When you view dermal filler results, can you distinguish between a naturally lifted face and cheeks that appear artificially inflated? What is it that makes a result look like a natural part of your underlying anatomy? Touch the area of your smile lines (around your mouth): do you think injecting this line directly with a syringe is the correct way to get rid of the depth?
Scientifically, the answer is often "no." A puffy or artificial look typically results from overlooking overall facial anatomy and injecting large volumes directly into superficial folds instead of restoring lost support in deeper layers. Dr. Hanadi Ibrahim’s approach focuses on structural restoration. High G-Prime (viscous) fillers are placed at the bone level in lateral support zones like the zygomatic arch.
This creates a natural upward lift, softening smile lines without overfilling the face from the front.
Understanding the Difference: Dermal Fillers vs. Skin Boosters
Every patient should understand this core difference to choose the right treatment: -
Dermal Fillers
: Cross-linked hyaluronic acid with high viscosity designed to provide structural support, define the jawline, or restore volume in the cheeks and lips. -
Skin Boosters
: Non-cross-linked or lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid micro-injected superficially to bind water molecules. This boosts skin hydration and elasticity without changing the shape or proportions of the face. Preserving harmony requires conservative, staged injections to prevent soft tissue over-expansion.
Clinical References
- De Maio, M. (2015). MD Codes: A Methodological Approach to Facial Aesthetic Treatments with Dermal Fillers. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 39(6), 299-316.
- Sundaram, H., et al. (2016). Global Aesthetics Consensus: Avoidance and Management of Complications from Hyaluronic Acid Fillers. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 137(6), 797e-810e.
