These are gel-like substances made of hyaluronic acid. This ingredient occurs naturally within our skin to give it hydration and plumpness. As we age, we produce less hyaluronic acid, and this contributes to the signs of ageing and volume loss. We can use dermal fillers to replenish this volume loss and fill fine to deep lines. There really is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to dermal fillers. We use a wide range of superior products from pharmacies that are tailored to each patient’s requirements.
A consultation is required at least 48 hours prior to treatment.
Lips are notoriously susceptible to damage over time for many reasons. The skin on this area is very thin and delicate, which means it is weaker than the rest of our skin. Lips have fewer sebaceous glands, so they become parched and require constant hydration. They also only contain a trace of melanin, which means less natural sun protection (important to wear a balm with SPF!).
Along with these factors, as we age, our bodies start to lose collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which are the building blocks of our skin. As these reduce, there is an appearance of deflation or loss of volume.
Injectable hyaluronic acid can be used to replace the lost volume within the lips. It can also be used to shape the lips, such as sharpening the cupids bow, improving thin lips or correcting asymmetry.
I am known for my natural lip augmentation, no ‘trout pouts’ leave my clinic. My goal is to create lips which appear to have always been there.
Results last 6-8 months on average, but this will vary based on individual anatomy, metabolism and lifestyle habits.
An under formed or weak chin can be due to genetics and can really effect a person’s confidence. Dermal filler can be used to project and/or lengthen a chin. This treatment can change the overall appearance of the lower face and balance the profile.
Dermal filler can also be used to conceal ‘dimples’ and uneven chins.
Results last 12-18 months on average, but this will vary based on individual anatomy, metabolism and lifestyle habits.
Contour, shape and rejuvenate!
Within our cheeks are fat pads, over time we lose some of this fat. This causes the cheeks to become flat and pull downwards, giving way to a sunken in look. This volume loss can be replenished using dermal filler. The treatment can also help to lift areas lower down, such as the nasolabial folds.
Cheek filler can be used to create sculpted cheek bones too. It all depends upon what you wish to achieve.
Results last 12-18 months on average, but this will vary based on individual anatomy, metabolism and lifestyle habits.
In the photo below, we can see how by treating the cheeks, it has lifted the nasolabial folds.
Dermal filler can be used to define the jawline and sharpen the mandibular angle. Some people feel their jawline disappears, or the skin has become saggy along the jawline, and so wish to make it visible again. This treatment is also popular among men to create a masculine, chiselled jawline.
Results last 12-18 months on average, but this will vary based on individual anatomy, metabolism and lifestyle habits.
Noses come in all shapes and sizes and often contribute largely to how we feel about our overall appearance. Until recently, expensive surgery was the only option for those wishing to make nose alterations.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty involves using small increments of dermal filler to blend lumps, lift the tip and straighten the overall appearance, with potentially life changing results for the patient. However, it cannot make wide noses thinner and surgery would be required for this.
A common misconception is that by adding volume, the nose will appear larger. But in actual fact, smoothing and straightening, alters the way that light reflects off the nose, making it appear smaller than before treatment. Results last 12-18 months on average, but this will vary based on individual anatomy, metabolism and lifestyle habits.
Nasolabial folds are the lines running from either side of the nose to mouth. Marionette are the lines from the corners of the mouth running down onto the chin. Some people refer to these as smile lines, jowls or sad lines. As we age, volume is lost in our cheeks, causing the nasolabial folds to become deeper. Marionette lines can also be caused by volume loss and can be caused by the depressor anguli oris muscle pulling on the corners of the mouth. Dermal filler can be placed beneath these lines to soften their appearance.
Results with dermal filler in these areas last 9-12 months on average, but this will vary based on individual anatomy, metabolism and lifestyle habits.
The tear trough is the area between your lower eyelid and cheek. As we age, we can experience volume loss in this area, which can often cause dark circles and hollows under the eyes.
Tear trough filler can quickly and effectively restore lost volume and reduce dark circles under the eyes. It can also reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as the dermal filler can boost collagen production by hydrating from the inside. This treatment will give you natural looking results with a fresher, less tiered looking appearance.
Results last 6-18 months on average, but this will vary based on individual anatomy, metabolism and lifestyle habits.
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