Dermal fillers, also known as facial fillers, are among the most popular medical aesthetics treatments on the market. But a successful outcome depends on having fillers administered by trained medical professionals, like the team at Carl N. Williams, Jr. M.D. Hand and Plastic Surgery.
If you reside in the greater Las Vegas, Nevada, area and you’re curious about dermal fillers, contact the office for a personalized consultation to learn more about how our nonsurgical treatments, such as fillers, can help you look younger.
Fillers enhance facial contouring by adding volume to specific areas. There are numerous different facial fillers to choose from, each formulated for use in different areas.
For example, thicker fillers with a gel-like consistency are a good option to fill in your cheeks and reduce the appearance of a hollowed or sunken face. Thinner fillers are often used to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes.
Your provider carefully injects the fillers into the desired area, using just the right amount to create a more youthful profile. It’s possible to treat multiple facial areas during the same visit, and you can even combine facial filler treatments with Botox® or other neuromodulators to create a “liquid face lift.”
Fillers offer temporary results. Over time, your body naturally breaks down the filler material and eliminates it. But fillers also promote new collagen production, which can create more lasting enhancement, and you can repeat treatments to maintain the look you want.
But you don’t want just anyone to inject your fillers.
A great deal of time goes into researching and developing facial filler formulations, and these products undergo extensive safety testing and patient trials before being cleared for public use. If you purchase products online or have your fillers injected by someone who isn’t a trained medical provider, you may not be getting what you’re paying for.
If you’re lucky, you’ll just have a poor aesthetic outcome. But it’s also possible to have a severe negative reaction to fake fillers, which could jeopardize your overall health.
Medical professionals go through extensive training in how to maintain sterile treatment environments. They understand the steps necessary to reduce your risk of infection, and they maintain the highest safety standards during all treatments, including medical aesthetics.
Anytime a device pierces the surface of your skin, there’s a risk of infection. This includes even the smallest needles. Our team ensures that your skin is prepared for facial injections and that the needles are properly sterilized.
With the increased popularity of injectables today, you can now find the service advertised through salons, spas, and individual providers. If the person administering your treatment lacks the proper training and experience, however, an infection could result.
While facial fillers don’t require additional technology to administer, that doesn’t mean you can simply insert the needle and depress the plunger. Great dermal filler treatments require a thorough understanding of how each filler works. Practitioners need to know where to place the injections and the precise volume of filler to use in each area.
Furthermore, everyone’s face is unique, and the placement and volume of filler that works for one person might be very different from what works for you. Our team has extensive experience with dermal fillers and knows how to evaluate your skin and create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals.
Without proper training and expertise, fillers can leave your skin with abnormal swelling, lumpiness, and even death of healthy skin cells. Improper injection placement can create an unnatural or distorted look.
If you’d like to learn more about how dermal fillers work and how our professional team can help you achieve a more youthful appearance, contact Carl N. Williams, Jr. M.D. Hand and Plastic Surgery to book a consultation. Online booking is available, or you’re welcome to call the office during normal business hours to speak with our friendly team.
