Dermal Fillers - FAQs

What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are injectable volumising treatments. You may be familiar with their brand names: Juvederm and Restylane. Both of these treatments work in the same way. They are based on hyaluronic acid – a naturally occurring substance found in the body which we make less of as we age. Hyaluronic acid helps hydrate and add volume to our skin. Not just used for cosmetic treatments, hyaluronic acid is also used by doctors for medical procedures such as eye and joint surgeries.

What are dermal fillers used for?

These treatments can be used to fill wrinkles, restore lost volume or even add volume where required. It is usually used in the lower half of the face although it can be used as an alternative to Botox in the forehead area. It is great for adding volume to the lips and cheeks, filling in folds in areas such as nose to mouth lines, correcting oral commissures, treating perioral wrinkles, marionette lines etc.

Ive heard about Leslie Ash and her ‘trout pout’ What happened to her?

An incompatible treatment was administered into her lips. The products we use are non animal based, are completely safe and are simply reabsorbed by the body.

Will it be obvious that I have had this treatment?

You will notice the effects of this treatment immediately.

Is it safe?

We only use treatments which have been approved as being safe to administer to our patients.

Who administers the treatment?

All injectable treatments are administered by our specialist female medical aesthetics doctor who is expert in treating the head and neck areas.

How long does the treatment take? Do I need to book time off work?

The injection process should be no more than 15 minutes.

I have a pre existing medical condition – can I still have this treatment?

Please discuss any personal concerns in confidence with our clinic and we will advise you accordingly.

Are there any side effects?

Immediately after your treatment there is a risk of slight amount of bruising and swelling although this can be minimised and will be very temporary.

Is it painful?

Only a small fine needle is used to inject the treatment – although pain relief is available upon request.

How long do the effects last?

The longevity of the effects varies from one patient to another but generally up to a year can be expected, although this is dependent on factors such as age, lifestyle, area being treated, lifestyle, health and quality of the skin.