Dermal Fillers in Chevy Chase MD is a cosmetic procedure done to plump lips, fill in hollow spots on the face, and soften the appearance of wrinkles. Fillers can be injected into the lips, cheeks, temporal area, nose and jawline. Dermal fillers can also contour deformities on the face and reduce the appearance of scarring. This procedure is done by a licensed professional such as a dermatologist or doctor. At some facilities, the fillers can be completed by a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or registered nurse. All of these medical professionals are trained and highly skilled in this area of practice.
Getting Fillers
Before getting a filler injection, the dermatologist or doctor will discuss any problem areas the patient has. Dermal Fillers in Chevy Chase MD give the patient a more youthful, full-face appearance. Ice, local anesthetic, or a nerve block may be used prior to dermal injections to reduce any discomfort the patient may experience. While the filler is being injected, the patient may experience a burning sensation. Many patients reporting hearing a popping noise while the filler is being injected or feeling a lot of pressure in the area. The dermatologist will inject the filler into the desired area and give several injections to ensure the patient will achieve desired results.
Aftercare
After the fillers have been injected, the patient may have some discomfort in the general area. The patient may have an overfilled appearance in the area where it was injected. However, this is due to swelling. This generally subsides in a few hours and should be gone within two days. The patient may also experience swelling, bruising, redness, and small palpable lumps in the area. These symptoms will usually subside within hours to two days after the treatment. The symptoms can be alleviated by icing the area and a massage.
Results from filler injections are immediate. The fillers can last from months to years depending on the type of filler being used. Maintaining good health and regular skill treatments can improve the longevity of results. For more information or a consult, visit a medical spa such as Tamjidi Skin Institute. For more details, visit our Google+ page.
