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Dermal Fillers Long Term Effects

One of the concerns that patients list when seeing Dr Tapan Patel is what will the long-term effects be of dermal fillers or other injectables. There are a number of dermal fillers that are available in the UK, made of different products, but hyaluronic acid-based fillers are seen as the safest and they are the only dermal fillers offered by Dr Tapan Patel.

At the VIVA Clinic, Dr Tapan Patel only offers the Juvederm range from Allergan, one of only six dermal fillers that have received approval by the US Food and Drug Agency. The Juvederm range, which includes Voluma, Volift and Volbella, has been the focus of much research and clinical studies have found that overall there is a low incidence of long-term side effects or complications.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring substance in the body, a molecule that binds water in the body and it depletes as we age. They are only temporary and their effects can be reversed by an injection of an enzyme called hyaluronidase.

However, although the chances of side effects are low, every surgical or non-surgical procedures does have potential complications and any product that is injected into the body can produce a reaction so it is important that you are made fully aware of this before embarking on a treatment.

Possible side effects of dermal fillers

The most common side effects are redness, pain or discomfort, swelling, lumps, bruising, itching or changes in colour in the treated area. These are the usual complications associated with any procedure that involves an injection, but for the majority of patients they are usually or short duration.

So, how do you keep yourself safe?

The most important factor is your choice of practitioner. Dermal fillers aren't a prescription medicine so, unlike Botox, it can legally be injected by those with no training, experience or scruples. If you see a fully qualified or experienced medical practitioner, such as dermal filler specialist Dr Tapan Patel, then you know that they have the skill to inject you safely and successfully. Also, if there are complications, then they will be able to deal with these.

Dr Tapan Patel believes in only offering the very best and safest products at the VIVA Clinic. Other less scrupulous practitioners are offering less safe products at cut-price costs, so beware any offers for dermal fillers that look too good to be true.

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