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Medical aestheticsDermal fillers
A hyaluronic acid gel used to restore lost volume and soften lines and hollows. A consultation is held beforehand and suitability is assessed.
What it is used for
- Lip volume and lip contour
- Nose-to-mouth (nasolabial) lines
- Under-eye hollows and shadows
- Cheekbone and cheek volume
- Chin and jawline shaping
- Non-surgical nose reshaping
- Age-related facial volume loss and facial asymmetry
What dermal fillers is
In a filler treatment, a gel based on hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in the body, is placed beneath the skin with a fine needle or cannula. It replaces lost volume, softens lines and defines facial contours. The effect is temporary; the body gradually absorbs the product. The product, amount and areas are determined at the consultation.
Who it is suitable for
Suitability is determined at the consultation, which takes account of general health, current medicines and any chronic conditions.
The conditions listed at the top of the page are assessed at the consultation. A condition appearing in the list does not mean the procedure will be carried out for it, or that a result will follow; the decision is made after the consultation.
How it is carried out
The procedure is carried out at the practice by the physician, with single-use materials. It does not begin before informed consent is taken.
- The treatment area is determined by examination and cleaned
- A topical anaesthetic cream is applied if needed
- The procedure is carried out according to the plan made at the consultation
- Aftercare instructions are given in writing
What to expect afterwards
Short-lived redness, mild swelling and tenderness may appear in the treated area and usually settle in a short time.
Outcomes vary from person to person and the number of sessions is determined after the consultation.
Before the procedure
Regular medicines, known allergies, chronic conditions and pregnancy must be reported to the physician beforehand.
Who it is not suitable for
The procedure is not carried out in the situations below. The list may grow at the consultation; the decision rests with the physician.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active infection or cold sores in the treatment area
- A permanent filler previously placed in the area
- Known allergy to hyaluronic acid or the anaesthetic it contains
- Bleeding or clotting disorders and uncontrolled autoimmune disease
Frequently asked
Questions about dermal fillers
How many sessions are needed?
The number of sessions is determined after the consultation. Giving a number in advance would not be right; a plan is made after the assessment and reviewed as it goes.
What should I do before the procedure?
Bring a list of the medicines you take regularly. Tell the practice when booking if you have a known allergy, a chronic condition, or may be pregnant.
Who carries out the procedure?
The procedure is carried out at the practice by the physician. Consultation, decision and procedure are handled by the same physician.
The consultation comes first
Book an appointment for a suitability assessment; the decision to proceed is made after the consultation.