Honey Filler Treatment Sydney

While both honey fillers and traditional dermal fillers are injectable treatments used to enhance the skin’s appearance, they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics.

1. Composition and Structure: Traditional dermal fillers often contain hyaluronic acid (HA) that is cross-linked, resulting in a thicker viscosity. This makes them ideal for volumising, lifting, and contouring specific facial features. The cross-linking also enhances the filler’s longevity before it’s naturally broken down in the skin. On the other hand, honey fillers contain both low-molecular weight HA and high-molecular weight HA without the use of chemical cross-linking agents, making them more biocompatible and inducing a lower inflammation response.
2. Purpose and Effect: Traditional dermal fillers are primarily used to replace lost volume in the face, smooth out wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. They provide immediate results by filling in areas where volume has been lost. Honey fillers, however, do not significantly add volume. Instead, they act as an internal moisturiser for the skin, increasing collagen and elastin production, and rejuvenating the skin from within.
3. Spreadability: One of the defining characteristics of honey fillers is their ability to spread under the skin, similar to how honey spreads on a surface. This property ensures a more even distribution, leading to natural-looking results. In contrast, traditional dermal fillers stay where they are injected, providing targeted volume to specific areas.
4. Safety Profile: Honey fillers are considered safer than traditional fillers due to the reduced risk of allergic reactions and injection side effects. Their unique composition ensures better biocompatibility with the skin.
5. Duration and Treatment Protocol: Traditional dermal fillers can offer immediate results that last for several months to a year, depending on the type of filler used. Honey fillers, being biostimulatory, offer a gradual improvement in skin quality over weeks to months, requiring a series of treatments for optimal results.

It’s called “Honey Filler” because of the way the product behaves once injected. Unlike other dermal fillers that remain localised where they are injected, honey fillers are designed to spread under the skin, much like how spilled honey spreads over a tabletop. This spreading property allows for a more even distribution and natural-looking results. Additionally, in Australia, there are legal restrictions preventing the use of drug names directly to the public. Using the term “Honey Filler” helps describe how the product works without using specific drug names.

Yes, many patients opt to combine Honey Filler treatments with other cosmetic procedures for enhanced results. It’s common to pair it with treatments like anti-wrinkle injections, chemical peels, or laser therapy. However, it’s crucial to consult with Dr Bish Soliman to ensure the safety and effectiveness of combined treatments.

The longevity of Honey Filler results can vary based on individual factors, but on average, the effects can last anywhere from 6 to 12 months. Regular maintenance treatments can help prolong the benefits and keep the skin looking its best.

As with any injectable treatment, there can be potential side effects. Common side effects include temporary redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site. These usually subside within a few days. It’s essential to consult with Dr Bish Soliman to understand all potential risks and benefits.

While some immediate hydration and plumping can be observed right after the treatment, the full benefits, especially the stimulation of collagen and elastin, will become more evident over weeks to months. Each individual’s response time can vary, but most patients notice significant improvements within 4 to 6 weeks post-treatment.