Dermal filler consists of hyaluronic acid (HA) a substance that occurs naturally in the body. HA holds water therefore naturally hydrates and adds volume to the skin. Modern day HA fillers are much more safer than previous fillers that contained ingredients such as silicone. As we age the production of HA diminishes causing volume loss, this paired with loss of elasticity causes sagging of the skin. Through the process of aging fat pads begin to move and separate, dermal filler can help replace this deficit. Filler. Using HA filler we can restore a youthful appearance, rejuvenate the skin, restore lost volume, enhance and define facial shape & profile.

• Cheek contouring: to sculpt the cheekbones and add definition and height to the upper, lateral area of the face for a feminine and contoured look

• Non surgical rhinoplasty - to straighten depressions or bumps on bridge of nose

• Nasolabial folds/ smile lines - to soften nose to mouth lines by adding volume and hydration

• Marrionettes (Mouth to chin lines) - improve sagging and volume loss at mouth corners or mouth to chin lines by adding structural support and hydration

• Chin filler - to improve a retracted chin and balance facial proportions and profile, to round and feminise the chin in females or square and define in males

• Jawline - to add definition and sharpness, improves sagging and reduce jowl formation.

• Lips - adding definition to lip boarder & cupids bow, add volume for fuller lips, improve symmetry and shape, to restore hydration to wrinkled lips and lip lines.

Treatment & Longevity

A thorough consultation and assessment is always carried out before all treatments to check suitability for treatment, to discuss risks and expectations of outcomes. If suitable, topical numbing cream is always used on treatment area before injecting and all products have a numbing agent mixed into the HA filler syringe to make the injecting process as comfortable as possible. After treatment arnica gel will be applied while after care is discussed. Onset of action is immediate but improves once swelling subsides and filler settles. Results last 6-18months on average depending on individual metabolism, lifestyle factors, area treated, type and amount of filler used.

Aftercare

• No makeup for 12 hours after dermal fillers

• Take an antihistamine to help reduce swelling reaction post treatment. The treated area may feel sore and tender when numbing has worn off paracetamol can be taken to relieve pain.

• Apply Arnica cream or gel to treatment area if bruised

• No spectacles or sunglasses to rest on bridge of nose for 48hrs post non surgical rhinoplasty

• At night try to have head slightly elevated and lie on back if possible 48hrs after facial fillers

• Avoid vigorous exercise, alcohol, sunbeds and heat until any swelling and redness has subsided minimum 72 hrs

• Avoid Blood thinners & NSAIDs such as: Aspirin, ibuprofen & Naproxen for at least 48 hrs post treatment

Side Effects

As with many cosmetic and medical treatments, side effects are always a risk therefore these must always be discussed and considered. Although severe side effects are very rare, it is still important to be aware of these before consenting with treatment. Normal side effects include bleeding, bruising, swelling, slight pain, redness, burning or stinging around injection sites. Rare side effects which will be discussed on the day and ways to manage or prevent them include lumps, asymmetry, coldsores, infection, necrosis, embolism, blindness, allergy & anaphylaxis