Dermal fillers are a gel-like substance injected beneath the skin to restore volume loss and create a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance. The key ingredient is hyaluronic acid. Its safety and effectiveness have made it the most common filler used in cosmetic facial procedures. Hyaluronic acid attracts and holds onto lots of water – this water then helps create the plumping effect underneath the skin.

Dermal filler typically last 6-12 months depending on the area in which it is placed.

Cheeks and lips. The hyaluronic acid gel helps to provide support to cheeks and lips by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles and plumping out areas that have lost volume. The cheeks become more sculpted and lifted giving a more youthful appearance and the lips become fuller and more supple.

Immediately after treatment patients may experience minor, temporary side effects that include redness, swelling, tenderness, and bruising. These side effects are completely natural and tend to subside within 7 -14 days – if not earlier. Arnica gel can be applied to any bruising to help keep it at bay.

You will be able to notice a difference immediately. Your skin will look dewy and revitalized in a totally natural way. Injectable treatments do take some time though to integrate into your tissues, so it’s normal for your dermal filler to take up to two weeks to fully settle into your face. 

Dermal fillers are made with hyaluronic acid are mixed with lidocaine to help ease the discomfort. A topical anesthetic can also be applied to the treatment area before injections to help ease the pain. You should merely feel a light sting on your skin during the injection procedure. 

Hyaluronic acid fillers can be quickly dissolved using an enzyme known as hyaluronidase. This acts to disperse hyaluronic acid, speeding up the natural breakdown of the dermal filler.