Dermal fillers

Before any treatment, you will meet with your Doctor for a consultation to discuss whether this is the right procedure for you. Your Doctor will take a medical history and will ask specific questions. It is important to notify your Doctor if you are pregnant, if you are trying to become pregnant, if you are breastfeeding and also if you are taking any medications. Your Doctor will also discuss with you your motivations and expectations. It will be explained what anti-wrinkle injections can and can't do for you and what type of results you can expect. Your photograph will be taken from different angles. These photographs are valuable for before and after assessments and long-term reviews.

The procedure

The areas to be treated will be cleaned with an antiseptic. To prevent infection it is important to remove makeup and to properly prepare the skin prior to injection.

During the treatment tiny amounts of crystal clear gel are injected into the skin with an ultra fine needle. A local anaesthetic cream is applied to the skin prior to injection to minimize discomfort. A local anaesthetic injection is required for lip sculpture and for areas around the mouth and nose. The gel gives natural volume and smoothes the facial lines and wrinkles instantly giving a younger fresher appearance.

The treatment session takes approximately 45 minutes, (at most one hour) and the results may last up to 9 months. There are some semi-permanent or even permanent dermal fillers, which produce long-lasting results.