Dermal Lip Fillers

Dermal fillers are part of a category of what is called “injectables”. They plump up fine lines, wrinkles, some scarring and augment the lips and cheeks by restoring volume and definition.

The most commonly used fillers are Hyaluronic acid based. Hyaluronic acid is a complex sugar that is contained in almost every part of our body and because it is a naturally occurring substance within our body, it is safe, effective; therefore the allergy occurrence is minimal. As we age, the body produces less and less Hyaluronic Acid. 

Prior to using any injectable filler we urge you to do your research and look into the manufacturer.

Our clinic’s filler of choice Juvederm, Belotero, restylane, rovolax & teoysal

THE LONGEVITY IS DEEMED BY THE MANUFACTURER, NOT GUARANTEED BY JD AESTHETICS LTD

  • Lip augmentation uses dermal fillers to give lips a more clearly defined vermillion border or cupid’s bow by enhancing and adding volume to the lips. Lip augmentation with dermal fillers can be used to give you a youthful looking, plump lips; especially effective for women with naturally thin or thinning lips.

  • Cheek enhancement help to enhance the cheek bones and also restores lost facial volume which can occur when we age. Dermal Fillers are used to contour and define the cheek bones to reduce flatness and create a more contoured and youthful look.

  • Chin augmentation utilises dermal fillers to reshape the chin, allowing for more symmetrical facial features. A sharp ample chin can add definition, create shape, contour and balance the face.

  • Marionette lines and wrinkles are two different types of folds or fine lines that appear from the outer corners of the lips towards the chin.

    Marionette lines often occur through ageing but can be more prominent in smokers and those who have too much sun exposure. Using dermal fillers can successfully smooth out these lines, making the skin appear more fuller and lines are erased.

  • Nasolabial folds, commonly known as ‘smile lines’ or ‘laugh lines’, are facial features. They are the two skin folds that run from each side of the nose to the corners of the mouth. They are defined by facial structures that support the buccal fat pad. They separate the cheeks from the upper lip.

    Genetics, ageing and certain lifestyle factors can affect how prominent nasolabial folds are but they can be smoothed out with the use of dermal fillers to restore volume and even out the lines.

  • Non-surgical rhinoplasty is a procedure that uses dermal filler to even out asymmetry, smooth out bumps and hollows on the nose bridge and make the nose appear straighter and the face more balanced.

  • The tear troughs are the areas underneath the eyes that can offer appear hollow or dark. Dermal fillers used to treat this area can even out these hollows, wrinkles and reduce the appearance of dark circles, resulting in more youthful, rejuvenated and refreshed eyes.
    The Tear Trough procedure can effectively treat sunken eyes, dark under eye circles, tired looking eyes and eye bags.

HYALASE FOR DISSOLVING HYALURONIC ACID DERMAL FILLERS

Dissolving Dermal Fillers, Hyalase is used where it is desirable to dissolve dermal fillers quickly. For example if dermal fillers have been placed incorrectly excessively or unevenly or if for whatever reason a client wishes to reverse the effect of a dermal filler treatment prematurely. Following injection into the treated area the enzyme acts within minutes to start to dissolve unwanted filler and to restore the original facial contours. JD Aesthetics Ltd can dissolve your fillers to start fresh again if you wish to.

HYALASE is an enzyme which breaks down hyaluronic acid fillers. The treatment is administered by injection, but topical anaesthetic can be used to numb the skin. Price is available on consultation.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Botulinum Toxin has become a widely recognised treatment for hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating), gaining the FDA’s stamp of approval in 2004. To treat severe underarm sweating.

  • Common side effects can include: bruising, redness, uneven swelling, pain, tenderness, itching and a rash. Side effects can last for a couple of days, however bruising can last a little longer. We strive to ensure that bruising is an absolute minimum, but on occasion this is unavoidable due to the face/lips being so vascular. Dermal fillers can take up to 2 weeks so settle.

  • Immediately after treatment, there may be slight redness, swelling, tenderness and an itching sensation in the treated area. Avoid touching the treatment area 6 hours after the treatment. A cold compress or ice packs can be used to help with swellings. Arnica cream/gel can be used to help with bruising.

  • Depending on the type of filler, the effects can last anywhere from six months to two years; for semi-permanent or permanent fillers, the effects can last up to five years, and there are reports of even longer-lasting results.

  • Finding a lump (lumps) after a treatment can be scary and confusing if you’re not sure what the cause is. But don’t worry, lumps are actually a common side effect after a dermal filler or lip enhancement treatment. Often they are a short-term problem, but if need be, they are totally correctable by a trained aesthetic medical professional. The most common cause of lumps after a filler treatment is swelling and bruising from the injections themselves. These should naturally subside within the first week.

    You can help reduce swelling by applying a cold compress. You should avoid touching the lumps as this could make them worse. Our clinicians are specially trained to deal with after care and complications from dermal filler or lip filler treatments, so you are in very safe hands. Soft lumps are likely to be caused by filler that has settled that way and a good firm massage by the clinician should smooth them out. Hard and tender lumps suggest that your body might have reacted to the filler. A mild allergic reaction can be sorted out quickly and easily by a prescription of steroids, which our aesthetic medical professional can provide you with. This prescription is available at most pharmacies. Prices can vary depending on where you purchase it, but it should cost you no more than £10.

    More serious reactions to filler are very rare, but they do sometimes happen. If lumps persist after steroids, the clinician may use a dissolving agent called hyalase.

  • The results of Botulinum Toxin for hyperhidrosis tend to last longer the more treatments you have. The results of the initial treatment will probably last for around 6 months. Some patients have reported the effects lasting for only 4 months, whereas others have said they lasted for up to a year.