Are Wrinkle Fillers Safe to Use?
When it comes to fighting the signs of ageing, most people are willing to do whatever it takes to enjoy a smooth, younger looking complexion. Some are happy to go under the knife, while others might prefer to use products and serums in a bid to look as young as possible. Of all of the technologies out there, one in particular seems to have experienced a rapid increase in popularity.
Wrinkle fillers offer a unique way to defy age lines and sagging skin – and you might have already come across the more well-known brands, without even realising. Have you heard of Juvederm? That’s a filler product. How about Captique, Restylane, or Botox? They are other ones! There are more than a dozen branded products that can be found online, in store and over the counter – but just how safe are they?
First things first
Before understanding how safe a product is, it’s a good idea to get to know how it works. In the majority of cases, if not all relating to branded products – these types of fillers are approved by the FDA, but are recommended for use by a trained and qualified expert. They work by injecting a carefully developed anti-ageing formula into parts of the skin (usually within the face), where the chemical composition will act to strengthen and stimulate muscle tissue.
The result will typically be a smoother looking complexion and one that features very few, if any, wrinkles. As long as the filler regime is kept up with, it will be possible to keep the signs of ageing at bay for months, if not years. This is how the majority of the fillers work, so now let’s move on to whether they are safe or not.
The concerns of using injectable fillers
One of the biggest concerns over using these types of injectable anti-ageing fillers, is that the chemicals that they consist of can sometimes have an adverse effect on human skin. Some people have been known to come up in rashes, while others can experience slight tingling sensations as the chemicals go to work within the dermal layers.
In the majority of cases however, this really is as bad as it gets. As the formulas are predominantly approved by the FDA, it’s fairly safe to assume that they are okay to use in general. The only real issues can arise if a particular product isn’t approved by the agency – or if a cheaper, lower quality alternative is being used instead.
To stay safe it’s a good idea to undergo a treatment at the hands of a fully qualified therapist, or a medical practitioner offering this type of service. Anything less than this can have unwanted side-effects – so no matter the appeal of the cost it’s always advisable to invest more into a reputable service, than one that could potentially be dangerous.
Dan Croke