Expected results : replace lost volume improve definition refine the appearance of wrinkles
Time : 1 hr approx.
Dermal fillers are used for facial aesthetic treatments and are injected into the skin. They are designed to effectively reduce the appearance of unwanted wrinkles, contour and create volume, and to revitalise the skin. Dermal fillers are based on Hyaluronic acid which is a substance that naturally exists in your body.
Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that exists naturally in almost all living organisms. It binds water and can act as a lubricant and shock absorber in movable parts of the body such as joints. It is also important for the transport of nutrients and in regulating water balance in skin.
Dermal fillers work by boosting the skin’s supply of hyaluronic acid, dermal fillers revitalise and add volume to the skin, instantly diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and giving a natural softer look. Dermal fillers are a soft injectable gel consisting of stabilised, non-animal hyaluronic acid. The gel is tissue-friendly and closely resembles the hyaluronic acid that exists naturally in the body. It is long-lasting but not permanent.
Dermal filler injections provide an easy way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, smooth the skin and give a more youthful appearance. The result of a single treatment can be seen instantly and can last for around 6 to 9 months. Dermal filler injections can give a natural looking result that does not affect facial expression. As your face changes over time, dermal fillers allow you to control you looks subtly as you age.
Dermal fillers can be used to smooth away facial lines and wrinkles, create fuller lips and shape facial contours, such as cheeks, jaw line and chin, and revitalise the skin.
The most common areas treated are:
- Nasolabial lines – Smooth and plump the lines between the nose and mouth with dermal fillers
- Nose correction – Fill any deficits or straighten bumps on the bridge of the nose with dermal fillers
- Scars – Dermal fillers can be used to smooth scars or pits’ on the face
- Chin augmentation – Reduce the appearance of chin lines and contouring the chin for a more defined look with dermal fillers
- Cheek augmentation – Highlight the cheek bones or restore any loss of fullness in the cheeks with dermal fillers
- Lip fillers – Create a fuller, more sensual pout with our lip fillers
- Facial hollows – Fill any hollowed areas on the face for a younger-looking complexion with dermal fillers
- Tear Troughs – Smooth the hollows under the eyes with dermal fillers
What is the after care?
As a completely non-surgical treatment, there is very little downtime with all dermal filler treatments, however, there are a few things you should avoid to speed up the recovery process, prevent any complications and ensure optimum results after the treatment.
You should avoid wearing makeup, touching your face or using any skincare other than gentle cleansers and warm (not hot) water for around six hours after treatment at a minimum, and ideally should avoid these things until the next day.
You should also avoid strenuous exercise, extreme heat such as saunas and steam rooms and chemical exfoliants such as AHAs for around 24 hours. Finally, you should avoid non-essential blood-thinning products, such as ibuprofen and aspirin. If you experience any pain or discomfort after treatment, you can take other painkillers like paracetamol.
It is common to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, tenderness and itching in the treatment area, as well as small red marks where the filler has been injected, though this should subside after a few days and be completely gone within a few weeks. If you experience any extreme discomfort or symptoms worsen, contact the clinic immediately.