Dermal Fillers

What is a Dermal Filler?

A Dermal Filler is made from a product called Hyaluronic acid that is a naturally occurring sugar which exists in almost all living organisms. Its role is to absorb water and transport nutrients to the skin so that structure and volume is maintained.

Which areas can be treated?

• Lips
• Heart lips™
• Mouth corners
• Nose to mouth lines
• Smokers lines
• Jawline
• Cheeks
• Chin
• Tear troughs
• Nose

When will I see the benefits?

The beauty of this product is that the effects are noticeable immediately after the procedure. These effects are long lasting, non-permanent and reversible. Because of this, most of our patients will return for a top up every 6-12 months or so.

Are there any side effcts?

Most reactions are generally minimal and temporary. You should expect some swelling and you may have some slight bruising however these reactions are expected to settle down within a couple of days.
All other rare, although possible side effects can be found within the patient information leaflet which comes with the product. Please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to give this to you.
If you are concerned or feel you are having a reaction please do not hesitate to contact us or your GP.

What happens on the day

Before the treatment any make up will be removed and the area will be cleansed. We will use a topical anesthetic on the injection sites. The product is placed using a cannula which helps to keep swelling and bruising to a minimum. You should only experience a small amount of discomfort during the treatment. However, if you are sensitive we can use a local anesthetic although in most cases this is not necessary.
The treatment itself can take up to 30 minutes depending on what area is being treated.

Aftercare

After having your treatment you are advised to avoid any rubbing of the area and to avoid any beauty treatments e.g. facial massage, Sauna’s and extreme temperatures for up to 2 weeks. You will be invited to attend a review appointment 3 weeks later for any adjusting that may be necessary. Full written aftercare instructions will be given to you after the treatment has taken place.