Dermal fillers are used to restore gentle structure, volume, and definition while keeping your features balanced, natural, and in proportion with the rest of your face.
They are most commonly made from hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the skin and helps maintain hydration, elasticity, and support.
As we age, natural volume and structural support can reduce, leading to changes in facial contours, deeper lines, and a tired or hollow appearance.
Dermal fillers work by carefully replacing or supporting this lost structure, helping to soften lines and improve facial balance without altering your natural appearance.
Dermal fillers are commonly used in areas such as the lips, cheeks, jawline, chin, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines.
Every appointment begins with a thorough consultation where we discuss your concerns, review your medical history, and assess your facial anatomy.
This assessment is essential, as different faces require different approaches, and treatment is always tailored rather than based on trends or templates.
Once a treatment plan is agreed, the area is cleansed and prepared.
The filler is then placed using either a very fine needle or a cannula, depending on the area being treated and what is safest and most appropriate for you.
Small amounts of product are added gradually and precisely, allowing the face to be shaped and supported in a controlled and natural way.
Treatment time typically ranges from 30 to 60 minutes depending on the areas involved.
Most clients find the procedure comfortable, with many fillers containing a local anaesthetic to minimise discomfort.
Results are visible immediately after treatment, although swelling and redness are normal in the first few days.
Bruising can occasionally occur and may last several days, depending on the area treated and individual healing response.
Final results are best assessed after around two weeks once the filler has fully settled into the surrounding tissue.
Downtime is minimal, and most clients return to normal activities straight away, although important events should ideally be planned at least two weeks after treatment.
Aftercare advice will be provided in full and usually includes avoiding strenuous exercise, alcohol, excessive heat, and pressure on the treated areas for 24 hours.
Dermal fillers are temporary, with results typically lasting between 6 and 12 months depending on the area treated, product used, and individual metabolism.
Repeat treatments may be recommended to maintain results, and this will always be discussed clearly so expectations are realistic.
Dermal fillers are a medical treatment and suitability is always assessed.
Treatment may not be appropriate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have certain medical conditions, or have active skin infections, and this will be discussed openly during consultation.
Our approach is conservative and considered, focusing on enhancing facial harmony and supporting natural ageing rather than creating exaggerated or artificial results.
If you would like to discuss whether dermal fillers are right for you, a consultation allows us to talk everything through calmly and honestly before any treatment takes place.