Hear the words “filler” along with “aesthetic treatments”, and more often than not, an image of Kylie Jenner – with her full lips – comes to mind. That, or photos of filler treatments gone wrong, courtesy of the American cosmetic surgery reality TV series Botched.
It’s no wonder that dermal fillers can get a bad rep. And yet when used correctly, they can help restore lost youth in a natural way. Contrary to what many might think, fillers aren’t just used to fill in lines and wrinkles, or to make lips look luscious and pouty.
In fact, there are many ways to use fillers, says Dr Melvin Tan, medical director and founder of Epion Clinic.
