Dermal Fillers

Replace lost volume and smooth facial contours with expertly administered dermal fillers for a naturally youthful look.

At a glance

Treatment Time

Up to 1 hour

Longevity

2–4 months

Downtime

3-14 days

Best Results

2 weeks

Price

From £250

What Are Dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are a non-surgical intervention which can help patients restore a youthful appearance. They are made of hyaluronic acid, a carbohydrate naturally made in the body with high turnover. As we grow older, hyaluronic acid is made more slowly but broken down just as quickly resulting in lost volume. To counteract this, dermal fillers are injected under the skin to replace or augment volume with the aim of improving the aesthetics of the face. The filler we inject is made of cross-linked hyaluronic acid, which means it can last longer in the body.

What can they treat?

Dermal fillers can be used in a number of places to restore or increase volume. This
includes the nasolabial folds, the melolabial folds (marionette lines), the lips, the
perioral areas and the cheeks. They can also be used in combination with other
treatments to improve deep set wrinkles. We are also able to offer advanced
treatments to augment the chin and define the jawline, improve tear troughs, templesand forehead, as well as offering non-surgical rhinoplasty.

Treatment Areas

Before Treatment

Prior to the appointment, you should not drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages for at least 24 hours, and to stop applying tretinoin for at least 48 hours. You should avoid medications which can increase your risk of bleeding, like NSAIDs or aspirin, unless advised by your doctor in which case you should discuss with your practitioner.

On the day

You will initially have a consultation where your clinician will discuss your medical history and treatment aims. Medical grade prescribed numbing cream will be applied for at least 20 minutes prior to your appointment, then the area will be cleaned and the filler will then be injected as agreed to the target areas. Your practitioner will advise about post treatment care; this includes avoiding flying for up to 2 weeks, avoiding alcohol, caffeine, makeup and massages for 48 hours, and touching the area for at least 4 hours.

Common side-effects include bruising, swelling, pain, redness and some bleeding. More serious side-effects could include allergic reaction, infection or a vascular occlusion.

If this were to occur, your clinician will dissolve the filler and monitor you for a few hours. Results will be seen soon after the appointment, once any swelling has subsided (which could last up to 2 weeks). Results will typically be seen for 9 to 18 months.

Treatments Available

  • Lips

  • Perioral lines

  • Melolabial folds

  • Nasolabial folds

  • Cheeks

  • Chin

  • Jawline

  • Upper face

  • Non-surgical rhinoplasty

  • Dissolve

What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are substances made of hyaluronic acid (a naturally occurring carbohydrate) which are cross-linked to slow the breakdown by the body.

  • Dermal fillers work have a high degree of elasticity and lubrication, and are able to integrate with your own tissue. As it integrates with your own tissue, it is unlikely to move to a different area and also feels natural when injected. Dermal fillers help to restore lost volume and augment natural beauty.
  • They also stretch fibroblasts which trigger the body to produce more collagen, which can reduce creases and wrinkles.
  • Anti-wrinkle injections are considered safe when injected correctly and there is good knowledge of the underlying anatomy. However, due to physiological variation, there is always a risk of side-effects. You can discuss these in further detail with your clinician.

  • You should discuss any medical conditions you have, especially neuromuscular disorders, and any medications you take.

  • Anti-wrinkle injections are not recommended for patients with a history of dysphagia or impaired swallowing.

  • Lips – enhances lip shape, restores volume, improve asymmetry and increases definition.
  • Cheeks – restores lost volume and enhances the shape, definition and contours of the cheek and mid face to create a more youthful appearance.
  • Nasolabial Folds – Soften deep creases to create a rejuvenated appearance.
  • Marionette Lines – create a more youthful smile by softening their appearance.
  • They can also be used in the Jaw, Nose, Chin, Tear trough and temples.
  • Quick results
  • Minimally invasive
  • Natural appearance
  • Long lasting effects
  • Typical side effects include bruising, redness, swelling and pain.
  • More rare side effects include infection, allergic reaction, delayed onset nodules and vascular occlusion, which can result in tissue necrosis if left untreated.

Ensure your appointment is scheduled at least 4 weeks prior to any event or celebration.

  • Reschedule your appointment if you find a rash, cold sore or blemish in the treatment area
  • Discuss with your clinician, and your regular doctor, if you are taking any regular blood thinning medication – DO NOT stop taking any prescribed medications without discussing
    prior.
  • Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages for at least 24 hours.
  • Stop tretinoin treatment, St John’s Wart, Multivitamins and NSAIDs at least 2 days prior.
  • Consider the benefits of arnica or bromelain.
  • Please come to the appointment without any makeup.
  • Most areas can be treated in one session.
  • Repeat sessions will be required when results subside, usually annually.

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