Dermal fillers are minimally invasive cosmetic injections. They are standard aesthetic procedures that usually last anywhere from 6 to 18 months. Dermal fillers contain FDA-approved substances. This plumps the skin, usually with naturally occurring substances like hyaluronic acid. When injected, these substances smooth fine lines and wrinkles. By plumping the skin, the filler can also address volume loss. Volume loss is usually a side effect of ageing when the skin doesn’t produce as much collagen. The most common injection areas are the lips, brow area, smile lines, forehead and chin. Some fillers may also be used on the neck and hands.

Dermal fillers are used for aesthetic facial treatments and are injected into the skin. They are designed to effectively reduce the appearance of unwanted wrinkles, contour and create volume, and revitalise the skin. Dermal fillers are based on Hyaluronic acid, a substance that naturally exists in your body. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that exists naturally in almost all living organisms. It binds water and can act as a lubricant and shock absorber in movable body parts such as joints. It is also essential for the transport of nutrients and in regulating water balance in the skin.

Dermal fillers boost the skin’s supply of hyaluronic acid; dermal fillers revitalise and add volume to the skin, instantly diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles and giving a natural, softer look. Dermal fillers are smooth injectable gels consisting of stabilised, non-animal hyaluronic acid. The gel is tissue-friendly and closely resembles the natural hyaluronic acid in the body. It is long-lasting but not permanent.

Dermal filler injections provide an easy way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, smooth the skin and give a more youthful appearance. The result of a single treatment can be seen instantly and can last for around 6 to 9 months. Dermal filler injections can give a natural-looking result that does not affect facial expression. As your face changes over time, dermal fillers allow you to control your looks subtly as you age.

Dermal fillers can smooth away facial lines and wrinkles, create fuller lips and shape facial contours, such as cheeks and chin, and revitalise the skin.

As with any medical procedure, there are risks involved with the use of dermal fillers. Therefore, it is essential to understand their limits and possible risks.

Any dermal filler can cause temporary side effects, permanent side effects, or both. Most side effects associated with dermal fillers occur shortly after injection, and many resolve in a few weeks. However, swelling and pain after hand treatment may last a month or longer. Sometimes, side effects from a dermal filler injection may appear weeks, months, or years after injection.

Common risks include: