What Are Dermal Fillers?

13th October 2020

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Are you looking to enhance the texture of your skin? Looking to shed the years off your face without having to go under the knife? Well, we have the solution you have been looking for.

Dr Peyman’s aim is to improve his patients’ confidence and quality of life by transforming their appearance in a natural yet effective way.

To answer your burning questions on what exactly dermal fillers are and their benefits, we have prepared this handy guide on everything you need to know about dermal fillers and how you can gain a more youthful and plump complexion with little recovery, every time.

What does Dermal Filler do?

Dermal fillers are non-invasive, anti-ageing injections that use a naturally-occurring hyaluronic acid gel to reduce the signs of ageing and damaged skin. This gel is strategically injected and manipulated to even out the surface of the skin, removing folds, scars and wrinkles for a refreshed and plumper complexion. Filler does exactly what it says on the tin. It is used to literally ‘fill out’ an imperfection, providing structure and support to the undersurface of the skin.

Dermal fillers can be used to:

• Plump small or thinning lips.
• Fill out shallow contours.
• Smooth fine lines, creases, wrinkles and folds within the skin’s complexion.
• Improve the appearance of scars.
• Regenerate minor facial deformities.
• Decrease the appearance of or remove under eye shadows and dark circles.
• Improve the appearance of tear troughs.

There are a number of fillers available on the market, but we have chosen Restylane and Artfiller because we believe this is the best dermal filler with the most effective results. The most appropriate dermal filler varies by person, but Dr Peyman will determine the best treatment for you during a 1-1 consultation.

Are Dermal Fillers Safe?

The hyaluronic acid used within the gel of dermal fillers is a natural substance that is produced within the body, allowing cells in the skin to retain water, keeping it healthy and refreshed. As we age, less and less of this acid is produced in the skin, leaving skin prone to sagging, losing volume and becoming thin. This is how wrinkles, fine lines and other imperfections are formed.

Due to the natural composition of dermal fillers, they are safe to use and will be broken down by the body over time, similarly to the naturally produced hyaluronic acid. There are a number of minor side effects that can occur when using dermal fillers including rashes, itching, redness, swelling and possible bruising. The effects that some patients experience will be discussed in more detail at your free consultation with Dr Peyman.

How long do Dermal Fillers last?

The effects of dermal filler can last anywhere from nine months to around eighteen months, depending upon the rate at which your body breaks down the hyaluronic acid, and the amount and type of dermal filler used in your treatment.

Different areas of the face have varying amounts of space available for the dermal filler to be injected, meaning that a smaller more intimate area may require less filler, resulting in more regular top-ups.

The injection of hyaluronic acid can actually encourage the natural production of collagen in the body, helping improve the structure of your skin, making any youthful effects last even longer!

How often can you get Fillers?

On average, you can expect to return for your treatment every six to twelve months, however others are able to leave up to a nine month period between treatments.

Many areas of the face will require multiple rounds of dermal filler injections, especially deep set lines or scars.

After you’ve experienced a couple of treatments, you will learn what is best for you and your body.

Creating a regimen of regular treatments will make for the best and most effective long-lasting results.

How long does it take for Fillers to settle?

The effects of dermal fillers are instant, providing you with a visible result immediately after having been injected. Some bruising may occur initially after your treatment, but the effects shouldn’t last any longer than a couple of weeks.

On average, fillers can take anywhere from a couple of days up to three or four weeks to fully settle, depending on the individual.

A few tips for your dermal filler aftercare and to speed up the healing process include:

• Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications, such as Ibuprofen, as this will thin the blood, increasing the risk of bruising and swelling.
• To avoid the risk of infection, abstain from any strenuous exercise.
• Avoid alcohol for at least a couple of days after your treatment, as this can also increase the effects of bruising.
• Avoid the skin’s exposure to extreme heat or cold for up to one week after treatment.

Are Dermal Fillers better than Botox?

Dermal filler and Botox are two completely separate procedures. Where filler will ‘fill out’ the imperfections in the surface of the skin, Botox paralyzes the muscles under the skin, causing them to relax, smoothing out the appearance of wrinkles and reducing signs of ageing.

Neither treatment is better than the other, it’s all down to personal preference!

How can Dr Peyman help you?

Dr. Peyman specialises in treating imperfections and deformities within the lower regions of the face. Transform your natural beauty and boost your self-confidence with Dr Peyman today!

If you have any further questions regarding a treatment or you’d like to make an enquiry, please don’t hesitate to contact us today by emailing info@drpeyman.co.uk or by calling our Ealing clinic on 020 8840 4472, our Wokingham clinic on 0118 9743970 or our Sevenoaks clinic on 01732 453 214.

We hope to hear from you soon!