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Cosmetic market is full of synthetic fillers and a healthy number of people going through the process annually. This phenomenon is growing day by day after the approval of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003.
There are many soft tissues in our skin. To fill those soft tissues, a natural or synthetic collagen is injected in dermis. This is called Dermal Filling process. Removing the wrinkles and acne effects are major targets of Dermal Fillers. It is the primary characteristic of a dermal to be non-allergenic and non-carcinogenic.
That’s why dermal filler gaining popularity among the non-surgical options for getting rid of wrinkles and acne scars. The other names of dermal fillers are “Injectable Fillers” and “Soft-Tissue Fillers”. According to source, some fillers are natural while other are synthetic. Purpose of both kind of fillers is same, to minimize the aging effects. Before applying the filler, it must be ensured that the filler is approved by FDA. FDA displays on its website, a list of approved fillers alongwith their benefits and side effects every year. It will be of great help for choosing best one from variety of approved fillers.
There are different techniques of injecting filler. Some of these are Depot, Fern and Linear Threading techniques. Linear Threading method is most popular and widely advised for beginners. It is imperative for the doctor to know the psyche of patient. How much pain the patient can bear. What is his / her moral sport from family? Which medical instrument scares him / her more? Doctor needs to check the medical history of the patient, if there is any kind of prolonged illness. If there is any kind of bleeding disorder, it may lead to the bruising. It is also the moral responsibility of dermatologist to communicate the patient about the total cost of whole process. Proper documentation and filling consent form is also necessary to initiate the treatment.
To find out that the skin is not allergic to dermal filler, dermatologist may perform a skin-test. After detailed check-up of your skin, doctor injects the filler under your skin. The depth and amount of filler depend on results, you want to achieve. This process takes very less time, usually less than half an hour. After going through the process, follow the instructions of your dermatologist. Try to stay inside the room instead of going under the sun. Stay away from dust and other environmental pollutants.  
William Osler once said: ‘Be not the first to try the new nor the last to lay aside the old’.
This piece of advice is for those young dermatologists who are expanding the market of Dermal Filler. No doubt, this is money mounting field. Therefore, dermatologists must have consider the customer care and satisfaction deeply.
 
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