What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are innovative injectable treatments designed to restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours, providing a youthful and rejuvenated appearance. We use leading brands such as Juvéderm and Belotero, both renowned for their safety, efficacy, and natural-looking results.
What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal Fillers work in multiple ways, including:
- Adding Volume: Fillers are typically made from substances like hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in the skin and helps retain moisture. When injected, fillers add volume beneath the skin, helping to plump areas that have lost fullness due to aging.
- Smoothing Wrinkles and Folds: By filling in lines, wrinkles, and folds from beneath, dermal fillers provide a smoother skin surface.
- Enhancing Contours: Fillers can also be used to contour and shape areas like the cheeks, jawline, and lips. They add definition and can lift certain areas to restore youthful proportions or enhance natural features.
- Stimulating Collagen Production (Certain Types): Some fillers, such as those made from poly-L-lactic acid (like Sculptra), work by stimulating collagen production over time. These fillers provide a more gradual improvement as they encourage the body to build its own support structure, leading to longer-lasting volume.
What areas of the face could benefit from Dermal Fillers?
- Lip Sculpting: Enhance your lips with added fullness and definition, creating a plumper, more youthful smile that complements your facial features.
- Cheek Enhancement: Restore structure and volume to your cheeks, lifting and rejuvenating your facial profile for a more balanced and attractive appearance.
- Nasolabial Folds: Soften the deep lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth, helping to create a smoother, more youthful look.
- Melomental Folds: Also known as marionette lines, these lines extend from the corners of the mouth down to the chin. Treating this area can help reduce the appearance of a tired or sad expression, restoring vitality to your smile.
What are the risks of Dermal Fillers?
Dermal Fillers are generally considered safe in the hands of a skilled and experienced clinician. More frequent side effects include swelling, bruising, or redness at the injection site. It is important to be aware of rare side effects, however, such as:
- Migration: The filler may move from the original injection site, leading to unintended changes in appearance
- Granulomas: In some cases, the body may form lumps of tissue called granulomas in response to the filler
- Vascular Complications: very rarely, fillers can cause vascular complications (blocking of blood vessels) which in extremely rare circumstances can cause skin necrosis (death of skin tissue) or loss of vision, and this risk is highly dependent on the skill and experience of the practitioner.
How long do results take to show and how long will they last?
Results are usually noticeable immediately, with effects lasting from six months to over a year, depending on the type of filler used. Touch-ups will eventually be needed to maintain desired results, and following a proper skincare routine can help prolong effects.
What are the alternatives to Dermal Fillers?
Alternatives include Botulinum toxin for wrinkle reduction, Profhilo and certain Skin Boosters. Dr Ghadiri can help you explore the best options for your goals.
Why Choose Our Practice?
Dr Ghadiri is a Consultant (Board-Certified) Dermatologist, who regularly performs facial skin surgery alongside cosmetic procedures, and is intimately aware of the facial anatomy which is crucial to performing fillers. He has been certified both by the Royal Society of Medicine and the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group for practice of Dermal Fillers, and prides himself on providing the best service at a fair and honest price point.
What is our Pricing?
| Dermal Fillers Treatment | Fees |
| Dermal Fillers | from £300 per ml, influenced by the volume needed and the treatment area. |
Please note: A consultation fee of £100 is applicable for the first visit only. Subsequent treatments within the package do not require a consultation fee.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How long does the treatment take?
The procedure typically takes 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the areas treated. - Is there any downtime?
Most patients can resume normal activities immediately, though there needs to be adherence to the provided aftercare instructions. -
Who is suitable for this treatment?
Dermal fillers are suitable for adults looking to enhance facial volume and contours. A consultation will help determine suitability.