{"id":181,"date":"2025-11-30T08:43:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T08:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rinreports.online\/?p=181"},"modified":"2025-11-30T08:43:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T08:43:38","slug":"plastic-surgeon-reveals-damage-fillers-do-in-long-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rinreports.online\/?p=181","title":{"rendered":"Plastic surgeon reveals damage fillers do in long term"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Beverly Hills reconstructive surgeon is warning people of trusting beauty myths that suggest dermal fillers are a temporary tweak.<\/strong>\u00a0These days, getting fillers is an incredibly common practice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cYou cannot fill your face to youth,\u201d he says, adding that subtle enhancements can cause irreversible damage, leading to the dreaded pillow face.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you would like to know more about this, then keep on reading!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dermal fillers have become a beauty industry and\u00a0celebrity<\/a>\u00a0favorite, promising a youthful glow without the need for invasive surgery. Believed to be a safe and reversible treatment, these injectable solutions smooth wrinkles, plump lips, and contour the face in ways that makeup alone cannot achieve.<\/p>\n

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However, Dr. Kami Parsa, an oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon, is sounding the alarm: dermal fillers are not always the quick, temporary fix people believe them to be.<\/p>\n

In July 2024, the Beverly Hills surgeon shared a startling TikTok clip that piqued the interest of 12.4 million online users. The video shows MRI scans of dermal fillers beneath the skin of a patient who received over 12 syringes of hyaluronic acid (HA) filler over six years.<\/p>\n

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HA is a popular dermal filler used in cosmetic treatments to smooth wrinkles, restore lost volume, and enhance facial contours for a more youthful appearance.<\/p>\n

But what\u2019s underneath is startling.<\/p>\n

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Filler clumps and grows<\/h2>\n

In the clip, Parsa highlights the green areas on the scan, which represent the clumps of filler material still present years after injection. Upon measuring, the\u00a0doctor<\/a>\u00a0discovered that the filler totaled nearly 28 cubic centimeters \u2013 more than double the original amount injected. He explains this increase is due to the hydrophilic nature of hyaluronic acid fillers, meaning they attract and retain water, and their tendency to cause tissue expansion over time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe feel that, sometimes, hyaluronic acid fillers have been overused for many years. We felt it\u2019s important to share our findings,\u201d Parsa told\u00a0Newsweek<\/a>\u00a0of the long-term sustainability and safety of frequent filler applications. \u201cWe hope that people will learn that less is more when it comes to the HA filler.\u201d<\/p>\n

Parsa\u2019s insights highlight an important reality: although HA fillers are promoted as a temporary cosmetic solution that naturally dissolves within six months to two years, small amounts can remain beneath the skin \u2013 for up to 10 years, he says \u2013 especially when treatments are repeated frequently.<\/p>\n

This prolonged presence, combined with their ability to retain water and amplify volume, can result in unexpected and sometimes undesirable outcomes, like overfilled syndrome or pillow face.<\/p>\n

Pillow face<\/h2>\n

Overfilled syndrome refers to the unnatural, over-plumped appearance that occurs when too much filler is injected into the face. While fillers are designed to add volume and smooth out wrinkles, excessive or repeated treatments can stretch the skin and alter facial proportions. This leads to the puffed-out, exaggerated look commonly referred to as pillow face. This goes directly against the\u00a0beauty<\/a>\u00a0standard they are meant to maintain.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day we see beautiful patients from all around the world who are very overfilled. I feel like a broken record but: you cannot fill your face to youth,\u201d the doctor writes on\u00a0social media<\/a>. Attached to the post is the image of a woman who needed several procedures to fix the chronic swelling in her face.<\/p>\n

How it develops<\/h2>\n

Dr. Parsa emphasizes that overfilled syndrome is not an overnight issue. Instead, it often results from:<\/p>\n

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  • Layering fillers: Repeated injections without allowing previous fillers to dissolve can lead to filler accumulation.<\/li>\n
  • Overcorrection: Adding too much volume in one session or focusing too heavily on certain areas of the face.<\/li>\n
  • Skin stretching: The filler\u2019s weight can gradually stretch the skin, making the face look unnaturally round or puffy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u2018Injecting poison\u2019<\/h2>\n

    The startling TikTok clip generated a flurry of comments from online users who were shocked by the graphic revelation.<\/p>\n

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