Facial fillers for wrinkles
About this test
Facial fillers are substances injected into the skin to smooth wrinkles and make them less noticeable. Injection of a facial filler is generally an outpatient procedure that's done with numbing medication. The procedure takes up to an hour. You might have mild discomfort, bruising and swelling for up to a week. After the swelling goes down, you might need a touch-up injection for best results. How long the effect lasts depends on the type of wrinkle and filler, among other factors.
Risks and complications
As with any procedure, injecting facial filler for wrinkles has risks, including: Allergic reaction at the injection site or throughout the body Swelling and inflammation Changes in skin color (postinflammatory hyperpigmentation) on brown or Black skin Mild pain Bleeding or bruising at the injection site Infection Scarring Irregularities in the surface, contours and firmness of the skin Rarely, blood vessel damage
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