MERZ PHILIPPINES UNCOVERS TRUTH BEHIND BEAUTY FILLERS: THE 4 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
Works of art are continuously restored over time – isn’t a person
a work of art, too? This is a famous saying by a revered
aesthetic surgeon from Germany. Indeed, a person is a work of art and yet,
opting to undergo aesthetic treatments as a way of enhancing beauty is still a
heated topic today.
Merz,
one the leaders in the field of aesthetics medicine, led a beauty agenda at the
Grand Hyatt Manila recently, that sought to shed light on the bigger picture –
that opting for beauty fillers should not be frowned upon. The forum, dubbed as
‘Merz Aesthetics Beauty Agenda: A Forum on Fillers,’ helped debunk the
different misconceptions that can possibly hinder women to be fully empowered
when it comes to getting beauty treatments.
Driven by the mission to help people live better,
feel better and look better, Merz, together with Dr. Wilson Ho, Dr. Gaile Robredo-Vitas, Dr. Gio
Dimayuga, and Dr. Gerald Sy, provided an in-depth look on beauty fillers
tackling the most common myths that exist today.
YOU WON’T LOOK NATURAL
Dr. Gio Dimayuga, an active consultant
at the Makati Medical Center and several clinics in Manila asserts, “There is
what you call the ‘overfilled’ syndrome where lip and cheek injections can
result in a trout pout or pillow face.”
He mentioned that
there are aesthetic companies that innovate to achieve as much natural-looking
results as possible. With Merz’s 65 years of dedication to beauty since
launching the first anti-wrinkle cream in 1953, they have committed to deliver
natural-looking outcomes while putting their patients as the focus of every
product. This is particularly evident with the patented technology behind their
HA Filler, which is designed to integrate seamlessly into the skin tissue. And
CaHa Filler which is considered as more than just a filler with its power
lifting and bio-stimulation properties that allows patients to naturally
produce collagen and tighten their skin.
ANYONE CAN DO DERMAL FILLER TREATMENTS
This is a common
misconception faced today. The doctors in the forum stressed that it is crucial
to note that only doctors can administer dermal fillers as it is a medical
procedure.
Dr. Gerald Sy, the Vice President of Internal Affairs of
the Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons,
Inc. highlights, “It is highly
essential that prospective patients only look for experienced doctors who boast
of several years in the aesthetics industry for their treatments. This is how
we can avoid the ‘horror stories’ that result from procedures such as the
overfilled syndrome.”
DOCTORS CAN USE ANY TYPE OF FILLERS ON YOUR FACE
“Only certain
fillers for certain parts of the face have been approved by the FDA – so any
type of filler in the market cannot be just used on your face,” states Dr. Gaile
Robredo-Vitas, resident expert at St. Luke’s Medical Centre Bonifacio Global
City and various clinics in Metro Manila.
For safety reasons,
the FDA recognition for fillers is an essential factor when deciding to opt for
dermal fillers.
JUST ANY KIND OF FILLERS ARE GOOD FOR YOU
There are many fillers that exist in
the market – the HA, CaHa and
you also have the permanent or non-permanent fillers. HA filler is considered
as the most commonly used fillers by medical practitioners but only doctors can
recommend the best filler suited for each patient as it is a case-to-case
basis.
The medical practitioners shared that though there
are dermal filler ‘horror stories’ people account for at times, many of these
are not based on facts and are just misleading information. They stressed that
safety is of utmost priority, together with years of proven research and
technological development which is why it’s important to trust established
aesthetics brands when it comes to choosing dermal fillers. Aside from having experts
to discuss about this, there were also patients that shared their journey in
immersing themselves in aesthetics treatments.
The Modern-Day Filipina Woman
Globally, studies have shown that there is an
increasing traction on the societal acceptance of beauty fillers and that it
can be regarded as ‘mainstream’ to the everyday woman.
In the Philippines, though there is a growing
consumer demand, many still find it a challenge to admit that they have
undergone aesthetic treatments. Insecurity is often equated with undergoing
aesthetic treatments and the forum served as a platform for filler patients to
share their experience and how Merz contributed in battling these issues.
“I have always seen myself as someone beautiful,
but there are those days. I never
wanted to change how I look but rather, I only wanted to accentuate the beauty
that I already have. With Merz and the minimally invasive treatments they
offer, I felt more empowered to make the decision of having fillers injected on
me,” shared Agoo Bengzon, beauty editor.
Guests
were also treated to aromatic, and beauty and wellness stations, with
on-the-spot assessments led by Dr. Gaile Robredo-Vitas and Dr. Gio Dimayuga.
The event culminated with a toast, in celebration of the forum’s success and Merz’s
110th year anniversary.
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