What Should You აუცილებლად Check Before a Filler Procedure?

Provider: Imiseok Theme Dermatology Clinic

If skin that was plump just a few years ago

loses its elasticity before you know it,

even though it is a natural part of aging,

it is not something you can welcome

happily. Skin that has lost elasticity

with age sags, looks less vibrant,

and its texture also becomes rough.

For skin that has already lost its firmness,

it is difficult to solve the problem

with skincare alone, which is why many

people with these skin concerns visit

Imiseok Theme Dermatology Clinic.

The most effective way to address the

lost elasticity in the face is through

a dermatology procedure.

What Is a Filler Procedure?

Filler procedures are a representative

form of non-surgical cosmetic treatment.

They fill in indented or sunken areas of

the skin and involve injecting hyaluronic

acid under the skin to improve depressed

(sunken) scars, facial contours, and the

visual volume of the face.

This creates skin elasticity and a sense

of volume, offering a temporary improvement

in facial elasticity for areas such as

the chin, nose, lips, and a flat forehead.

The filler procedure method is very simple.

Because the filler is injected into the

area of concern with a syringe, the

procedure time is short. In addition,

because fillers cause almost no swelling

after the procedure and recovery is quick,

they are considered a treatment that

even busy office workers can receive

without much burden.

At this time, because the injection is

made into the dermal layer of the skin,

which is difficult to confirm with the

naked eye, it is important to receive

consultation and treatment from a doctor

who has accurate anatomical knowledge

and a solid understanding of the

characteristics of fillers. Also, even

when using the same product, the effects

can vary greatly depending on the area,

amount, interval, and other factors,

so we recommend receiving the procedure

after sufficient consultation with an

experienced doctor with extensive filler

experience.

Fillers by Area for a More Youthful Face

Facial fillers are called by various

names depending on the area where the

filler procedure is performed. First,

if you have under-eye aegyo-sal, the

overall face can look more three-dimensional

and give a youthful impression. Under-eye

aegyo-sal filler, called aegyo filler,

is a method of injecting filler into

the slightly puffy flesh under the eyes.

Cheek fillers and nasolabial fold fillers

are often chosen by people with little

facial fat, those who feel self-conscious

about the area near the cheekbones due

to insufficient cheek volume, or those

whose nasolabial folds become more

prominent when smiling. By filling in

sunken areas through filler procedures,

a softer impression can be created.

If the front cheekbone area looks flat,

the whole face often looks flat as well.

Cheekbone filler improves the volume of

the cheekbones and makes the face appear

more three-dimensional. Lip filler can

likewise help people with thin lips and

a plain-looking impression improve the

shape of their lips into fuller, more

defined lips, helping create a more

three-dimensional impression.

Benefits of Fillers

The effects and benefits of fillers are

diverse, as follows.

1. With immediate results, the area of

concern can be improved in a short time.

2. As a non-surgical method, the procedure

is simple.

3. Since no separate recovery period is

needed, daily life can resume right away.

4. Because it is closer to a procedure

than a surgery, the relative financial

burden is lower.

5. Although there are individual differences,

the filler maintenance period usually

lasts about 1 to 2 years.

Precautions Before the Procedure to Prevent Side Effects

Because filler procedures have so many

advantages, there is also the issue that

side effects can easily be overlooked.

If side effects occur, they can cause

significant physical and psychological

harm, so we will explain the precautions

to take before the procedure.

1. Careful product selection

As filler procedures have become very

popular, the number of products on the

market has also increased. Among the

various filler products, the procedure

must be performed with the filler that

is appropriate for you. There are many

cases where people suffer harm due to side

effects because they did not have enough

consultation with a doctor who has rich

procedural and clinical experience, or

because they did not carefully check

whether the product is suitable for them,

so caution is needed.

2. Check whether the product is genuine

Due to the popularity of the procedure,

there is a problem of large quantities of

non-genuine fillers circulating in the

market. Accordingly, before the procedure,

you must check whether the product is

genuine, and there needs to be a process

of confirming the expiration date, the

agreed amount, and whether it has FDA and

MFDS approval.

3. Consultation and procedure with experienced medical staff

When receiving treatment in areas where

arteries pass, such as around the eyes,

nose, and mouth, special caution is needed.

If the filler enters a blood vessel or

presses on one, problems can occur, and

because the filler interferes with blood

circulation, necrosis may occur. During

a filler procedure, muscle paralysis,

allergic reactions, or inflammation may

appear, and if a blood vessel around the

eyes is blocked, there is a risk of side

effects such as blindness. If another

blood vessel is blocked, there is a risk

of skin necrosis, so caution is necessary.

To avoid these side effects and obtain

the desired results, it is important to

receive the procedure from an experienced

dermatology filler doctor who accurately

understands the anatomical structure of

the body.

4. Check whether removal is possible if side effects occur

There are fillers whose effects last

permanently, such as Aquamid, Revofil,

and Bio-Alcamid. If side effects occur

with these filler products, removal may

be necessary. It is also important to

check whether the product and area can be

effectively removed.

Precautions After a Filler Procedure

1. If the area around the treatment site

turns red or you feel pain after the

procedure, you need to visit the hospital

to check whether there are any side effects.

2. It is best not to do strenuous exercise,

use a sauna, smoke, or drink alcohol.

3. Sleeping posture can also put pressure

on the treated area depending on the site,

so it is best to sleep in a proper position

as much as possible.

4. Light makeup and face washing are

possible after the procedure, but strong

makeup or irritation such as shaving is

not recommended, so it is best to do

these from the day after the procedure.

If the area around the treatment site

turns red or you feel pain after the

procedure, you should promptly visit the

clinic to check whether there are any

side effects. Also, it is best not to

touch the treatment area as much as

possible. If you press strongly or apply

continuous pressure, such as by receiving

a massage, deformity may occur, so caution

is needed.

In addition, basic lifestyle habits affect

the results after the procedure. First,

we recommend avoiding strenuous exercise,

saunas, smoking, and alcohol. Also,

sleeping posture can put pressure on the

area depending on the site, so you should

sleep in a proper position as much as

possible. Lastly, light makeup and face

washing are possible after the procedure,

but strong makeup or irritation such as

shaving is not recommended, so it is best

to do these from the day after the procedure.

Fillers are a representative form of

non-surgical cosmetic treatment. They are

a procedure that fills indented or sunken

areas of the skin, and by filling the

subcutaneous layer with hyaluronic acid

to visually improve facial wrinkles, they

can improve skin elasticity and volume.

Imiseok Theme Dermatology Clinic has been

providing systematic skin care and premium

beauty care for a long time, and based on

its many clinical experiences, it proposes

customized treatments for patients.

It also continuously adds or replaces

premium laser devices to minimize side

effects and increase effectiveness.

If you are considering a filler procedure,

visit us and solve your concerns through

a consultation with our medical staff!

Imiseok Theme Dermatology Clinic will

always be with our patients.