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Dermal Fillers under Ultrasound Guidance

With help of ultrasound assistance, we can precisely see where exactly the filler is being placed under your skin and around what structures, down to the precision of millimetre. This helps in minimizing the risk of severe side effects that no doctor talks about.

  • Are you the one who gets dermal fillers done regularly and keeps your friends wondering, why you don’t age?!
  • Are you looking for a way to get rid of your Sunken Eyes and wish to look fresher?
  • Do you want to see a well-defined jawline when you peek in your mirror?
  • Do you dream of beautiful high cheek bones of those models?
  • But are just afraid of complications or unnatural appearance?

If your answer is yes to any of the above, come and meet us to experience the world class safety and highest precision.

We would love to talk and get to know you, before rushing into treatments. We surely are obsessed with your safety but we also prioritize your comfort. Talk to us and help us customize the treatment plan which is as perfect and as unique as you!

USG Guided Dermal Filler

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected under the skin. Dermal fillers are meant to create a smoother or fuller appearance, or both. The FDA regulates dermal fillers as medical devices.

What magic can Dermal fillers do for me?

While dermal fillers are casually known as “wrinkle fillers,” they can do much more than just smoothen out wrinkles, although they are excellent at this too!

Benefits of Ultrasound Guided Dermal Filler/Bio-filler:
  • Unparalleled safety- Minimize risks by knowing where to inject fillers and avoid critical areas
  • Highest precision -since the placement of filler can be seen in real time under skin
  • Reduced risk of complications
  • Consistent and safe filler outcomes
  • Less pain and swelling during and after treatment than conventional methods
  • Evaluate filler complications, see where these fillers are located and dissolve them if needed (for hyaluronic acid fillers).

Ultrasound imaging is a safe, effective and non-invasive method to see facial anatomy in real time. It allows providers to

  • Plan safe injections
  • Map Vascular Structures and
  • Verify the placement of the fillers after injection.

Improved Patient Outcomes

Ultrasound Guided Filler treatments at Byzance helps us improve patient outcomes and minimize filler complications. Our Ultrasound guided treatments provide a high-quality image in the near field, skin line to 4cm. At Byzance, we specifically use it for facial filler applications to evaluate the area anatomically. We also use it to avoid vascular structures in critical areas and injections in the wrong place that could result in adverse complications.

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Myths & Facts about Dermal Fillers

The filler can be injected anywhere and by anybody

Only well trained and qualified doctors are allowed to inject dermal fillers. The procedure needs to be performed in a medical office.

The fillers disfigure the face and give an unnatural look

This is not a problem if the dermal filler is injected by a properly trained, qualified doctor.

With ultrasound guidance safety is enhanced by multiple folds.

The results give a natural look and are often not obvious to people around. The patient is often complimented on good looks but no one knows what exactly was done.

It takes time for the filler to work

Fillers give immediate results. Pictures are taken straight after the procedure is completed. However hyaluronic acid has tendency to absorb water, hence results can improve over a week if patient stays well hydrated.

The fillers are very painful

Some filler injections can cause discomfort, but in most cases, local anaesthetic is applied first. Many prefilled filler injections have lidocaine in them which makes experience even more comfortable.

The fillers don’t last long

Hyaluronic acid fillers usually last between 6 to 12 months and even longer. This effect depends on the area treated as well as on individual response.

The permanent fillers are a better option as they are cost-effective

Permanent fillers are not suitable for everyone and for all indications. With ageing, the facial structures change. Permanent fillers do not adapt to these changes and thus often leading to an unnatural look later in life. They cannot be dissolved if you wish to change the look.

The fillers can be replaced by a good anti-ageing cream

Good anti-ageing creams offer an improvement in the appearance of the skin, but fillers give immediate and more dramatic results; they can replace volume loss, augment lips and decrease deep wrinkles and lines which no amount of creams can do

The fillers are irreversible

Some fillers are permanent and irreversible, but hyaluronic acid fillers are temporary and to retain the results they need to be repeated every 12 to 18 months.

The fillers can replace Botox

Botox and fillers injections are two different procedures. Botox relaxes expression muscles helping to decrease wrinkles, while injected dermal fillers can replace volume loss, reshape and augment lips, diminish wrinkles as well as can help to plump the skin. It’s like comparing apples and oranges! However both of them do fantastic job in anti-ageing

The fillers injections procedure takes a long time to heal

Dermal fillers in some cases do not cause any downtime, in some can cause mild swelling, and bruising. Generally, the healing period can last 2-3 days, very seldom longer than a week. Normal activities can be started straight after the procedure.

The filler in the lips gives a “trout pout” look

This sadly can happen if the procedure is done by an unqualified or poorly trained aesthetic medicine doctor. Lip fillers enhance lip shape and definition while offering a natural improvement to the lips

The fillers give a “pillow face” look

Again this problem occurs if the inexperienced practitioners inject the filler. Overcorrection can result in an overly plumped face. A well-trained doctor will keep a sense of proportion and will not over treat.

The fillers are used for wrinkles only

Fillers can be used to fill wrinkles and lines but also to accentuate facial features, replace the loss of volume and augment lips. They are very effective in enhancing cheekbones.

FAQs about Ultrasound Guided Treatments

Why do facial injections require ultrasound imaging?

Ultrasound imaging or ultrasonography for supported facial injections is used to visualize facial and superficial anatomy in real time. It allows providers to plan safe injections, map vascular structures , and verify the placement of the fillers after injection. This helps improve patient outcomes and minimize filler complications.

What are the things one should be mindful of before getting the ultrasound guided filler treatment?

Here are a few tips to keep in mind while getting dermal fillers.

  • Be aware of the type of product to be used, where it will be injected, and what risks may arise.
  • Avoid self-injection of facial fillers or using needle-free injectors.
  • It is not advisable to purchase fillers online or from retail outlets.
  • Consider starting conservatively
  • Be sure to follow all instructions for aftercare.

What role does ultrasound image play in ensuring consistent and safe filler outcomes?

The device provides high-definition imaging, making it possible for providers to identify the amount and location of fillers injected into patients. One key benefit is that it lets injectors know where to avoid structures in critical areas that are either very deep or shallow. Another is avoiding intravascular injections, which occur when fillers enter a blood vessel by mistake.

Below are the benefits of ultrasound imaging:

  • Understand Complications: The use of ultrasound imaging allows providers to see where filler material has accumulated in the skin and dissolve it, if necessary.
  • Minimize/prevent filler complications – Ultrasound imaging, provides vascular mapping in just minutes. This helps injectors know where to inject fillers and avoid critical areas during the treatment.
  • Greater confidence in needle placements – Knowing where to inject the filler and avoid certain structures translate to improved confidence and outcomes.

What are dermal fillers?

The most popular dermal fillers used today are made of material using hyaluronic acid-based products, such as those in the Juvederm range manufactured by Allergan & Restylane by Galderma. These hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are non-permanent, meaning that they are reabsorbed into the body over time. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that is found in body tissues, and it has been used safely in general medical applications for several decades.

How do dermal fillers work?

Dermal fillers literally work but “filling the volume” in the area they are deposited. It’s the skill of the practitioner to place the dermal filler safely and precisely in the areas of concern in such a way that it not only adds volume to the treated area but also supports the tissues giving subtle yet beautiful lift.

What does the dermal filler procedure involve?

The first step in the process is to arrange a consultation with the practitioner. As part of this consultation, our doctors will determine your suitability for treatment

A topical anaesthetic cream will be applied before the appointment to maximise patient comfort during the procedure.

We use a special ultrasound probe to help us deliver utterly precise placement of filler while injecting with unparalleled safety.

Sometimes we need to mould the product so as to settle it properly within your tissues.Procedure ends with Antibiotic cream application on injection sites & sunscreen over your entire face

Who should perform dermal fillers?

It is most advisable to ensure your practitioner has several years’ experience in performing not only injectables for dermal fillers but also other procedures such as Sculptra & has a sound understanding of facial anatomy and anti-ageing technology.

At Byzance we consult with patients at every step of the procedure so that they are given every opportunity to influence how much filler and where they believe it is required. However, Our goal is to ensure the safest and most efficient care, so we will only perform procedures on patients where it is medically indicated that treatment is suitable.

What are the possible side effects of dermal fillers?

Most common complications of dermal filler treatment are the temporary bruising around the injection site, swelling of facial features during the initial healing period and infection at the injection site. The risk of bruising can be minimized by using atraumatic cannulas which are our favourite. Infection during procedure can be avoided by performing treatments in clean, sterile environment by a trained and qualified professional.

However, very rare but severe complications like vascular compromise, necrosis and damage to the organ/tissue being supplied by the vessel, which is accidently blocked by filler, can also happen. Anatomy of human face is largely similar but not precisely same for every individual. Injecting without ultrasound guidance is like injecting blindly based on knowledge on anatomy. Unfortunately anatomy doesn’t follow 100% rules in all faces which can lead to accident even by the most experienced injector.

To avoid such accident, we always inject filler under ultrasound guidance. This helps us locate the vessel in real time while injecting under your skin and hence avoid the vessel safely and surely.

How painful are the dermal filler injections?

As a local topical anaesthetic cream is applied 20-30 minutes before treatment and filler products themselves contain lidocaine which is a fast-acting anaesthetic, the vast majority of patients find the injections tolerable with slight initial discomfort.

Discomfort levels may be higher if patients opt for an inexperienced practitioner or use an inferior product.

How long do the dermal fillers last?

The majority of fillers last between 1 to 2 years, with the exact time depending on the area applied and the individual patient.

What care should be taken post-procedures?

POST PROCEDURE CARE FOR FILLERS:

  • Do not massage or manipulate injected areas for 24 hours after injections.
  • Washing your face is fine. Applying makeup should be preferably done after 2 days
  • Prefer to wash face with drinking water for 2 days post procedure to avoid infection at the site of injection
  • Do not receive waxing/ facial/ sauna / laser treatments or microdermabrasion after Filler injections for at least 15 days.
  • Do not wear a headband or hat if you have had injections between the brows or in the forehead
  • Refrain from aerobic exercise that increases your heart rate significantly (running, swimming, bicycling) for 24 hours following injections. Walking or other low impact forms of exercise are fine.
  • Refrain from using ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil supplements, or vitamin E for 24 hours following injection
  • Proper hydration is essential for good results. Drink more fluids but avoid alcohol as it dehydrates body which might compromise the result.
  • If bruising appears, apply ice to the area for 5 minutes every hour to decrease bruising
  • Dermal fillers show optimum results at 2 weeks. We recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment 2 weeks after your injection.
  • For initial 2 to 3 nights try to sleep in a way that the product doesn’t get pressed much against your pillow.
  • Clean bedsheet, pillow covers, clean mobile phones, fresh face towel are a must. Refrain from touching your face repeatedly to avoid infection. Hygiene has to be properly maintained.
  • In case of any untoward feeling like pain, whitening or colour changes of the treated area, visual disturbance or any abnormal feeling should be immediately reported to the treating doctor.
  • We request our patients to stay at a reachable distance from the treating doctor for at least one week post injectable filler treatment for safety purposes.

Reach out to know about our unique offering, Ultrasound guided Liquid face lift done with utter safety and highest precision only at Byzance, Ahmedabad.