P.In order to achieve fuller lips for a few months, a new trend has been added: i lip filler without needles, who claim to mimic the effects of pricks. Hugely popular on TikTok And Youtubeuse special pens that nebulize hyaluronic acid.
The latter comes absorbed by the labial mucosa thanks to high pressure. Administered subcutaneously by experienced doctors, it gives away lAbbra fleshier in about 40 minutes. With results that last up to 6 months and costs that start, on average, from 100 euros per session. But do they really work? We ask an expert.
Lip fillers without needles: do they work?
It is always recommended to pay attention to this type of protocol. «Talking about lip fillers without needles is a semantic abuse. In fact, by filler we mean an injection product that can act in depth by going under the epidermis through a needle or a cannula “he explains Filippo Brighetti, aesthetic doctor and plastic surgeon.
Emily Ratajkowski, social icon of plump lips (@emrata Instagram).
«As regards the other category of“ needle-free ”treatments, however, it should be remembered that it is definitely a topical product that can only give a plumping effect ».
Lip filler without needles: what to watch out for
The phenomenon of the so-called lip filler without needles it also caused a flourishing of systems that are sold in pharmacies and online for use at home. The ease of obtaining them, however, does not necessarily make them safe, because the filling procedures always require the hand of a doctor, such as a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon.
Precisely because of the inconvenience caused by their improper and clumsy use, theFDA (Food and Drug Administrationa US government agency that deals with the regulation of food and pharmaceutical products) has released a document warning against their use.
It should be remembered that the lips are full of nerve endings and this kind of instrumentation could potentially lead to bleeding, bruising, infection, scarring.
Filler with needles, who can do it
They integrate the lost greatness and give a new dimension, instead, i traditional lip fillers performed by the doctor. These remain the most tested and safest minimally invasive method, as long as it is performed by experienced professionals, to improve the appearance of the mouth.
«Who has unwanted lip shapes can count on fillers proper, in the first place based on hyaluronic acid, to really change shape, volume and turgor in a persistent and significant way! “ explains the aesthetic doctor Filippo Brighetti.
“Potentially any person can use them, and they have no contraindications. The important thing is to choose quality products ».
Lip filler with hyaluronic acid: the importance of quality
“L’hyaluronic acid has the enormous advantage of being strongly hydrophilic and, therefore, has the ability to deeply moisturize the fabrics. It is a totally absorbable sugar, already present in our skin, and once deposited it produces collagen. Once reabsorbedwrinkles and volumes never return exactly as before, because the trophism of the tissues progressively improves as the applications are repeated », says the aesthetic doctor Filippo Brighetti.
It is essential to direct the choice on fillers with formulations resulting from innovative scientific research and with proven results, with characteristics that improve their performance. “Intense Lip di Neauvia, for example, gives optimal results and an appreciable duration even when temperatures are high ».
In fact, it guarantees “high heat tolerance thanks to the presence of PEG, a substance that increases its resistance because it acts by binding to the other molecules contained in the formula. Because of this it is ideal in summer, when the area is exposed to frequent thermal stresses such as, for example, drinking an ice-cold drink »continues the expert.
Duration and costs
Regular use of lip fillers improves tissue regeneration of the labial mucosa. “THE fibroblasts are stimulated to secrete fibers that improve the structure and scaffolding of skin tissues. Thanks to this activity, the effect progressively lasts longer and longer, e the intervals between sessions gradually dilate.
Usually, for example, after the third or fourth session it may be enough only one filler session per year to maintain the results », continues Dr. Brighetti.
«The costs range from 200 to 400 euros for one treatment. The recommendation is to avoid non-medical personnel and always consult experts and read up before choosing. Asking for information, photos of results and product data sheets is important precisely because it is about your health and your face! ».
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