How long does chin filler injection take to stabilize?

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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thanh Van - Doctor of Internal Medicine - Dermatology - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.
Chin filler injection is a cosmetic method to help overcome the defect of a low chin or a short chin... to help create a balanced face without surgery. However, when choosing this beauty technique, many people worry about how long it takes to inject chin filler to stabilize, how long to dissolve, is it safe, etc. The article will answer the above questions.

1. What is chin filler injection?

Fillers are biological fillers, made of hyaluronic acid, used to lift the subcutaneous tissue or increase the size of the cosmetic area. Filler injection is a method of injecting filler into the area to be shaped. Filler is often used to remove wrinkles, remove laugh lines, fill temples, increase buttocks size, correct nose, chin, lips...
Chin filler injection is a method of injecting fillers for the chin area in a single way. appropriate proportions and then align the injected filler to make the chin long, protruding and balanced compared to the overall face. The mechanism of chin filler injection is that the filler will fill in the missing tissue areas, increase the size to create the shape of the chin without invasive to the bone structure and without affecting health. The time for chin filler injection is only about 15-20 minutes.
Chin filler injection is considered a very safe beauty method. The injectable filler is made of hyaluronic acid - almost instantly shaping and fixing in the desired position. This substance is benign and safe, quickly adapts to the body, does not cause reactions or side effects. However, to ensure safety and effectiveness, when there is a need to inject fillers for the chin, you need to find a reputable beauty facility that uses quality fillers with clear origin and high efficiency. At the same time, there are doctors who have been trained in injection techniques and are skilled in handling post-injection complications.

2. Who is suitable for chin filler injection?

Filler injection for the chin is applied to cases such as:
Low, thin, short chin at a mild level; Desire to have a beautiful natural chin but do not want to undergo surgery; Have ever injected chin filler, want to inject again to keep the chin shape; Want a longer chin to make the face more attractive, the angle is more perfect. If you have the following problems, you should not inject chin filler:
Skin is irritated, inflamed due to rash, hives, acne, skin infection; People with hemophilia; Allergy to the ingredients on the drug label; The skin is prone to scarring (keloids); Pregnant and lactating people.

3. What are the advantages of chin filler injection?

Chin injection with filler has many advantages such as:
After injection, the chin area immediately becomes full and balanced, creating the desired V-line chin shape, leaving no scars under the chin, no bleeding; Filler injection does not make the facial muscles stiff, so it does not affect the expression of the face, you can still express comfortably and naturally; Filler injection for the chin is absolutely safe, without dissection, so it does not cause pain; After chin injection with filler, you do not need to take time to rest and can immediately return to normal activities and work. How long does chin filler injection take to dissolve? In fact, chin filler injections only maintain results for 12-24 months. After that time, the filler will gradually dissolve and you should inject again to maintain the beauty effect.

4. Chin injection procedure with filler

Step 1: The doctor examines, examines and advises the client's condition. Each different customer will be advised on the most suitable chin shape and combined with the customer's wishes to make a final decision. For customers who have had surgery or have had chin injections, the doctor needs to consider the current situation to know whether to inject dissolve first or use any suitable filler; Step 2: Customers check the filler in place, check the barcode if desired to ensure safety before injecting; Step 3: A skilled doctor performs filler injection, injecting in a safe, sterile environment, the time taken is about 15-20 minutes; Step 4: The doctor advises the customer about the notes after the injection to keep the chin beautiful and long, how to handle some cases that may arise after the injection...

5.How long does chin filler injection take to stabilize?

Usually, after injecting filler about 2-3 hours, customers can return to their normal state. However, for the filler to enter the body stably and naturally, it takes about 24 hours, it can be extended for another 1-2 days depending on the location and the ability to absorb the filler of each person. This is the stage when the filler begins to fix, take effect and stimulate collagen production for the skin. Stable filler time depends on location and post-injection care. After that, the effect is maintained for 12-24 months.
However, there are still a few cases where after 3 - 5 days of filler injection, the injection area has not decreased swelling, lost its naturalness, even bruised or festered. In this case, you need to see a doctor to check immediately, to avoid the risk of complications.

6. Note to help chin filler injection quickly stabilize and have a long-lasting effect

6.1 Notes before injecting chin filler
To prepare for a successful filler injection, you need to note:
Determine the origin and expiry date of the filler; Using the correct fillers certified for safety, inspected and licensed by the Ministry of Health; Do not use fillers that are unboxed or unlabelled; Use the correct needle type approved by the Ministry of Health; Choose an experienced and highly qualified doctor to properly inject fillers and shape the chin correctly. 6.2 Notes after injecting filler chin
After injecting filler, you need to adhere to the following principles to avoid damaging the chin shape:
Limit the use of alcohol, beer, stimulants to keep the filler long-lasting; Abstain from seafood, beef, water spinach, sticky foods... in the first 1-2 weeks after filler injection; Do not live in a high-temperature space such as a steam room; Should eat a lot of green vegetables, fresh fruits because they are good for the skin and speed up the recovery process after filler injection; Do not massage or strongly impact the area where the filler has just been injected to avoid deflecting the filler, affecting the shape of the chin after injection; Do not lie face down on the pillow, support your chin or rest your chin to avoid hurting the chin area; Drink enough water; Do not wear a mask that is too tight; During the first week of implementation, do not touch, press or strongly touch the chin area. In short, to avoid complications when injecting chin filler, you should pay attention to only do it at reputable cosmetic addresses and only use fillers that have been approved by international health authorities. At the same time, after the injection, if there are any abnormal signs, you need to immediately notify the doctor for timely treatment.

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