About this service
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable substances used beneath the skin to restore volume, enhance fullness in selected facial areas, and improve the appearance of certain wrinkles and folds.
Fillers vary in composition, properties, and duration of results. The appropriate option depends on the treatment area, your skin condition, and your desired outcome.
What Are the Potential Benefits of Dermal Fillers?
Depending on the product and treatment area, dermal fillers may help:
- Restore volume in selected facial areas.
- Enhance cheek and chin definition.
- Soften the appearance of certain facial lines and folds.
- Improve facial balance while maintaining natural-looking proportions.
- Enhance lip fullness when the selected product is suitable for that purpose.
Results vary depending on the filler, the amount used, and the treatment area. The goal of consultation is to identify an appropriate outcome without excessive filling.
Which Areas Can Be Treated With Dermal Fillers?
Depending on the product and its authorized indications, treatment may include:
- Lip fillers: To enhance fullness and define the lip borders.
- Cheek fillers: To restore volume and improve the appearance of the midface.
- Chin fillers: To improve chin definition and facial balance.
- Smile lines: To soften the appearance of certain folds around the nose and mouth.
- Other facial areas: Depending on the clinical assessment and suitability of the product for the intended area.
Not every filler is appropriate for every area. Your clinician will select a suitable product based on its formulation and authorized instructions.
What to Expect During a Filler Session
The process begins with a consultation to assess your facial features and the intended treatment area, while reviewing your medical history, allergies, and previous cosmetic procedures.
Your clinician will explain the proposed filler, recommended amount, injection sites, expected outcomes, and potential risks. If treatment is appropriate, injections are performed by a qualified and trained healthcare professional using a reliable product suitable for the intended use.
Results may be visible immediately, although temporary swelling can affect the appearance during the first few days. The duration of results varies according to the filler material and treatment area.
Are Dermal Fillers Suitable for You?
Filler selection depends on your aesthetic goals, health, and the product being considered. Inform your clinician about any known allergies, previous filler injections, skin conditions affecting the treatment area, or medications you take.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss this with your clinician before treatment. It is also important to understand how potential complications would be managed before proceeding.
Filler Aftercare
To care for the treated area:
- Follow the instructions specific to the product used.
- Avoid pressing or massaging the area unless your clinician advises otherwise.
- Follow guidance on activities and skincare products that could increase irritation.
- Contact your clinician if unusual symptoms develop.
Temporary redness, swelling, pain, or bruising may occur. Rarely, filler entering or blocking a blood vessel can cause tissue damage or serious vision complications, including vision loss.
Seek urgent medical care if you experience severe or increasing pain, unusual skin discoloration, or any sudden change in vision after treatment.