Posts tagged “hyaluronic acid filler”

How can I treat my aged and sunken face?

March 18th, 2013
Q.
Hi there,
I have got quite sunken cheeks and more lines on my face since loosing a lot of weight. Whilst my body look the best it ever has my face seems to have aged. I have tried a few creams and serums but they haven’t really made any difference to my face at all. I have been looking on the net at dermal fillers and things and I don’t really know very much about them or where to begin really. I just want my face to look younger, not a great change to to plump it out abit. Can you give me any advice about what creams to use and what fillers you think would help with my face?
A.
Hello there,
Although there are good creams to improve the tone and texture of the skin surface they will not replace lost volume or plump the skin. This is where hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers come in. They can not only subtly restore lost volume but can be used to provide a more widespread plumping and re-hydation of ageing skin. My personal preference is to use either Restylane or Emervel but there are other HA fillers. There are a number of ways in which HA fillers can be used to achieve this; you would have to discuss this with a reputable Cosmetic Doctor.
Best Wishes,
Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey
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Would Restylane be safe to put in my nose?

February 13th, 2013
Q.
Hello dr Peter, first sorry my bad english, to ten  years ago i put artecol in the wrinkle the noise to the mouth.Now I want to put something like restylane or another thing? But Doctor say that is dangerous , i don’t know what i do, please help, what can i put? im so sad to see my face like this way and i can t do something:( please answer my question and i hope you understand my bad english! thanks for your attention

A.
Thank you for your question.
The problem with all semi-permanent fillers is that they can suddenly cause problems years after they have been injected, even if everything had previously ben very settled. Restylane is a very safe hyaluronic acid filler. However, your doctor probably said that they wouldn’t inject it where Artecol had been used just in case it caused it triggered a reaction with the Artecol.
Kind Regards,
Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey
Dr Peter Forrester

Dr Peter Forrester

6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NP
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How can I remove the fillers in my face?

November 19th, 2012
Q.
I had the outline fillers inserted in my face,cheeks and all my face , and lips too but I used outline filler more than I should and now I need to remove the extra filler outline inserted in my face because I had more than I should, and I realize unfortunately that they can’t go away for about 5 years, and I don’t want them , I am so depressed and don’t know what to do. I want to avoid a surgical operation so please can you help me to find a solution? Is there something like peelings or massages or other things that could help the outline be reduced? Anything that helps? that I could do? I would be grateful if you let me know and thank you in advance.
A.
This really depends on which filler was used. If it was a hyaluronic acid filler (HA) then injection of the enzyme Hyalase (hyaluronidase) will usually disperse the filler. However, if the filler is not a HA then there will be little that can be done to remove it.
Sorry not to be more helpful.

Best wishes,
Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey

Dr Peter Forrester

Dr Peter Forrester

6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NP
Web: www.drforrester.co.uk Tel: 01372 890 890

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How safe are dermal fillers and how long have they been around for?

October 29th, 2012
Q.
How long has dermal filler been used for treating the face? There’s so many different brands that it makes me wonder about how safe they are and what kind of regulations there are in place. Do you know where I can find this information? What systems do you use and what evidence do you have that they are okay? I’m sure I’ll be back to ask more questions as I’m considering treatment but this is as good a place to start as any! Thanks for your time.
A.
The first fillers in common use to treat the face were based on bovine collagen. These became popular in the 1980’s but their use has gradually declined partly because of the necessity of having a pre-treatment test for allergy. Restylane was the first hyaluronic acid filler and was first used in 1996. SInce then it has been in continuous use across the world for 15 years and has been used approximately 14 million times giving it a long and proven safety record. Other hyaluronic acid fillers have subsequently come on to the market, the most notable of which is probably Juvederm that was introduced in 2006.

In the USA dermal fillers have to pass the strict FDA approval process and there are only half a dozen or so approved fillers. Contrast this with Europe where the approval process is less rigorous and where there are 100+ fillers on the market. My advice is to stick with FDA approved products, of which Restylane and Juvederm are two.

Restylane is my preferred filler because, as I’ve said it has a long safety record. There have been fillers introduced in the last 10 years that initially appear to be very good but then have caused problems years after they were first injected. With Restylane we know that there are not going to be any sudden surprises.

Please fire another question my way and I’l do my best to respond as soon as my time permits.

Kind regards,

Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor

Dr Peter Forrester

Dr Peter Forrester

6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NP
Web: www.drforrester.co.uk Tel: 01372 890 890

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