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Is filler only for people in their 20s?

Somewhere between the rise of “preventative filler” content on social media and the before-and-afters that tend to feature younger faces, a misconception has taken hold: that facial filler is primarily a twenty-something treatment. Patients in their 40s, 50s, and beyond sometimes wonder if they missed the window, or whether filler can even do much for them at this stage. The short answer is that age alone has very little to do with whether filler is right for you. What matters far more is your anatomy, the specific concerns you want to address, and whether filler is the most effective tool for the job. At Maningas Wellness + Injectables, our...

Woman getting lip filler injections at a medspa

Filler Fatigue: What It Is, and How to Avoid It

In the world of cosmetic enhancement, facial fillers have taken center stage as a favored treatment for adding volume to areas of the face like the lips, naso-labial folds, and even tear troughs. But with more people turning to fillers on a regular basis, there has been growing concern about a phenomenon dubbed “filler fatigue.” So, how can you avoid developing “pillow face”? Let's dive in. What is filler fatigue? Filler fatigue describes the purported weakening or sagging of facial tissues after receiving filler injections. The idea behind filler fatigue is that, over time, the skin could stretch out (and potentially look more aged) from the constant filling and stretching...

Woman receiving a cosmetic injectables treatment at a cosmetic surgery practice

Why You Should Choose a Cosmetic Surgery Practice for Your Injectables

Injectables offer a safe, non-surgical solution for attractively restoring volume, improving facial contours, and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles—if performed by a vetted, highly-experienced injector who is under the supervision of a board certified cosmetic surgeon. In 2021, injectables made up 65% of non-surgical procedures in the US—over 3.6 million neurotoxin and over 1.8 million dermal filler treatments were provided. But, as the popularity of injectables has skyrocketed, so has the number of injectors—and many are woefully underqualified. To help ensure you select a qualified injector, we've put together this blog explaining why it matters who performs your cosmetic injections. Who can legally perform facial injections? Why does it...