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The Basics of Dermal Filler
Let’s talk about dermal fillers!
What pops into your head? Sculpted jawlines? High, full cheekbones? Luscious, juicy lips?
These treatments are getting more and more popular as celebrities and others in the public eye are being more honest about getting the stunning little tweaks. But while we might be more and more aware of the fact that fillers exist, there’s a lot more under the surface that we should know.
Yes, we should know the basics of what fillers are made of, what they can do, and how most appointments play out - but the number one thing that we need to know about when it comes to fillers is safety.
The concept of “Instagram face” is not a new one, but has received more recent attention as Meta has banned filters that encourage plastic surgery. Awareness of the role that social media and photo editing plays in aesthetic medicine is incredibly important for both clinicians and patients. The influence of social media can be incredibly negative, and it means it’s more important than ever to navigate between good, ethical medical practice versus “selling” cosmetic procedures.