DERMAL FILLERS
Dermal fillers can restore volume to the face and can also be used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. They are safe and the results can last for months to years.
How do dermal fillers work?
Dermal fillers contain a hyaluronic acid gel that is used to add volume, smooth fine lines, wrinkles, stimulate collagen production and hydrate the skin. Injection of fillers can lift and define your natural contours and enhance your facial features. Fillers are also commonly used for replacing volume on the face that occurs with ageing or weight loss.
Dermal fillers contain a hyaluronic acid gel that is used to add volume, smooth fine lines, wrinkles, stimulate collagen production and hydrate the skin. Injection of fillers can lift and define your natural contours and enhance your facial features. Fillers are also commonly used for replacing volume on the face that occurs with ageing or weight loss.
What we use Dermal Fillers for:
+ Facial lines
+ Above lip lines
+ Smile lines
+ Surgical scaring
+ Lip augmentation
+ Cheek augmentation
+ Structural Support
+ Acne scaring
+ Marionette (Lower third of the face)
+ Reduce appearance of jowls
When can I expect to see results?
You will see the results of your treatment almost immediately. However, it is very important to understand that your treated area will be swollen and you may have potential bruising that can last up to 7 days. It is recommended not to have dermal filler done if you have an important event within the first few days after treatment.
Some filler treatments will progressively improve over several months as the body's natural production of collagen is stimulated.
It is recommended not to have filler done if you have an important event within the first few days after treatment.
How long does the treatment result last?
Depending on the area of the face treated, the amount of facial volume loss, the extent of facial movement, the type of dermal filler used, and your individual make-up, results may last anywhere from 6 -12 months. With repeated treatments, results may last as long as 18 months.
Potential side effects and risks:
Side effects of hyaluronic acid fillers are temporary and should only last a few days. They may include:
You will see the results of your treatment almost immediately. However, it is very important to understand that your treated area will be swollen and you may have potential bruising that can last up to 7 days. It is recommended not to have dermal filler done if you have an important event within the first few days after treatment.
Some filler treatments will progressively improve over several months as the body's natural production of collagen is stimulated.
It is recommended not to have filler done if you have an important event within the first few days after treatment.
How long does the treatment result last?
Depending on the area of the face treated, the amount of facial volume loss, the extent of facial movement, the type of dermal filler used, and your individual make-up, results may last anywhere from 6 -12 months. With repeated treatments, results may last as long as 18 months.
Potential side effects and risks:
Side effects of hyaluronic acid fillers are temporary and should only last a few days. They may include:
- Bleeding from the injection sites.
- Swelling and bruising.
- Redness and tenderness at the site of the injection.
- Reactivation of cold sores (herpes simplex virus) around the area surrounding the lips.
Taking care after treatment:
To reduce swelling post treatment, it is recommended to:
To reduce swelling post treatment, it is recommended to:
- Apply a cool compress to treated area intermittently on the day of treatment - Do not apply ice directly on the skin!
- Sleep with your head slightly elevated.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
- Do not expose area to intense heat (i.e. solarium's, sauna, excessive sun exposure).
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
- Do not use topical AHAs, Retinols/Vitamin C therapy or oil based make-up for 24 hours.
- Avoid facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL laser treatments and microdermabrasion for 2 weeks after treatment.
- Do not massage the treated area unless instructed by your practitioner.
- There is a small chance that a treatment may induce an outbreak of facial cold sores in patients with a previous history.
