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Dermal Fillers

As the skin ages, it gradually loses collagen, elastin and fat. These are the components of the skin that give it structure - the scaffolding of the skin. When present in high amounts, skin is supple, firm and plump. As the levels of these components decrease, our skin becomes thinner, more lined and wrinkled with reduced volume, plumpness and fullness.

Strategically placed dermal fillers take the place of lost fat pads and collagen. Some even promote the production of collagen. This helps to restore the skin's volume and fill deep wrinkles, thus giving the face a firmer, more youthful appearance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are dermal fillers made from?

The leading dermal fillers used by most UK practitioners are hyaluronic acid-based products. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance within the body, which makes adverse reactions to it unlikely.

Are dermal fillers permanent?

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are not permanent. They are broken down naturally by the body, or can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase either upon request, or in an emergency. It is vital that your practitioner is trained in filler reversal. Hyaluronic acid fillers vary in terms of how long they last, some last 6-8 months some last 12-18 months and beyond.

What areas can be treated with dermal filler?

Lip augmentation - probably the most common use of dermal fillers
Static, deep lines around the lips, the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial lines), smile lines, marionette lines
Adding volume to sunken cheeks and weak chins
Liquid facelift
Non-surgical rhinoplasty
Filling deep acne scars
Rejuvenating ageing hands and necks

What is a Vascular Occlusion?

A vascular occlusion is when dermal filler has blocked an artery. You may experience some or all of the following symptoms; intense pain, pallor, delayed capillary refil and loss of sensation in the affected area. The chances of a vascular occlusion are rare and, steps are taken to reduce the risk of causing a V.O. If you are ever in any doubt, please contact us immediately and we will provide an urgent assessment. The sooner that you receive treatment, the better the outcome.

What is hyaluronidase?

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme, used to break down hyaluronic acid (dermal filler). It is administered electively for example, if a client wishes to have lip filler dissolved, or in an emergency. Prior to any filler dissolving treatment, you will be skin tested to hyaluronidase. This is because a small percent of the population that suffer allergic reactions from bee and wasp venom, may have an immediate hypersensitive (allergic) reaction to the hyaluronidase.

What if I am allergic to bees and wasp venom (stings)?

Sadly, if you do have an allergy to wasps and or bees, we will not be able to offer you treatment with dermal fillers as there is potential that we may not be able to reverse the filler should you require it either electively or in an emergency.

What are the cost implications?

Dermal Fillers start from £150, they vary in price dependent upon the volume required and brand used.

Pricing

0.7ml Lip Filler £150
1ml Filler £210
2ml Filler £360
3ml Filler £510
4ml Filler £660
5ml Filler £810
6ml Filler £960
7ml Filler £1110
8ml Filler £1260
Temple Hollows (coming soon)
Tear Trough (coming soon)
Non Surgical Rhinoplasty (coming soon)
Filler Dissolve Existing/New Patient £150

Please note, 1ml Dermal Filler is priced at £210, additional syringes are priced at £150 and can be applied to the cheeks, chin, jawline, lip, smile lines, marionette lines (temple hollows, tear trough hollows and non surgical rhinoplasty are priced separately). All dermal filler products are high quality, CE marked and pharmacy obtained.