What are fillers?
These are injectables that contain hyaluronic acid as the main constituent
which is natural skin substance that helps in cushioning and cementing of the
skin. Dermal fillers are most commonly used as treatment for wrinkles, dark
circles and to replace the volume loss.
Fillers also help in hydrating the soft tissue of skin by holding water resulting in
smooth, glowing skin.
How many sessions are required?
Fillers take only one session in treating the concerns.
How long does a Filler last?
As it is made of natural skin substances, they get absorbed or degraded with
time and may last up to 1-2 yrs.
How does Filler help?
Fillers help in treating fine lines, deep wrinkles and dull look. As a result they
give youthful augmented smoothened skin.
Is the filler procedure painful?
It involves very minimal discomfort. In addition to that topical anesthesia
used minimizes pain.
What are the precautions to be taken?
Do not massage or exercise for 24hrs post procedure.
Neuromodulators (muscle relaxants)
Botulinum toxin(BOTOX) is a substance that is injected with precision into the
muscle to relax it. This results in minimizing the appearance of the wrinkles
caused by expression of those muscles.
Areas that can be treated are,
Forehead lines
Crows’s feet (lines at the sides of eyes)
Bunny lines (smile lines on the nose)
To narrow the jaw
How long the botulinum injection does lasts?
Depends on the area of injection, strength and activity of the muscle. It can be
from 4 -6 months.
How long does it take to show the results?
It takes 1-2 weeks.
What are the other indications?
Botulinum is used to treat excessive sweating of under arms, hands and feet.
How safe is the procedure?
Very safe, when done under precision by an experienced Dermatologist.
Should the procedure be repeated every 6 months?
It is not mandatory to repeat the procedure.