Introduction
Dermal fillers are popular for improving the look of the face. They’re used to treat everything from wrinkles to deep lines and sunken cheeks, giving you a more youthful appearance. The procedure is noninvasive and simple—but it’s also not without risks. That’s why you should think twice before getting this popular cosmetic procedure.
Pros
- Fill in wrinkles. Wrinkles are those fine lines that form when your skin loses elasticity, resulting in a loss of volume. Facial fillers can be injected into the areas around your eyes, mouth and forehead to help smooth out those pesky creases.
- Improve lip shape and fullness (and make you look younger!). As we age, our lips lose their natural fullness–and even become thin or flat-looking because they’re not supported by underlying fat anymore (which is why people often refer to “sunken” or “puffy” lips). If you’re looking for an easy way to make your pout look more attractive without going under the knife for surgery on those delicate tissues around your mouth area (lips), then consider using facial fillers instead! Fillers will give you a fuller appearance without any need for invasive procedures like lip augmentation surgery would require; just apply them directly onto targeted areas where extra tissue would be beneficial – such as underneath upper lip corners where it connects with surrounding skin tissue above nostrils – and voila! You now have kissable lips again thanks especially during Valentine’s Day when everyone wants someone special close enough so they could kiss them deeply but not just yet…
Cons
- Pain: The needles used to inject dermal fillers can be very painful, especially if they’re injected too deeply. The injections themselves may also cause temporary bruising or swelling in the area of injection.
- Allergic reaction: Dermal fillers are made from materials such as hyaluronic acid and collagen, which are derived from animal sources. A small percentage of people who receive these injections will experience an allergic reaction that results in swelling, redness and/or itching at or around the injection site — sometimes for weeks after receiving them!
- Infection: There’s always a risk of infection with any kind of surgical procedure (including cosmetic procedures), but because dermal fillers are injected directly into your skin rather than surgically implanted beneath it like breast implants, there’s an even higher chance that bacteria could enter your system via these injections and cause an infection somewhere else on your body (e.g., pneumonia). This risk increases if you have open cuts on any parts of your body before having this procedure done; so make sure all cuts are healed completely before going under the needle again!
That’s why you should think twice before getting this popular cosmetic procedure.
As with any medical procedure, dermal fillers can have their drawbacks. They’re not right for everyone and they’re not a quick fix.
- The cost: Dermal fillers are expensive (you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $1,000 per syringe). If you have several areas that need treating, this could add up quickly!
- Pain: While some people experience mild discomfort during the injections, others find them downright painful–especially when administered around the mouth area or cheeks where there are many nerves located close to the skin’s surface.
- Downtime: You’ll need to avoid touching your face for at least 24 hours after having dermal fillers injected because doing so may cause bruising or bleeding under your skin that won’t heal until after those 24 hours have passed (or longer). This means no touching your face while applying makeup or sunscreen either; just leave everything alone until it’s healed!
Conclusion
I hope that this article has given you some insight into the pros and cons of dermal fillers. If you’re still unsure about whether or not to get them, speak with your doctor about all the options available to help you look your best.
