Keep Your Fillers Looking Great

December 21, 2019

Even though dermal fillers are clearly temporary treatments that must be repeated at regular intervals for the best results, there are some things you can do to ensure that they look great for as long as possible.

Start Before Your Appointment Arrives

Because dermal fillers are provided as injections, you may need to avoid certain medications, such as blood thinners and aspirin, prior to your appointment. Be sure to check with your doctor before stopping medications. In addition, be sure that you are keeping your skin in as good of health as possible using appropriate topical creams to boost hydration and stop new lines from forming.

Decrease Pressure on the Zone

Pressure on treated areas immediately following your appointment can lead to poor results. For example, if you are receiving fillers around your eyes or nose, you will want to avoid wearing glasses for a few days. You will also want to try to sleep on your back rather than on your side or stomach.

Schedule Follow-up Appointments

It is vital to schedule follow-up appointments enough in advance to ensure that you can get the date you need. It is far easier to touch up your treated zones than it is to start from scratch.

Enhance Effects with Makeup

Highlighter, concealer, blush, and lip gloss can become your friends when it comes to maximizing your dermal filler results. There is some good news when it comes to dermal fillers for the face. As research continues to develop, it is almost certain that new, longer-lasting fillers will come on the market in the next decade or two. Proposed options could last for several years rather than for several months. In addition, you should recognize that fillers in areas that rarely move, such as around your tear troughs, are sure to last longer than do those in highly mobile areas, such as around your mouth and nose.

As with all treatments at the OC Cosmetic Surgery Clinique, be sure to chat with Dr. Tavoussi prior to your appointment so that you can know what to expect when it comes to follow-up appointments. He will give you the best estimate of when you should return and will give you smart tips for dealing with your particular filler type. If you are ready to schedule your appointment, call our Newport Beach location, or stop at our office today.