DERMAL FILLERS

Dermal fillers are a soft injectable gel consisting of stabilized, non-animal hyaluronic acid. The gel is tissue-friendly and closely resembles the hyaluronic acid that exists naturally in the body. It is long-lasting but not permanent.

Due to the properties of hyaluronic acid, once Dermal Filler is injected, it gives an instant volumizing effect that can be seen, it adds volume to the skin and long lasting binding with water increasing hydration.

Everybody recalls the tragic results shown by Leslie Ash in early 2000, who received lip filler injections. The product used in her case was an injection of liquid silicone. This has no relationship at all to the dermal fillers used today in aesthetic procedures by qualified professionals.

There are a few issues and problems with hyaluronic acid fillers, but these are in general very rare. We will discuss these issues to ensure you are happy before any treatment begins.

Dermal filler treatments are used to smooth away facial lines and wrinkles, create fuller lips and shape facial contours, such as cheeks and chin, and revitalise the skin.

The most common areas treated are:

• Nasolabial folds (lines between the nose and corner of the mouth)
• Marionette lines (from the corner of the mouth downwards)
• Lips & cheek bones (Enhance the shape, definition and volume of lips)
• Nose
• Tear trough (under the eye)
• Replacing volume in hollowed temples and sunken cheeks

One of the great advantages of dermal filler treatment is that the effects are long lasting but not permanent.

Duration depends on many factors, such as the area treated, individual’s skin type, skin condition lifestyle and age. Generally the effects can last between 6-12 months. But if you would like your Dermal Filler to last longer, we recommend Ellanse which can last 2-3 years.