As annoying as it may be, fortunately, the disadvantages are temporary, and even hyaluronic acid can be dissolved.
You leave the clinic without wrinkles or under-eye bags, and if you're lucky, you'll experience almost no swelling after the treatment. What's more, by restoring volume loss, you'll also look years younger. But then again, it can't always be fun and games. There are also drawbacks to fillers. Cosmetic doctor Bart Biermans: “It's important to distinguish between the disadvantages of the filler itself and the injection-related side effects of this treatment. As soon as you work with a needle, you run the risk of swelling because tissue and cells are damaged during the treatment.”
Bruising
The chance of bruising during a filler treatment is particularly high. “The areas where fillers are used are relatively sensitive to bruising. Around your mouth and under your eyes there are many blood vessels, making these the places where bruising easily occurs.” “Bruising is difficult to prevent, but usually, you'll be presentable to the outside world again within a few days.”
Lumps/Bumps
One of the most feared drawbacks of fillers is that after this treatment, you might experience complications such as an allergic reaction or lumps. “Especially with hyaluronic acid fillers that have been injected too superficially, there's a possibility that you'll feel them for a few days or that lumps will form, but this is usually temporary.” As annoying as it may be, the solution is often just a few days of patience. “Usually, the lumps disappear within two weeks after the treatment, and it's likely you won't feel them anymore.”
Unnatural Result
Too much is never good, and that also applies to fillers: “Too many fillers can lead to an unnatural result. It's more important to firm up the skin and restore volume loss that way. If you use more fillers, it quickly becomes unnatural.” Should you unexpectedly have used too many fillers, you can always consider dissolving them. “Hyaluronic acid fillers can be actively dissolved with Hyason if necessary. Depending on the brand used, this dissolves the fillers within a few hours to a few days.”
Temporary Effect
Despite all the negative stories about permanent fillers, the temporary effect is sometimes also seen as one of the drawbacks of fillers. “How long it exactly takes for the hyaluronic acid filler to break down depends on where you use the fillers, the brand, and is also somewhat person-dependent. Generally, you will need to be re-treated after 6 to 9 months.”
Bart Biermans is a cosmetic doctor and founder of The Body Clinic. After studying medicine at Utrecht University, he started one clinic in Amsterdam, which under his leadership has grown into a leading organization with multiple locations in the Netherlands and Germany. With over 20 years of experience in injectables, Bart has developed a clear vision on natural aesthetics, balance, and harmony. Although Bart now only sporadically treats patients, he plays an important role in coaching the doctors within The Body Clinic. He transfers his years of experience by guiding doctors in the same refined working method he developed himself: subtle improvements that suit a person's face, without it being visible that a treatment has taken place. Bart encourages his team to work with small, thoughtful adjustments and to prefer a refined follow-up rather than doing too much at once. In this way, he safeguards natural aesthetics and the preservation of facial expressions as core values within the entire organization. In addition, as director, Bart is closely involved in medical quality, strategic choices, and the further growth of The Body Clinic. His vision on meticulousness, natural results, and realistic aesthetics continues to form the basis of how the clinic operates and grows to this day.
