What Are the Common Complications of the Use of Dermal Fillers?

Introduction Dermal fillers are derived from biocompatible substances that are injected into the skin in order to correct deformities or help a person to achieve a certain desired look, like pouty lips. The injectable substances are eventually absorbed from the skin because they are biocompatible and therefore the effects are not permanent. To improve the outcomes of the procedure, it is important to consult a competent plastic surgeon. Dr. Norman J. Pastorek is highly experienced in the use of dermal fillers and can help to choose the best filler that can help achieve your desired outcome. What Are the Uses of Dermal Fillers? • Restoration of the volume of the lower half of the facern• For plumping thin lips so that they become poutyrn• To remove wrinkles and creases from the facern• Removing the wrinkles that occur below the lower eyelidrn• Removing scars caused by pitting acnern• Enhancing the cheekbone contoursrn• Enhancing the areas that appear shallow on the facernWho Is an Ideal Candidate for Dermal Fillers?rnNot everyone qualifies to have dermal fillers because some medical conditions like diabetes or smoking can delay healing, leading to poor outcomes. Given below are the good candidates. • A person with wrinkles or who want to have plump lipsrn• A person who is of good healthrn• A person who is capable of maintaining skin hygiene after the procedurern• A person who does not have underlying medical conditions like diabetesrn• A person who is not allergic to the substances used as dermal fillersrn• A person who does not smokern• Someone with realistic expectations from the procedurernHow Can You Take Care of Your Skin After the Procedure? • Avoid vigorous stretching of the face after the procedurern• Reduce excess exposure to direct sunlightrn• Maintain good skin hygienern• Do not touch your face when it is not necessaryrn• Ice packs can help reduce the discomfort What Are Some Adverse Issues That Are Associated with the Use of Dermal Fillers? The use of dermal fillers is safe when carried out by a qualified plastic surgeon. Improperly done procedures can result in complications, leading to non-desired outcomes. It is important to never buy products from the black market because you cannot verify if it is of good quality. The common issues that are associated with the use of dermal fillers include; • Localized skin rednessrn• Bruisingrn• Bleedingrn• Swellingrn• Skin rashrn• Itchy skinrn• Failure to achieve the desired outcomern• Asymmetry of the facern• Formation of scars on the facern• Infection of the skinrn• Accidental nerve damagern• Feeling lumps under the skinrn• Overstretching of the skinrn• Skin eruptionsrn• Allergies to some of the fillersrn• Interruption of blood flow may result in the death of the skin cells resulting in wounds Conclusion Dermal fillers are biocompatible substances that are injected in the skin to correct deformities or to achieve a certain desired look. An experienced plastic surgeon helps to assess your skin and the desired outcomes and then chooses the best dermal filler for you.