1. Use Injectable Fillers to Look Younger
As we age, skin loses elasticity and begins to wrinkle and sag. Injectable fillers, also called soft tissue augmentation, can diminish lines and wrinkles. They plump up skin, giving it a more youthful appearance. The lips are a popular place for injectable fillers, as are deep creases around the mouth and on the forehead.
2. Donate Your Own Injectable Filler Through Liposuction
Patients undergoing liposuction can actually save some of the excess fat for injection into their faces. Your harvested fat can even be stored away for future use. If you aren't ready for that kind of surgical commitment, there are other types of injectable fillers available. Collagen comes from both humans and cows. Hyaluronic acid and hydroxylaptite are both natural substances found in the human body, and these are used to plump lips and fill deep wrinkles.
3. Pass if Needles Frighten You
Injectable fillers enter the skin via needles. After evaluating your face, your doctor will mark at least one and as many as several sites in which he will inject the filler. Smaller wrinkles will require fewer injections, while deeper creases may require several sessions. Each session is only a few minutes long. Following the injections, your face may be red and a bit swollen. The swelling should subside in a few hours or a few days. If you have a strong aversion to needles, this procedure is not for you.
4. Don't Expect the Results to Last Forever
Injectable fillers, like collagen, do not stop the aging process. The results last anywhere from a few months to a year, although in some cases they may last longer. However, you will have to undergo another round of injections to soften wrinkles and plump up facial features at some point. For longer lasting results, consider a face-lift or other cosmetic surgery.
5. Prepare for Complications
Even though injectable fillers are not as invasive as cosmetic surgery, they still present certain risks to patients. Less serious risks include rash, redness or other minor skin irritations. More serious complications include infection, paralysis, skin necrosis (in which the skin actually dies) and allergies. Speak with your dermatologist about any concerns you have.
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