Treatment Areas

• Lips, Cheeks, Chin, Nasolabial Folds, Marionette Lines, Jawline

Procedure Duration

• 30 Minutes

Recovery Time

• None

Duration Of Result

• Anywhere from 6-12 months

Common Side Effects

• Bruising, Redness, Swelling, Mild Discomfort

Price

• From £225

Performed By

• Dr Shakeel (GP and Save Face Registered Aesthetic Practitioner)

Follow Up

• Discussed At Appointment- Dr Shakeel Will Personally Follow Up

With the ageing process we develop fine lines and wrinkles. This is partly due to a natural loss of Hyaluronic Acid over time. This substance is found naturally within the body and is involved in maintaining skin rejuvenation, moisture retention along with production of collagen and elastin which provide the skin with a youthful appearance. We aim to replace this Hyaluronic Acid with dermal filler injections made of Hyaluronic Acid to rejuvenate the injected area.

The substance as mentioned above is Hyaluronic Acid which is purified and produced in different forms varying in strength and structure depending on where the treatment will be performed. Hyaluronic Acid is fantastic at retaining moisture and therefore volume, with it being able to hold up to 1000x its own weight in water. When injected into a specific area, it can be used to add volume (lips/cheeks), structuring and contouring (jawline/chin/cheeks), and moisturising with volume (other wrinkles/lines). In our clinic we only use FDA approved and CE marked dermal fillers to ensure the utmost safety and efficacy of our treatments.

This involves injections containing the dermal filler with a local anaesthetic delivered with expertise by Dr Shakeel into targeted areas using a needle or cannula (blunt/hollow needle) following application of numbing cream. It is not typically thought to be painful but some individuals do report discomfort which is reduced by using a filler containing a local anaesthetic as well as applying numbing cream beforehand.

You can usually expect some results immediately however these can be expected to improve gradually over the next couple of weeks as the filler settles in. Results can last anywhere from between 6-12 months depending on the area injected as well as the varying rates of Hyaluronic Acid breakdown over time within different individuals.

Avoid touching or rubbing treated areas for 12 hours, avoid makeup for 12 hours, avoid strenuous activity for 48 hours, and avoid direct sunlight exposure or heat (hot showers, saunas, steam rooms) for 72 hours. If there is some swelling this can be treated with application of cold compress. If there is some bruising this can be treated with Arnica Cream which is available over the counter.

Immediately after the procedure there may be some itchiness, redness, discomfort, or swelling in the treated area which can persist for up to 72 hours. More rarely in some individuals swelling can persist for up to 2 weeks. If you tend to bruise more or are concerned about this then we advise discussing this in your consultation with Dr Shakeel beforehand.

Lips- Depending on the result you are after, lips can either be volumized/shaped for greater size and definition, or we can consider a ‘softer’ filler for a more natural look.

Cheeks- Dermal filler can be injected here either to restore volume lost with age which provides a rejuvenated look with reduction of deeper lines, or more for contouring where a greater focus will be on the cheekbones themselves.

Chin- Dermal filler can be injected here to provide definition, contouring, and improvement of facial harmony by balancing out this facial feature with other facial features.

Nasolabial Folds- Dermal filler injected into this area leads to replenishment of volume underneath the skin which reduces the appearance of these lines. They are otherwise known as the nose corner to mouth corner lines.

Marionette Lines- Dermal filler injected into this area leads to replenishment of volume underneath the skin which reduces the appearance of these lines. They are otherwise known as the mouth corner lines.

Jawline- Dermal filler injected into the jawline can lead to a more defined, sculptured appearance of the jawline. This can lead to increased facial harmony, as well as reduction of the appearance of jowls or a double chin.

Dr Shakeel is sensitive to your needs, your skin type and your expectations. We pride ourselves on being attentive and responding to your requests efficiently, supportively and reliably. During your visit, we aim to cater to you within and outside of your focus session, and ensure that follow up is always a priority to ensure you are doing well after your treatment. Request a booking with us for a free initial consultation to discuss dermal fillers which will be delivered with specialised awareness of your beauty development, your well-being and your collaboration with our leading practice of dermal filler treatments in Solihull.