Dermal Fillers

There is a difference between wrinkle correction and dermal fillers.

The former relaxes the muscles, whereas the fillers fill and plump up lines, wrinkles and grooves to make the skin look more youthful. Fillers usually consist of sterile hyaluronic acid gels made from non-animal sources. As we age, the skin’s natural hyaluronic acid is lost, giving rise to the appearance of lines, wrinkles and folds. Administering fillers into the skin acts to replace the hyaluronic acid that is lost with age. They are also used for lip enhancement and for shaping facial, hand and neck contours.

The filler treatment, which only takes a few minutes, is usually administered after a local anaesthetic has been applied either directly onto the skin or incorporated into the syringe containing the filler. This serves to reduce or prevent any discomfort. The effect of the treatment is visible immediately. Depending on the area treated, skin type and the treatment technique, the filler effect can last between 6 and 12 months (usually 6 months for lips). Follow-up treatments will help to maintain the plumped-up look over time.