Hyaluronic acid fillers:
How many filler syringes do I need?
With aging, the face loses it’s youthfull appearance with sagging and laxity happening in all the face (upper, mid, lower). Your treatment will depend on your age, your genetics, your sun exposure and your tobacco consumption. Thicker fillers need to be put on bone to lift the tissues and restore volume loss. On top of fat loss, you will also lose bone with age leading to a receding chin and cheeks. Young patients may need a large volume of fillers if they have no bone definition, or fat in the face (up to 8-9 syringes sometimes), and older patients might need sometimes up to 15-20 syringes. It is not the norm but some cases require this much filler. Insert picture of what is 1 ml of filler, of mauricio di maio 20 syringes etc..
When will I see the results from my fillers?
Results of volumizing or lifting fillers are seen immediately with gradual improvement and settling of the product into the skin for 1 month.
Skinboosters usually take between 1-2 weeks to show results.
When will I see the results from my Sculptra?
Sessions of Sculptra are usually done depending on your doctor’s recommendation. It is either 2 sessions, each 6 weeks apart, or 3 sessions 4 weeks apart. Results from Sculptra start to show after 3 months when the product has completely disappeared from the skin, and will start to induce collagen formation. Your results will last between 2-3 years depending on your metabolism.
What not to do after getting filler?
After getting injected with filler, some swelling can be expected 24-48 hours after, so your result will be slightly enhanced. Some bruising can happen as the skin is very vascularized. Avoid doing the following:
Do not massage the area unless instructed by your doctor.
Do not apply ice to the injected area.
Avoid workout for 24-48 hours as instructed by your physician.
Avoid alcohol and smoking in the 24 hours after getting injected.
You might feel some bumps under the skin if you have very little fat, these are supposed to be here and will integrate into the tissue in 24-72 hours.
When to panic:
1. Intense bruising
2. White pimples around the injected area
3. Severe intense pain
If you suffer from any of these, please contact your doctor.
