Dermal Fillers is the most common cosmetic procedure to enhance fine lines and wrinkles, plumpness to lips and cheeks and restore facial symmetry.
With a quick, visible and voluminous results, dermal fillers can get you looking your best any time of the day.
What is a dermal filler?
Dermal filler injections are a type of a synthetic hyaluronic acid (HA) used for plumping up wrinkles, smooth lines and restore volume in your face. It’s a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure done by a medical personal by injecting the filler just under the skin.
Why are dermal fillers used?
During the normal course of ageing, our body starts to lose collagen. Collagen is a natural substance that is present in our body, including in areas of skin, muscle, and bone. As we age, we start to lose collagen that eventually causes skin laxity (loose skin) and loss of volume.
Dermal fillers can:
Add volume to saggy skin
Make facial features more symmetric
Smooth lines and wrinkles
Add volume to lips and cheeks
What to expect during a dermal filler appointment?
At LLC Cosmetic Laser Clinics, the first part of your appointment will always be a complimentary consultation. Our cosmetic doctors and nurses will take down your medical history, discuss your treatment goals and any optimisation in results before commencing your procedure.
Once a treatment plan is final, your cosmetic injector will mark out areas of treatment and inject small amounts of filler and sculpt your face as they go. Most patients do not experience pain. The whole procedure can take a few minutes up to an hour.
What happens after the dermal filler procedure?
After the procedure, your injector will provide you with some ice packs to ease any pain or swelling. You may have bruises and swelling which will subside within a couple of days. Many patients
see results right away but its important to note that the results can take a
few days to be visible.
What are the risks or complications of dermal fillers?
Serious complications are rare however some of the side effects are usually temporary. Some of the rare risks that may arise as a result of the treatment are listed below:
- Asymmetric appearance
- Bleeding and bruising
- Infections
- Lumps and bumps under skin
Numbness - Acne like appearance
- Rash and itchiness
While risks and complications are extremely low, at LLC Cosmetic Laser Clinics, you are assigned a follow up team you can contact to ensure we are with you every step of the way and if in doubt you know you can get assistance within the next working day.
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Frequently asked questions
Dermal fillers aren’t permanent and slowly wear away over time. This can take up to 12 months depending on your metabolism. If your metabolism is high, dermal fillers will wear away faster. You can always top up to maintain your desired volume.
You may experience mild pain at the injection site which will slowly wear away within 12 to 24 hours. Dermal fillers contain a local anaesthetic to ensure the procedure is comfortable.
Use of dermal fillers when pregnant is not medically approved in Australia as no studies have been performed to ascertain its safety during pregnancy.
At LLC Cosmetic Laser Clinics, the first part of your appointment will always be a complimentary consultation. Our cosmetic doctors and nurses will take down your medical history, discuss your treatment goals and any optimisation in results before commencing your procedure.
While risks and complications are extremely low, at LLC Cosmetic Laser Clinics, you are assigned a follow up team you cancontact to ensure we are with you every step of the way and if in doubt you know you can get assistance within the next working day.
Dermal fillers can be given to anyone except those who are mentioned below:
- Patients with known hypersensitivity to the filler ingredients
- Pregnant or breastfeeding mums
- People under the age of 18
Your comprehensive consultation will include a thorough check of your medical history and skin for eligibility of the treatment.