Although it may sound astounding considering the famed beauty of Irish women, a recent survey found that around one in five are considering cosmetic surgery! At one time this might have been more surprising considering the risks associated with older procedures, but now technology has created new, less invasive ways to improve and touch up undesirable facial features such as bumpy noses or wrinkles.
Among the most popular non-surgical cosmetic techniques now available are dermal filler injections. Dermal fillers are used to even out bumps, plump up hollow areas, and smooth wrinkles. The procedure is quite simple and usually takes 30 minutes or less with very little recovery time needed. Simply make an appointment at your favourite skin clinic in Dublin and walk out a short time later looking the way you want to!
Here are some of the conditions that dermal fillers can help address:
- Form a more symmetrical face.
- Build up sagging skin.
- Smooth out wrinkles.
- Fill jaw lines and tear troughs.
- Plump up cheeks and lips.
- Smooth out bumps on the nose.
So, how does the procedure work? First, your clinician will apply an anaesthetic cream or lotion to numb the areas that will undergo the procedure in order to prevent any pain or discomfort. Then, the clinician will inject small amounts of the dermal filler underneath your skin’s outer layer with a very thin needle. The process sometimes stings or pinches a little, but the injections are fairly painless. The clinician can do more than one area during the treatment so the procedure can be as quick as a few minutes or as long as an hour depending on how much work is being done.
Once the dermal filler injection procedure is finished, your clinician will give your skin a careful cleansing, then apply an ice pack to soothe any pain or swelling. After receiving the injections you might experience some discomfort, swelling, or bruises, but these side effects are quite mild, and will dissipate in just a few days. Despite these minor inconveniences, you will be able to see the results of your treatment immediately! While the procedure is extremely safe, it is still recommended that you rest and refrain from heavy physical exertion for a few days afterwards to allow your body time to properly heal.
Because of the rapid and impressive results of the procedure, as well as the very brief recovery time, dermal filler treatments have taken the stage as one of the most popular cosmetic procedures available today!
