Dermal Filler
Treatment
Face
Downtime
Up to 2 weeks
Frequency
Every 12-18 months
Duration
30-60 minutes
Dermal fillers are gel-like substance that are injected beneath your skin to restore lost volume, improve wrinkles or enhance your features.
There are a few types of dermal filler (based on the materials) in the market:
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Hyaluronic acid
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Calcium hydroxylapatite
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Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA)
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We use Juvéderm range of fillers at our clinic.
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The Candidates:
✓ Clients with moderate wrinkles
✓ To fill under eye hollowness, cheeks volume loss, back of hands, temples, forehead.
✓ Correcting acne scars
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Contraindications: Pregnant / breastfeeding, on blood thinner(s)
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The Benefits:
✓ Immediate results (best results are observed 2 weeks after treatment)
✓ Minimal recovery time
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The Procedure:
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Our doctor will assess your area of concern and discuss the treatment approach with you
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Treatment area will then be cleansed.
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Dermal filler is injected using either a needle or cannula depending on the treatment area
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Dermal filler is a tolerable procedure to most and no topical anaesthesia is required.
The whole procedure will take around 1 hour (including preparation time)
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The After Procedure Care:
- Avoid exposure to extreme heat - spa, sauna, hot showers
- Avoid pressure on the treatment area for the first 2 days
- Avoid massaging treatment area
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The Side Effects:
- Bruising
- Lumps / bumps
- Redness
- Pain
- Vascular occlusion (rare)
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The Interval and Frequency:
Optimal results are observed 2 weeks after the initial treatment. We will arrange a follow up 2 weeks later for review.
Hyaluronic acid filler last for 12-18 months.