Fillers are a type of gel made from hyaluronic acid, which is one of the skin's natural moisture-binding substances.
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Fillers are a type of gel made from hyaluronic acid, which is one of the skin's natural moisture-binding substances. This gel is placed in the skin as a filler (hence the English term "filler") to smooth out lines, wrinkles and furrows. It is also used to shape the face and is excellent for enlarging lips. Such fillers have quickly become very popular due to good results and very few complications. Another substance that can also be used as a filler is your own fat.
The very first filler to come on the market was Restylane made by the company Q-med in Sweden. This is still on sale, and can be seen as the original hyaluronic acid filler. Today, there are a number of copycat products and further developments of Restylane with the same active ingredient hyaluronic acid, but with different properties of the gel, adapted to different areas of use. The most well-known brands that we carry are Restylane, Juvederm and Belotero, all good in their own way depending on what you want to achieve.
Fillers can in principle be used in the skin all over the body. However, it is naturally on the face where the effect is best shown and most used. Common areas where fillers give good results are in lines and furrows around the mouth and cheeks, the "sinter wrinkle" in the forehead, deep lines in the forehead and around the eyes. More and more people also want to shape the face such as highlighting cheekbones or enlarging lips, and then fillers are the easiest and best choice.
Fillers work in the skin for about 6-18 months depending on your skin type and circulation in the skin. In general, you need to refill your lips a little faster than the rest of your skin.
In principle, all healthy women and men can use fillers. However, you must wait if you have an infection or a special rash on the skin where you are going to be treated. If you are unsure, you can talk to our therapist about this. If you have a bleeding disorder or are on blood-thinning medication, you must clarify this with our doctor before any treatment.
The treatment takes a few minutes depending on the type of anesthesia you need. The results are visible immediately. You can go straight to work or do whatever you want after the treatment. It is normal to be slightly red and swollen in the treated area. You must wait until the next day to apply make-up. You should touch the treated area as little as possible so that the preparation does not move. You will receive full information about what to do when you come to us. Treatments with fillers are performed by both a nurse and a doctor at our clinic.
We hope this has answered some of your questions about filler treatments. You can book an appointment for a non-binding consultation or treatment via the "Book a consultation" form on this page or call us on 51 55 85 00 .
The medical director for injections is plastic surgeon Thale Riisøen.
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