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Could There Be Any Side Effects?
In the hands of a qualified practitioner, complications are incredibly rare with dermal fillers. However, you should be aware of a few minor side effects that might occur following treatment.
These can include bruising, redness or slight swelling. Extensive bruising is rare, and we can take aids like arnica tablets to make it even more unlikely. I also use a magic cream in the clinic to diminish any bruising that might happen.
Swelling of the face is more likely, as the hyaluronic acid in the filler attracts moisture. This is why I always recommend my patients to have a dermal filler treatment, ideally four weeks, but a minimum of two weeks, before any big event. That way, any potential side effects have plenty of time to wear off.
That said, downtime is minimal – some people go back to work straight after treatment. So you’ll be back to your normal routine in no time.
Very rarely, more serious complications can occur. But a fully-qualified medical aesthetics practitioner will know exactly how to take care of you should anything such as this happen. This is why it’s so vital to know your practitioner and be able to trust them with your safety.
Dermal fillers might seem daunting, especially if it’s your first time having the treatment. But with a qualified, experienced practitioner, you’ll feel like a whole new you!