The concept of ‘filler fatigue’ is a relatively new idea which describes undesirable consequences of overuse of dermal fillers.
The theory is that repeated over-injection of fillers into the skin can stretch it and/or weigh it down, so that when the fillers wear off, it is looser than it was in the first place. The argument is that patients are then driven into a vicious cycle of needing ever-increasing amounts of filler to create the desired result and as the amount of volume increases, so does the skin’s stretch. Therefore excessive use of fillers could actually accentuate the continued ageing process, which already means that the skin will become looser over time.
It is worth noting that the argument for ‘filler fatigue’ is in part promoted by plastic and cosmetic surgeons, who advocate a surgical facelift for patients who reach a certain stage in the ageing process.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way.
How to Avoid Filler Fatigue
Dermal fillers are indeed a temporary solution for improving the appearance of the face as the skin starts to age. But in the right hands, the practice is far more sophisticated than simply replenishing lost volume.
Skilled practitioners like Dr John Tanqueray provide non-surgical facelift treatments which use very small amounts of filler in a more structural way. Injecting to key points in the face can provide a ‘lift’ effect which smoothes out skin and makes the whole face look younger and fresher. This technique avoids the potential ‘puffiness’ of overdone fillers, as it is not about volume at all. The ‘quality not quantity’ approach also prevents the stretching or weighting down of the skin that ‘filler fatigue’ would suggest.
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Northamptonshire Dermal Fillers
Dr John Tanqueray at Mulberry House Clinic based in Hardingstone near Northampton has an excellent reputation for providing natural-looking dermal filler treatments to revolumise and reshape the face.
He personally carries out detailed consultations prior to treatment and administers all injections himself. He has an excellent reputation as a former local GP before pursuing aesthetics full time, where his extensive experience in the industry includes providing training in non-surgical treatments for other medical professionals.
Mulberry House Clinic
Established 2003
Mulberry House Clinic has an excellent reputation in the Northampton area as an independent, doctor-led practice with over 15 years experience. Cosmetic skin treatments are carried out by Dr John Tanqueray, who works closely with leading manufacturers to remain at the forefront of the medical aesthetics.
For further information or to arrange a confidential consultation, please complete our contact form, call 01604 702630 or email: info@mulberryhouseclinic.co.uk.
