WHAT ARE BODY FILLERS?
About Body Fillers
Body Fillers contain absorbable gels formulated with either natural or synthetic ingredients. They can temporarily improve volume, reduce cellulite appearance, and contour and define certain body parts, such as the breasts and buttocks. They are proposed as non-surgical procedures to enhance the overall body profile in the most minimally invasive way.
In contrast to facial dermal injectables, body fillers are more viscous and denser to accommodate the body’s larger surface area and produce more visible effects. Body fillers are administered in the subcutaneous layer with a specific microcannula, reducing injury and recovery time. They are also manufactured to have excellent biocompatibility with the body, causing a low risk of complications and making them a widely popular choice for body contouring procedures over surgical methods. Body Fillers are also made to last long. The results can last between 12 to 24 months, depending on the type of body filler, treated area, and patient’s metabolism. It can be maintained with consistent treatment sessions.
Benefits of Body Fillers
Shape and Contour
Body Filler Treatment Areas
Imperfections
How to Use Body Filler Injections?
Body Filler Injections are only effective after a thorough consultation with a board-certified doctor who assesses your body and determines whether body filler is the best option for you. After a comprehensive evaluation of your bodily concerns, the amount of body filler you need will be estimated, along with the target area where it will be injected. The procedure might take about one hour, but the overall length of treatment depends on the areas being treated.
The following is a general procedure for injecting Body Fillers. It may vary at the discretion of the medical professional performing the procedure and must also be tailored to the patient’s goals and preferences.
- Numbing cream or local anesthesia may be administered to minimize the pain and discomfort during the procedure.
- Pre-marking of the target area is done to avoid overfilling of the same area.
- The preferred body filler will be prepared. The amount used should be within the limits per treatment session to prevent risks and complications. Use the recommended needle or cannula for precise injection.
- For optimal outcomes, inject the appropriate amount of body filler precisely and accurately into the target areas, preferably into the subcutaneous layer of the skin.
- Monitor and adjust to ensure the desired results are achieved. Two to three sessions might be necessary to get satisfying outcomes.
Aftercare Tips
Performing aftercare ensures satisfying and effective results. After a body filler injection, the injection site might feel sore, tender, and slightly bruised. These are normal occurrences after a minimally invasive procedure like body filler injection, and they may take about 48 to 72 hours to subside completely. A follow-up appointment to the clinic after 2 weeks post-treatment is recommended to ensure that everything is shaping well and that the body filler is setting correctly.
- ·No strenuous exercise for 2 to 3 days
- ·Avoid exposing the area to extreme temperatures (e.g., hot steam or saunas) for the initial 2 weeks
- ·Wear loose clothing for at least 2 to 3 days
- ·Cold compress or ice packs can help manage post-treatment swelling or redness.
Immediate results are visible after the swelling subsides in 24 to 48 hours. Full effects of the body fillers are achieved within 2 to 3 weeks and can last for over a year.