Biofiller, often referred to as the ‘golden filler,’ is an advanced injectable treatment that uses natural, biocompatible substances to revitalise your skin.
Biofillers have gained popularity in recent years due to their natural-looking results and long-lasting effects. It is a natural, autologous dermal filler made from your blood. The bio filler creation process starts with taking a small sample of your blood, similar to a regular blood test. Using special equipment, the platelets and plasma are separated from the blood to create PRP (platelet-rich plasma).
The PRP is then turned into a gel-like substance, which is mixed with a high concentration of platelets to create your very own personalised biofiller. This natural filler is then injected into specific areas using a blunt-tip microcannula.
Compared to needles, the microcannula offers several advantages: it reduces pain, allows access to multiple areas through a single entry point, and lowers the risk of bruising or damaging blood vessels and nerves. Once the plasma gel is injected, it begins to smooth facial imperfections caused by ageing, illness, and weight loss.
It also stimulates your body to produce collagen, as the production of this vital skin-preserving protein decreases with age, leading to sagging and ageing skin. Therefore, the boost in collagen helps restore lost volume, smooth fine lines, and improve overall skin texture and elasticity. It helps smooth out both permanent and moving lines, and the most common areas currently treated with bio fillers include the smile lines, cheeks, lips, and under-eye areas. However, biofillers are not just for treating ageing skin; these biocompatible fillers can also be used to help improve the appearance of atrophic acne scars.
Regenerative Benefits
Unlike traditional or synthetic fillers that provide immediate visible results, biofillers work gradually by encouraging your body to regenerate itself and demonstrate superior biomechanical and bioactive properties, promoting soft tissue restoration and regeneration in a single procedure. This repair leads to natural-looking results over time. Bio filler also adds volume while moving more naturally with your facial expressions, reducing the risk of lumps forming.
Studies actually show that more than 90% of patients are highly satisfied, not just with their results, but also due to the low risk of rejection or side effects this treatment offers.
Since biofillers are designed with biocompatible materials, the treatment is well-tolerated by most patients. Common side effects tend to be mild, including redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site, which are entirely normal side effects for most injectable treatments. These side effects also typically resolve within a few days.
The most common side effect is swelling, reported by about 15 to 25% of patients. This typically occurs right after treatment and usually fades within a few days. Around 1 to 3% of patients may experience side effects after a filler injection, while minor bruising can occur in up to 10% of cases, generally resolving within 1 to 2 weeks.
Who Is Suitable For?
Bio filler is suitable for most skin types and tones; however, it is essential to be in good health before undergoing a bio filler treatment. During your consultation, our medical professional will discuss your concerns, medical history, skin type, and aesthetic goals to determine if it is the right course of action for you. If you have a skin condition, such as an active infection or rash, in the area to be treated, it is best to wait until it is fully healed before proceeding.
Similarly, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, the general recommendation is to avoid treatment as a safety precaution.
