As seen in Aesthetic Medicine Magazine
Dermal fillers are one of the most popular anti-ageing treatments in the UK today, but getting the right result is not guaranteed.
Choice of practitioners and products has a real influence on the outcome achieved, especially as the UK cosmetic treatments industry is unregulated, so it is actually legal for unqualified practitioners to import and inject products that don’t have to meet the stringent criteria that a client may expect to be in place.
Dr John Tanqueray shares his expert advice for fellow professionals in Aesthetic Medicine Magazine this month. We’re now sharing his insight with patients, to help them understand more about how to get natural looking facial filler treatments that are safe as well as effective.
Dermal Filler Practitioner & Product
Dr John Tanqueray MB BCh MRCGP DCH DRCOG DipOccMed BCAM explains
“The first concern my patients have is that their results should look natural, which is completely understandable. Most readers would agree that choice of practitioner is crucial to achieving this, but, in my view, choice of filler brand should come a close second.
“Very few people can recall which filler they have been given in the past and many patients (and even some practitioners) think that all hyaluronic acid fillers are largely the same. It seems that once our patient has decided to put their trust in us they are happy to accept whatever filler product we recommend.
“It is interesting to speculate on what drives a practitioner’s choice of filler. It is largely down to chance which product someone will receive training in and then use.
“Hearsay from colleagues may suggest they like a filler because it is easy to inject, flows smoothly or gives a good immediate result. To this, I would argue that water would meet these criteria but would clearly be a poor filler. Qualities like these may make an injector’s life easier, but it is far more important to know how the filler will behave in the tissue and what may happen months or even further into the future thereafter. The durability and integrative properties of modern fillers mean that “temporary” fillers do not simply reabsorb after a few months, and so our patients’ relationships with their filler should be considered a long term one.
“Tissue compatibility and filler mechanics should therefore be a key concern of any patient undergoing treatment, and our recommendations should be based as far as possible on rigorous clinical evidence.”
3 Important Criteria in Choosing Dermal Filler Product
- Filler should provide effective volumisation and good durability.
- Filler should restore shape and move naturally with the tissue – in order to do this it must integrate well and be suitable for use at various depths of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
- Filler should resist migration, which can be caused by distortion from numerous mechanical forces every day over a long period. The product must be cohesive enough to resist any tendency to separate or disperse
Dr Tanqueray says that there is strong supporting evidence in favour of the BELOTERO range meets these criteria. BELOTERO is one of the top brands available at Mulberry House Clinic, Northamptonshire.
Dermal Filler Safety
The final point is about keeping patients safe. John concludes:
“For my patients’ well-being, my peace of mind and also my reputation, I want to use a filler that presents as low a risk as possible of provoking an inflammatory response, which can lead to delayed inflammatory swelling, fibrosis or foreign body reaction.”
Dr John Tanqueray specialises in anti-ageing treatments such as dermal fillers and is considered one of the UK’s most knowledgeable and experienced aesthetic doctors.
The full article is published in Aesthetic Medicine and can be viewed by clicking on the images below:
See also Aesthetic Medicine – Dermal Fillers.
Download ‘Secrets to Successful Dermal Filler Treatment’
Free Treatment Guide
In addition, you may be interested in Dr John Tanqueray’s ‘Secrets to Successful Dermal Filler Treatment’ – a comprehensive guide to choosing dermal fillers which was published earlier this year to help inform patients about making the right choices for this popular treatment
This valuable resource is available to download on our website, free of charge. Please download one here and do get in touch if you have any queries or require further advice or a consultation.
Mulberry House Clinic
Established 2003
Mulberry House Clinic has an excellent reputation in the Northampton area as an independent, doctor-led practice with vast experience of the industry. 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.
A private consultation is the starting point for all patients in order to facilitate a full discussion about the desired results as well as detailed facial and skin assessment. Find out more about first consultation.
For further information or to arrange a confidential consultation, please complete our contact form, call 01604 702630 or email: info@mulberryhouseclinic.co.uk.
