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DERMAL FILLERS

can be used to enhance facial features such as the lips, cheeks, and jawline, as well as to fill in deep creases and lines around the mouth, nose, and forehead. They can also be used to correct scars and other skin irregularities.

WHAT IS A HYALURONIC ACID FILLER OR DERMAL FILLER IN SINGAPORE?

Hyaluronic acid filler injections are widely used in aesthetic medicine to replace volume loss in the face, especially in the cheek, enhance facial features, correct face asymmetry and restore youthfulness. In addition, the collagen-stimulating effect of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers can be used to improve skin hydration and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This is a preferred procedure for many patients not keen to go through invasive treatments, surgical procedures and downtime.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF AGEING, AND HOW DERMAL FILLERS CAN HELP REVERSE IT?
 
 

As we age, our skin, fats, muscles and bones undergo different degenerative changes. On the face, ageing causes saggy jowls, nasolabial folds, wrinkles, eyebags, retruded chin, flat cheeks and sunken temples. These common complaints are structural changes that are inevitable with ageing in the human face.

Dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid can help to stimulate collagen formation at the injection site. In addition, these filler injections will help improve skin hydration and elasticity.

Fillers can be used on many different parts of the face. For example, fillers for the nose are highly requested as a sharp nose bridge and defined nose tip are highly desired aspects of beauty.

Most commonly, Dr Lim does lip filler, nose filler and fillers for the cheek.

 
what HAPPENS DURING A CONSULTATION?
 
 

During a consultation, Dr Lim will assess your condition and understand your needs and concerns before recommending the best treatment options. I will address your areas of concern, explain the procedures, potential risks, and downtime and customise a complete treatment plan according to your condition, working schedule and budget. Before and after treatment, photos are taken for documentation of treatment progress.

 

As a medical director in Singapore, I believe every precaution must be taken before I commence any filler treatment. Dr Lim also believes that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment option for a patient; every patient is different, and time and effort must be spent examining the case so that the treatment protocol I decide on is the best one for you.

 
what is done during treatment for dermal fillers in singapore?
 
 

Topical numbing cream will be applied to the treatment areas before the filler injection to minimise discomfort. Then, an appropriate amount of approved fillers are injected into the skin and subcutaneous tissues to achieve desired results. The key points for a good clinical outcome are the safe technique, appropriate fillers, the optimal amount of fillers and precise injection area for fillers. The techniques Dr Lim uses for a nose fillers treatment will differ from what he uses in other forms of treatment.

 

The whole process for fillers injections takes 10~20 minutes and is well-tolerated by patients.

 
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
 

 

How are the dermal fillers in singapore used?
 

- Add volume to the cheeks
- Reduce the appearance of the tear trough, eyebags and dark eye circles
- Soften laugh lines and marionette lines
- Restore a sunken temple and forehead
- Smoothen facial lines and wrinkles
- Achieve a higher nose bridge and increase lip volume
- Enhance chin and jawline definition
- Improve skin hydration, pores and dull skin

 
What happens during a consultation?
 

During a consultation, doctor will assess your condition and understand your needs and concerns before recommending the best treatment options to you. Doctor will address your areas of concern, explain the procedures, potential risks, downtime and customise a complete treatment plan according to your condition, working schedule and budget. Before and after treatment photos are taken for documentation of treatment progress.

As a medical director in Singapore, Dr Lim believes that every precaution must be taken before doctor commence with any sort of filler treatment. Doctor also believe that there no one-size-fits-all treatment option for a patient; every patient is different and time and effort must be spent examining the case so that the treatment protocol doctor decide on is the best one for you.

 
wHAT IS DONE DURING TREaTMENT FOR DERMAL FILLERS IN SINGAPORE?
 

Topical numbing cream will be applied to the treatment areas prior to the filler injection to minimise discomfort. An appropriate amount of approved fillers are injected into the skin and subcutaneous tissues to achieve desired results. The safe technique, appropriate fillers, the optimal amount of fillers and precise injection area for fillers are the key points for a good clinical outcome. The techniques doctor use for a nose fillers treatment will be different from what doctor use in other forms of treatment. 

The whole process for fillers injections takes 10~20 minutes and it is well-tolerated by patients.

 
IS THERE DOWNTIME FOR FACE FILLERS?
 

To ensure the good safety practices for face fillers, Dr Lim only use HSA approved fillers in MY Medical Aesthetics. By using approved fillers that go through the relevant safety protocols, doctor largely minimise the risk of any unforeseen side effects that might occur.

Nose fillers, facial fillers or other sites injected with hyaluronic acid fillers may lead to injection-related side effects, such as redness, bruising, slight swelling or itching. This is considered to be expected and will heal naturally over 7-14 days.

 
IS THERE A RISK OF SIDE EFFECTS WHEN DURING DERMAL FILLERS?
 

Based on doctor's experience, severe side effects are rare when doing dermal fillers. Most patients will simply have some light bruising and swelling which will disappear after a while. However, there is a statistically low chance of more severe side effects occurring, such as skin necrosis.

Skin necrosis can happen if an ulcer forms underneath the skin due to the insertion of the hyaluronic acid. Also, if there is a major disruption of blood flow due to the filler, there is a chance that skin necrosis might happen. A few years back in Singapore, there was also a case of blindness due to unforeseen complications that arose after a nose fillers procedure.

This risk can be further amplified if you go to an unlicensed spa or beauty salon for fillers treatment. Although the procedures are cheaper, it is unlikely that the brand of fillers being used is HSA approved, leading to a greater risk of infection and unforeseen side effects.

 
How long CAN DERMAL FILLERS LAST?
 

Depending on the filler brand, product viscosity of the filler, treatment areas of the skin and pre-treatment condition, the longevity of fillers varies according to the individual and their lifestyle. Generally, the results can last from 9 to 24 months. Dermal fillers are not permanent and will be broken down by our body’s immune system over time. Follow up treatment may be required to maintain the good results.