Dermal Filler

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As your skin ages, it loses the collagen that helps to shape and support it. Natural lines and wrinkles deepen. Sun exposure, smoking, air pollution and even stress can all age your appearance. The face can also begin to lose volume, giving sunken cheeks and smaller lips.

Dermal fillers can be used to regain this youthful appearance A specifically-formulated filler is injected into the face to augment and plump the area, this gives the face a fuller, more youthful appearance.

The fillers are based on hyaluronic acid, a naturally-occurring sugar in the body. Facial dermal fillers have had a significant rise in their application for aesthetic reasons, namely to help correct skin conditions which develop as a result of ageing – such as creases, lack of volume, unsightly folds and moderate-to-deep wrinkles. Since these components are used on human skin, which is highly sensitive and reactive to different materials, facial dermal fillers have always be tested for safety and effectiveness. 

As with many treatments nowadays, dermal fillers are relatively painless.

Many contain an anaesthetic within the product itself, or we can apply a topical anaesthetic to your skin before the treatment. 

The treatment should not last more than half an hour. Afterwards, you should be able to return to your normal, daily activities.

You will need to take into consideration any advice that the nurse has given you for aftercare and management.

Some mild swelling, bruising or redness at the injection sites is normal. However, if you have any concerns you must call your practitioner.

After your dermal filler treatment, the practitioner will advise on aftercare, however, we recommend the following.

• Don’t apply make up for 12 hours.
• Do not touch the injection site and keep the area clean.
• Only use perfume-free moisturiser if you have any dry skin.
• If you have had lip augmentation – don’t drink anything too hot or cold.

The effects usually last between 6 months and 1 year, but can last up to 18 months depending on the area treated.

We will discuss the effects in more detail during your initial consultation with the practitioner.