A Slow and Steady Approach
Taking a conservative approach to treatments and splitting procedures into sessions can help to build natural looking volume and definition. For instance, when treating the lips, in many cases it is advisable to administer 0.5ml at a time. This approach works to ensure safe application and natural looking results.
High Quality Dermal Filler Products
Using only the highest quality products such as those in the Juvederm Vycross range is super important when it comes to patient safety and achieving a seamless finish. It’s also important to remember that each individual product has been designed for specific areas of the face.
Correct Dermal Filler Product Placement
The face is a complex structure of fat, skin, muscle, bone and blood vessels. The correct product placement is therefore absolutely paramount. Injecting into the wrong area of the face can have severe consequences for a patient. Knowing the exact points to inject will also help to achieve more effective and natural looking results.
The Use of Expert Injecting Techniques
Using the correct techniques when treating specific areas can be so beneficial when it comes to mitigating risk to the patient. For example, in some cases a cannula technique may be used to limit entry points and the risk of vascular occlusion and infection. The use of expert techniques can also help to reduce patient discomfort and the chance of bruising and swelling.
Acting in the Best Interests of the Patient
Good dermal filler treatments should boost confidence and help patients to feel the best version of themselves. With that in mind, a responsible practitioner should firstly assess whether an injectable treatment is the best course of action for the patient and they should be given the opportunity to explore other options. These options should include having no treatment at all. In some cases, patients may display signs of body dysmorphia and treatment could be detrimental to their psychological wellbeing.
Cleanliness
Of course, high standards of cleanliness are essential when administering injectables. The patient’s skin should also be cleaned and prepped before having treatment and they should avoid wearing makeup on the area for at least 24 hours to avoid infection.
Continued Dermal Filler Training
The aesthetics industry is continuously changing. As an injector it’s important to keep up to date with the latest products and techniques to ensure you are offering your patients the safest and most effective procedures.
Dermal Filler Aftercare
Drinking alcohol, flying and exercising are all things that can increase swelling and bruising following treatment. Sharing the correct aftercare advice with patients can be hugely beneficial when it comes to reducing these risk factors.
Aspiration
The technique of aspiration involves ensuring there is no blood present in the syringe. Before injecting filler, the practitioner pulls back on the plunger following the initial insertion of the needle. This is a super important safety step to reduce the chance of vascular occlusion that should be part of every treatment journey.
Aspir8 Products
Our Aspir8 devices are designed to make dermal filler treatments safer for patients. The Aspir8 thumb ring is the debut product in our range of safety devices and is a must have for every responsible injector. The thumb ring snaps easily onto your syringe and enables you to aspirate with ease whilst improving stability and injector confidence.