If you long for smooth, radiant and youthful skin, dermal fillers could be the choice for you. Fillers are a non-surgical treatment, which aims to smooth the skin and reduce the visibility of wrinkles by adding volume to the skin and creating a rejuvenated appearance.

About dermal fillers

As you age, the skin loses collagen, which results in decreased firmness and elasticity; this causes lines and wrinkles to form and the skin to start sagging. Fillers help to replace lost collagen, softening wrinkles and adding bounce and youthful firmness to the skin. Fillers are an effective treatment for facial lines and they can also help to enhance and define the features, such as the jaw line and the cheekbones. Fillers can also be used to add more volume to the lips.

There are various filler treatments available and popular options include Juvederm and Restylane, both of which use ingredients that are found naturally in the body to add more volume.

What does treatment involve?

Dermal filler treatment is a non-invasive treatment, which uses a very simple process to achieve impressive results. Before treatment, you will have a consultation to talk through the procedure and decide upon which areas to treat. The actual treatment only takes around 20 minutes and simply involves injecting the filler into the targeted areas; your dentist will control the amount of filler very carefully to ensure a natural looking result. Filler treatment shouldn’t be painful, but it may feel slightly uncomfortable. With lip treatment, the lips will be numbed prior to treatment, as the skin is incredibly delicate. Filler treatment usually produces effects that last for up to 9 months.

Are fillers safe?

When filler treatment is provided by a trained professional, it should be a very safe procedure. It is important to ensure that the practitioner you see has experience and medical expertise to reduce the risk of side-effects and maximise the chances of positive results.