Dermal Fillers

Dermal Fillers

Dermal Fillers are used to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles, correct volume loss, alter proportions and contour areas of the face. Most fillers are made of an injectable gel of cross-linked hyaluronic acid e.g. Belotero and Restylane. There are other non-hyaluronic acid types of fillers such as Radiesse and Sculptra, however, Skin& only use FDA approved hyaluronic acid fillers.

 

What areas can be treated with Dermal Fillers

  • Lips

  • Naso-labial lines 

  • Marionette lines                   

  • Glabellar lines

  • Cheeks

  • Jaw 

  • Chin enhancement

  • Tear troughs

 

Treatment unsuitable in the following cases:

  • Active infections 

  • Known sensitivity to hyaluronic acid products

  • Known sensitivity to Lidocaine anaesthetic

  • Herpes simplex virus

  • Pregnancy

  • Anticoagulants/Blood thinning agents (e.g. Aspirin, Warfarin etc.)- may cause severe bruising.

 

When will I see the results?

Dermal fillers are instant, you can see a visible result immediately after injection. Some filler results can last circa 6 months while others can last up to 2 years.

 

What is the recovery time?

There is minimal downtime involved; allow 2-3 days for swelling to subside. This may take longer if a bruise develops. Patients can resume most activities immediately post-procedure.

 

What is the cost?

From €250 per treatment