What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are made from a complex sugar called Hyaluronic Acid, which naturally occurs in the body.  The Hyaluronic Acid assists in skin hydration by attracting and holding water, and also combines with collagen and elastin to provide skin structure and elasticity. We use a range of dermal fillers with different viscosities to treat the various areas of concern. 

What areas can be treated?

Dermal fillers give fullness and definition to the lips, add volume to the cheeks, soften the jowls, turn up the edges of the mouth and fill in facial wrinkles.

Hand rejuvenation using dermal filler injections is a newer non surgical treatment that is becoming more popular to reduce the skeletal appearance of ageing hands by plumping the tissue to make the veins and tendons less noticeable.

How long to dermal fillers last?

Depending on the dermal filler used, the treatment typically lasts from 6 to 18 months.  A maintenance plan is recommended to maintain the effect of your dermal filler treatments.

Are there any side effects?

As hyaluronic acid in the injectable gel is a naturally occurring complex sugar present within your body, clinical trials have shown that the injectable gel is well tolerated.  The injectable gel includes an anaesthetic combined with the hyaluronic acid to minimise discomfort during treatment.

Side effects are possible but are they are generally temporary and injection-site related.  These may include redness, tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumpiness, bruising or discolouration.

Who shouldn’t be injected with dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle treatments are not appropriate for women who are pregnant, considering getting pregnant or breast feeding. 

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