Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are used for a variety of reasons relating to the facial ageing. It is a non invasive procedure. The filler is injected into the skin to help fill in facial wrinkles, add volume to the face, and plump up lips. The filler restores skin elasticity giving you a youthful and smoother appearance. Depending on the type of filler, the effects can last anywhere from 6 months to 18 months. In Australia you need to be a Medical Practitioner or Registered Nurse with Cosmetic Injection training to be able to inject Dermal fillers.

At YourSkin Clinic we use 2 types of fillers, Hyaluronic acid (HA) and Calcium hydroxylapatite (CH). The HA's that we use are Restylane and Princess, the CH's that we use is Radiesse. Both are TGA approved, and both substances are found in the human body. It is best to have a consultation with either the Doctor or Nurse to decide which product will be suitable for you and which area of the face is to be treated.

As it is a medical procedure there is always going to be risk involved. It is important to choose an injector with experience and one that you feel comfortable with. Some common risk are bruising, redness, pain or tenderness. They generally subside within 1 week. You may also get some lumpiness which may take a bit longer to subside.

Dermal fillers can be started at any age to correct the signs of ageing. They improve the appearance of deep and fine lines and give the skin a more supple, youthful appearance.

 A thorough consultation is the first step to determine what areas to be treated and which type of filler to use.

Areas of face for Dermal fillers