DERMAL FILLERS

Dermal Fillers are a crystal-clear gel form of hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid holds water, hydrating and giving volume to the skin. As we get older the production of our natural hyaluronic acid diminishes. A simple injection of this gel replenishes the lost volume and improves your looks by enhancing your profile, creating fuller lips, and smoothing out lines and wrinkles.
Dermal Fillers add volume to your skin and still leaves your face with a natural expression. The fillers are non-permanent and is absorbed naturally over time. This means that you can choose when to have further treatment to maintain the effect.

In less than a lunch break, you can have a treatment and then get on with your usual life. There's no need for any pre-testing and you'll see the results instantly. The effect will typically last 6 months to over a year. The length of time the treatment lasts is specific to each individual, and the area treated.

Already, since its launch in 1996, Dermal Fillers have been used safely in over 2 million treatments, in more than 70 countries worldwide, so you can be reassured that it has a proven safety track record. 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

1. What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are a crystal-clear form of hyaluronic acid, which is a substance that occurs naturally in the body.

2. How long do treatments take to perform?

Typically most treatments take between 20 - 30 minutes. They can be performed as a simple lunch-time procedure.

3. How long do treatments last?

This is variable between individuals and regions treated. Most people continue to notice the results for up to 6 months.

4. Are the treatments painful?

The treatments do involve some discomfort. However, the discomfort is minimized by using anaesthetic creams for most treatments. Occasionally anaesthetic injections (similar to a dental anaesthetic) are used for lip treatments (e.g. lip augmentation).

PRE AND POST CARE:

Up to 48 hours after a dermal filler procedure, redness, swelling and tenderness in the treated area may occur. The following guidelines are recommended during this period:

1. Apply cool compresses to the treated areas to relieve swelling.

2. Drink water regularly throughout the day (8 glasses of water is recommended daily).

3. Until redness has subsided, avoid the following:

* Alcohol as it opens up blood vessels and may increase bruising or swelling 
* Strenuous exercise and extreme heat and cold
* Blood thinning medicines such as Aspirin 
* Facials, facial waxing, glycolic or AHA peels, liquid nitrogen (dry ice) or laser treatments for 10-to-14 days after dermal filler injections. Laser resurfacing is best done after traces of the dermal filler injection has disappeared from the skin.

4. Should any lumps occur in the treated area once the swelling has subsided, it is recommended that you gently massage this area with clean fingers.