Dermal fillers replace the facial volume lost due to a drop in collagen and elastin production. Your body starts to produce less collagen from as early as your 20s.

Over time, the drop in collagen production and loss of bone mass and facial muscles can cause areas of the face to appear sunken. This can result in facial lines, dynamic wrinkles, and skin laxity.

Dermal fillers can help to restore this lost volume. They are a type of cosmetic injectables made from hyaluronic acid – a naturally occurring substance produced in the body. It keeps skin and connective tissue hydrated and healthy.

When injected into target areas, dermal fillers restore volume, hydrate the skin,and stimulate the body to produce collagen for a rejuvenated natural appearance.

Dermal fillers are not permanent. You can expect results to last for 6 to 18 months. The longevity of dermal filler treatment results depends on the type of filler product used, the treated area, and other factors.

Your metabolism, lifestyle choices, and age can all affect how long dermal fillers will last. Most people require a top-up session around 6 months after the initial treatment to maintain their results.

Depending on the treated area, a dermal filler treatment session typically takes around 30-45 minutes. You can fit a treatment in your lunch break and go straight back to work in the afternoon.

Before your treatment, it’s important that you attend a consultation with one our Aesthetic Physicians. They’ll ask you about the results you want to achieve and determine if dermal fillers are the best treatment option for you.

There is little to no downtime with dermal fillers. This minimally invasive cosmetic injectable treatment doesn’t involve any of the risks and painful side effects of cosmetic surgery.

You’ll be able to go straight back to work and social activities after your dermal fillers session. Most people experience mild redness and swelling around the injection sites, but this should subside within 24 hours. You can also apply makeup immediately to disguise any unwanted signs of treatment.

It’s important to avoid activities that could disturb the filler product or increase the risks of side effects for the first couple of days. This includes strenuous exercise and alcohol consumption.

Most people do not describe dermal fillers as painful. However, you may experience a slight pinching sensation and pressure as the dermal filler is injected. A local anaesthetic may be applied before treatment or mixed with the dermal fillers product to minimise any discomfort.

Dermal fillers are very safe when performed by a trained practitioner experienced with cosmetic injectable treatments. Millions of dermal filler treatments are performed worldwide every year without serious complications. It’s important to choose a reputable clinic to reduce the chances of any unwanted side effects.

Dermal fillers are very safe when performed by a trained practitioner experienced with cosmetic injectable treatments. Millions of dermal filler treatments are performed worldwide every year without serious complications. It’s important to choose a reputable clinic to reduce the chances of any unwanted side effects.

Result can be see immediately after the treatment, however best result can be seen after 2 weeks.

As with all cosmetic injections, the most common side effects of dermal filler are bruising and swelling around the injection sites. You can reduce the risk of these side effects by avoiding any medications and supplements that act as blood thinners.

Stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen for one week before your treatment. You should also avoid fish oil and vitamin E supplements for one week before your dermal fillers session.

Alcohol consumption can also increase the risk of swelling and bruising post-treatment and is best avoided for 48 hours before and after treatment.

Our Aesthetic Physician will provide important aftercare instructions to help you achieve optimal results and minimise downtime from your dermal fillers procedure.

For 24 hours, you should avoid strenuous exercise or environments that expose the area to excessive heat, including saunas and steam rooms. You should also avoid applying pressure to the treated area until the filler product settles.

It’s important to allow your skin time to rejuvenate following dermal fillers. You should avoid any cosmetic skin treatments for two weeks post-treatment.

At home, you should avoid using any harsh exfoliation products or active skincare ingredients for 5 days, including retinol.

Anti-wrinkle treatment and dermal fillers are both cosmetic injectable treatments. They help reduce the appearance of visible signs of ageing and are often used together to achieve a more dramatic facial rejuvenation.

Fine lines and wrinkles are often caused by over-active muscles contracting when you make a facial expression. This causes the skin to crease. Anti-wrinkle treatment relax the overactive muscle, resulting in smoother and younger-looking skin. The effects last for around 3-4 months before a top-up treatment is required to maintain results.

Dermal fillers restore lost volume and hydrate the skin to reduce the appearance of visible signs of ageing and enhance facial contours. The effects of dermal fillers typically last for much longer than anti-wrinkle injections.