Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are injectable gel-like substances used to restore lost volume, smooth lines and wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Most modern fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps maintain skin hydration and fullness. They are commonly used to treat areas such as the lips, cheeks, jawline, chin, and under-eye region, providing natural-looking rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
Who Is It For?
Dermal fillers are suitable for adults who want to enhance their facial features, restore volume loss associated with ageing, or reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They can also be used by individuals seeking greater definition in areas such as the lips, cheeks, or jawline. A consultation is important to determine whether dermal fillers are the most appropriate treatment based on individual goals, facial anatomy, and medical history.
Step 1: Assessment & Consultation
What happens before dermal filler treatment?
Every dermal filler treatment begins with a thorough consultation and facial assessment.
During your appointment, we’ll discuss your concerns, treatment goals, medical history and any previous aesthetic treatments you may have had. I’ll assess your facial anatomy, skin quality, volume loss and overall facial balance to determine whether dermal filler is the most appropriate treatment for you.
Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, treatment recommendations are tailored to the individual. Some patients benefit from treatment of a single area, whilst others achieve better results through a combination of treatments or a full facial rejuvenation plan.
During your consultation we will discuss:
- Your treatment goals and expectations : Every dermal filler treatment begins with a thorough consultation and facial assessment. Understanding what you would like to achieve helps create a personalised treatment plan.
- Areas of concern : Such as volume loss, folds, shadows or facial proportions. We assess the areas you would like to improve and how they affect overall facial balance.
- Medical history : Reviewing your health and medications helps ensure treatment is safe and suitable for you.
- Previous aesthetic treatments : Knowing about past treatments helps guide recommendations and achieve the best results.
- Alternative treatment options : We discuss all suitable options so you can make an informed decision.
- Expected results : You'll receive clear information on results, how long they may last, and how to care for the treated area.
- Longevity and aftercare : Full aftercare instructions to ensure the best outcomes and a smooth recovery process and complimentary follow-up, if required, to ensure your satisfaction with unlimited ongoing support and reassurance as needed.
Following assessment, I will recommend the most suitable treatment approach and explain the areas I believe will provide the best outcome.
My approach to dermal filler
My philosophy is to create natural-looking results that enhance your existing features rather than dramatically altering your appearance.
Many concerns such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines or loss of facial definition are often linked to wider structural changes within the face. For this reason, treatment is planned holistically, considering the face as a whole rather than focusing on individual lines or areas in isolation.
Step 2: Personalised Treatment Plan
Following assessment, I recommend the most appropriate treatment approach. This may involve dermal filler alone or in combination with other treatments depending on the patient’s concerns.
Dermal Filler Areas
1. Lips
Lip fillers are one of the most popular types of dermal filler. They increase the volume of your lips.
2. Cheeks
Cheek filler is a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure that increase cheek volume and define your cheekbones giving your cheeks a fuller, more defined look. Filler is injected into and around your cheeks.
- Define and enhance your cheekbones.
- Increase volume of your cheeks.
- Look more youthful.
- Plump up wrinkles.
- Smooth lines.
3. Chin
A chin filler injection is a nonsurgical procedure that alters the contour and definition of the chin.
Chin fillers can create a stronger jawline, making the face appear more youthful. These injections can also add more definition between the face and neck.
4. Jawline / Pre-jowl Area
Create a more defined jawline and improve facial structure. Ideal for individuals seeking sharper facial contours.
5. Temples / Forehead
Restore volume loss in the temples and create a smoother, more youthful forehead contour. Ideal for those experiencing hollowing in the upper face.
6. Tear troughs / Under-eye
Tear trough filler is a quick, non-surgical solution to restore under-eye volume, reduce dark circles, and refresh your appearance. This minimally invasive treatment delivers immediate, natural-looking results for a rejuvenated look.
7. Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
The nasolabial fold is the deep crease running from either side of the nose down towards the corners of the mouth. This crease becomes more noticeable as part of the natural ageing process. Fat is lost from the cheeks, reducing skin volume and making this fold appear deeper. Repeated smiling or having a “big smile” may result in permanent, deep creases in this area.
Deep nasolabial folds can be corrected through injections of dermal filler into the surrounding area, restoring the lost volume and softening the appearance of these creases. The goal of nasolabial fold injections is to even out the skin volume, leaving you with a smoother, refreshed-looking appearance.
8. Marionette Lines (corners of the mouth)
Marionette lines (mouth to chin lines) often develop with age. As we age, our chin bones tend to resorb slowly which can lead to the down turning of the corners of the mouth and the development of marionette lines. They tend to be more obvious when the face is relaxed.
Dermal fillers are used to treat marionette lines. Injection is administered into the line itself and at the corners of the mouth to soften the appearance of the line and lift the corners of the mouth.
Related Treatments
Tear Trough Filler is a specialised treatment designed to rejuvenate the delicate under-eye area…
Step 3: Treatment & Results
Treatment is carried out safely and conservatively, with aftercare advice and ongoing support where required.
Before & After
Benefits:
- Restore age-related volume loss
- Improve facial balance and proportions
- Enhance facial contours such as the cheeks, chin and jawline
- Soften folds and shadows
- Support under-eye hollowing in suitable patients
- Create natural-looking rejuvenation without surgery
4. What happens after dermal filler treatment?
Following treatment, you may experience some swelling, tenderness or bruising at the injection sites. This is completely normal and usually settles within a few days, although some areas may take up to two weeks to fully settle.
Results are visible immediately, but the final outcome should be assessed once any swelling has resolved. Most patients notice improved facial balance, restored volume and a fresher appearance straight away, with results continuing to refine over the following days.
The longevity of dermal filler varies depending on the area treated, the product used and individual factors such as metabolism and lifestyle. Most patients enjoy results for several months to over a year before considering maintenance treatment.
Volume-Based Pricing
- 0.5ml: £150
- 1ml: £200
- 2ml: £400
- 3ml: £525
- 4ml: £625
- 5ml: £725
Individual Area Pricing
- Filler Brow Lift: £200
- Tear Trough Filler: £250
Testimonials
What Our Patients Says?
So friendly and professional First time attending for treatment. Carly made me feel at ease with her professionalism and knowledge. She took time to listen to what look I was after and discussed how this could be achieved and the process. Really relaxing environment and friendly approach from Carly.
Overall wonderful experience! Wow! What a women! Amazing first experience, felt very at ease to talk comfortably about my problem areas immediately with Carly. She is so friendly and approachable yet still very professional. The best experience I have ever had with aesthetic treatments. I am already highly recommending to friends and family ! Thank you Carly.
Anti wrinkle treatment I was nervous to have this treatment with it being the first time having injections in my face. But Carly makes you feel very comfortable and at ease. With fresh knowledge on the treatment and Carly’s nursing experience, you will feel in safe hands. We had a giggle and I am so pleased with the results. Can’t wait to try more treatments to feel refreshed again. Thank you Carly x
Lumi eyes & Lip Filler I can’t praise Carly enough, she put me at ease about my eyes and lips, when I first had my eyes done, I was panicking, but Carly was on hand whenever I messaged to reassure me that everything would turn out fine (which it did) And my lips have turned out amazing, I would highly recommend Carly to anybody.. what a lovely, kind, polite & professional lady.. Thank you Carly, and see you soon..x
ProSkin Facial I had a ProSkin facial with Carly and it was amazing. I am 8 weeks postpartum and my skin was feeling dry and tired. Carly is so warm and welcoming. She is knowledgeable about the products she uses and informed me of the benefits of each treatment. I can honestly say that my skin has never felt better. It’s now hydrated and feeling fresh. Thank you Carly
Dermal Filler Treatments
Frequently Asked Questions
Do dermal fillers last longer than Botox?
Yes, dermal fillers typically last longer than Botox. Botox works by temporarily relaxing muscles to reduce wrinkles and lasts around 3-4 months. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, add volume and structure to the skin and can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years, depending on the type of filler, treatment area, and individual metabolism.
How long does filler last?
The longevity of dermal fillers varies based on the type of filler used, the area treated, and how quickly your body metabolises it. On average:
- Lip filler: 6-12 months
- Cheek and jawline filler: 12-18 months
- Tear trough filler: 12-18 months
- Nasolabial folds & marionette lines: 9-18 months
- Chin filler: 12-24 months