One of the options existing today in the field of Aesthetic Medicine when correcting deep wrinkles, furrows, volume increase or definition of depressed areas, is the use of biomaterials fillers. Thanks to these materials, the face can be remodeled with very minimally invasive procedures.
In the past, permanent and non-absorbable materials were used for these types of corrections. Nowadays, these materials are prohibited, and only resorbable biomaterials are used, which are gradually degraded by the body in a natural and physiological way. Thanks to this, these materials are perfectly tolerated by the tissues, so there are no unpleasant skin reactions caused by permanent ones.
Procedure and products used
Among the various products used, hyaluronic acid, a natural component of the skin, and calcium hydroxyapatite, also known as Radiesse, are the most common.
If what is desired is to moisturize, fill a marked wrinkle or give volume to an anatomical area, hyaluronic acid is normally used. If, on the other hand, the desire is to give a “tightening” effect to the skin, calcium hydroxyapatite will be applied, following the force vectors, since it is an excellent collagen inducer.
How many sessions are necessary?
In this case, it is a totally personalized treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to individually identify the problems of the face, as well as to identify which product, in what quantities and through which technique the best results will be achieved.
It is quite common to combine different techniques and products in the same patient.
Is maintenance necessary?
In this case, all the materials used as fillers are resorbable materials, so the body itself will be responsible for eliminating them little by little. Depending on the material and the area, periodic maintenance may be necessary.
For example, a lip filler with hyaluronic acid can last for a year, and the effects of calcium hydroxyapatite are longer lasting.
Generally, different facial rejuvenation techniques are combined to prevent skin aging.
Are there any side effects?
As these are injected materials, redness, swelling, discomfort or slight bruising may occur in the area of the injection, although this can be covered without problems with the usual makeup.
Occasionally, although it is not very common, foreign body reactions may occur, which are usually associated with the presence of previous permanent materials. That is why it is very important to take a correct clinical history and that the patient comments on previous treatments that may have been performed.
Allergic reactions are not ruled out either, although they are very infrequent. On the other hand, it should be noted that these biomaterials are contraindicated in patients with skin conditions, coagulation problems, autoimmune diseases, collagenosis or cutaneous atopias.
For more information, consult a specialist in Aesthetic Medicine.