Dermal Fillers
Dermal filler treatments are something that have become more and more popular over the last few years and are performed by injecting a specialised solution of hyaluronic acid into the skin to enhance the facial features and fill out wrinkles and lines within the skin. When administered correctly, dermal fillers can provide a range of solutions such as subtle smoothing and softening to remove a wrinkled appearance or adding plumpness to enhance and add definition to your features.
Dermal fillers are made from something called hyaluronic acid, which is a type of sugar found naturally within the skin, and can be used in the following areas;
- Cheeks – Add volume and lift to your cheeks whilst giving a smooth silhouette.
- Non-surgical nose job – Reshape your nose by plumping out specific areas.
- Tear trough – Revive and refresh below your eyes to reduce the appearance of dark circles.
- Lips – Give additonal volume and plumpness to your lips.
- Jaw/chin – Add volume in your jaw/chin area.
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Why choose dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are a treatment that most people know of thanks to images on social media of people with massively swollen lips, but when performed to achieve natural results they are capable of fighting the signs of ageing and plumping up the skin.
By using a concoction that is primarily made up of hyaluronic acid (which is a naturally occurring substance within the skin), dermal fillers can provide a non-surgical and semi-permanent solution that can give outstanding results that last anywhere up to 18 months depending on the area that is to be treated.
How do dermal fillers work?
Dermal filler treatments are perfect for filling in wrinkles and plumping out the skin, depending on exactly what kind of results you are looking to achieve. It all works by the introduction of the hyaluronic acid based solution into the structures beneath the skin, filling in gaps and smoothing them out. In some cases, a local anaesthetic may be applied to the skin before the treatment is carried out but it isn’t considered to be a painful treatment and is thought of more as uncomfortable. The dermal filler will be injected at a number of sites and takes around 20-30 minutes to complete and once done the results will last around 6-18 months depending on the area that has been treated.
Following your treatment, the area that has been treated may have a red and slightly swollen or bruised appearance although this will settle down after a few days. You will be advised by your aesthetician on what to do to help to reduce the risk of side effects, including not wearing makeup for a few days after the procedure and avoding alcohol, coffee and the sun.
What are the benefits?
Dermal filler treatments have a number of benefits, especially when compared to their surgical counterparts. For example, the treatment itself is non-invasive and only utilises a few small injections meaning that there is virtually no recovery time and you can resume your normal day to day life almost immediately after your proecdure has been done. It also isn’t a permanent solution and will naturally break down over time, meaning that if you’re unhappy with the outcome, it isn’t something that you are then stuck with forever.
How do dermal fillers work?
Dermal filler treatments are perfect for filling in wrinkles and plumping out the skin, depending on exactly what kind of results you are looking to achieve. It all works by the introduction of the hyaluronic acid based solution into the structures beneath the skin, filling in gaps and smoothing them out. In some cases, a local anaesthetic may be applied to the skin before the treatment is carried out but it isn’t considered to be a painful treatment and is thought of more as uncomfortable. The dermal filler will be injected at a number of sites and takes around 20-30 minutes to complete and once done the results will last around 6-18 months depending on the area that has been treated.
Following your treatment, the area that has been treated may have a red and slightly swollen or bruised appearance although this will settle down after a few days. You will be advised by your aesthetician on what to do to help to reduce the risk of side effects, including not wearing makeup for a few days after the procedure and avoding alcohol, coffee and the sun.
What are the benefits?
Dermal filler treatments have a number of benefits, especially when compared to their surgical counterparts. For example, the treatment itself is non-invasive and only utilises a few small injections meaning that there is virtually no recovery time and you can resume your normal day to day life almost immediately after your proecdure has been done. It also isn’t a permanent solution and will naturally break down over time, meaning that if you’re unhappy with the outcome, it isn’t something that you are then stuck with forever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do dermal fillers last?
It really depends on the area that is being treated and the type of dermal filler that is used. Some dermal fillers will last anywhere between 6 to 18 months, whereas others can last up to 5 years.
Are dermal fillers safe?
Dermal fillers are considered to be safe as a method of treatment, but side effects are always possible. The most common side effects are a rash on the skin, itching and spot/acne styled breakouts.
What happens when fillers wear off?
Once the filler wears off, it is broken down by the body and it will return to its original appearance.
Do fillers look better over time?
As the body processes hyaluronic acid, it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin which means that you will see instant results, as well as results that improve over time for around 2 months.
Can drinking water help fillers?
Drinking the right amount of water is vital to keep your skin hydrated, but it can also enhance the effects of hyaluronic acid based fillers too.
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