In Singapore, dermal fillers are a popular facial contouring choice for individuals seeking to rejuvenate their facial appearance. The ageing process impacts various facial structures, leading to a tired or saggy look. Dermal fillers offer a solution by lifting and volumising certain areas of the face.
What Are Dermal Fillers? Dermal fillers are temporary materials designed to add volume and contour facial features. They help volumize areas like cheeks or temples, and even lift saggy skin when applied strategically to the jawline or face.
What Are The Different Types Of Dermal Fillers? Dermal fillers are often categorized into hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers and non-hyaluronic acid fillers. HA, a natural polymer found in the body, is replenished with HA fillers, promoting collagen production. Common brands include Juvéderm and Restylane. HA fillers can be dissolved if needed using hyaluronidase.
Non-HA fillers stimulate collagen production by subtly stimulating dermal tissues, with results lasting 1 to 3 years.
Where Can Dermal Fillers Be Used? Dermal fillers are versatile and can be used in various facial areas, including cheeks, temples, tear troughs, forehead, nasolabial and marionette folds, jawline, nose, chin, and lips. The specific application depends on an individual’s needs, with some individuals opting for dermal fillers to enhance their jawline or address concerns with their nose.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are temporary materials designed to add volume and contour facial features. They help volumise areas like cheeks or temples, and even lift saggy skin when applied strategically to the jawline or face.
Here’s a fun fact: Did you know dermal fillers can reduce dark eye circles? By plumping the under-eyes, they diminish hollowness and dark circles.
What Are The Different Types Of Dermal Fillers in Singapore?
In Singapore, dermal fillers are broadly categorised into hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers and non-hyaluronic acid fillers. HA, a natural polymer found in the body, is replenished with HA fillers, promoting collagen production. HA fillers can be dissolved if needed using hyaluronidase. Depending on your aesthetic goals, our doctors will choose the filler type with the best compatibility.
Are Dermal Fillers Safe in Singapore?
Dermal filler face treatments are generally safe and widely used in Singapore. Minor side effects like pain and bleeding may occur, and more rare complications include overcorrection, under-correction, asymmetry, or filler migration. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved if adverse events occur.
What Should I Expect from the Dermal Fillers Treatment?
The procedure involves using needles or cannulas to precisely place fillers. Anaesthesia injections are usually unnecessary, and most fillers contain a numbing agent. There might be minimal pain, and measures like numbing cream or ice packs are used to reduce discomfort. Temporary swelling and infrequent bruising may follow the procedure.
After the treatment, it’s advised to avoid certain activities and follow post-treatment care instructions for optimal results.
Where Can Dermal Fillers Be Used?
Dermal fillers in the jaw and nose are common treatments in Singapore, but generally they are versatile and can be used in various facial areas. At illumia Medical, we provide various options:
• illumia Dermal Filler (Face): increase facial volume and plump cheeks for youthful look
• illumia Lip Filler: plump and define lips
• illumia Undereye Filler: plump undereyes (tear troughs), reduce dark circles and soothe out undereye skin
• illumia Undereye Filler Plus: a hybrid filler and collagen stimulator to plump undereyes, reduce dark circles and improve skin elasticity
The specific application depends on an individual’s needs, with some individuals opting for dermal fillers to enhance their jawline or address concerns with their nose.
FAQs
What should I avoid before undergoing a dermal filler treatment?
Some mild bruising after the procedure is expected as the threads are inserted into the skin. To speed up healing and minimise the bruising, our patients are advised to avoid the following:
- Alcohol
- Smoking
Any aspirin-based medications such as Ibuprofen, Neurofen, Naprosen/Naprogesic; anti-inflammatory medications such as Naprosyn; or blood-thinning medications such as Warfarin.
What should I do and not do after getting a dermal filler treatment in Singapore?
Do’s:
- Follow your provider’s post-treatment instructions carefully.
- Apply ice packs to reduce swelling and discomfort.
- Stay hydrated to promote healing and maintain skin hydration.
- Use gentle skincare products and avoid harsh chemicals or exfoliants on treated areas.
Don’ts:
- Avoid touching or rubbing the treated area to prevent displacement of the filler.
- Refrain from strenuous exercise or activities that may increase blood flow to the face.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen to protect the skin.
- Do not consume alcohol or blood-thinning medications immediately after treatment to minimise bruising and swelling.
How long do the results of dermal fillers last in Singapore, and can the treatment be reversed?
Results of dermal fillers depend on the type of filler used. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Juvederm and Restylane can be reversed using an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
