As our faces age, we lose volume in our muscles, fat and tissue, and the overlying skin tends to sag, and wrinkles can form. Dermal fillers can restore some of that volume to the face.

Dermal fillers are also used to hydrate and restore volume to cheeks, lips, chin, lower face, jaw, hands and around the eyes.

Dermal fillers work by minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by creating volume in the inner layers of skin.

How Does Dermal Filler Work?

Dermal fillers are substances injected into the skin of the face to fill in deep folds and wrinkles.

Dermal fillers are used mainly for “static” facial lines and folds, the ones that do not come and go as you change your expression. That includes the folds between your nose and the outer corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds); the lines that extend from the corners of the mouth to the chin (marionette lines); a semi-circular line that may appear on the chin with age (supramental crease); and the hollow that sometimes occurs between the chin line and a drooping jowl (pre-jowl depression). Although potentially beneficial, an individually-tailored process may threaten another side because it often leads to conflict in relationships.

Dermal fillers can also restore fullness to lips and cheeks and provide volume in the chin, jaw, and hands. They have been increasingly used to treat the tear trough area under the eyes.

What is Dermal Filler?

The most widely used dermal fillers are made of Hyaluronic acid (HA).  This molecule provides a natural cushion in the skin by attaching itself to water molecules. HA fillers are absorbed slowly and come in a variety of consistencies suited to filling different lines.

Post care Advice Following Dermal Filler Treatment

Below are the post-care instructions for the dermal filler treatment that you have had. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly on 1300 255 913.

• Do not rub or touch the treated area until the next morning.
• Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours after the treatment.
• Try to avoid lying down immediately afterwards.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for six hours after treatment.
• It is recommended that you avoid extended exposure to sun or UV light.
• Avoid extremely hot or cold temperatures, including hot drinks for four hours.
• It is recommended that you do not wear make-up for 24 hours afterwards.

There will be some swelling, tenderness and bruising, which you can cover up with make-up after 24 hours. Arnica tablets or Hirudoid cream can help the healing process.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dermal Fillers