Dermal fillers popularly known as "fillers", are injections of gel like substances injected under the skin, that is used to plump up wrinkles, smoothen lines and restore the volume of your face.
It is mostly used to enhance the facial features or gain a more youthful appearance. Results are seen right away, maximum benefits are seen after 10-14 days and results last from months to years depending upon the type of fillers used and the location.
Recently there has been an increasing demand for body fillers to enhance breasts and buttocks, although US FDA doesn't approve fillers for body contouring or enhancement.
Most common side effects after filler injections are bruising, redness and swelling that resolves within few days to weeks. Other side effects may include :
Less common side effects may be :
Filler when injected, if inadvertently enters the blood vessels can cause skin necrosis, stroke or even blindness.
It is very difficult to remove injected fillers although it may be possible within one day of injection and if removal is done later, certain dissolving agents like collagenase can be considered.