Skin Fillers
What is Dermal Filler?
Dermal fillers are used to soften and contour lines, folds, and wrinkles. The most commonly used dermal fillers are Collagen based or Hyaluronic based. The solution is injected into the skin to add volume and create a more youthful appearance.
Are There Many Different Types of Dermal Fillers?
Various dermal fillers can be used to immediately soften fine lines, wrinkles and skin folds. These fillers can also be used to mould and contour the face. Special preparations of these fillers can also be used to enhance lip volume and to improve the mouth shape. The most commonly used fillers are cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel preparations specifically manufactured and designed for this purpose. These hyaluronic acid fillers are not permanent, will be slowly absorbed and will last 6-9 months before needing some repeat procedure.
Some fillers are even longer lasting but also have slow onset effect. Specifically Sculptra® is such a filler. This particular preparation is inserted/injected into the skin over 3 sessions and may take a further few months before full dermal effect is achieved. However the results of this treatment will last for several years.
How much does the procedure cost?
Most treatment cost approximately £250 to £300
The longer lasting procedures starts at £450/treatment
Is the procedure painful?
There is some discomfort. The product is injected into the skin with a very fine needle and patients are treated with a topical aesthetic to numb the area to be injected.
Can I have the treatment and go back to work?
Yes. Some patients may experience some redness and swelling which can be minimized with cover-up makeup.
Can something go wrong?
The dermal fillers that demonstrate consistent safety for the last 20 years are the non-permanent dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm. There are some risks that is involve whenever a patients is exposed to any foreign product but the risks associated with the selected group of dermal fillers that we have discussed are minimal. At the time of your consultation, your clinician will discuss the risks associated with each product.
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