Dermal Fillers

A topical numbing cream will be applied for up to 10 minutes prior to your treatment to maximise comfort. Most dermal fillers used at the clinic contain Lidocaine (numbing agent) that will ease any discomfort also. Try to arrive at your filler app 10 minutes early to allow sufficient numbing time.

We also make sure we have cannulas available for all treatments. This technique is proven to cause less discomfort and less bruising. You are welcome to request a cannula if you prefer. We, however, do not use these for the lips.

It depends on what filler you opt for, some fillers last longer than others. Other factors that affect longevity are your metabolism, lifestyle, skin type etc. Please be patient as it may take frequent top-ups over the first year or so to get your desired result.

Please remember we can only enhance your natural features. It is not possible to completely change them and nor would we want to. We are all unique and any treatment should be looked at as an improvement rather than a cure.

It is not always possible to create the desired look if your facial anatomy and genetics do not allow. Please remember our faces are not symmetrical and sometimes no amount of filler can correct this and sometimes it can make it look worse. Your practitioner will advise you accordingly during the consultation prior to your treatment.

Yes, fillers can be dissolved with a product called Hyaluronidase.

• Avoid planning any work or social events 2-7 days after treatment in case of swelling and bruising.
• Medicines to possibly discontinue 7 days before your treatment. Please check with your doctor first if you are taking medicines for medical reasons. Some medicines make your blood thinner (less likely to clot) and cause bruising e.g. Excedrin, Ibuprofen, St John's Wort, Omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamin E, Paracetamol, Ginseng and Alcohol.
• Try eating pineapple 2-3 times prior to your treatment (pineapple is a natural anti-inflammatory).
• Take Arnica tablets 2-3 days prior to treatment (not if you have high blood pressure).
• If you are prone to cold sores, and this is the area you are having treated, get your GP to prescribe Zovirax tablets or ask about other tablets/creams to prevent cold sores prior to your treatment.

After treatment

Most clients do not experience any problems following facial filler treatments. Overall it is an extremely safe treatment with a high level of satisfaction. The most common problem is not having realistic expectations from the treatment. 0.5ml of filler in the lips will be extremely subtle with most clients finding it shows little difference. You may need 1ml for the desired effect.

Filler does not always last as long as desired or give the same effect from person to person, one person may find it lasts 18 months, whilst another only a very short amount of time. This is also the same as the amount of filler needed, some clients may notice a huge difference with 1ml, whereas others only notice a subtle change. If you do not get the results you want, please don’t be disappointed, often the answer is more filler or possibly a thicker filler. This is not a problem, as extra filler can be added as soon as the swelling subsides.  

Lip fillers can sometimes be used to correct uneven lips. If you have uneven lips, more than one treatment may be needed to completely correct lip size and symmetry.

General aftercare

• Some common injection-related reactions may occur, such as swelling, bruising, redness, tenderness, itching and discolouration at the injection site. The intensity and duration of your filler side effects will depend on individual healing characteristics, but can normally last for 1 to 2 weeks after treatment.
• Remember, it can take 1-14 days for the results of cosmetic treatments to fully ‘settle in’. You should expect to be swollen for 7-14 days. You will need to wait until the healing time is finished before you can see the full result, size and shape of your fillers.
• Sometimes swelling can make the lips appear uneven. If this happens please be patient and as the swelling goes down the lips appear even again.
• Try to avoid alcohol 24 hours after treatment as alcohol can cause bruising.
• Avoid excessive sun or heat until any initial swelling and redness have subsided (avoid sun-beds for 1 week).
• Avoid squeezing and massaging the area for at least 24 hours as this could subtly change the results.
• Do to take any Aspirin or Ibuprofen for 2 days after your treatment.
• If you have swelling, apply a cold compress to the area for the first 2 days.
• Most lumps and bumps in the first week are just fluid or some bruising at the injection site and will disappear quickly. If you feel lumpy spots after the first 48 hours, push on the spot with continual pressure for 1 minute. Repeat 5 times a day. This is called ‘massage’ and helps resolve bruising, swelling and lumps.
• To keep fillers soft, begin to massage them 2 days after treatment, once a day for 2 weeks.
• If you have excessive swelling in the first 24-48 hours, you can minimise this with Antihistamine tablets such as Benadryl.