Fillers are used to support the structure of the aging face. As our face ages, bone resorption takes place, making the framework weaker and smaller. This weaker frame does not hold the facial tissues upright as well as before, causing the tissues to sag at the lower cheeks and the jawline. Fillers can augment this facial frame and restore the youthful facial contours of the face. Sometimes fillers are used to augment parts of the aging face that has deflated (eg. lips, temples or tear trough areas).
Injection points are strategically placed to support the facial tissues with various fillers (different hardness and cohesivity) to get the best natural result. As the results from fillers are not permanent, repeat refilling can be expected close to every 1-year.
The downtime is minimal and patients can expect to return to normal social and work activities after the procedure the next day.
The popularity of hyaluronic acid fillers have increased worldwide in the last 15-years as results are immediate with little downtime or complications compared to surgery. Results are natural, both in animation (smiling) or at rest.