Dermal Fillers

Face aging is like watching a time-lapse video of a raisin’s life story. One day, you’re a fresh grape, all plump and smooth, and the next, you’re wondering if those lines on your forehead are a new form of topographical map. Your cheeks decide to take a permanent vacation south, and your laugh lines start looking like they’ve been through a few too many comedy marathons. Ageing of the facial tissues involves combined changes in skin quality, volume depletion, decreased tissue elasticity, redistribution of subcutaneous fullness, progressive bone resorption and gravitational descent. Loss of wonder skin components like collagen, hyaluronic acid and fat reduce the plump appearance and glow of your skin.

Dermal filler treatments provide solutions for several issues that affect the ageing face, including the following:

• Smoothing facial lines and wrinkles:

⁃  Forehead lines that flow along horizontally

⁃  Frown lines or worry lines—called ‘glabellar lines’—that flow along vertically

⁃  Bunnies that etch the bridge of the nose between the eyes

⁃  Crow’s feet—called ‘lateral canthal lines’—radiating from the corners of the eyes

⁃  Laugh lines—called ‘nasolabial folds’—that form a bracket shape around the upper lip

⁃  Lip lines that wrinkle vertically around the lip

⁃  Smoker’s wrinkles which are pucker lines around the edges of the lips

⁃  Jowl wrinkles—called ‘Marionette lines’—that frame the chin vertically as the cheeks droop

⁃  Turkey neck or neck lines caused by wrinkles in saggy neck skin

• Restoring lost volume in the oral or peri-oral areas:

⁃  Fine face lines called rhytides—the precursor to wrinkles

⁃  Acne scars and wrinkles

⁃  Age-or disease-related soft-tissue loss

⁃  Tear trough correction,

⁃  Nose reshaping

⁃  Midfacial volumisation with cheek enhancement to get fuller cheekbones

⁃  Chin augmentation

⁃  Lip enhancement to achieve fuller lips, to establish an aesthetic smile line, and to improve phonation

⁃  Correction of facial asymmetry

• Improving dull appearance of skin

Dermal fillers offer a range of benefits for those looking to rejuvenate their appearance. They can smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, restore lost volume in the cheeks and lips, and enhance facial contours, giving a more youthful and refreshed look. The procedure is minimally invasive, with little to no downtime, allowing individuals to return to their daily activities almost immediately. Additionally, the results are often immediate and can last from several months to over a year, depending on the type of filler used. This makes dermal fillers a popular choice for those seeking quick and effective cosmetic enhancements without the need for surgery.

Facial aesthetic treatments delivered at Genix are non-surgical, and as a result, gentler than surgical facial enhancements. Restoring the youthfulness of your face brings with it a plethora of benefits, including:

• Increased confidence and self-worth
• Improved social interactions due to a better quality of life
• Less invasive procedure compared to surgical facial enhancements
• Fast and easy recovery with minimal side effects compared to surgical facelifts
• Complete cosmetic enhancement by integrating dental and facial aesthetics
• Benefit from dentists’ specialized knowledge of facial structures and injectables, integral to their training and practice
• More affordable and cost-effective than surgery

Facial aesthetic treatments begin with a thorough analysis of the face to determine the necessary enhancements for rejuvenating a youthful appearance. This assessment identifies creases, lines, and wrinkles, which result from both skin changes and muscle activity.

The planned treatments typically focus on addressing either skin laxity, muscle tension, or a combination of both. To correct skin laxity, various enhancers known as dermal fillers are used. On the other hand, reducing muscle tension involves the application of botulinum toxin. By targeting these specific areas, the treatments aim to restore a smoother, more youthful look.

Dermal fillers are materials that are injected beneath the skin, smoothing out perioral folds and area of reduced volume. Hypoallergic and long lasting, dermal fillers feel natural beneath the skin, require very little time to inject, be ready-to use and have a low risk of complications. These include biodegradable fillers that last for a moderate duration, and require a touch-up once their effects wear off:

• Hyaluronic acid potently binds to water and, when injected into the skin, softens, volumises and hydrates the skin.
• Collagen is a major structural constituent of the skin, and bioengineered human collagen plump up the skin by replacing the lost collagen volume.

Longer duration biodegradable fillers stimulate the body to produce its own collagen and examples include CH—calcium hydroxyapatite— (immediate visual improvement with longer term effects) and PLLA—poly-L-lactic acid— (gradual improvement that may require booster doses, with long-lasting results).

Non-biodegradable fillers encourage deposition of collagen around non-absorbable microspheres made of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and silikon 1000, a medical-grade pure form of silicone.

While the treatment procedure for facial aesthetic enhancements is simple, meticulous planning and preparation is necessary to ensure that all desired changes are achieved and maintained for the longest possible duration. This is why the initial consultation is critical to discuss goals and create a personalized treatment plan. It also allows you to discuss your concerns and to understand the outcome expectations clearly.

Depending on the complexity and the treatment modality used, the treatment may require one or multiple sessions. All facial aesthetic enhancements at Genix are planned in minute detail, mapping the facial anatomy carefully and harmonising facial aesthetics with the design of your smile. This allows your Genix Expert to deliver the treatments in a precise, minimally-invasive manner with nominal discomfort, and low post-operative sequelae.

The sequence of steps in the majority of situations is as follows:

Appointment 1
In-depth consultation with a history and an exam

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Discussion of treatment goals and possibilities

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Creation of your bespoke treatment plan, taking care to harmonise dental with facial aesthetics

Appointment 2
Application of the selected treatment modality using gentle injectable techniques

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Post-operative instructions

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You are now ready to captivate the heart and soul of others with your beauty!

Follow-up visits may be scheduled by your Genix Expert to ensure desired results with additional application of boosters and to address any concerns you may have.

• After receiving dermal fillers, it’s crucial to follow proper aftercare to ensure optimal results and minimize side effects. Patients should avoid touching or massaging the treated area for at least 24 hours to prevent the filler from moving.
• It’s also recommended to avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, and alcohol consumption for a few days. Applying a cold compress can help reduce swelling and bruising. Staying hydrated and following any specific instructions provided by the healthcare professional will aid in a smooth recovery and enhance the longevity of the treatment.
• It may be necessary to schedule regular check-ups to monitor progress and maintain results. Ensure that you keep up with the follow-ups to preserve the positive changes.

• It is important to consult a professional who is qualified—like our Genix Experts—to offer these treatments to ensure that they are suitable for you, understand the minimal risks, and be aware of potential side effects which are mostly transient.
• What often helps is to maintain realistic expectations. Clearly understanding what the treatments can achieve before starting the process plays a critical role in making both your journey and your destination with facial aesthetic enhancements the joy you expect them to be!

Genix’s dermal filler treatments provide a seamless and efficient solution to elevate your look. Our skilled Genix Experts not only help you attain your aesthetic aspirations but also prioritize your dental well-being. These treatments are designed to be both quick and effective, making them an ideal choice for those seeking noticeable improvements without extensive downtime. Don’t hesitate to take the next step towards a more confident you!