemorrhages and other traces of contouring after its completion. And the procedure itself lasts 15-25 minutes!
Unfortunately, not all cosmetologists in Moscow are familiar with this method , so they refuse to perform the procedure, and sometimes even criticize it, dissuading patients from “potential injuries.” Their proposals include biorevitalization of the area under the eyes and saturation of the skin with hyaluronic acid. This method is fraught with consequences that greatly discredit both cosmetology itself and specific types of correction.
Once again, please note that with the correct technique, you should not have any traces left after the procedure!
Cost of the procedure
For the reasons stated above, the cost of the procedure depends not only on the cost of the drug, but also on the skill level of the doctor.
Our cost for correcting the area under the eyes ranges from 14,000 to 39,000 rubles, the result will last for 12-16 months.
Sign up for a consultation with the chief physician, Levon Robertovich Chakhoyan, is an active trainer and expert at Merz (a German manufacturer of cosmetic preparations), who teaches cosmetologists his proprietary technique at his seminars.
Fillers are only premium class, the doctor works only with a cannula, swelling and hematomas are excluded.
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How wrinkles are smoothed out with fillers
Synthetic and biosynthetic fillers create a tightening effect on the skin, wrinkles become less noticeable.
Hyaluronic acid (biodegradable filler) is a natural component of the human body; when administered subcutaneously, it stimulates the production of elastin and collagen in the skin, and also smooths out wrinkles from the inside (by filling the volume of skin tissue).
Contour plastic helps smooth out both small and large wrinkles - just choose the right dosage of the drug and determine the injection site.
When using fillers, it is possible to get rid of wrinkles or make them less noticeable. The condition of the skin and facial contour are significantly improved.
Types and characteristics of fillers
| Name | Kinds | Characteristics and description |
| By composition | Collagen | Responsible for skin elasticity. With a lack of substance, drying and thinning of the skin occurs, which leads to the appearance of various wrinkles. |
| Silicone | Improves the appearance of the skin, making the skin soft and velvety. The component fills wrinkles and visually eliminates imperfections. Silicone also creates a film that protects the skin from toxins. | |
| Hyaluronic acid | Moisturizes the skin by retaining water in the upper layers, also improves tone, smoothes out wrinkles and restores tone | |
| According to the age | 20+ | For young skin, the composition is more gentle and mainly has a moisturizing effect. |
| 30+ | At this age, the cream removes the first manifestations of facial wrinkles, moisturizes and fills the skin with the necessary elements | |
| 50+ | The composition is aimed at eliminating deep wrinkles | |
| By time of use | During the day | The cream has a composition that does not weigh down makeup and at the same time masks imperfections. |
| At night | The cream may not have a visible result, but it fills the skin with components that ultimately reduce age-related changes. Use constantly, otherwise the result will not appear | |
| Makeup base | Some manufacturers offer a cream composition that will camouflage and eliminate wrinkles and can be used as a base for decorative cosmetics. The incompatibility of filler with foundation is often noted | |
| Consistency | Cream-gel | There is practically no difference between cream and serum, the only thing is that the second one is better to use at night |
| Serum | ||
| By place of application | Lip area | Eliminates wrinkles in the mouth area, corrects the contour, softens the skin of the lips, and also adds fullness and volume. |
| Skin around the eyes | Fills crow's feet, moisturizes skin, restores tone and eliminates signs of aging | |
| For the entire face area | To nourish and smooth the skin, moisturizes the skin, fills wrinkles and saturates with necessary components |
What not to do after the procedure
I will highlight the main restrictions:
- You cannot stay in the sun for a long time; baths, saunas, and solariums are contraindicated;
- do not drink alcohol before and after the procedure;
- Do not take a horizontal position for several hours after injections;
- no need to play sports, you should limit any physical activity;
- You should control your facial expressions (for several days), do not massage your face, do not use peelings or decorative cosmetics. All facial skin care products after the procedure are recommended by the doctor.
Based on other components
Ellance Dutch filler for eliminating wrinkles under the eyes is based on the component polycaprolactone, which is actively used in classical medicine. It is absolutely harmless, does not cause allergies and is completely decomposed. By stimulating the production of collagen, it has a lasting effect on the elasticity and youth of the skin. It becomes smooth and acquires a beautiful healthy shade. It is considered one of the most “long-lasting” drugs - its validity period reaches 4 years. Does not cause serious side effects.
Reviews
Rejeunesse shape is a Korean filler with a very dense consistency. The composition contains lidocaine, which relieved the pain symptoms. Before the injections, the cosmetologist treated the area of the nasolabial folds with anesthetic cream, it didn’t hurt at all! I began to notice the effect after a few days, the wrinkles gradually smoothed out. After 5 months the desired effect was achieved. Keep in mind that this drug is not injected into the lips; it is very dense. In cosmetology they said that you can count on about a year and a half - that’s how long the effect of the drug will last. Wait and see!
Irina
40 years old, Moscow, Russia
I did my lips with Hilax Base - I’m very pleased! The cosmetologist administered only one dose of the drug, and that was enough! There was swelling right away, I was worried, but then everything went away, and my lips turned out the way I wanted.
Olga
36 years old, Krasnoyarsk
I was very concerned about age-related changes, especially my neck and décolleté, and I decided to use fillers. I searched for a specialist for a long time (I needed the best doctor!), then they selected a drug. I chose Elens, dear. The result is excellent! The effect became noticeable after a week, but after six months everything became perfect. Highly recommend!
Alexandra
48 years old, Tver
Filling technique for different parts of the face
The specialist’s main task is to correctly select the density of the drug for each zone and calculate the dosage. By combining fillers of different viscosities and injecting them into certain points, the doctor performs real facial modeling, which is akin to art.
Progress of the procedure:
- The cosmetologist tells what drug he intends to use in this or that area and how exactly he will give the injections.
- The patient reads the informed consent and signs the document.
- Then, in the presence of the woman, the original drug is opened, a sticker with the name (series) of the filler is removed from the box and pasted for consent.
- The doctor numbs the injection area (if lidocaine is not included) with Emla cream or an anesthetic injection.
- Facial filling is performed.
- In the treatment area, the cosmetologist performs a light massage for better distribution of the product.
The injection technique is simple. The drug is administered using a cannula - a thin and flexible needle with a rounded tip and a hole on the side for facial sculpting. This type of intervention allows you to avoid injuries during the procedure and eliminates the occurrence of hematomas and hemorrhages.
Different areas of the face require differences in the injection technique. To reduce wrinkles and creases, a beauty injection is placed under each fold. During rhinoplasty, injections are made into the wings of the nose and the bridge of the nose. If it is necessary to change the shape of the lips, the drug is injected directly into the soft tissue around the perimeter.
Indications and contraindications
Indications
- wrinkles in any part of the face, scars, consequences of injuries;
- defects and unevenness of the skin on the face;
- not satisfied with the shape and size of lips, chin, cheekbones, etc.;
- consequences of acne.
Contraindications
- inflammatory processes on the skin of the face (herpes, etc.);
- ENT infections;
- if you are allergic, it is not advisable;
- tuberculosis, diabetes, pyelonephritis and many other diseases that can be chronic and are in the acute stage.
In general, it is best to do the procedure when you are healthy. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
What fillers are used for the face?
Modern cosmetology uses a huge number of synthetic and organic wrinkle correctors. They all have different compositions and densities, so they are used to solve specific problems.
Main groups of facial fillers:
- Synthetic fillers. These include acrylic and polyacrylamide gels (Dermadyl, Dermalife, Artecoll), which practically do not dissolve and remain in the body for a long time.
- Preparations of biosynthetic origin. They are based on artificial substances that are as close as possible to human tissue - Polycaprolactone, Carboxymethylcellulose, Hydroxyapatite. These fillers are rejected much less frequently than synthetic fillers and are absorbed within 3–4 years.
- Biological correctors. The safest, most expensive and effective drugs completely dissolve and are independently eliminated from the body after 1–2 years. Representatives of this group include collagen and hyaluronic compounds, as well as fillers with calcium hydroxyapatite.
Where are the drugs injected? Theoretically, all of the fillers discussed can be injected into any part of the face that requires correction. Hyaluronic products are most often used as the safest and most effective.
Fillers in the nasolabial area
The nasolabial folds are the first to appear on the face. They become noticeable immediately after 30 years of age and deepen more and more with age, giving the face a tired and sad look.
The filler, injected under the bottom of the fold, quickly smoothes the skin and eliminates creases, and also improves the contour of the jaw and tightens the oval of the face. All this allows a woman to look 6–9 years younger than her true age.
To obtain good results, it is recommended to inject dense and medium-density preparations into the lower third of the face - Reastyline Perline, Juvederm 24 or Juvederm Ultra.
Lip fillers
What should girls with naturally thin lips do? After all, you really want to have a smooth, plump and seductive mouth. And fillers will help here. They will not only improve the shape of your lips, but also give them a clearer and more expressive contour.
Fillers will also cope with age-related changes - smooth out wrinkles, restore tissue moisture and volume.
For lips, preparations of medium consistency and dense are more effective - Juvederm Ultra 3, Restyline Lip.
Cheek fillers
Lack of volume in the cheek area makes a woman look emaciated and ages her by 5–10 years. In rare cases, such a defect is observed from birth; much more often, the deficiency occurs in adulthood.
To correct the middle third of the face, very dense fillers are used - Juvederm 30, Restylane SubQ and Surgiderm 30 XP. They not only increase the volume of the cheekbones, but also tighten the oval of the face, help smooth out the nasolacrimal grooves and reduce nasolacrimal grooves.
Fillers under the eyes
Wrinkles around the eyes begin to bother you at the age of 25. Active facial expressions or poor vision - all this provokes the appearance of crow's feet, folds and bags under the eyes. Liquid products will help get rid of them - Juvederm 18, Restylane Touch.
Preparation for the procedure
- For about 7 days, give up any solar and thermal procedures.
- Do not drink coffee or alcohol (at least 24 hours before).
- Do not smoke at least a day before the procedure (or before the procedure).
- Stop antibiotics (7 days before) and anticoagulants (one day before).
I recommend that you clearly explain to the cosmetologist what you want to get. This affects dose calculation and drug selection.
Injections are made in a horizontal position.
The doctor makes markings on the face (the points at which the drug is injected) and treats the face with an anesthetic. Many modern fillers contain lidocaine - the procedure is painless.
The syringe with the drug is opened before your eyes - check the expiration date and labeling. I would advise checking all this.
What is cream filler
As an alternative to beauty injections or to maintain the filling effect, you can use special face creams containing hyaluronic acid.
For example, Libriderm offers a good replacement for injections. The dermal filler series includes day and night creams, an eye treatment and a lip balm. It is better to use the series repeatedly, applying the products to cleansed facial skin twice a day.
Liftactiv Advanced cream filler from Vichy has a similar lifting effect. True, you should not count on a long-term and lasting effect after applying products with hyaluronic acid. This is more of a quick help for the skin, helping to visually rejuvenate the face and reduce wrinkles.
Recommendations after the procedure
Tatiana Kuznetsova
Be sure to follow all doctor's recommendations!
Do not drink alcohol after the injection (it increases blood circulation, and because of this the filler will be distributed chaotically). For the same reason, you should avoid sports, physical activity, and thermal procedures.
Do not touch your face, do not sleep face down, and do not use harsh cleansers or exfoliants.
The duration of the restrictions depends on the drug, its quantity, your individual characteristics, etc. — find out all these subtleties from your doctor!
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The best fillers for the face - TOP 22 rating
The cost of drugs is indicated conditionally and may change.
22nd place – Hyalax base
Filler based on hyaluronic acid, inexpensive and very high quality.
| Application area | Nasolabial folds, cheekbones, lips, nose |
| Manufacturer | Austria |
| Price | 4500 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
21st place – Revolax deep
The filler is based on hyaluronic acid. Very dense, requires careful and careful insertion.
| Application area | Face, neck, nose, nasolabial folds |
| Manufacturer | South Korea |
| Price | 2700 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
20th place – Dermafill lips
Hyaluronic filler, which is used to correct the lips, cheeks and perioral area.
| Application area | Lips, cheeks |
| Manufacturer | France |
| Price | 6400 |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
19th place – Elanse
Biosynthetic, biodegradable, made on the basis of polycaprolactone. The duration of action reaches 4 years, suitable for use on almost any part of the body.
| Application area | Cheekbones, cheeks, chin, nasolabial folds, arms, legs, stomach, décolleté |
| Manufacturer | Netherlands |
| Price | 15000 rub. |
| Main component | Polycaprolactone |
18th place – Amaline SOFT
Hyaluronic filler. Monophasic, moderately dense consistency.
| Application area | Forehead, cheeks, cheekbones, lips, nasolabial folds, chin |
| Manufacturer | Russia |
| Price | 4950 RUR |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
17th place – Stylege
Filler based on hyaluronic acid, monophasic. With a short duration of action (about 10 months), the drug copes well with deep wrinkles.
| Application area | Forehead, lips, cheeks, nose, chin |
| Manufacturer | France |
| Price | 3700 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
16th place – Aquashine HA
Very high quality hyaluronic preparation, hypoallergenic.
| Application area | Nose, cheeks, forehead, chin, cheekbones |
| Manufacturer | South Korea |
| Price | 4000 rub |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
15th place – Glytone 4
A preparation based on hyaluronic acid with the addition of an antioxidant. With the presence of mannitol, manufacturers claim an additional biorevitalization effect.
| Application area | Cheeks, nose, cheekbones, chin |
| Manufacturer | France |
| Price | 16000 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid, mannitol |
14th place – Teosyal Ultimate
Monophasic drug of a new generation. This drug copes with very deep wrinkles.
| Manufacturer | Switzerland |
| Price | 14100 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
13th place – iFiller Strong
A hyaluronic preparation that is suitable for both face and lip correction.
| Application area | Lips, cheeks, chin, cheekbones, nose |
| Manufacturer | Italy |
| Price | 15600 |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
12th place – Revofil Fine
A filler based on hyaluronic acid, which is suitable for correcting the eyelids and skin around the eyes, is very dense.
| Application area | Eyes, nose, forehead |
| Manufacturer | South Korea |
| Price | 7600 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
11th place – IAL-System
The standard hyaluronic preparation is of fairly good quality.
| Application area | Nose, cheeks, forehead, chin |
| Manufacturer | Italy |
| Price | 4600 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
10th place – Aesthefill
Filler based on polylactic acid. Very effective in the fight against almost any wrinkles.
| Application area | Cheeks, nose, cheekbones, chin |
| Manufacturer | South Korea |
| Price | 4500 rub. |
| Main component | Polylactic acid |
9th place – Sculptra
A drug based on polylactic acid. Biosynthetic, hypoallergenic.
| Application area | Temples, cheeks, nose, chin, cheekbones |
| Manufacturer | France, USA/Sweden |
| Price | 33000 |
| Main component | Polylactic acid |
8th place – Ellanse
Biosynthetic filler based on polycaprolactone. It has a long-lasting effect (up to 4 years) and is widely used.
| Application area | Forehead, nose, cheeks, cheekbones, arms, belly, décolleté, neck |
| Manufacturer | Netherlands |
| Price | from 15,000 rub. |
| Main component | Polycaprolactone microspheres |
7th place – Radiesse
Biosynthetic filler based on calcium hydroxyapatite. Suitable for use on hands, décolleté, entire facial area, temples.
| Application area | Mouth, forehead, temples, cheekbones, cheeks, neck, décolleté, hands |
| Manufacturer | USA/Germany |
| Price | from 15,000 rub. |
| Main component | Calcium hydroxyapatite |
6th place – Belotero
The basis is hyaluronic acid. In addition to the usual injection areas, it is also suitable for the décolleté area.
| Application area | Nose, eyes, cheeks, neck, décolleté, cheekbones |
| Manufacturer | Germany |
| Price | 6300 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
5th place – Princess
Inexpensive and high-quality hyaluronic filler. Hypoallergenic, monophasic.
| Application area | Nose, cheeks, chin, forehead, cheekbones |
| Manufacturer | Austria |
| Price | 3800 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
4th place – Teosyal
Very high quality hyaluronic filler. Conveniently introduced into problem areas, evenly distributed. Suitable for the eye area.
| Application area | Lips, forehead, nose, eyes, cheeks, chin |
| Manufacturer | Switzerland |
| Price | 14000 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
3rd place – Surgiderm
A hyaluronic preparation that is used not only for the facial area, but also for the skin around the eyes. Suitable for use in the perioral area.
| Application area | Mouth, forehead, eyes, lips |
| Manufacturer | France |
| Price | 9600 RUR |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
2nd place – Juvederm
Universal filler based on hyaluronic acid. It has a moderately dense consistency, which makes it easier to introduce filler into problem areas.
| Application area | Lips, cheeks, cheekbones, nose, chin |
| Manufacturer | USA |
| Price | from 4500 rub |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
1st place – Restylane
A filler that is ideal for use in the décolleté and neck area. Based on hyaluronic acid.
| Application area | Neck, décolleté |
| Manufacturer | Sweden |
| Price | 4500 rub. |
| Main component | Hyaluronic acid |
High-quality fillers for contouring
Ellanse is the first and only dermal filler that acts as a collagen biostimulator with results lasting up to two to five years. It is slightly inferior to the dermal filler Radiesse. Ellanse, developed by AQTIS Medica, is the first dermal filler to offer a safe, unique longevity specifically designed for the field of aesthetic medicine and surgery with results lasting three to five years.
Ellanse is made from polycaprolactone (PCl) and is a well-known fully soft medical grade polymer. The product offers maximum potential for modeling the desired effect thanks to the combination of optimal viscosity, unique elasticity and uniform homogeneity.
Ellanse is suitable for both women and men of different ages. It can help with deep lines around the mouth and nose, sunken cheeks, facial scars, deep acne scars and loose skin. This drug is a natural biostimulant as it stimulates the creation of your own new collagen.
It has optimal biocompatibility due to its very smooth spherical microspheres. It is also well controlled and has tunable bioresorption, with an excellent safety profile. Unique long-term capabilities for individual use.
Elance is ideal for long-lasting lines and wrinkle correction, improves cheek volume and naturally stimulates collagen. Ellanse is ideal for restoring facial contours, volumizing and reshaping the facial area, improving jaw lines and other areas. Patients can achieve a complete facial renewal without the need for operative surgery, the results of which last up to three to four years.
Stylage is a new antioxidant hyaluronic acid that differs from other hyaluronic acids by the addition of Mannitol. The result is less swelling and redness, and the material is absorbed more slowly, so you get more benefit from it. Stylage is biocompatible, so the likelihood of an allergic reaction is minimal. Stylage hyaluronic acid molecules are cross-linked in a special way. This allows us to achieve the following provisions:
- Optimal density and long-term impact.
- It can be administered through a thin needle, which, when combined with mannitol, reduces injection trauma and recovery time to a minimum.
- The thickness of the product is adapted to the depth of the wrinkles. The Stylage XXL example gives most of the volume and elasticity.
- It does not contain animal ingredients.
- Stylage is a substance that is naturally present in human tissue.
- Stylage does not treat the underlying cause of wrinkles, but it does help improve the appearance by adding filler to the treated areas.
After using Stylage, some common injection reactions may occur, such as swelling, redness and sometimes discoloration around the injection site. Once Mannitol is added, these effects usually resolve spontaneously within 10 days of treatment and can be reduced by cooling after treatment (you will receive a free cooling pack included if desired).
Sometimes during an injection, the needle hits a small blood vessel, causing a slight bruise. Such a small bruise disappears after a few days and is easily disguised with a good coverage of foundation. In most cases, you can resume your normal daily activities almost immediately after treatment.
Sculptra - stimulates fibroblasts (connective tissue) to produce collagen. Sculptra effectively corrects deep wrinkles and fills indentations. The procedure gives natural and stunning effects. The formula works gradually to restore what has been lost. Sculptra is an injectable drug that contains microparticles of lactic acid. This acid is completely absorbed by the skin, biocompatible and biodegradable, just like Perfectha fillers.
No allergy tests are required before injections. Clinical trials have proven that the effects of Sculptra last up to 2 years. This is a long-term filling method, the results appear gradually. A complete makeover requires 2 or 3 treatments and the first results, which look very natural, are visible after 6 weeks. Sculptra can be used to transform different areas of the face and body.
It is used to change fuller cheeks, wrinkles around the nose and lips, and at the corners of the lips. An hour before the injections, the skin is covered with cosmetic cream to improve the effect. The drug is administered using very small needles that leave almost no marks and minimize pain.
After the injection, facial dermotony of the treated area of skin is performed. This ensures that the drug is distributed correctly. After the event, slight bruising and redness may appear. This usually lasts 2-3 days. The client receives recommendations after the entire course of injections, for example, skin massage for 2 weeks, 5 times a day.
Types of fillers by purpose of use
In order to get rid of nasolabial folds and wrinkles in the cheek area, you can use fillers:
- Juvederm;
- Teosial;
- Princesses;
- Belotero;
- Radiesse;
- Sculpture;
- IAL-System;
- Estefill;
- Ifiller Strong;
- Glyton 4;
- Theosal Ultimate;
- Aquashine;
I would especially like to highlight fillers for the skin in the eye area:
- Surgiderm;
- Teosial;
- Belotero;
- Revofill fine.
Fillers to increase lip size:
- Juvederm;
- Surgiderm;
- Teosial;
- Ifiller strong;
- Styledge;
- Dermafill Lips.
I would like to draw your attention to universal fillers that are suitable not only for the face, but also for the neck, temples, arms, legs, and abdomen:
- Restylane;
- Belotero;
- Radiesse;
- Elens.
Biodegradable fillers:
- Juvederm;
- Restylane;
- Belotero.
These are drugs based on hyaluronic acid.
Biosynthetic fillers:
- Ellans;
- Sculptra;
- Radiesse.
These fillers are based on calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse), polycaprolactone (Ellans), and polylactic acid (Sculptra).
Advantages and disadvantages of the product
The product is intended to eliminate skin problems associated with age-related changes. Using a similar concentration of filler cream on young skin may cause problems. This is due to the fact that with constant application, the skin receives the maximum amount of substances for regeneration. When stopped, the mechanism will be disrupted, and the natural components will no longer be released on their own, thereby leading to rapid aging. The end result is that young and energetic skin will become sluggish and prone to aging. On the other hand, cosmetologists believe that the hyaluronic acid included in the filler takes preventive measures against the appearance of wrinkles.
Benefits of cream filler
- visible result after application, allows you to remove any wrinkles at different times of the day;
- allowed to be applied to sensitive areas of the skin: around the eyes and mouth;
- the natural elasticity of the skin increases, the level of hydration increases and the tone is normalized;
- complete absence of pain, unlike injections;
- the price is significantly lower than other products that are injected under the skin;
- Due to the fact that the cream does not violate the integrity of the skin, there are practically no side effects, while injections can form bumps, scars and other changes.
Flaws:
- The disadvantages include its incompatibility with foundation.
Contraindications
Cream filler, like any skin care product, has a number of contraindications, which significantly affects the selection criteria:
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- individual intolerance to components, manifested in the form of an allergic reaction;
- impaired metabolism;
- skin defects in the form of open wounds.
The most famous manufacturers
The pharmaceutical and cosmetology market offers a large selection of gels for contouring based on hyaluronic acid. Let's consider the brands of the most popular manufacturers.
Restylane
The Swedish manufacturer Restylane presents a line of seven products on the market for various skin types. Most of them are two-phase gels with high density. Monophasic fillers are also presented for shallow wrinkles, the first signs of aging.
Important ! In addition to the above effects, gels improve the overall condition of facial skin: they fight dryness, sagging, and moisturize the skin.
Restylane products
The duration of action of the filler is one year. The most common areas of application of the product are lips, nasolabial folds, décolleté, and neck. The fillers contain the local anesthetic lidocaine.
| View | Description |
| Restylane Vital products contain two directions: Light for patients under 30 years of age, Restylane Vital for patients over 30 years of age. The fillers contain stabilized hyaluronic acid, which restores the resources of connective tissue: smoothes, moisturizes and nourishes the skin. |
| A series of drugs created to correct wrinkles around the outer corner of the eyes and lips, and post-acne scars. |
| Restylane Perlane fillers for smoothing deep wrinkles. This drug is also used for filling the intimate area. |
| The name indicates the purpose of the gel - creating lip volume, lifting the corners of the mouth. |
| Used for medical purposes to correct lipodystrophy in the chin and cheekbones. |
| Gel with a soft structure to increase lip volume while maintaining a natural look. |
Juvederm
The Juvederm brand is represented by a line of products to comprehensively meet the needs of the skin. The patient can receive complete care using these drugs.
Let's look at the company's products with different characteristics.
| A drug | Description |
| Provides significant volume. |
| Injected into the surface layers to correct small defects. |
| “Works” with shallow wrinkles on the forehead and cheekbones. |
| Used for medium to deep wrinkles. |
| Provides a biorevitalization effect due to the content of mannitol. |
Surgiderm
The French brand offers highly purified inorganic hyaluronic acid fillers.
The line is represented by multi-purpose drugs.
| A drug | Description |
| Injected into the surface layers to smooth the skin, eliminate defects after acne, chickenpox. |
| “Works” in medium layers, has high viscosity, and lasts up to 9 months. |
| The drug is characterized by maintaining the effect for up to one and a half years. Removes deep folds and wrinkles. |
| A modified product from the Surgiderm series. Used to eliminate deep wrinkles in various parts of the face. |
| Used to increase lip volume. |
| It has a complex effect, like a biorevitalizant. |
Teosyal
The products of the TEOXANE laboratory offer hyaluronic acid fillers of non-animal origin. Teosyal dermal fillers are represented by the following preparations.
| A drug | Description |
| Designed to correct fine wrinkles. |
| Used to fill wrinkles of medium volume. |
| It is introduced into the middle layers, has a medium viscosity, fills vertical wrinkles. |
| Injected into deep layers, maximum density, restores volume. |
| It has biorevitalizant properties: rejuvenates, nourishes, and moisturizes the skin. |
| Typically used for re-correction. |
Filler selection
When choosing a filler, you should start with a visit to your doctor. A huge range of products of different quality and target orientation can confuse a person who does not have professional skills in this area.
However, when getting acquainted with the products, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics of the drugs:
- age limit;
- scope of application, range of tasks to be solved;
- degree of viscosity, structure (monophasic or biphasic);
- product manufacturer;
- price category (indicates the quality of the composition);
- current expiration date.
When getting acquainted with various products, you should pay attention to the characteristics of the drugs
It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the types, properties, and features of the action of fillers, at least in general terms. Some information can be gleaned from patient reviews and “before and after” photographs.
Don't forget ! Each case is individual. A doctor’s advice will help you correctly navigate the situation and avoid misunderstandings.
The difference between injectable filler and cream
As for the main difference between a filler in the form of a cream and one that is sold in the form of injections, there is no need to inject it directly under the skin by injection. Naturally, in this case the effect will be less pronounced and short-term. The action of the cream is aimed largely at masking and eliminating wrinkles. As for the composition, there is practically no difference between injections and cream. Injections also give a temporary result, but a little more than a cream, but in any case, after a certain time, the filler is removed from the body.
It is worth noting that even minor intervention under the skin layer often causes a number of negative effects. The injection procedure itself has a large number of contraindications, unlike the cream, and some cases can even lead to a number of irreversible consequences.
The cream contains natural ingredients and has different options for use depending on the time of day. The cosmetic product gives an almost immediate effect, and with regular use it is possible to achieve a fairly long-term positive effect. Professional cosmetologists claim that the cream cannot give the same effect as injections, since the latter work by distributing it to problem areas, filling the skin with the required amount of components, smoothing out unevenness.
The cream does not have so many contraindications, and its use carries minimal risk of negative consequences. Don't forget that cosmetic injections are much more expensive than creams. Unlike injections, to test the cream, it is enough to apply a small amount of the product to the skin and see its effect on the epidermis.
