Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are a very effective way to restore your former youthful appearance.
Fillers are commonly used around the mouth, nose and forehead and can enhance the lips giving them greater volume and a fuller appearance. Facial lines and wrinkles can be soften and smoothed instantly.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are sterile gels used to plump up areas of the skin, making them look fuller and firmer.
Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane® are the most commonly used fillers today. Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in the skin, joints and eyes. It is a precursor to collagen and is a natural and very effective humectant (water holding molecule). This helps to keep the skin supple and hydrated, and gives the skin volume. Over time the hyaluronic acid is broken down in the body.
The hyaluronic acid in fillers is cross-linked to slow down the natural absorption process. This gives these fillers a longevity of six to twelve months.
Are Dermal Fillers Safe?
There are many different types of dermal fillers on the market. It is my priority to use only temporary fillers with a high safety profile. The fillers used have undergone years of rigorous independent research and are proven to be safe and effective. The products do not contain any animal derivatives.
Where Can Dermal Fillers Be Effective?
Dermal fillers are particularly effective on the
- nose to mouth lines (Naso-labial folds)
- mouth to chin lines (Marionette lines)
- upper lip lines
- smile lines
- frown lines (often following treatment with Botox)