Dermal Fillers

Filler Injections

Fillers, or dermal fillers, are a non-surgical, non-invasive injectable treatment, designed to add volume to the skin.

Dermal fillers can be injected into the skin in order to plump it up resulting in a younger, healthier look.

  • Anti-ageing treatment, replenishing lost volume by reducing the visibility of wrinkles and smoothing out deeper creases or facial hollows e.g. nose to mouth lines, hollow cheeks
  • Facial reshaping treatment, using the careful addition of volume to rebalance features, making the face more aesthetically pleasing e.g. sculpting a more prominent chin, straightening the appearance of the nose

How do fillers work?

Our collagen stocks diminish as we age, and this is why wrinkles, folds and creases begin to emerge. In general, dermal fillers work to plump up the skin to effectively reduce the visibility of wrinkles and reshape facial contours.

They work by replenishing the levels of hyaluronic acid in the dermis layer of the skin. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring substance which is found naturally in the dermis of the skin. It has incredible water retention properties and therefore can add volume to the skin in a very safe and effective way which mimics how the hyaluronic acid found naturally within the skin works.

Who are fillers for?

While dermal fillers are most commonly used to plump up and reshape women’s lips, they have many uses in cosmetic surgery. Men and women frequently turn to dermal fillers to reduce the visibility of wrinkles and other signs of ageing, and even younger patients may seek out out the treatment for stress lines and acne scars.

How much will fillers cost?

The price of dermal fillers varies, as different kinds of fillers are used for different purposes. See our Price List for the latest information.

Before & After Fillers Photos

Nasolabial folds (nose to mouth lines) on a male patient

nasolabial folds without filler   nasiolabial folds with dermal filler

Treatment for eyebags on a female patient

before eye bag fillers   after eye bag fillers

Nasolabial folds treatment (nose to mouth lines) on a female patient

before nasolabial folds   after nasolabial folds

Lip Enhancement

Lip enhancement is one of the most popular uses of fillers. See separate page for information on lip fillers with before and after pictures.

Dermal Fillers FAQ

Dermal fillers have been used in millions of treatments across the world for over a decade, and have been thoroughly tried and tested..

As an experienced Aesthetic Physician, Dr Kubicka may use either needles or a cannula, depending on the nature of treatment being provided.

A cannula allows the practitioner to deliver the filler with fewer entry points and distribute it smoothly within the skin, while needles may be more appropriate for finer precision of placement.

Sometimes both techniques will be used for best results.

The results of dermal fillers are practically instant, in that the filler adds volume straightaway

Dermal fillers can be used to improve mid and lower face areas. Some of the conditions which can be treated with dermal fillers include:

  • Replenishing hollow cheeks or defining cheekbones
  • Smoothing out nose to mouth lines
  • Improvement to a weak chin and/or defining the jawline
  • Making the lips fuller or more even
  • Improvement of dark circles/hollow eyes (also referred to as tear troughs)

Absolutely. However, a skilled Aesthetic Physician will understand the importance of adapting the procedure to suit the clients femininity or masculinity.

Many injectable fillers actually include a local anaesthetic to make treatment comfortable and pain-free. All our treatments are made as comfortable as possible according to the treatment and the individual’s personal requirements. Ice is used as a topical anaesthetic. If necessary, a dental block anaesthetic may also be used. Pain killers are also available on request.

At Clinicbe, treatments are designed to maintain a natural look which is fresh and youthful but not overdone. Less is more – careful placement of product often means that less filler is injected for the most flattering result.

Every medical procedure has risks, no matter how small. However, dermal fillers are very safe; any side-effects that become manifest are likely to cause minimal discomfort. These may include swelling, redness, pain, bruising, tenderness and itching. It should only take a couple of days for any initial slight swelling or redness to pass and many patients have no noticeable issues at all.

In very rare cases, patients may develop lumps or nodules. In such cases, the dermal filler procedure can be reversed with hyaluronidase treatment which breaks down the filler within the skin. Other serious, and again rare, complications occur when the filler is accidentally injected into a vein or artery, which can lead to tissue necrosis. This can largely be prevented by careful and knowledgeable injection techniques. Where it does occur, treatment with hyaluronidase can reverse the effect of the dermal fillers.

Serious complications are very rare, but it is important to choose a good dermal filler practitioner, who understands the use of dermal fillers, indications, contraindications, and ways to prevent and avoid potential complications.

 

We will not treat patients under the age of 18 for dermal fillers. Otherwise, dermal fillers are an extraordinarily versatile treatment for men and women of all ages and ethnicities.

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