are materials that are injected into the skin or soft tissue to enhance volume, improve contour, or smooth out wrinkles and can be used to provide an improved appearance of a particular area. Examples of very common fillers include hyaluronic acid, autologous fat, calcium hydroxyapatite, among many others. In the injection process, doctors adopt an accurate injection technique according to the anatomical structure of the face or body to inject the filler into the target area for the purpose of acquiring a natural and long-lasting beautification effect. The recovery period after the surgery is generally short, but safety and effectiveness can be guaranteed only by professional doctors who assess and perform the operation.
What Are Fillers
are materials injected into the skin or soft tissue to add volume, reshape contours, smoothen out wrinkles, and/or generally improve the appearance of both face and body. This non-surgical cosmetic technology has been in continuous evolution throughout the last decades and has grown to be one of the most in-demand aesthetic procedures. Provided that fillers are correctly injected, patients can get immediate cosmetic results with relatively short recovery time and minimal risks.
First used for trauma repair and reconstruction of facial features, fillers slowly crept into cosmetic use. These days, fillers find their broad applications in facial rejuvenation, nonsurgical rhinoplasty, lip shaping, chin shaping, buttock augmentation, and even breast enhancement. Brands like ELEGLOBALS sell quality products as fillers, emphasizing safety, stability, and durability, while offering comprehensive solutions for both consumers and professionals.
Types of Fillers
These fillers may be categorized into several types according to their composition, physical properties, stability, and duration of effect. Different types have different applications and appropriate areas of use. The most common fillers are hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid, autologous fat, and permanent synthetic materials.
: Hyaluronic acid is a natural polysaccharide and extensively available in human skin and connective tissues, which has an excellent capability for water retention and moisturizing. Hyaluronic acid can bind and interlock a great amount of water, increasing the volume and elasticity of the site of injection. The well-known hyaluronic acid filler brands are Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero, while ELEGLOBALS’ HA series is also popular for its good biocompatibility and lasting effect. Hyaluronic acid fillers are used for tear trough filling, nasolabial fold correction, cheek lifting, chin shaping, and lip enhancement, while the effect of injection would last from 6 to 18 months depending on the site of injection and also on the cross-linking technology of the product.
Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers: This synthetic material is made up of calcium microspheres suspended in a gel matrix. Immediately after injection, calcium hydroxylapatite fillers provide an immediate soft tissue filler and stimulate fibroblasts to provide the body’s own natural collagen production. This kind of filler is perfect for deep contouring: chin and jawline enhancement, temple hollow correction—the representatives include Radiesse, well known for its long-lasting effect and natural shaping. ELEGLOBALS calcium hydroxylapatite fillers adopt advanced microsphere technology, which enables product stability and safety, lasting 12 to 18 months.
Poly-L-lactic Acid Fillers: This biodegradable synthetic polymer works a bit differently from traditional fillers. PLLA stimulates the collagen production of fibroblasts in the tissue, thus gradually building up the volume of the soft tissue. This “slow” effect makes PLLA fillers suitable for bulk facial volume restoration, which includes filling up the cheek and temples. The particles of PLLA are degraded and metabolized slowly. However, the collagen induced by PLLA particles may last for 2 to 3 years. Sculptra is a well-known brand of PLLA filler, and ELEGLOBALS PLLA products are very well valued by practitioners for their very effective collagen stimulation.
Autologous Fat Transfer: This technique uses the patient’s own fat cells for the purpose of volume filling. Normally, fat is harvested from areas with high concentrations of adipose tissue, such as the abdomen or thighs, and after processing, is injected into the desired area. Biocompatibility and naturally appearing results characterize the utility of autologous fat transfers in breast and buttock augmentation or filling of vast facial volume defects. In general, survival rates depend on the surgical technique, methods of purifying fat, and various differences among patients; thus, it lies within 50% to 70%. ELEGLOBALS works with some of the finest medical institutions around the globe in respect to marketing state-of-the-art equipment in fat transfer and the most contemporary technology for assurance of a minimum of maximum fat survival during filling.
Permanent Fillers: Examples of permanent fillers include synthetic materials that cannot be degraded or resorbed by the body. These microspheres serve to provide permanent support for volume and stimulus for the production of collagen. Permanent fillers are also available under various brand names; one such is Bellafill, which is highly popular for deep wrinkles, scars, and contouring on a long-term basis. Permanent fillers are only appropriate for those patients who have a clear and long-term cosmetic objective, given their irreversible nature and potential risks. ELEGLOBALS is able to provide a more refined PMMA filler, reducing the incidence of foreign body reactions and nodule formation, making it even safer in the long run.
How They Work
Various fillers act via different modes of action: Hyaluronic acid fillers work by forming a gel-like structure in the skin, creating space around wrinkles or hollows, which thereby improves elasticity. HA fillers are reversible; thus, unsatisfactory results can be addressed using hyaluronidase that dissolves them. Thus, it is more preferred in aesthetic treatments.
Besides their immediate volume-enhancing effect, calcium hydroxylapatite fillers can also serve as a scaffold for collagen synthesis from fibroblasts, leading to a longer-lasting effect. Over several months, the body starts degrading the gel matrix, but the calcium microspheres in the preparation continue to support the skin matrix, and the facial contours and skin become even firmer.
The mechanism of action of PLLA fillers is more complex. PLLA particles are slowly degraded with the stimulation of collagen production during their degradation. The outcome is gradual and does not usually appear completely in several months, so it is suitable for those patients who require long-term results.
The concept of autologous fat transfer relies on the survival and assimilation of fat cells in an environment completely alien to their original location. Fat cells to be extracted are then purified with great care to ensure quality, and upon injection, they must receive a good blood supply if they are to thrive for an extended period. The results of fat transfer are natural and durable; however, it requires skillful techniques and personalized plans by experienced doctors.
PMMA fillers are characterized by nonabsorbable microspheres, which provide permanent volume and stimulate collagen. Because this result is irreversible, such fillers are very demanding in thorough assessment and skilled administration for the minimum possibility of developing complications.
Benefits & Uses
Facial and body fillers boast aesthetic and reconstructive versatility for rejuvenation either on the face or in contouring the body.
Facial Rejuvenation: Hyaluronic acid fillers and calcium hydroxylapatite are the most common active ingredients used to smoothen nasolabial folds, crow’s feet, tear troughs, and forehead lines. This makes facial contours smoother and more youthful looking. The HA series from ELEGLOBALS and calcium hydroxylapatite fillers are favored a lot by aesthetic physicians on account of their good biocompatibility and natural outcome. PLLA fillers are best suited for big-scale restoration of facial volume, stimulating collagen to rebuild those deflated and shrunk areas.
Lip Enhancement: Lip fillers are the convenience for women in pursuit of . Hyaluronic acid fillers may increase lip volume and refine lip contours, giving lips a more defined and hydrated look. ELEGLOBALS offers a range of HA fillers in various concentrations, tailored to different lip enhancement needs.
Nose and Chin Shaping: During the last years, the popularity of nose and chin contouring has increased. The height of a nasal bridge and chin contour can be performed highly precisely and without surgical intervention by using the calcium hydroxylapatite or highly cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based fillers.
Buttock and Breast Augmentation: Increasing use of auto-fat transfers for the augmentation of the buttocks and breasts are because of the natural look observed in the body part augmented and the very low percentage of rejection risks. The fat transfers will not only enhance the body contours but also have the added advantage of liposuction, thus killing two birds with one stone.
Hand Rejuvenation: Aging decreases the amount of fat in the hand, making the veins and tendons more apparent. The fillers prepared from calcium hydroxylapatite or hyaluronic acid add volume to the hands so that the skin appears fuller and smoother. ELEGLOBALS fillers work excellent for hand rejuvenation, offering long-lasting natural improvements.
Possible Risks
As safe as it is, it still presents several risks and complications, just like any other non-surgical procedure. Risks often noticed are that of infection, allergic reaction, vascular occlusion, and in some cases, migration of fillers.
The more common risks usually include infection, usually from improper sterile techniques. Symptoms include localized redness, pain, and even fever. In severe cases, it may require antibiotic treatment or even surgical drainage. ELEGLOBALS fillers undergo multiple sterilizations and strict manufacturing standards, greatly reducing the risk for infection.
One of the worst complications that can occur with filler injections is vascular occlusion. An accidental filling of the product into the blood vessel may lead to tissue necrosis or even irreversible consequences such as blindness. To avoid this type of complication, injections should be made by practitioners who have vast knowledge in facial anatomy and using quality products, including hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite fillers, from ELEGLOBALS.
Mild allergic reactions are more common with animal-derived fillers. With newer synthetic fillers, hyaluronic acid, and calcium hydroxylapatite are at much lower risk for allergic responses. Autologous fat transfer involves taking the patient’s own tissue, hence, there is little to no risk of allergic reactions, though it is affected by the survival rate of the fat depending on the surgical skill and individual characteristics post-operatively.
Filler migration and unsatisfactory outcomes also concern the patients. Permanent fillers such as PMMA bear a higher risk of forming nodules or granulomas in case of improper administration. For such a scenario, surgical removal would be needed. ‘ PMMA fillers have optimized formulations to minimize foreign body reactions, and very detailed post-care instructions ensure safety and efficacy.
Cost & Budget
The cost depends on the product used, injection site, brand, and also the expertise of the practitioner. Approximate costs for this procedure range from 2,000-6,000 RMB each time except for Juvederm Voluma, being a more premium product. The ELEGLOBALS group offers a range of HA fillers, ranging from basic to high concentration options for the customer’s option in budgetary concerns.
While calcium hydroxylapatite and PLLA fillers are also more expensive, a single shot easily exceeds 8,000 RMB. However, because they offer long-lasting effects, they are considered to some extent economical. In the case of autologous fat transplantation, liposuction and processing of the fat have to be put into account. The total price is calculated according to the procedure difficulty level and is usually between 20,000 and 50,000 RMB. ELEGLOBALS cooperates with other institutes on the development of innovative fat transfer methods in order to improve surgical results and increase the survival rate of the fats.
, such as PMMA, are more expensive initially but will not need to be repeated very often, which makes them a good choice for the patient desiring a long-lasting effect. These products have greater risks and expenses, and the patient must consider options more intelligently. The PMMA products offered by ELEGLOBALS have gained positive responses in terms of their added safety and natural appearance.
Choosing a Provider
Skilled and certified practitioners are of utmost importance for safety and efficiency in performing injections of fillers. Knowledge of a physician should not only include methods of injections but also and the development of an individual aesthetic plan. ELEGLOBALS cooperates in close contact with leading physicians and medical institutions worldwide by training them and supporting the newest filler technologies for the best patient outcome.
Pre-procedure consultation and proper assessment are required. The physician should design a treatment plan for the patient, discussing his/her expectations and anatomical features, and describing the possible risks and outcomes of the procedure. ELEGLOBALS emphasizes informed decisions and patient education. It works for the interaction of doctors and patients to have better outcomes
