Patients often come to us expressing the wish “just to look a little better” without wanting to undergo cosmetic surgery. In such cases, dermal fillers are used to increase volume and smooth wrinkles, with which our patients are very satisfied.

Such wrinkle fillers for lips and face are particularly popular because patients recognize differences in their appearance even before they leave our clinic. By the way: With other non-surgical aesthetic treatments, such as Botox, the desired changes are only noticeable after a few days. One more thing to note: wrinkle fillers are not suitable for body contouring procedures. In other words, they should not be used to enlarge the breasts or buttocks.

Safety should be your number one priority no matter what medical procedure you are considering. Therefore, choose a reliable healthcare facility whose doctors have completed all the necessary training in the safe use of dermal fillers. Without a clear understanding of facial anatomy, treatment by an untrained person can result in disruption of blood supply, damage to nerves, and potentially irreparable damage.

As a patient, you should always ask for a consultation first and then talk about what your goal is and how you could achieve that goal. You may think you only want dermal fillers, but a specialist may recommend a different treatment or combination of treatments based on your skin type and specific goals.

Don’t be afraid to ask your doctor about his or her experience and training at the first consultation. Finally, you should discuss realistic results and your expectations with your doctor—it’s about your face.

Even non-surgical procedures bear some risks. The most common side effects include bruising, redness, pain, or swelling, all of which should disappear within two weeks. Rarely, patients may develop bumps under the skin that require injections, medication, or even surgical removal.

Although very rare, wrinkle fillers can be accidentally injected into a blood vessel and cause blurred vision or permanent blindness. You should call your doctor or an ambulance if your skin is turning blue and it is very painful – these are two possible signs that the filler entered your bloodstream. All of these possible side effects, no matter how rare, are another reason why you should consult a reputable healthcare facility and a doctor who is experienced and competent in performing this aesthetic procedure.

There is no research showing that wrinkle fillers are safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Therefore, if you are expecting a baby or have recently had a baby, you should delay treatment. Avoid hyaluronic fillers immediately before a professional teeth cleaning or other dental treatment.

These procedures cause some pressure and stretching of the facial muscles, which can potentially dislodge the injected fillers. During your consultation, you can ask your doctor when it is safe to have dental procedures again.

If you are not happy with the way you look after the treatment, don’t panic – adjustment is possible in most cases. The doctor may inject additional filler to balance the look or remove it entirely. The good thing about hyaluronic fillers is that an enzyme can be injected into the treated area to dissolve the hyaluronic acid, which then just disappears.

Yet, when facial fillers are expertly injected, the result should be a beautiful and natural look. The changes we can do are so minimal that no one would notice them at first glance.