Dermal Fillers
As we age, changes occur in several tissue types including the fat, skin, muscle and bone structure. This causes volume loss and sagging of the skin. Dermal fillers work very well to replace this volume loss and helps smooth out lines, wrinkles and folds.
Dermal fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, which is naturally occurring within our skin. It is a hydrophilic substance that attracts 1000 times its weight in water, which is what creates the volumising effect
What does treatment with dermal Fillers involve?
Our aesthetic practitioner will have a face to face consultation with you to discuss your needs and expectations. There are many dermal fillers available on the market to treat different areas and this will be explained during consultation.
What areas can you treat with dermal Fillers?
-Nasolabial lines
-Marionette lines
-Lip definition and volumisation
-Cheek volumisation
-Smokers lines
-Oral commissures
How long until I can see the results?
You will see the results of dermal filler treatment immediately. Although it may look slightly swollen for the first 24 hours post treatment. The results will usually last between 6-12 months after which the hyaluronic acid is broken down.
What are the possible side effects?
-Redness & swelling
-Bruising
-Infection
-Scarring
-Blocked blood vessel in the face causing tissue death
-Itching
-Pain
-Nodules/ cysts
-Hypersensitivity/ Allergic reactions
What are the contraindications of dermal fillers?
-Pregnancy and breastfeeding
-Patients suffering from body dysmorphia
-Skin infections (e.g coldsores)
-Known allergy or hypersensitivity to dermal fillers or components of filler e.g lidocaine
-Uncontrolled metabolic or autoimmune disorder
-Unrealistic expectations
-Systemic infection
-Cutaneous or systemic sarcoidosis