Face Fillers in Cincinnati, OH
Our faces are very animated, and years of flexing facial muscles can contribute to the breakdown of the skin. Exposure to the sun over many years also contributes to the development of wrinkles. Face fillers are a modern solution to this age-old problem. The use of face fillers can rejuvenate the skin, eliminate wrinkles, and accentuate facial structure to a beautiful effect. Bee Aesthetics is the leading provider of face fillers and injectable sessions in Cincinnati and the surrounding area.
What are face fillers?
Soft tissue fillers also called face fillers or dermal fillers, are substances that are injected under the surface of the skin to provide definition and fullness to areas lacking such features. Dermal fillers also lessen or eliminate wrinkles. Multiple substances are used for facial fillers. Each kind of filler has its own advantages. Your doctor will help you decide which type of facial filler is right for your face based on your goals, facial structure, age, budget, existing conditions, and other factors.
Lines appear in the face as fat and collagen in the face are lost to age. Fillers are injected into the skin directly under these folds, thus filling the skin and restoring the original shape and condition of the face.
Face fillers are used for many purposes. Face fillers can raise depressions from scarring. They can also reduce or reverse the effects of aging, including sagging and loss of soft-tissue volume. Fillers enhance features like cheekbones and lips. More than anything else, fillers are used to volumize the face to reduce creases and lines.
Dermal fillers are used in areas all around the face including the lips and cheeks. Most facial fillers are temporary, though some last a very long time and are considered “semi-permanent.”
What can dermal fillers be used to correct?
Dermal fillers are used to correct a variety of problems including natural signs of aging, scars, and a natural lack of volume. Dermal fillers enhance the face and lips in subtle ways.
- Fill in recessed scars.
- Fill in shallow areas of the face, or provide additional volume to raised areas of the face.
- Soften wrinkles.
- Fill in areas of the face that used to have collagen and elasticity.
- Add plumpness to the lips.
How long do sessions take?
Typically, filler injection sessions take about 20 minutes, though the length of time depends on the number of areas being treated, the amount of filler being used, and the individual. Filler injection sessions are so short they can be performed on a lunch break, and when the session is over, you can go back to work or your normal daily activities.
What happens during a standard filler injection session?
Pre-Session Prep
Before you come for a face filler session, your doctor will meet with you to discuss your goals and the results you’re hoping to achieve. Your doctor will ask you questions and perform a short examination to determine which kind of filler is best for your face type and goals.
During the Session
When you come for a face filler injection session, you’ll sit in a comfortable chair. Your doctor may apply a topical anesthetic to keep you comfortable during the session, but some fillers come with natural pain killers included in the syringe. Your doctor will inject filler into the previously discussed parts of your face.
After the Session
Once the session is over, you’ll be able to drive home or back to your workplace. Your doctor will instruct you to keep your face clean but to avoid touching your face as much as possible for the next 24-48 hours. You may be asked to sleep on your back for the next 48 hours to avoid putting pressure on your face.
Your doctor will also instruct you to refrain from strenuous activity, like hard exercise, for 24 hours after your session.
What are the risks?
Dermal fillers have few side effects, which is one of the reasons that they’re preferable to many people who hesitate to get plastic surgery. Some of the side effects you can expect following your procedure include:
- Redness
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Itching
Some of the very rare, but still possible, side effects include:
- Skin damage
- Infection
- Death of skin cells
- Blindness or other vision problems
- Scarring
- Overcorrection
What are the benefits of facial fillers?
There are many benefits of facial fillers, especially as an alternative to more invasive cosmetic surgeries like a facelift.
- Immediate results. Most facial fillers work immediately. Once any swelling and redness go away, the final results are visible, and little or no healing must take place.
- No recovery time. After the filler procedure, you can go back to your normal routines, though your doctor may ask you to refrain from strenuous exercise for a short period.
- Few side effects. Unlike cosmetic surgery, there are few side effects following surgery, and most discomfort goes away very quickly.
- Long-lasting but not permanent results. Most fillers last about a year, and some last longer. This means you won’t have to live with the results permanently, but you can enjoy the effects for a significant period.
- Healthy for the skin. Injectables can be hydrating and also lend good support to the skin.
- Look younger, quickly. It takes about one day to look years younger with filler injectables.
- Natural appearance. Filler injectables have a natural appearance – in fact, many injectables are made from natural materials already found in the body.
Who are the best candidates for facial fillers?
The best candidates for dermal fillers are people who are healthy, who do not have chronic conditions, who don’t smoke, who have healthy skincare practices, and who have realistic beauty and skin care goals.
How much face filler is used in each session?
How much face filler is used in each session depends on your goals, the condition of your skin, and your age. Face filers are sold by the syringe. Your doctor can estimate the number of syringes based on the preliminary conversations before your filler session.
