Before Your Procedure

Dr. Kunal Sayani's team will provide you with clear pre-treatment instructions to ensure your safety and optimize results:

• Avoid blood-thinning medications (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, certain herbal supplements like ginkgo biloba, St. John's Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E) for at least one week prior to treatment, if medically permissible, to minimize the risk of bruising. Always consult with your prescribing physician before discontinuing any medication.
• Refrain from alcohol consumption for at least 24-48 hours before your appointment.
• Arrive with a clean, makeup-free face on the day of your treatment.
• Inform the clinic if you have a history of cold sores, as an antiviral medication may be prescribed to prevent an outbreak around lip injection areas.

The Dermal Filler Injection Procedure

Dermal filler injections are performed in the comfortable and sterile environment of Dr. Kunal Sayani's clinic, typically taking between 15 to 60 minutes depending on the number of areas being treated.

Procedure Steps:

• Preparation & Numbing: The targeted areas on your face will be thoroughly cleansed.
  A topical anesthetic cream may be applied to the treatment area beforehand to enhance comfort. Many modern dermal fillers also contain lidocaine (a local anesthetic) mixed within the gel, further minimizing discomfort during injection.
• Precise Injection: Using a very fine needle or a blunt-tipped micro-cannula (which can reduce bruising and swelling by navigating around blood vessels), Dr. Kunal Sayani will precisely inject small, controlled amounts of the chosen dermal filler into the designated areas beneath the skin.
  The depth and technique of injection vary depending on the type of filler, the area, and the desired outcome.
• Massage & Assessment: After each injection, Dr. Sayani may gently massage the area to ensure even distribution of the filler and smooth contouring.
  He will continuously assess the results throughout the procedure, adding more filler as needed to achieve the optimal, balanced, and natural-looking enhancement.
• Post-Injection: Once the desired correction is achieved, the injection sites will be gently cleaned. There is typically no downtime, allowing you to return to most of your daily activities immediately.

Commonly Treated Areas by Dr. Kunal Sayani

• Cheeks & Mid-Face: Restoring lost volume to sunken cheeks, lifting the mid-face, and creating a more youthful contour.
• Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines): Softening the lines that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth.
• Marionette Lines: Filling the lines that extend downwards from the corners of the mouth, giving a sad or downturned appearance.
• Lips: Enhancing lip volume, defining the lip border, smoothing vertical lip lines, and improving overall lip symmetry.
• Under-Eye Hollows (Tear Troughs): Reducing dark circles and a tired appearance by adding subtle volume to the hollow area beneath the eyes.
• Jawline & Chin: Sculpting and defining the jawline, improving chin projection, and creating a more balanced profile.
• Temples: Restoring volume to hollowed temples, which can contribute to an aged appearance.
• Hands: Rejuvenating the appearance of aging hands by restoring lost volume and smoothing prominent veins and tendons.

Dr. Kunal Sayani's artistic approach ensures that your dermal filler treatment is not just about filling lines, but about restoring facial harmony and enhancing your inherent beauty.

Recovery & Aftercare (Post-Op Instructions): Ensuring Optimal Results with Dr. Kunal Sayani

One of the significant advantages of dermal filler treatments at Dr. Kunal Sayani's clinic in Mumbai is the minimal downtime. While individual experiences may vary, adhering to these important post-treatment instructions is crucial for a smooth recovery and achieving the best possible results:

Risks & Safety: Dr. Kunal Sayani's Unwavering Commitment to Patient Safety in Dermal Fillers

At Dr. Kunal Sayani's clinic in Mumbai, patient safety is the cornerstone of every procedure. While dermal fillers are generally considered safe and effective when performed by a qualified and experienced aesthetic surgeon, it is imperative to be fully aware of potential risks and side effects. Dr. Kunal Sayani will thoroughly discuss these during your comprehensive consultation, ensuring you make an informed decision.

Common (Temporary) Side Effects:

• Redness, Swelling, Tenderness: At the injection sites. These are a normal response to the injection process.
• Bruising: Can occur at the injection sites, especially if you are prone to bruising. This usually resolves within a few days to a week.
• Itching: Mild itching around the treated area.
• Lumps or Bumps: Small, palpable lumps or areas of firmness may be felt initially, especially with certain types of fillers. These usually soften and integrate over time. If they persist or are visible, Dr. Kunal Sayani can often massage them to resolve or dissolve hyaluronic acid fillers.
• Temporary Asymmetry: Slight unevenness immediately after injection, which typically resolves as swelling subsides or can be corrected with a touch-up.

Less Common (but possible) Side Effects:

• Infection: Although rare with sterile techniques, it's a potential risk with any procedure that breaks the skin barrier.
• Allergic Reaction: Rare, as most modern fillers (especially hyaluronic acid-based ones) are derived from non-animal sources. However, true allergic reactions or sensitivities can occur.
• Granulomas or Nodules: Persistent inflammatory reactions that can result in palpable lumps or nodules, sometimes requiring treatment with injections or surgical removal. This is rare.
• Migration of Filler: Although rare, the filler can sometimes shift from the original injection site, leading to an undesirable contour.
• Discoloration: Rare, but sometimes a bluish tint (Tyndall effect) can occur if hyaluronic acid filler is injected too superficially, particularly under the eyes. This can usually be corrected.
• Cold Sore Reactivation: In individuals with a history of oral herpes, lip injections can sometimes trigger an outbreak. Antiviral medication can be prescribed to prevent this.

Very Rare (but serious) Side Effects:

• Vascular Occlusion (Blockage of a Blood Vessel): This is the most serious, albeit extremely rare, complication. If filler is accidentally injected into a blood vessel, it can block blood flow to the surrounding tissue, potentially leading to skin necrosis (tissue death), vision impairment (including blindness, especially with injections near the eyes), or, in exceedingly rare cases, stroke.
• Vision Abnormalities: As mentioned above, a rare but serious risk, particularly with fillers in the glabella (between eyebrows) or nose.

Minimizing Risks with Dr. Kunal Sayani:

• Extensive Training & Expertise: As a board-certified aesthetic surgeon, Dr. Sayani possesses a profound and detailed understanding of facial anatomy, including the precise location of blood vessels and nerves. This knowledge is paramount for safe and effective injection.
• Proper Patient Selection: A thorough medical history review and facial assessment are conducted to identify any contraindications (e.g., active skin infections, certain autoimmune conditions) or risk factors.
• High-Quality, FDA-Approved Fillers: Only uses genuine, clinically proven, and safety-tested dermal fillers from reputable manufacturers.
• Sterile Environment & Techniques: Procedures are performed in a fully equipped, sterile clinic setting with strict adherence to aseptic protocols to prevent infection.
• Advanced Injection Techniques: Dr. Sayani frequently utilizes blunt-tipped micro-cannulas for injections in higher-risk areas, which significantly reduces the chance of piercing a blood vessel compared to traditional sharp needles.
• Aspiration Techniques: For certain areas, Dr. Sayani employs aspiration (pulling back on the syringe plunger) to ensure the needle is not within a blood vessel before injecting.
• Personalized Dosing & Placement: Each treatment is highly customized, with precise amounts of filler strategically placed to achieve desired results while minimizing risk.
• Emergency Preparedness: Dr. Sayani's clinic is equipped with the necessary medications (like Hyaluronidase, which can dissolve hyaluronic acid fillers in case of vascular occlusion) and protocols to manage any rare complications effectively and immediately.
• Detailed Pre- and Post-Treatment Instructions: Providing clear, comprehensive guidance to patients to minimize risks and optimize healing and results.