DDS. Adjunct Assistant Professor of OMFS Department of Augusta university
Cosmetic surgery is the gold standard for people who need it but with dermal fillers we can achieve long-lasting corrections with less side effects that’s why in the last 5 years, dermal fillers are popular in the US and also many other countries . Shohreh Ghasemi DDS. Adjunct Assistant Professor in OMFS Department of Augusta university,Georgia,USA. It is important to know the different groups of dermal fillers and know each usage and the area which of them can be used. The longevity of the aesthetic-enhancing effects depends on the type and amount of filler, and injection technique utilized and, treatment location. Case selection and understanding the facial anatomy, aesthetics, and techniques to get a good result in minimally invasive procedures like using dermal fillers are also important factors to get a good result.
Non-invasive improvements in one’s appearance and healthier skin through modern medical practices in the cosmetics industry are becoming highly popular. Variation and demand for dermal fillers have increased drastically during the last few years.
Wide use of dermal fillers over the past three decades has been reported in improving the looks of an ageing face through soft tissue augmentation. This practice is increased from 1.6M/year in 2011 to 2.6M/year in 2016. With an increase in the number of soft tissue filler injections applications, it is inevitable to see their adverse effects.
It is essential to know that proper selection and intelligent application of filling products can help manage and avoid complications.
High use of hyaluronic acid filler than the others is explained by its efficacy, versatility, and safety profiles.
Skin gains volume and fullness by applying dermal fillers, which are available in different forms. Every product contains its risks and benefits. Potential threats could be reduced by using sterilized and professional appliances and injections. In facial rejuvenation, soft-tissue fillers have gained importance
However, these complications resulting from soft tissue augmentation are infrequent with mild adverse effects, and there are meagre chances of any severe adversities but repeated. The growing use of the same filling products may lead to some severe skin concerns. But it can be managed by deploying some effective treatments and preventive measures.
Different factors govern the type of complications related to dermal fillings. Noteworthy are the time of onset (late or early), level of severity (severe, moderate, or mild) and nature of the problem (ischemic or non-ischemic). Skin granulomas have been observed in patients late after filler injections treatment. At the same time, skin necrosis is seen in the case of filler vascular blockage and sometimes irreversible blindness.
The FDA database reported over 2800 cases of adverse effects in the USA in five years between 2013 to 2017 .
People are confident of using dermal filling agents following several techniques. Instead of adopting some safety measures, there are very few complications to occur. To reduce or avoid this filler associated complications, it is highly needed to undergo the procedures by experienced clinicians only with proper product knowledge and its dealing and knowing the anatomy of the desired area to be injected or filled.