Dermal fillers

The term "Dermal Fillers" is used to describe a sterile gel that is injected under the skin to provide volume, lift and/or contouring. Dermal fillers are usually cross-linked to give a more structural effect. Most dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occurring sugar found in your own skin. This makes them safe to inject (as the body doesn't reject them) and reversible (with a product called hyaluronidase). A few contain calcium (HarmoniCaTM, RadiesseTM) or amino acids (JaluproTM) which work in a similar way to enhance collagen and elastin production.

The dermal filler injections are pretty tolerable. Numbing cream is applied prior to injecting and the dermal filler itself contains local anesthetic to make it more comfortable for you.

Dermal fillers are injected into the body at various depths and provide structural changes that are visible instantly. There are thin dermal fillers, which are suitable for rejuvenation of sensitive areas such as the lips. There are also thicker dermal fillers that can be used to enhance the cheeks or correct smiles lines. We work with some of the best brands of dermal filler including Juvederm and Intraline to bring you the best results.

Dermal fillers are used to enhance, define, shape, and rejuvenate the lips, fill deep lines around the mouth such as nasolabial, marionette lines and contour and enhance cheeks and chin. Dermal fillers improve the tone, texture, and hydration of the skin.

When you arrive for your treatment at one our clinics in Redhill or Reigate, you will be checked in by one of our coordinators. You will be then be greeted by our friendly doctor and a complimentary consultation will be carried out to check the suitability of the dermal fillers after discussing your personal goals and medical history. If other treatments are more suitable our clinician will let you know about them. You will also have a chance to ask any questions you may have. Once the consent forms are signed we will proceed to take some photographs for your medical records. Numbing cream will be applied about 20 minutes prior to treatment. Your skin will be then cleaned using a cleansing solution. Your skin may be marked with a non-permanent skin pencil and the dermal filler injections will be given with a tiny needle.

You may notice a small amount of bleeding at the injection sites which tends to settle within 15 minutes. Bruising can occur but it's not normally extensive and you should be able to cover this with make-up from the day after your treatment. You are encouraged to sit upright for the first hour after treatment. For 24 hours after the procedure, we recommend avoiding makeup, exercise, alcohol, hot drinks, and hot environments and to not touch the injection sites. You should also avoid anything that may displace the filler such as sleeping on the area treated. You will see an effect immediately, but it takes 2 weeks for the swelling to go down, the filler to stabilise and for the final result to be visible. Depending on the filler used, the effect normally lasts for 6-18 months.