There is a trend on social networks to criticize this type of treatment.
I want to begin this series of articles by talking about the trend nowadays of being very critical of cosmetic fillers.
The first thing that needs to be said is that a cosmetic filler is a safe treatment that is approved and must be approved by local and national authorities, according to the regulations of each country.
Cosmetic Fillers Regulation by Law
In Mexico, there are laws that clarify which products are authorized for application as a cosmetic filler and in which part of the body are designed for. These laws and regulations also establish that those who apply other types of substances or those who practice aesthetic medicine without being duly certified for this purpose are expressly punished (from fines to convictions).
Now from my point of view as a doctor, cosmetic fillers based on hyaluronic acid – which are the most frequently used – are extremely noble products, where, when we use the right treatment, in the right place, in the right dosage, with the right amount, in the right patient, by the right injector physician, the chances of adverse effects decrease dramatically.
The first thing to do when approaching this kind of treatment is an individual diagnosis for each patient.
This must be done by a doctor with the appropriate specialty in aesthetic medicine, certifications and, above all, someone who keeps up to date, since techniques and treatments are evolving constantly and some aspects are modified, from application to the dosage.
By having a correct diagnosis, the doctor will be able to offer this type of treatment with: a clear explanation of it, its planning and execution, as well as subsequent care to maximize its benefis.
In the specific case of exaggerating with the quantities, of course there is a risk of aesthetic results that are not so convenient or appealing, but really well applied, following the criteria that have just been mentioned, cosmetic fillers are incredible allies to improve facial aesthetics, I would say, at any moment in life.
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So from my point of view, the criticism of cosmetic fillers, like any trend, must be analyzed, investigated and filtered more deeply, in order to form a properly informed opinion about it.