The best feeling walking out of the clinic is seeing how amazing your new treatment has left your appearance. The flip side is walking back into the clinic a few months later to repeat the process!
How about some tips on how to make your filler last in order to leave you feeling great for longer?
Yes, there are ways to achieve this. But it does require taking a look at surrounding factors and lifestyle habits to make this happen.
SPF IS YOUR BEST FRIEND
Believe it or not, limiting your time basking in the gorgeous sun is a one significant way to letting your fillers last. Sun exposure speeds up the aging process and causes the loss of volume in certain areas of the face.
If you’re anything like the majority of us and enjoy soaking up the sun, SPF is your best friend. Using sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30 and protecting yourself from the heat is essential for keeping the effect of dermal fillers.
KEEPING YOUR DIET CLEAN
Your lifestyle contributes to the longevity of your fillers immensely. Being conscious of what goes into your body naturally determines what we see on the outside. A diet consisting of junk or processed foods actually increases inflammation in the body which also increases the rate at which your body metabolizes any injections.
REMAINING CALM
There’s no doubt that life throws you into some seriously stressful situations at time whether that’s work, personal projects, taking care of the children or trying to keep up with… well, life! Stress is harmful under any circumstances but does have a heavy impact on your fillers just as much. The body releases stress hormones such as Cortisol which interfere with the aging process and therefore your fillers. Finding ways to manage stress levels and taking deep breaths when things get too much does a world of good to all the different aspects of your life.
SMOKING KILLS… AND DAMAGES DERMAL FILLERS!
Smoking, as we all know, has many many harmful effects on our health. It naturally speeds up the aging process by creating unstable oxygen atoms that take away electrons from the healthy cells. This is a significant reason why smokers may not get the long-lasting effects they would like, compared to non-smokers.
GYM CAN REDUCE THE LONGEVITY OF FILLERS
We recommend no sort of strenuous exercise after any filler treatments. Fillers are maturing in the skin for the first few days and need to adjust naturally. Exercise can speed up that process, the gel expands quicker and can break the blood vessels in the process.
This increases the chance of bruising and swelling too. Take it easy after treatments!