What are dermal fillers?

As the skin ages, it gradually loses collagen, elastin and fat. These are the components of the skin that give it structure - the skin's scaffolding. When present in high amounts, skin is supple, firm and plump. As the levels of these components decrease, our skin becomes thinner, more lined and wrinkled with reduced volume, plumpness and fullness.

Strategically placed fillers take the place of lost fat pads and collagen. This helps to restore the skin's volume and fill deep wrinkles, giving the face a firmer, more youthful appearance. Not only are injectable fillers used to restore lost volume and firmness, they can also be used to sculpt and change the appearance of your face.

There are products available which can dissolve fillers, so the effects of dermal fillers are not only temporary, but they can be reversed if necessary.

How the treatment works:

Most dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid. When injected into the skin, hyaluronic acid attracts water, instantly filling out wrinkles and adding volume and shape where necessary.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance within the body, which makes adverse reactions to it unlikely.

There are a variety of techniques to administer fillers in a subtle way to reshape lips, add lost volume to the face and fill out folds. Lip fillers can also be used to address any asymmetry in lips, particularly clients with cleft palates.

I will tailor the treatment to your specific facial anatomy to avoid over filling and create a natural result.

Do filler injections hurt?

They can feel uncomfortable however numbing cream can be applied before treatment and local anaesthetic can be included within the product.

How quickly do you see results?

Instantly!

Procedure time:

30-60 minutes

Which dermal filler range do you use:

I use the premium Stylage range of dermal fillers as these include additional amino acids to help provide longer-lasting results.

Duration of results:

9-12 months

Treatment recovery time:

3-4 hours however in some cases bruising can persist for up to 6 weeks

Risk of complications:

Moderate

Anaesthetic:

Numbing cream and local anaesthetic

What dermal fillers can help with:

Restoring lost volume

Reshaping and contouring the face

Erasing Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Cost:

£195 for the first 1ml of filler used in the lips, cheeks, lip to chin lines (marionette lines) and nose to mouth lines (nasolabial folds).

Additional filler £105 per ml.

How to prepare for appointment:

In the week before the treatment, avoid taking aspirin (unless prescribed by a doctor), ibuprofen, vitamin E and fish oil supplements. These may increase bleeding and bruising. You can take paracetamol.

If you are taking any prescribed medication, including aspirin, do not stop taking it – consult your practitioner or your GP first.

Avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours before your treatment, as this also increases the risk of bruising.

Next steps:

Please book a free 15 minute consultation to assess your suitability for dermal fillers.