Dermal Filler
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments designed to restore volume, enhance facial contours, and smooth out lines. They can be used in various areas of the face to create a more youthful, refreshed, and balanced appearance:
Nose to Mouth Lines (Nasolabials)
Nasolabial lines, also known as smile lines, are the wrinkles that extend from the sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth. These lines can deepen with age, causing the face to look older or more tired.
Injecting Dermal Filler into the nasolabial area is a highly effective way of treating these lines, as it can instantly plump and smooth out the wrinkles, providing a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.
Corners of Mouth (Marionettes)
Marionette lines are wrinkles that extend from the corners of your mouth down to your chin. These lines can cause the mouth to look downturned, giving you an unhappy or tired appearance.
Injecting Dermal Filler into this area is a very effective way of treating these lines, as it can instantly plump out the wrinkles, resulting in a smoother and more youthful appearance.
Vertical Lip Lines (Perioral)
Perioral lip lines are the vertical lines around the top lip, often referred to as ‘smoker’s lines.’ Even if you’ve never smoked, these lines can appear with age and become more prominent over time.
Injecting Dermal Filler into the area is a highly effective way to treat these lines. It can subtly plump them out while also targeting specific areas of the lips to replace lost volume and restore a smooth, youthful lip line.
Lower Sides of Face (Animation)
Animation lines are wrinkles that form on the lower sides of the face due to regular flexing of the facial muscles, often becoming more prominent as we age.
Injecting Dermal Filler into this area is an effective way to treat these lines, as it can instantly plump out the wrinkles, resulting in a smoother and more youthful appearance.
In-Between Eyebrows (Glabella)
Glabella lines, often called "11s" due to their parallel shape, are vertical lines that form between the eyebrows. These lines are among the first signs of aging, often appearing as early as the mid-20s. Over time, they can become deeper and more permanently etched into the skin.
While Anti-Wrinkle Injections are commonly used to relax the muscles responsible for these lines, Dermal Filler can be a more effective solution for severe cases where lines remain visible even at rest. By carefully injecting filler into the glabella area, we can instantly smooth deep creases, restoring a more youthful and refreshed appearance. The treatment is quick, minimally invasive, and requires little to no downtime.
FAQs
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Dermal filler consists of hyaluronic acid, a substance which exists naturally in the skin. It is a gel-like substance which, when injected into the desired area can instantly diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and naturally sculpt and shape facial features.
HOW LONG DO RESULTS LAST?
Results of Dermal Filler tend to last between 6-9 months. Although everyone metabolises the dermal filler product differently. Some clients may get longer and others require a repeat treatment sooner.
WHO IS DERMAL FILLER NOT SUITABLE FOR?
It is not suitable when pregnant or breastfeeding.
It is not suitable for people who suffer hypertrophic or keloid scarring.
It is not suitable for some people with auto-immune conditions.
It is not suitable for people with blood coagulation disorders.
A full medical history and assessment will be carried out for every client to ensure suitability for treatment.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OF DERMAL FILLER?
Depending on the sensitivity of your skin and any medications (like aspirin, ibuprofen, and other blood thinners) you may be taking, there is the chance of temporary, minor side effects including:
- Mild swelling around injection site
- Mild tenderness, bruising or redness around injection site
All risks and side effects will be discussed in-depth with your medical practitioner at your appointment.
IS DERMAL FILLER SORE?
Everyone experiences pain differently and has a different pain threshold. With Dermal Filler treatments, we apply a good application of our anaesthetic cream which takes any discomfort away.
IS DERMAL FILLER SAFE?
There is always a risk when having dermal filler injected, however the biggest risks occur from inexperienced injectors with poor knowledge of facial anatomy. Therefore, it is so important to ensure you have treatment carried out in an HIS registered clinic by a medically qualified experienced injector, who can deal with any complications and dissolve the product if necessary.
