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Dermal Fillers Fact Sheet

The objective

Dermal fillers are injectable materials made from a very wide range of materials (from human or animal origin to synthetically-produced substances) which are used to ease and smooth out the appearance of frown lines, forehead furrows, crow’s feet, lip (smoker) lines, and dimples in the skin, by ‘filling’ and plumping the space under them.

The procedure

The procedure can be carried out in about 30-60 minutes.

The dermal filler that you and the surgeon choose may depend on the results you require and the area being filled (for example, delicate lines or deep furrows), as well as your preference regarding advantages and disadvantages. Common brands include Collagen – made from bovine tissue protein and Restylane - which contains a non-animal stabilised hyaluronic acid (a substance which is also naturally produced in the body).

A topical anaesthetic cream may be applied to reduce discomfort, then the surgeon or practitioner will inject the filler into the site to be treated to plump out the skin, repeating as necessary on other areas. It will be gently massaged once it has been injected into the site. The filler then remains in the skin where it binds water to produce a lift and give firmness to the treated areas.

The procedure is minimally invasive with mild discomfort and won’t leave scars.

The outcome

Following the procedure, there may be some redness in the treated areas, though this is usually minimal. Your face may be a little swollen and tender for a short period.

Normally, patients can leave the clinic a few minutes after the procedure. You can return to work the same day and resume most activities within four hours. The treatment starts to work in about 3-5 days, with the greatest effect seen after about 1-2 weeks. Make-up may be applied immediately afterwards.

Lines and wrinkles treated should appear smoother and softer, giving a more ‘youthful’ appearance to the face. The effects are not permanent but should last for around 3-9 months.

The risks

Complications particular to dermal fillers include a risk of allergic reaction to the filler, compounded by the fact that once injected, the treatment cannot be reversed until the effects have worn off. Allergy tests may be necessary to reduce the chance of this occurring.

If you experience cold sores, then there may be a recurrence of them after treatment, although the chance of this can be minimised by the use of antiviral medicines. There is a slight risk of longer-lasting bruising to the treated area.

Rare side effects may include tissue hardening and lumps or bumps around the area.

The costs

In the UK, expect to pay from around £200 to £1,000 for one treatment, depending on the product used and how large the area to be treated is. Abroad, expect to pay from around £285 to £950 (Belgium).

The availability

Dermal filler procedures are widely available at private cosmetic surgery clinics and specialist skincare clinics within the UK and abroad.

The popularity

Dermal fillers are a popular non-invasive type of procedure amongst women and men who would like to smooth out lines and wrinkles, or correct imperfections on their face, with what is seen as a relatively safe and non-surgical procedure.

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