Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers have a gel consistency made of stabilised, non-animal hyaluronic acid which closely resembles the hyaluronic acid that exists naturally in the body.

Dermal fillers can be used to rejuvenate multiple facial areas, including;

 Mid face (cheeks)

Under eye hollows (tear troughs)

Chins

Jawlines

Nasolabial folds (nose to mouth lines)

Marionettes lines

Lip lines

Lip shape and volume

Dermal fillers are suitable for anyone who wants to treat signs of ageing such as volume loss, which is commonly seen in the mid face and under eyes (tear troughs) and early jowling along the jawline and around the mouth. Dermal fillers are also used to balance and enhance facial features including adding definition to chins, cheekbones, jawlines, and lips if required. Dermal fillers are a very versatile injectable treatment, able to be tailored to each individual’s needs.

As they are made from hyaluronic acid, Dermal fillers are suitable for most people. Individuals with active autoimmune disorders such as Lupus would not be suitable for dermal fillers, neither would anyone who is currently pregnant. If you have never had a dermal filler treatment before we strongly advise booking a consultation first to assess your suitability for treatment.

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are supplied in sterile pre-filled syringes in a volume of 1ml per syringe. 1ml is a very small amount of hyaluronic acid, especially when volume replacement is required for facial areas such as the mid face, chin, and jawline. Most people who have not have filler before and are looking to treat signs of ageing often require anywhere between 3-10mls of filler as a baseline treatment. Smaller volumes of filler such as 1ml are used to treat areas such as the under eyes (tear trough) and lips. Exact amounts required will depend on the aesthetic outcome you are wanting to achieve and the level of volume loss or ageing you currently have. We would recommend a consultation so that all these factors can be discussed prior to your treatment. For those wanting to treat multiple facial areas or achieve facial balancing, we offer great value bespoke packages to help you achieve your goals.

Results are not permanent. Depending on the volume injected and area treated you can expect your results to last 6-12 months. Dermal fillers are broken down (metabolised) slowly by the body over time.

Prior to your treatment a topical numbing cream will be applied to the skin to make the treatment more comfortable. You can expect to feel some mild-moderate discomfort depending on the area being treated, but most patients report that the treatment is very tolerable.

All elective injectable treatments carry a small risk of adverse reactions and complications. Most of these are mild and temporary such as bruising and swelling. Serious complications such as allergic reactions and vascular occlusions are extremely rare. As a medically led clinic, safety is our number one priority which is why our injectors have years of experience delivering dermal filler treatments and are trained and experienced in how to treat and manage a complication if one were to occur.

Yes. Because the dermal fillers we use are made from hyaluronic acid they are able to be fully dissolved using a substance called hyaluronidase.

No. Once your body has broken down the fillers your face will return to its baseline and will often look better than before the treatment as the body retains small amounts of the hyaluronic acid. Dermal fillers will improve the visible signs of ageing but will not prevent your face from ageing so as your face continues to age with time, you will need to maintain your treatments to continue to enjoy the benefits.

You will see immediate results, but the full results can be seen in 2-4 weeks once the filler has fully settled.

You can return to your usual activities immediately after the treatment; however, we advise avoiding strenuous sweaty exercise such as running, and yoga for 24 hours post treatment. There may be some tenderness, mild swelling, and potentially mild bruising after the treatment, so we also recommend scheduling your treatment 2 weeks before any important events for added peace of mind.

You can expect to feel a little bit sore and tender for a few days post treatment and the filler can feel hard to touch until it has fully settled. It is safe to take paracetamol or ibuprofen after the treatment should you need to, but most people experience minimal discomfort and return to their daily activities straight away.

Your medical injector will discuss all the pre and post care with you during your initial consultation in clinic. You will also be emailed a copy of the aftercare instructions with out of hours contacts should you require any help or support after your treatment. We offer exceptional aftercare and are always on hand if you have any questions post treatment.

Dermal fillers are the treatment we are most known for at Skin Emporium as this is our area of specialty. Our Medical Director Melissa has over 10 years’ experience delivering these treatments and is a true artist. Our philosophy and style of injecting is restorative meaning that we enhance your natural features, we do not distort or change them. As no two faces are alike, we offer several bespoke packages so we can tailor treatments to the individual – we do not do cookie cutter treatments!

We also pride ourselves on our excellent safety record and outstanding aftercare.

Have a look at some of our Dermal Filler transformations