What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers help to diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face.

As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat. The facial muscles are then working closer to the skin surface, so smile lines and crow's feet become more apparent.

The facial skin also stretches a bit, adding to this loss of facial volume. Other factors that affect the facial skin include sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle.

What dermal fillers can do?

• Plump thin lips
• Enhance shallow contours
• Soften facial creases and wrinkles
• Improve the appearance of recessed scars
• Reconstruct contour deformities in the face
• Decrease or remove the shadow of the lower lids

Dermal fillers can be very helpful in those with early signs of aging, or as a value-added part of facial rejuvenation surgery.

Frequency Asked Question:   

How long does the effect of treatment with hyaluronic acid last?

This is different from patient to patient and depends on many factors, such as your lifestyle, your skin type, your age and the injection technique of the treating physician.

Strong expression lines are more evidently visible than lighter facial expressions. In general, my patients come for the treatment of wrinkles within one year for a refresher. After a lip augmentation you should wait up to 6 months before you are generally able to extend the treatment.

What happens to my skin if I choose to not be retreated?

Your skin will again take on the appearance as it was before the first treatment with hyaluronic acid

What are the side effects of the treatment?

Side effects are relatively rare. In general, this treatment could lead to injection-related effects such as swelling, redness, pain, itching, discolouration and tenderness at the injection site. These reactions only last a few days. After an injection into the lips, this takes up to one week. For more details, ask your doctor.

What to do after treatment with Dermal Filler?

Avoid massaging or rubbing treated areas during the first 48 hours after your treatment. During the first 8 hours after treatment, you should not touch the treated areas of the face unnecessarily. Later, you can wash your face with soap and apply light make-up. Until the initial redness and swelling of the skin has diminished, avoid contact with extreme heat (eg solarium and sunbathing) or extreme cold. Cold sores (herpes, for example), can thrive again after a treatment.

Blood thinning drugs taken such as aspirin, may cause the injection site to bleed longer and/or form small bruises.

Is it possible to remove the hyaluronic acid after treatment?

No. If you are unsure of the expected outcome, you can gradually carry out treatments until the desired result is achieved.