Dermal Fillers
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers can enhance skin by smoothing lines and plumping up areas of lost elasticity. They can be used to achieve a variety of rejuvenating results including:
- Contouring the cheeks and chin
- Filling deep lines, such as those that run from the nose to the mouth
- Correcting acne or chicken pox scars
- Restoring a youthful fullness and definition to lips
The procedure of Dermal Fillers
A numbing cream is applied to minimise any discomfort and tiny amounts of the safe, gel-like filler are injected with an ultra-fine needle into the areas requiring treatment. There is no need for a recovery period and results are instant, lasting for several months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many dermal fillers contain a local anaesthetic that can minimise discomfort, but we also apply cream to numb the skin that will be treated. The overall procedure is not typically painful.
Following treatment, results are immediately noticeable. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled two weeks after the procedure to evaluate the overall result and determine whether further treatment is necessary. The procedure can be repeated as and when required, but visible correction typically lasts between 6 months to a year after the initial treatment.
Post-treatment swelling, redness, bruising and itching is possible, but these side effects usually subside after 2 to 4 days.
The cost of treatment with dermal fillers starts from: