Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers have several features and benefits that make them popular and effective for cosmetic treatments.

• Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers offer many advantages that can make our skin look and feel better.
• Hydration Boost: Hyaluronic acid is like a superhero for our skin! It has the power to make our skin feel nice and hydrated. It’s like drinking lots of water for our face!
• Skin Smoothing: These fillers contain a special ingredient called hyaluronic acid that can make our skin smooth and soft. It’s like having a magic potion that helps reduce wrinkles and lines on our face.
• Plumping Action: When we get older, our skin can become a bit saggy or wrinkly. But with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, it’s like magic! They fill up the areas that need a little help, making our skin look plump and smooth.
• Natural Look: The great thing about hyaluronic acid dermal fillers is that they can make our skin look naturally beautiful. They enhance our features in a way that doesn’t look fake or artificial.
• Quick and Easy: Getting hyaluronic acid dermal fillers is a fast and simple process. It doesn’t take much time, and we can go back to normal very quickly!
• Temporary Solution: Remember, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers don’t stay in our skin forever. They gradually disappear over time. This means that if we want to have the treatment again, we can, but we don’t have to if we don’t want to.

Remember, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are a special medical aesthetic treatment that should only be done by experts who know what they’re doing. It’s important to always prioritize our safety and well-being!

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are a special gel that gives our skin a hydration boost, plumps up saggy areas, can make our skin smooth, replace lost volume to our face, and give us a natural and beautiful look. They are quick, easy, and provide temporary results. Always trust the experts and enjoy being the best version of yourself!

Dermal fillers are generally considered to be safe when injected by a qualified medical professional. However, like any procedure, there are some risks associated with the procedure, such as infection, bruising, and swelling.

If you are considering dermal filler injections, it is important to talk to a qualified medical professional about the risks and benefits of the procedure. You should also make sure to choose a reputable clinic that uses high-quality fillers and sterile needles.

At Dr Kate Aesthetics we carefully assess your suitability for treatment and examine and assess your face in detail. We will formulate a detailed plan for your dermal filler treatment. We will use specific fillers which have different characteristics. The right filler for the particular areas of your face will be used in very specific volumes. These will be injected in very specific areas of your face to give precise and natural-looking results.

We are able to produce very natural-looking results at Dr. Kate Aesthetics. We are able to do this by paying close attention to the type of filler we use, the filler characteristics, the volumes used, and the precise administration using different advanced techniques.

This is dependent on the individual and sometimes needs to be done gradually over 2 or 3 treatments but as a rough guide:

• Cheeks/mid face – 2 syringes
• Nose to mouth lines – 1-2 syringes
• Marionettes – 1 syringe
• Chin 1-2 syringes
• Jaw line 2-3 syringes
• Lips first time – 1 syringe
• Maintenance 0.7mls to 1 syringe
• Temples 1-2 syringes (please note not more than 1 syringe will be done in one sitting)
• Tear troughs 1-2 syringes (please note not more than 1 syringe will be done in one sitting)
• Full face rejuvenation – 5 to 8 syringes

Every 4 to 6 weeks until the desired result is achieved. Please note the treatment takes around 4 to 6 weeks for the filler to settle and to see the final results. Maintenance treatments are normally much smaller treatments and would be done every 6 to 18 months depending on the individual.

Yes, dermal fillers can be removed. This is usually done by injecting an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which breaks down the filler. Hyaluronidase is a prescription-only medication and needs to be prescribed by a doctor who has assessed the patient. The removal process is usually quick and painless, but it may take several sessions to completely remove the filler.

There is a small chance that dermal fillers can move over time. This is what we refer to as migration. This is more likely to happen if the filler is injected too superficially if too much dermal filler is injected into one area or if the wrong consistency of filler is used for a particular area. However, the majority of dermal fillers will stay in place for the intended duration.

Dr. Kate Aesthetics in London ensures a safe and effective procedure without any complications or issues.

The duration of dermal fillers varies depending on the type of filler used and the location of the injection. In general, hyaluronic acid fillers (the most common type of dermal filler) used at Dr. Kate Aesthetics, last for 6 to 18 months.

• For 72 hours before the treatment avoid Alcohol , Vitamins A & E, Gingko Biloba, Garlic & fish oils, St Johns Wart supplements and medications such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin as these can increase the risk of bruising.
• If you are prescribed Aspirin or blood thinners for a medical condition you must not stop taking these.
• If you would like to try to reduce bruising you can start arnica tablets 2 days before your treatment and make sure you have some arnica cream to use as well.

• You may experience mild redness, swelling or tenderness post injection. This is normal and is to be expected.
• Bruising may occur immediately or hours or days after your treatment.
• Avoid aspirin, Gingko Biloba, garlic, flax oil, cod liver oil, Vitamins A & E or any other essential fatty acids at least 3 days after treatment.
• Do not touch, press, rub or manipulate the injected areas for at least 6 hours after your treatment.
• Avoid vigorous exercise, sun and heat exposure for 2 days post treatment.
• Avoid the use of retinol or similar products 2 days after treatment.
• Avoid cosmetic treatments such as laser, ultrasound, peels, facials or microdermabrasion for 2 weeks after your treatment.
• If you have had cold sores or oral herpetic infection in the past any treatment to your face may trigger reactivation.
• One side or area of your face may heal faster than the other side. The treatment area is best reviewed at least 4 weeks post treatment.
• Please continue all medications prescribed by your doctor, hospital or consultant.
• There is no requirement to stop medications after injection with hyaluronic acid fillers.

Please contact Dr Kate or the team without delay if you experience any of the following after your treatment:

• Any pain in the eye area or visual disturbance.
• Discoloured blotches, which may appear to look like a spreading bruise.
• Skin blanching which may appear to look like areas of skin whitening.
• Severe or increasing levels of pain.
• Pustules and/or blisters on the skin.
• If your skin becomes red/inflamed and hot to touch.
• If your skin becomes increasingly swollen.
• If your skin becomes increasingly itchy.