Dermal fillers have largely revolutionised aesthetic treatments in recent years, due to their ability to deliver immediate results following a minimally invasive procedure with little downtime expected. Common side effects of the procedure include mild soreness or swelling at the site of injection, but some people report feelings of tiredness or fatigue following injections. So, why do some people feel tired after receiving fillers?
A feeling of tiredness following dermal filler treatment could be indicative of ‘filler fatigue’, generally characterised by a loss of elasticity in the skin causing the face to feel weighted and heavy. Filler fatigue can be caused by:
- Excessive use of fillers
- Poor technique
- Social pressure
- Erroneous preoperative assessment
Keep reading to find out more about filler fatigue and how to avoid it.
Is It Normal to Feel Tired After Dermal Filler Treatment?
Feeling tired following dermal filler treatment is normal. However, there are certain symptoms of ‘filler fatigue’ that you should be aware of. If you think you may be experiencing filler fatigue, it is best to get in touch with a clinician to discuss your options.
Symptoms of Filler Fatigue
If you are concerned you might have filler fatigue, the first thing people generally describe feeling in the sensation of tiredness. This is generally experienced due to their face becoming puffy and swollen, causing them to feel excess weight causing the sensation of fatigue.
Causes of Filler Fatigue
Filler fatigue can be caused by a number of things, including the natural ageing process pulling fillers down. Other causes include:
- Excessive use of fillers – Repeated use of excessive dermal fillers, even when results have started to show less, leads to distension of the skin, ultimately causing a loss of elasticity.
- Poor technique – There are a number of ways in which an aesthetic surgeon with poor technique can be at fault for causing adverse reactions to dermal fillers. Using products with the wrong density, choosing the wrong area or depth for injections, or combining non-compatible products can all lead to filler fatigue.
- Social pressure – Especially for women, there is a strong societal pressure to stay looking youthful with smooth skin even as they get older. This pressure can cause some people to leave behind conventional fillers, instead favouring other substances or combining multiple substances.
- Erroneous preoperative assessment – If there are errors during the preoperative phase of aesthetic treatments, it will directly impact the results of the procedure. Error with the clinical assessment, treatment plan, volume titration or prescription can cause filler fatigue.
How Can I Avoid Filler Fatigue?
The number one way to avoid filler fatigue is to only receive aesthetic treatments from trusted and experienced professionals. A professional clinician will curate a detailed and well-constructed treatment plan, including how many top-up appointments will be required to maintain results as long as possible.
If you already have filler fatigue, you must tell your aesthetic surgeon. They can then perform a simple procedure using an injection of hyaluronidase to break down the hyaluronic acid in the filler.
What Is the Most Common Side Effect for Fillers?
Generally speaking, the most common side effects for dermal filler treatments are very minor. Usually limited to mild soreness, bruising or swelling at the injection site, dermal fillers are favoured largely due to their minimal side effects and lack of downtime following the procedure. Any mild side effects that do occur following treatment tend to subside within a few days of receiving the injection.
Book Your Filler Treatment With a Clinic You Can Trust
To minimise the risk of filler fatigue and any other side effects of filler treatment, ensure to book with a clinic you can trust to perform a safe and successful procedure.
At Infinity Aesthetics, we have a proven track record of delivering flawless filler treatments to our customers. Take a look at our available treatments online, and book an appointment today.
Dr. Owen Thomas has been a medical doctor for more than 20 years since qualifying from Cardiff in 1999, now specialising in aesthetics in London and Swansea. After a 2 year level-7 Master’s Degree course in injectable aesthetic treatments training at Harley Academy, and additional study with Empire Medical Training in the US and other experts renowned in their field, he won a scholarship in the prestigious Aesthetic Intelligence Fellowship run over 7 months in Kensington, London and Paris.
