Filler Applications
As we age, we are faced with signs of aging such as shrinkage and sagging of the fat pads on the face, changes in our bone structure, sagging on the cheeks, nasolabial folds, sagging in the chin contour, decrease in lip fullness, hollowing under the eyes due to the decrease in the amount of hyaluronic acid in our middle skin layer.
Hyaluronic acid is a molecule found in the middle layer of our skin, called the dermis, in the connective tissue, in our joints, giving the skin a moist, lively and bright appearance and having the same structure in all living species. There is approximately 15 g of hyaluronic acid in the body of a person with a body weight of 70 kg. Hyaluronic acid has a water holding capacity of 1000 times. Since it is eliminated in a very short time by the enzymes in the body in its unprocessed form, it needs to undergo some processes in the form of cross-linking in the laboratory environment. In this way, hyaluronic acids with different viscoelastic properties and therefore a durability period are obtained. Unlike collagen, it is the most reliable filler with the lowest risk of allergic reaction, thanks to its similar structure in all living things.
Fillers are used to add volume to the lips, to soften the nasolabial folds, to give the cheeks an appearance we call ogee curve, to give a rested appearance to people with deep tear troughs with age and sometimes genetically, to raise eyebrows, to correct forehead, interbrow and crow’s fett lines where applications are not sufficient.
It can hide the slight nasal arches and raise the tip of the nose in people with a low nose tip and bring the angle between the lip and the nose to the desired level.
Why do we need to repeat filling applications?
Hyaluronic acid has a durability period of 2-3 days if it is not subjected to any process called cross-linking. Thanks to these cross-links made in the laboratory, the fillings are given a durability period of 6-24 months.
Does the permanence time of the applied fillings vary depending on the area where it is applied and the person it is applied to?
The durability period of the fillings may vary according to the structure of the filling, the applied area and the person. While this period is shorter in areas such as very active lips and nasolabial folds, it is much longer in areas such as under the eyes,chin and cheeks. In addition, hyaluronidase activity, smoking, and frequent massage of the filled area can shorten the duration of the filling.
Is it possible to return if we do not like the filling made?
It is possible to dissolve hyaluronic acid fillers with the enzyme called hyaluronidase and completely remove them.
What can we do to increase the permanence of the filling application?
Not lying on the filled area, not massaging the area, and a healthy diet rich in antioxidants will help prolong the effect.