Both doctors and patients of aesthetic clinics love contour plastic surgery because this procedure is carried out quickly, comfortably, in skillful hands it gives a pronounced and natural result, and is also characterized by a high safety profile. Serious complications after filler injections, provided the doctor follows the manufacturer’s recommendations and the anatomy of the corrected area, occur very rarely. Adverse effects after the procedure, such as swelling, although not dangerous, still prevent almost every patient from fully enjoying the results of correction immediately after contouring. Why swelling appears after fillers , who is to blame and what to do - read the article estet-portal.com .
- Why does swelling appear after filler injections?
- In which areas does swelling most often appear after fillers?
- How to prevent swelling after filler injections
- How to remove swelling after contouring
Pain during contouring - myth or reality?
Thanks to unscrupulous players in the beauty market, potential clients have the impression that lip correction using fillers is a pleasant and painless procedure. But in reality this is absolutely not the case. Even the use of special anesthetic gels does not relieve pain. Subcutaneous manipulation with a needle is, to put it mildly, unpleasant, especially on such a sensitive area as the lips. Even those who have a fairly high pain threshold experience discomfort.
Manufacturers of lidocaine fillers claim that their solutions can reduce sensitivity by 35–40%. Cosmetologists also talk about positive experiences and slight swelling. But stories about serious complications that arise specifically from lidocaine-containing drugs are regularly covered in the media. Although we are mostly talking about overdoses or violations of sanitary standards.
An initial consultation with your doctor before the procedure is a wise thing to do. It is necessary to discuss with a specialist the selection of the drug, execution technique and contraindications. The doctor will take into account the individual characteristics of your body. This will help reduce the risk of side effects and eliminate allergic reactions.
Causes of the Tyndall effect
First, let's figure out what the Tyndall effect is. In fact, it is found not only in cosmetology, but also in everyday life: it is the transmission of a beam of light through a relief texture. A striking example: the sun's rays, which are visible through the foliage.
In this article, we consider such a defect as filler showing through the skin - a phenomenon that is not as picturesque as the crown of trees, but, fortunately, you can get rid of it. How to do this - read on.
The Tyndall effect after filler occurs in the following cases:
- too thin and light skin (usually occurs in people with Celtic or Scandinavian phototypes);
- age - over the years, the skin becomes thinner, which means that the older the woman, the more likely it is that unpleasant swelling will occur;
- cosmetologist’s mistake: incorrectly calculated amount of the drug or incorrect administration technique;
- false diagnosis of the problem or lack of indications for the procedure;
- poor quality of the filler itself;
- failure to follow skin care recommendations after the procedure.
Before the procedure, an experienced cosmetologist will definitely ask:
- are you currently taking medications, especially hormones and antibiotics;
- are you allergic to any medications?
- How old are you;
- Are you sick with anything at the moment, do you have any chronic diseases?
It is also important to understand the condition of the skin and the facial contour of the patient - the selection of the filler itself and the calculation of its quantity depend on this.
After the procedure, the specialist must observe the girl’s condition for another hour and schedule a second appointment in a few days. This is a necessary measure, because darkening and swelling do not appear immediately - it all depends on the individual characteristics of the body.
Unpleasant complications after contouring - swelling and hematomas
From a medical point of view, slight swelling on the lips where the needle was pricked is quite natural. Microtrauma is caused to the vessels, hence the swelling. But it is still worth minimizing possible complications. Use the services of only professional cosmetologists, and follow all doctor’s recommendations. If a lip contouring session has already been performed and the result is not entirely successful, do not delay and immediately seek help from specialists. Attempts at self-medication will only worsen the situation.
Severe swelling is one of the side effects of filler, which is based on hyaluronic acid . Such preparations quite actively sublimate water. This situation is not considered a complication; the swelling subsides within 8–10 days. There are exceptions, but in cases of introducing a large volume of gel. Contrary to popular belief, it is not always possible to get rid of swelling with lymphatic drainage massage. We recommend reading how to remove lip filler without harm to your health.
Lip contouring: consequences in the form of inflammation
Inflammation cannot be called a direct side effect. Non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (hyaluronic acid) is completely biologically compatible, but despite this, after its administration the body activates its standard protective reaction. As a rule, biological processes return to normal within a few days and inflammation goes away on its own. But in some cases, redness remains. There are two possible options:
- Along with the puncture, an infection entered the body . But this is not always the cosmetologist’s mistake. The viruses could have been developing for several days, and the injection triggered their launch.
- Autoimmune diseases reacted to the drug injected into the lip area, activating an inflammatory reaction and an increase in connective tissue.
In terms of neutralization, each of the points requires different therapy. In case of infection, you must make an appointment with a doctor to clarify the diagnosis and take pharmacological medications. If an autoimmune disease is to blame, then it is worth undergoing steroid therapy - it effectively reduces the immune response. But only a doctor prescribes the prescription and regimen for taking any medications. Self-medicating the consequences after contouring is extremely dangerous. Instead of reducing inflammation, you can, on the contrary, provoke suppuration and the formation of permanent scars.
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What exactly is used in the area under the eyes?
Choice of drug
Cosmetologists should use preparations with optimal viscosity and plasticity so that the filler is not noticeable under thin skin. Moreover, the accumulated global experience in using drugs in the area under the eyes is important. There are a lot of really inexpensive drug offerings on the market that have just hit the market.
The drugs used to correct bags under the eyes are similar to those used to correct dark circles.
Preparations for correction of the orbital region
- Sculptra;
- Surgiderm 18;
- Teosyal Redensity II;
- Juvederm Volbella
- and others.
You should not buy into the inexpensive cost of a drug if it does not have a history and has not accumulated experience of use specifically in the orbital region.
Fibrosis and compaction - complications after lip contouring
In the first days after the injection of fillers, lumps may appear at the injection site, this is due to the fact that the substance has not yet had time to distribute evenly. Sometimes it happens that a hematoma (bruise) appears due to damage to a vessel. Within a week, it usually resolves, but if the cause of the lump is fibrosis, then the situation is much more complicated and requires your close attention.
Why does fibrosis occur?
The distribution of fillers in the lip occurs gradually, and the effect can last up to 12 months. Immediately after administration of the drug and during the first week, balls are felt under the skin, which dissolve on their own. Clots are nothing more than drops of filler, which is quite natural. Fibrosis is an unpleasant complication when connective tissue grows with the appearance of scar changes.
One of the obvious reasons for the formation of fibrosis is the rejection of a foreign substance by the body . In this case, a well-chosen injection solution can solve this issue. But only a professional cosmetologist can determine the dosage and prescribe the necessary drug that will not aggravate the situation. The doctor will also tell you what care is suitable after lip contouring in your case.
Unobvious reasons for the formation of fibrosis include:
- inexperience of the cosmetologist;
- violation of sanitary norms and rules;
- mechanical damage to the walls of blood vessels;
- counterfeit or low-quality filler;
- violation of the technology and technique of drug administration;
- incorrectly selected dose of the administered substance.
Rehabilitation after lip contouring
Fibrous changes after filler injection can occur anywhere on the face, but a particularly favorite area for localization of compactions is the upper lip. This is due to the fact that the skin here is extremely sensitive, delicate and thin. Swelling may not even arise from the filler, but simply from trauma to the skin with a needle.
Seals on the lips cannot be corrected with makeup. Fibrosis is noticeable to the naked eye, and you won’t be able to hide lumps with lipstick and gloss; rather, on the contrary, you only focus attention on this area. It is possible to get rid of fibrosis in one of two ways: surgical or conservative. In the first case, surgical intervention will be required, and in the second, an external agent with collagenase enzymes. The operation is an extreme measure, which is usually used to extract biogel; most often, gentle methods can be used.
Tyndall's symptoms
The sooner the problem is diagnosed, the easier it is to get rid of it. The Tyndall effect becomes noticeable after a few days and looks like a hematoma. You should not hope that the swelling will go away on its own. The effect can last for about a year, and in some cases up to 5 years!
In addition to external edema, the Tyndall effect is accompanied by:
- dizziness;
- low blood pressure;
- nausea;
- general weakness in the body.
The symptoms listed above usually go away within a day and are associated with the body’s response to the filler itself, but blue or blackening of thin skin after injection lasts a long time and clearly indicates the presence of a complication.
If you notice something similar in yourself, contact your doctor immediately.
Signs of the Tyndall effect on the lips
The fashion for lips “like Angelina Jolie” has influenced many women and even men! However, injections sometimes give not a seductive plumpness, but swelling, as if from bee stings.
Tyndall on the lips appears immediately or some time after the injection in the form of symptoms:
- severe persistent swelling;
- facial asymmetry;
- change in lip color to blue, gray or black at the puncture sites;
- painful sensations on palpation.
For some people, the “hematoma” may go away in a couple of days, but most often it takes 2 months for the defect to disappear without the intervention of a cosmetologist.
Experts advise not to wait for natural recovery, but to trust medicine. Firstly, the Tyndall effect after lip augmentation does not look aesthetically pleasing, and secondly, it is dangerous due to possible tissue necrosis when an infection gets into an unhealed injection wound.
Signs of the Tyndall effect under the eyes
If filler is injected into the lips to increase volume, then an injection under the eyes can be done to smooth out wrinkles or eliminate dark bruises from insomnia.
However, the skin under the eyes is especially thin, which means there is a high risk of damaging blood vessels and having the opposite effect in the form of increased bruising.
After the fillers are injected, the injection site is covered with a bandage to protect against infection. While the wound has not healed, it is recommended to apply ice, this will partially reduce the swelling. When filler is injected into the area around the eyes, the Tyndall effect most often occurs within a week after the procedure.
To accurately diagnose edema, it is better to immediately contact a specialist : perhaps this is a temporary phenomenon that will disappear on its own without additional manipulations in a few days. But we also cannot exclude the possibility of manifestations of the Tyndall effect!
Signs of the Tyndall effect after nasolabial sulcus filler
The area between the nose and lips is a particularly noticeable sign of age. If a woman smiles often, small wrinkles are inevitable after 30 years; then they will only deepen. It is not surprising that many patients are tempted to inject filler into the nasolabial fold, but sometimes this provokes a worsening of the situation.
Typically, the Tyndall effect appears as gray and dark blue hematomas in the upper region of the nasolabial folds, since the blood supply is more intense there.
To avoid complications, you should prepare for the procedure several weeks in advance. Especially if you are prone to herpes and are a carrier of this virus. In this case, the doctor prescribes a course of antiviral drugs 2 weeks before the injection of fillers and 2 weeks after the procedure.
