Dermal fillers act like a gel and when injected under the skin, they help to fill areas lacking in volume. This can shallow wrinkles or enhance certain areas of the face. We mainly offer the market leading Teoxane range, which consists of hyaluronic acid. This substance is found in almost all living things and in humans, forming part of the normal supporting network for skin. It is not produced from animal sources and is highly compatible with the human body.

Dermal fillers are used to re-volumise or shape facial contours. Some common areas targeted include the:

• Cheek and lip volumisation
• Deep smile lines (nasolabial folds)
• Lines around the mouth (smoker’s lines)
• Folds at the sides of the mouth (marionette lines)
• Nose re-shaping

On the day of your consultation, you will meet with one of our doctors who will explore what you have in mind. We will analyse your features and discuss which injectable treatments would most benefit you. We will also go over the risks of the procedure. There is no obligation to undergo treatment after this and we will always provide realistic expectations. There will be a little local anaesthetic that is a minor pinch and then the rest of the procedure is usually painless.

After the filler injection, which usually takes no longer than 30 minutes, you can carry on the day as normal. In most cases there are few visible marks afterwards, if at all. We suggest that you do not have large events (e.g. weddings) planned within a month of having dermal fillers injected.

You will see the effects of the dermal filler immediately after the injection so follow-up is usually not required. If you have any queries after your treatment, we are easily contactable and can see you again if clinically indicated. The repeat injection schedule is case by case but the expectation is filler lasting 15-18 months.