Dermal Fillers - Restylane, Juvederm & Sculptra

What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are a safe and popular cosmetic treatment for patients wanting to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face and backs of hands. Dermal fillers work to restore youthful looks to the skin by restoring lost volume. Botullinium Toxins on the other hand, such as Botox® and Vistabel®, work by reducing the nerve signals which cause muscles to tense up. 

Which areas can be treated using dermal fillers?

There are a range of dermal fillers available at the clinic which are designed for use on facial lines around the mouth, eyes, lips and backs of hands. During your consultation the different treatment options will be discussed with you and one of our specialists will recommend one or more dermal fillers to acheive the results you are looking for. 

How long do they last?

Restylane lasts approximately between 4-6 months for the first treatment, although subsequent treatments often last longer. Juvederm can last for up to 12 months and Sculptra generally lasts between 12-36 months. 

How safe are dermal fillers?

Dermal Fillers have been very popular for a number of years now and are widely accepted by medical professionals as a great way to restore volume to the face with an excellent safety profile. As with any injectable treatment, there are of course some potential side-effects which you should be aware of which will always be explained to you in detail at the time of treatment. The U.S Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Juvederm ULTRA, Restylane and Sculptra for cosmetic use in the United States and recently the makers of Restylane celebrated that there have now been over 10 million Restylane treatments performed in clinics worldwide.

What causes the skin to age?

For many people, the younger they look, the better they feel about themselves. But age is an unstoppable process and, as the body ages, so does the skin and its appearance and characteristics change. Age, hormones, sun exposure, smoking all have part to play, causing fine lines and wrinkles. Skin feels more fragile and less elastic. As our age increases, the hyaluronic acid (HA) content of our skin – which is so important for water retention – decreases. The oil-producing (sebaceous) glands become less active and your skin becomes drier. The skin also loses fat, so it looks less plump and smooth and it also loses its youthful colour and glow. While all these changes are taking place, gravity is also at work, pulling at the skin, causing it to sag. Help is at hand thanks to Juvéderm® ULTRA Non-surgical aesthetic treatments are becoming more and more popular because they are quicker, less painful and more subtle than plasticsurgery. That’s why 

Gentle Juvéderm® ULTRA Because Juvéderm® ULTRA contains pain-reducing Lidocaine, the whole injection process is a more comfortable experience. In fact, Juvéderm® ULTRA is the only hyaluronic acid dermal filler family available today with this built-in anaesthetic. According to laboratory evaluations, 75% of patients found Juvéderm® ULTRA 3 a less painful experience than treatment not containing Lidocaine. 

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance found in the body:Helps hydrate and add volume to our skin. One third of the body’s HA is naturally removed and replaced every day. Naturally occurring HA decreases with age. HA is also used by doctors for medical procedures, e.g. eye surgery, tissue engineering. The hyaluronic acid used in Juvéderm® ULTRA is non-animal and has been clinically refined to provide very natural and long lasting aesthetic results. It has an excellent safety profile, it is resorbable so the aesthetic effects are not permanent.

Which dermal fillers do you offer at the clinic?

Our specialists are highly trained in Restylane, Juvederm & Sculptra based dermal fillers.