In the right hands, dermal fillers can safely and effectively rejuvenate your face. They can address volume loss, improve facial contours, and enhance your beauty with natural-looking results. They can energize your appearance and make you look younger without most people noticing you had some work done.
On the other side of the spectrum, however, facial fillers can lead to overt or extremely obvious results. This is especially true with untrained hands or going overboard with the injectable. Pillow face is one of the side effects that is making a buzz, creating a puffy look or cheeks that have an overfilled appearance.
Continue reading as we explain further what pillow face is, why it happens, and what you can do to avoid this fluffy look.
Pillow face is the term used to describe an overly stuffed face that some patients experience with too much fillers. With this side effect, the cheek area becomes overly puffy and more rounded, like a pillow. It can also result in fullness or a swollen look in the lower eyelids, making the eyes look smaller with a squished appearance.
It is worth noting that as filler dissolves, pillow face or related side effects will resolve on its own. This can take about six months to a year or so, depending on the type of filler used. Your injector can also inject an enzyme called hyaluronidase to dissolve hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. This, however, does not apply to other types of fillers.
What having a pillow face does is create an unnatural appearance with a loss of natural contours that make the face look puffed instead of sculpted or chiseled. This can be due to several factors, including:
So, what can you do to reduce your risk of developing a pillow face or any unwanted side effects? Below are a few things that can help:
Our aesthetic clinic in Singapore also has bio-remodeling injectable for achieving smoother and more glowing skin. Containing 100% pure hyaluronic acid (HA), this injectable bio-stimulates essential skin proteins that can help restore hydration and improve skin laxity. It is ideal for dull, tired, and aging skin.
Are you considering fillers or other non-surgical treatments to enhance your natural beauty? Get in touch with Cutis today. We have board-certified doctors and experienced injectors, authentic devices and injectable products, as well as transparent pricing and a patient-based approach. Contact us at +65 6801 4000 to schedule a consultation.
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