Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers can be used to replace volume, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, and can be expertly used to change the emotion your face may convey. Some patients may tell me their mouth corners make them look sad. With the correct treatment, this can be altered and your face conveys more appropriate emotions that reflect how you are feeling.

There are a number of factors to ensure this does not happen such as injection technique, dermal filler type and amount, and the injector’s skill level. Adopting a natural results approach means a deep understanding of the anatomy and physiology and selecting dermal fillers to replenish volume loss and create a refreshed and natural-looking face.

• With dermal filler treatment, you will see some of the effects straight away. As the dermal filler settles into your skin, it has an ability to attract water to it and this in turn can improve the treatment result. The filler may also stimulate collagen synthesis which can give the skin an extra boost usually 6 weeks later. Anti-wrinkle injections may start working from day 5 and the full results seen at 3 weeks.

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers will typically last between 6 -18 months. As the lip area is a dynamic area ie there is regular muscular movement here, generally, this can encourage breakdown more quickly. Other factors such as your metabolism, genetics, and exercise regime can have an effect. Lip fillers depending on the product can last between 6 – 12 months.

During your consultation, we will have a detailed conversation about what has prompted you to book and what you would like to achieve. You can have a look through the treatment examples in my portfolio and give feedback. This will enable us to make us to make a plan together if appropriate. I will then be able to suggest the dermal filler that I feel will meet your needs.

There are some health conditions and situations where treatment may not be appropriate.

• During pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is not recommended to seek treatment if you are actively trying to get pregnant or undergoing IVF treatment.
• Any infection in the treatment area such as a cold sore outbreak
• Sunburnt or broken skin in the treatment area
• Recent vaccination will require a period of time for your body’s immune system to settle
• If you suffer from keloid scarring or currently have an active skin condition such as acne
• If you are currently suffering from any infection such as ear, nose, and throat or sinus infection.
• If you are feeling unwell, even with a cough or a cold it is recommended to schedule it when you are better
• If you have an allergy to bee stings
• If you have been on Roaccutane in the previous 6 months
• Recent facial surgery
• Certain medical conditions may affect your treatment plan or treatment suitability, which is why there is always a need to discuss your medical history and how this may affect your treatment risks in a detailed consultation.

Dermal fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, which is naturally occurring in our skin. The fillers used in the aesthetic treatment are manufactured to provide variable lasting effects depending upon a number of factors including where they are injected.

Hyaluronic has the ability to attract 1000 times it own molecular weight so it creates a skin radiance with its hydrating abilities.

A numbing cream containing lidocaine is applied to the lips before treatment. The dermal filler also contains lidocaine for further pain relief from each injection. I adopt a gentle and precise injection technique to ensure maximum comfort. You may experience a stinging sensation during the procedure. As the effects of the lidocaine increase you should find yourself quite comfortable.

Hyaluronic has the ability to attract 1000 times it own molecular weight so it creates a skin radiance with its hydrating abilities.

This is a question I get asked a lot. The look of your filler is down to injection technique and product choice. The process starts with a detailed consultation between the patient and me to discover what look they are wanting. The patient can look through a portfolio of my work and give feedback on their personal likes and dislikes and establish their desired look. It is a very individual treatment and a bespoke treatment plan is devised. This is reassessed before each treatment and can be adapted to reflect how a patient’s ideas may change. For example, someone may start with wanting a very subtle enhancement and once they have had the procedure and know what to expect and how it will look may feel more confident next time for a fuller or more defined appearance. I can help them to select the correct dermal filler to achieve their look.