What Are The Risks of Dermal Fillers?

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are naturally occurring synthetic substances. They are injected into the folds, creases, lines, and tissues of the face for the purpose of reducing wrinkles and improving facial fullness. In 2017, over 2.7 million facial filler procedures were performed in the United States according to data gathered by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

The Lounge of Beauty Medical Spa, led by Dr. Solomon Laktineh and Agnes Lech, RN provides safe and innovative skin care, body contouring, laser and medical aesthetic treatments to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Huntington Beach, Greater Los Angeles, California, and surrounding locations.

Typical Side Effects of Facial Fillers

The following symptoms can occur around the treatment site after getting a facial filler treatment:

• redness
• bruising
• swelling
• pain
• itching
• rash

According to the AAD, these side effects clear within 7 – 14 days even if their onset is almost immediate.

Rare Side Effects of Dermal Fillers

The following side effects are less common. However, your med spa expert will still make you aware of them before the procedure.

• Infection
• Nodules in the treatment area (may need surgical removal)
• Filler leakage at the injection site
• Granulomas (inflammatory reaction to dermal fillers)
• Filler movement from targeted area to another
• Injury to underlying blood vessels
• Tissue death (occurs when the fillers is injected into an artery causing blocked blood flow)
• Blindness (if the filler is injected into an artery around the eyes)

When Should You Not Use Dermal Fillers?

Medical spa providers don’t recommend undergoing dermal filler procedure if:

• You have active acne, rash, hives, or any other skin inflammation
• You are allergic to one or more ingredients in the filler
• You suffer from a bleeding disorder
• You are under 18 years of age
• You are breastfeeding or pregnant
• Your skin is prone to scarring

Avoid Self-Use Online Dermal Fillers

Dermal filler procedures are usually not covered by health insurance. This may prompt you to purchase a cheaper manufacture from the online black market in a DIY kit. There are dangerous repercussions to these self-injections that have been reported time and again in the media and medical literature.

For instance, online fillers tend to contain a wide variety of non-sterile compounds, such as hair gel. These substances can cause infections, allergic reactions, and cellular death. Improper injection technique may also lead to lumpiness, swelling, embolism, and in extreme cases, blindness. There is an official warning issued by the FDA to not purchase dermal fillers online. They may be contaminated, fake, and harmful.

Facial Fillers are Effective and Safe

Dermal filler treatments when performed by reputed medical spa experts are safe and effective. You should open the book to a med spa treatment if you want to reduce the signs of aging. Don’t shy away from asking for certifications and training in relation to the procedure. This will help you make sure that you are in safe hands and receiving the treatment from an experienced and trained injection provider.

You can achieve beautiful, natural, and safe results with the right dermal filler treatment. The Lounge of Beauty Medical Spa receives patients from Long Beach, Torrance, Huntington Beach, Greater Los Angeles, California, and nearby areas for a range of advanced and proven aesthetic procedures.

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