subject: The Truth About Injectable Cosmetic Treatments [print this page] Injectable cosmetic treatments might seem like a less invasive and less risky alternative to surgery but there are also risks associated with any facial fillers. You should always make sure you are aware of the risks associated, research practitioners and be fully aware of the medical issues surrounding injectable cosmetic treatments. There are many types of injectable cosmetic treatments available and you should read up and decide, along with your doctor, what is the best treatment for you.
What is Being Injected?
There are two main types of cosmetic injectables in Australia and these are:
Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox), which weakens specifically, targeted supporting muscles in the face. Once the muscles relax, the skin then flattens out.
Dermal Fillers can come in the form of Collagen, Hyaluronan (a type of hyaluronic acid), Polylactic Acid, Polyacrylamide and fatty tissue. Dermal fillers simply fill in the wrinkles.
Which Treatment?
Botox and Dermal fillers are both temporary measures to reinvigorate the skin. They all require top ups over time. Different kinds of skin concerns will be treated with either treatment or a combination of both.
Botox can treat and is restricted to treat the following types of wrinkles;
Frown lines between the eyebrows
Lines across the nose
Wrinkles that extend from the outside corners of the eye (crow's feet)
Forehead lines
Throat lines
Dermal fillers can fill the following types of wrinkles;
NasoLabial folds
Lip Augmentation
Marionette Lines
Tear Drop lines
Deep lines
Surface lines (mouth and forehead)
Skin depressions
Other areas of the body
Precautions and Side effects
Using Botox has medical implications, so make you adhere to any medical advice and precautions before using the treatment. It can react with some medications, vitamins and isn't suitable in cases of pregnancy, muscle infection, and many other conditions.
The possible side effects of have Botox are usually temporary and affect only the area that has been injected. Side effects are drooping of eyelids, headache, pain, redness, swelling, bruising, muscle tightness, muscle weakness, numbness and nausea.
Dermal Fillers also have medical implications and may react with allergies, immune systems and keloid scarring.
Side effects from using dermal fillers are bleeding, bruising, swelling, itching, skin discolouration, infection, ulceration, lumps and allergic reaction.
Caution and Research
Like any cosmetic treatment, you should always carefully research your practitioner, because as with cosmetic surgery, there are no standard qualifications to perform cosmetic treatments. You should always ask to see photos of the practitioner's previous patients and results.
You should think about they can help you if something goes wrong, and if they can provide you with the appropriate care in that case.
Consider the cost of the treatment you wish to receive, and think about the fact that it will be a recurring cost over the course of your life, because most of these wrinkle fillers are not permanent.
Don't be shy to ask questions and take your time making your decision about whether or not you want to undergo cosmetic treatment.
Go forward with caution and realistic expectations. Cosmetic treatments go beyond beauty treatments and require serious consideration and thought.
by: Dr Zion Chan
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