Dermal Fillers
What are Dermal Filler & Lip Filler Treatments?
Fillers are used on the face to soften wrinkles and creases and give additional volume. With instant results dermal fillers offer rejuvenation to create a lift and plump the skin. They are also injected beneath the skin to restore volume and are made of ingredients that are found naturally in your body such as hyaluronic acid.
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WHAT AREAS CAN YOU TREAT WITH DERMAL FILLER?
Dermal filler can be used to treat naso labial folds marionette lines and for lip augmentation.
WHAT IS IN DERMAL FILLERS?
The majority of dermal fillers consist of a combination of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine (which is and local anaesthetic. The dermal filler is injected into the desired area after applying a cream surface anaesthetic onto the area in question.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW LONG DO DERMAL FILLERS LAST?
Most dermal fillers can last anywhere from 6 to 12 months before they are eventually broken down by the body naturally.
ARE THERE ANY RISKS OR SIDE-EFFECTS?
Overall, dermal fillers are relatively safe and effective. Common reactions include redness, swelling, bruising, itching or tenderness. Most reactions are resolved within a week or so.
ARE DERMAL FILLERS BETTER THAN ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS?
Not necessarily, dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle treatment address similar issues but also different areas of concern. In some instances a combination can work very well to achieve the desired result. Discuss the aim and the targets of concern at your consultation.
ARE DERMAL FILLER INJECTIONS PAINFUL?
The majority of dermal fillers used in the UK consist of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine which is a local anaesthetic. This will help ease the discomfort. Additionally a topical local anaesthetic will also be applied to the treatment areas before injecting.
WHO SHOULD AVOID GETTING DERMAL FILLERS?
If you are allergic to any of the components in the filler, if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding, if you take blood thinners, or immunosuppressant you must exercise caution. If you have a history of severe scarring or have a pigmentation disorder, you should avoid this treatment.
