Dermal Fillers
Introduction
Dermal fillers are advanced injectable treatments designed to restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, improve facial balance, and soften the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
By strategically placing filler beneath the skin, treatment can restore youthful facial proportions, improve structural support, and enhance natural facial features without surgery.
Whether the goal is rejuvenation, contour enhancement, or facial balancing, treatment plans are fully customised according to individual facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Results are typically visible immediately after treatment, with longevity varying depending on the filler selected, treatment area, and individual factors.
Treatment Duration
15–60 minutes
Treatment duration varies according to the number of treatment areas and complexity of the treatment plan.
Treatment Process
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Consultation & Facial Assessment
A detailed consultation is performed to assess facial proportions, volume loss, skin quality, and aesthetic concerns. A personalised treatment plan is then developed to achieve natural and balanced results.
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Preparation
The treatment area is thoroughly cleansed. Topical anaesthetic or local anaesthetic may be used to maximise comfort.
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Filler Treatment
Using a fine needle or cannula, the selected filler is strategically injected into targeted areas beneath the skin to restore volume, improve support, and enhance facial contours.
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Contouring & Refinement
The treated areas may be gently sculpted or massaged to optimise product placement and create natural-looking outcomes.
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Post-Treatment Care
Following treatment, cooling therapy may be applied to minimise swelling and improve comfort. Personalised aftercare instructions will be provided.
Dermal Fillers
- How Dermal Fillers Work
- Best For
- Benefits
- Dermal Fillers Available
- Types of Dermal Fillers Ingredients
- Downtime, Recovery and Considerations
- Who Should Avoid This Treatment?
- Recommended Treatment Frequency
- Why You'll Love It
How Dermal Fillers Work
Dermal fillers restore volume and structural support beneath the skin.
Depending on the treatment goals, fillers may be placed at different tissue depths to:
- Restore lost volume
- Enhance facial contours
- Improve facial proportions
- Support facial structures
- Improve skin hydration and elasticity
- Reduce the appearance of folds and hollows
Treatment plans are customised according to facial anatomy and individual aesthetic objectives.
Best For
This treatment may be suitable for individuals experiencing:
- Age-related facial volume loss
- Hollow temples or under-eye areas
- Flat or under-projected cheeks
- Weak chin or jawline definition
- Thin lips
- Facial asymmetry
- Deep folds and wrinkles
- Loss of facial contours
- Individuals seeking facial enhancement without surgery
Benefits
- Restores lost facial volume
- Enhances facial contours and proportions
- Defines the chin and jawline
- Improves cheek projection and support
- Enhances lip shape and volume
- Softens smile lines and facial folds
- Improves under-eye hollowness
- Creates a more refreshed and youthful appearance
- Provides immediate visible results
- Non-surgical and minimally invasive
Dermal Fillers Available
Ellansé® is a collagen-stimulating dermal filler that provides immediate volume enhancement while encouraging the body’s natural collagen production over time. Made from polycaprolactone (PCL) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier, Ellansé not only restores facial volume but also helps improve skin quality, firmness, and elasticity through long-term collagen stimulation.
Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid fillers, the gel carrier is gradually absorbed while newly formed collagen helps maintain the treatment results.
Benefits:
- Restores lost facial volume
- Stimulates natural collagen production
- Improves skin firmness and elasticity
- Softens wrinkles and folds
- Enhances facial contours
- Provides natural-looking rejuvenation
- Long-lasting results compared to many traditional fillers
- Supports gradual and continuous skin improvement
Common Treatment Areas:
- Cheeks
- Temples
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
- Jawline
- Chin
Restylane® Lyft is a dissolvable HA filler designed to restore volume and provide structural support to deeper facial tissues. It is commonly used for facial contouring and lifting.
Benefits:
- Restores cheek volume
- Enhances facial contours
- Smooths wrinkles
- Improves mid-face support
- Smooths smile lines
- Defines the jawline
- Provides a subtle lifting effect
- Adds volume to the back of hands
Common Treatment Areas:
- Cheeks
- Mid-face
- Jawline
- Chin
- Hands
Restylane® Kysse is specifically designed for lip enhancement and lip rejuvenation. Its flexible formulation helps create natural-looking volume while maintaining softness and movement.
Benefits:
- Enhances lip volume and shape
- Improves lip definition
- Maintains natural lip movement
- Increases lip hydration
- Softens lip lines
Common Treatment Areas:
- Lips
- Lip border
- Perioral lines
Types of Dermal Fillers Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the skin that helps maintain hydration and volume. HA fillers are soft, gel-like injectables commonly used to enhance lips, restore facial volume, and improve facial contours.
Benefits:
- Natural-looking volume enhancement
- Improves hydration and skin plumpness
- Versatile for multiple treatment areas
- Results typically last 6–12 months or longer
- Many formulations contain lidocaine for improved comfort
Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a collagen-stimulating biostimulatory filler that provides immediate volume while gradually encouraging the body’s natural collagen production. As the carrier gel is absorbed, newly formed collagen helps maintain skin structure, firmness, and long-lasting rejuvenation.
Benefits:
- Restores facial volume and contours
- Stimulates natural collagen production
- Improves skin firmness and elasticity
- Softens deeper lines and wrinkles
- Provides long-lasting, natural-looking results
- Results may last from approximately 1–4 years, depending on the product selected and individual factors
Downtime, Recovery and Considerations
Dermal fillers generally involve minimal downtime, allowing most individuals to return to their normal activities shortly after treatment.
Temporary side effects may include:
- Mild swelling
- Bruising
- Redness
- Tenderness
- Temporary numbness
- Minor discomfort at injection sites
- Temporary asymmetry during the settling period
Rare but serious complications may include:
- Infection
- Vascular occlusion (blockage of a blood vessel)
- Tissue damage or necrosis
- Skin injury that may lead to scarring
- Visual complications, including blindness
A thorough consultation, appropriate treatment planning, and expert injection technique are essential to minimize risks and achieve optimal outcomes.
Most side effects improve within a few days, although bruising and swelling may occasionally persist for up to two weeks.
While results are visible immediately, some fillers may continue to settle and integrate with the surrounding tissue over the following 1–2 weeks.
Your practitioner may recommend avoiding strenuous exercise and vigorous physical activity for 24–48 hours following treatment.
Who Should Avoid This Treatment?
This treatment may not be suitable for individuals with:
- Active skin infections
- Open wounds or inflammation in the treatment area
- Certain medical conditions requiring physician assessment
- Known allergies to treatment ingredients
- Conditions that may affect healing or increase procedural risks
A consultation is recommended to determine suitability and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Recommended Treatment Frequency
The longevity of dermal fillers varies depending on the product used, treatment area, individual metabolism, and lifestyle factors.
Typical duration includes:
Lip enhancement
Approximately 6–12 months
Cheeks and jawline
Approximately 12–24 months
As many filler products are gradually metabolized by the body, maintenance treatments may be recommended to preserve results.
Why You'll Love It
Dermal fillers offer a versatile and customizable solution for facial rejuvenation and enhancement. Whether you’re looking to restore lost volume, refine facial contours, enhance lips, or improve facial balance, fillers can deliver immediate, natural-looking results without surgery or lengthy downtime.
With personalized treatment planning and strategic placement, dermal fillers can help create a refreshed, harmonious appearance while preserving your natural facial expressions and features.
- Treatment Time: 15–60 minutes
- Downtime: Minimal (possible swelling or bruising for several days)
- Results: Immediate
- Recommended Course: Every 1 – 2 years
Restore volume, enhance contours, and rejuvenate your appearance with customised Dermal Filler treatments.
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