Crystal Filling

What is Crystal Filler?

When collagen in the skin decreases with aging, the skin loses its former firmness and the face loses its V shape. Although various cosmetic products are used to make the skin look younger and more vibrant, the benefit that can be obtained from these is limited. Medical aesthetic procedures, however, can provide more effective touches to the skin.

One of the most preferred medical aesthetic procedures is crystal filler (calcium hydroxyapatite). Crystal filler creates a lifting effect to achieve the V shape on the face. It also has the property of increasing collagen, which is a natural substance found in the skin.

Thanks to its repair and renewal effect on tissues, crystal filler provides more effect compared to classic dermal fillers. At the same time, it is the filler type with the highest lifting effect on the skin. It removes the marks brought by aging. It helps the skin regain a tight and smooth appearance. Thanks to the facial V-lift effect, a younger appearance can be obtained.

Also called mineral filler or facial V-lift procedure, crystal filler provides lifting with the V effect on the face. Thanks to its special formula, it not only adds volume to the skin but also activates collagen production in the skin. Collagen stimulation is important for providing skin tightening and facial shaping effects. For this reason, crystal filler is frequently preferred within skin rejuvenation procedures.

How is Crystal Filler Applied?

Before the crystal filler injection, the skin is cleaned. A local anesthetic cream is applied to prevent pain during the injection. After the anesthesia effect appears, the injection phase begins. Crystal filler is injected into the determined points. Small needles or cannulas may be used during the injection. The crystal filler procedure is completed within 15 to 20 minutes.

After the crystal filler injection, temporary redness or bruising may occur at the application area. No sports should be done and water should not touch the face for 4 to 6 hours after the injection. Makeup should not be applied within the first 24 hours.

Mimic movements should not be restricted on the first day after the crystal filler injection. The application area should be protected from hard contacts, and lying face down should be avoided for several days. Massage should not be done on the injected areas, and sauna and hammam should not be visited for a few days after the procedure. Also, the skin should not be exposed to intense sunlight for several days following the application. High protection factor sunscreens should be used when going outdoors.

The permanence of the results obtained from crystal filler injections can vary between 12 and 18 months. One of the most important factors determining this duration is the person’s skin structure. Although crystal filler injection is a satisfactory anti-aging method in terms of the effect it provides, it does not offer a permanent solution.

Why is Crystal Filler Done?

Thanks to its volume-enhancing property, crystal filler adds volume and form to the lower layers of the skin and corrects wrinkles in the application area. It enables the person to achieve a younger and more natural appearance without surgical procedures. It is considered a reliable procedure since it is a substance compatible with the body. Calcium hydroxyapatite is more effective for a longer time compared to other fillers.

It is considered an effective and reliable procedure in the process of strengthening facial soft volume. It differs from other fillers by stimulating collagen production and providing high elasticity and viscosity. On the other hand, since it is not a permanent solution for skin lines, wrinkles, and sagging, it needs to be repeated.

After crystal filler is injected into the skin, an instantly visible change can be obtained. However, the main effect requires some time to be seen. This is because crystal filler activates the body’s natural collagen production after injection, which requires a certain period.

Calcium hydroxyapatite obtained from calcium and water-based gel breaks down after injection and turns into calcium and phosphate ions. It provides a lifting effect on the skin. Since these minerals are familiar to the body, they disappear through natural metabolism. The use of crystal filler around the eyes and lips is not possible.

Who is Crystal Filler Suitable For?

Crystal filler can be applied to everyone over the age of 18 who does not have any issues preventing the application. In this matter, after an evaluation is made specific to the patient, a decision on suitability for the application is given. Basically, individuals who want their skin to look younger, to reduce or eliminate volume loss caused by aging are accepted as candidates for crystal filler treatment.

Since crystal filler provides lifting with a V effect on the face, it is a suitable procedure for people who have lost the facial V shape. Crystal filler can be done to correct contour irregularities in the jawline appearing in the lower face region and to provide a clear and sharp jawline. People who experience aesthetic concerns and loss of self-confidence due to volume loss, wrinkles, and hollowing problems appearing on the face can benefit from crystal filler application.

Collagen production in the body begins to decrease after the age of 30. As a result, different problems arise in the skin. Over time, the face loses volume, smoothness, firmness, and radiance. Since crystal filler not only adds volume but also supports collagen production, it provides extremely effective results. Crystal filler is a reliable procedure that can be applied to individuals who have or are starting to have lines, wrinkles, hollows, and asymmetries on their skin. It is not recommended to apply crystal filler during pregnancy and breastfeeding periods.

What Are the Advantages of Crystal Filler?

Since crystal filler brings many advantages, it is a medical aesthetic procedure increasingly performed. One of the main reasons behind the popularity of crystal filler is that it is a filler procedure compatible with the body. The structural components of crystal filler, calcium and phosphate, are substances naturally found in the human body. It can be applied to all areas except the face, lips, and eye area. Besides the face, it can also be preferred as a method to remove wrinkles on the hands.

The crystal filler procedure has the feature of increasing volume in the skin. Thus, it is possible to provide freshness and form to the skin. With the V lift effect, the face regains its natural appearance as it should be. With the crystal filler injection, the regeneration of collagen and elastin fibers in the body is triggered. As a result, a natural remodeling process can be started in the skin. As a result of this completely natural process, the skin can achieve a natural appearance.

With crystal filler treatment, the skin can be renewed. It can be ensured that the skin looks tighter, more radiant, and softer. Effective results can be obtained as long as crystal filler is performed by specialist and experienced doctors. With the stimulation of collagen production, benefit can be gained in a much shorter time compared to skin care products.

By injecting crystal filler, cheekbones can be accentuated. Nasolabial lines can be reduced. Small deformities on the nose can be corrected. Lines between the eyebrows can be reduced. Wrinkles on the hands can be reduced. Horizontal lines on the neck can be reduced and skin quality can be improved.

With crystal filler application:

– Sagging on the face overall and cheeks,

– The negative expression formed on the face due to marionette and smile lines,

– Lines around the mouth corners,

– Deep lines and folds in the nasolabial area,

– Hollows under the cheekbones,

– Wrinkles on the hands,

– Tissue thinning, sagging, prominent contours, and similar problems on the chin and double chin can be treated.