Dermal Fillers & Volumisers

Non surgical facial treatments are divided into two categories, either Dermal Fillers or Volumisers.

Dermal Fillers mechanically lift and flatten out wrinkles and fine lines and results are instant.

Volumisers replace and build out lost tissues such as in the cheek bones. Treatment can take up to several months before it is fully effective but results can last between 2 - 3 years.

Dermal Fillers

Juvederm Ultra, Teosyal, Hydra Fill Soft Line, Restylane Lipp Links

• Juvederm
• Teosyal
• Restylane

Dermal Fillers such as Juvederm Ultra, Teosyal, Hydra Fill Soft Line and Restylane Lipp all use Hyaluronic acid which naturally occurs in the cells of all plants and animals. Hyaluronic acid attracts water molecules into the cell to allow it to function efficiently. With age and over exposure to the sun Hyaluronic acid naturally decreases. This causes the cell to shrink as less water is absorbed, thus giving rise to facial wrinkles.

Dermal fillers come in different densities and smoothness. Restylane Lipp is especially designed to treat the fine lines on the top lip. Juvederm Ultra contains a local anaesthetic to make injection easier, can last up to 12 months and is non granular to give a very smooth result.

Hyaluronic acid within dermal fillers comes in the form of a clear gel which is injected under the skin and along the line of the wrinkle. This lifts the skin to smooth out the wrinkle. Results are instant.

Volumisers

Radiesse & Sculptra

Unlike dermal fillers, volumiser are used to increase volume in depressed areas of skin. Age causes the skin to become thinner, loose its natural elasticity and starts to wrinkle. Fat tissue which fills out the face is also lost, so reducing the skin's volume making the face look thin and narrow. Volumisers can treat sunken cheeks, deep folds between the nose and mouth plus loose skin lacking elasticity.

Radiesse

• Radiesse

Can also be classed both as a dermal filler and volumiser. It is made from Hydroxy Apatite which makes up teeth and bones. Radiesse is a synthetic hydroxyl apatite especially suited for treating deep lines and also acts as a volumiser. Depending upon the severity of the case, results can take between 3 - 12 months to become fully effective, but can last up to 2 years.

Sculptra

• Sculptra

Is used to increase volume in depressed areas of skin such as skin creases and folds in cheeks. It is also suitable for large volume corrections resulting from the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy).

Sculptra uses micro particles of poly-lactic which is an artificial material. It is biocompatible, biodegradable and has been widely used for many years in resorbable sutures. Depending upon the degree of correction required, some cases may require up to four sessions. A normal case is between 1 - 2 sessions with a 6 week gap between each session. Results will take several weeks before they are effective, but can last up to 3 years.

Before & After Pictures: Nasolabial | Glabellar | Lips | Full Face