A Comprehensive Guide to Dermal Fillers: Types and Uses

Sara Cheeney
By Sara Cheeney

Sara Cheeney is a medically trained nurse practitioner, ZO Skin Health UK Trainer, and owner of the award-winning Pure Perfection Clinic in Rossett, Wales.

Dermal fillers may be something you’ve heard of, but do you really know what they treat and how they work? Being informed of what to expect, product options available and how practitioners ensure safe results is absolutely essential before undergoing a dermal filler procedure.

That’s why we’ve put together Pure Perfection Clinic’s Ultimate Guide to Dermal Fillers.

 

What Are Dermal Fillers and How Do They Work?

There are a few types of dermal fillers, which are made up of different substances so work in unique ways. These include:

  • Hyaluronic acid (HA): these types of fillersuse a lab-manufactured version of HA, which is a molecule naturally found in the human body. It acts in the same way – attracting water when injected into the skin, allowing it not only improve hydration, but add lost structure and restore volume for an immediate result that can last up to 18 months.
  • Biostimulatory fillers: these use ingredients that stimulate collagen production to add structure, decrease wrinkles and enhance overall skin quality over a period at least three months. There are few different forms that include calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA), poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), which generally last longer than HA – CaHA and PLLA up to 2.5 years and PMMA up to 5 years.
  • Autologous fillers: these require a more invasive approach, as a surgeon will take fat from your body and inject it into the area requiring volume restoration. While results can be permanent, this type of filler injection comes with a lot more risk.

Here at Pure Perfection Clinic, we only offer treatment with HA and biostimulatory fillers as we find they offer beautifully natural results with minimal downtime and high patient satisfaction.

What Can Dermal Fillers Treat?

The benefits of dermal fillers are huge!

They can be used to lift and replace lost volume in sagging cheeks, tighten and strengthen skin, plump thin lips, fill hollows under the eyes and on the temples, contour the lower face for a more defined jawline and can even straighten a bumpy nose.

What Can Dermal Fillers Treat?

What Dermal Fillers Are Right for Me?

To achieve the safest and most effective results, Pure Perfection Clinic always advocates a personalised consultation before advising what dermal filler may be best for you. Here we will take a medical history, ask you about your lifestyle, goals and budget, and carefully assess your skin concerns to determine the most reliable dermal filler solution.

 

What Results Can I Expect With Dermal Fillers?

Following a dermal filler procedure, you can expect to see a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. Thanks to the Pure Perfection Clinic team’s years of experience and advanced injecting skills, your results will appear natural while you’ll look like your more youthful self.

Sometimes we may suggest combining dermal filler treatment with other procedures such as chemical peels, energy-based treatments or advanced facials to achieve optimal results.

Medical-grade skincare is always recommended to boost skin quality and complement your dermal filler procedure.

Are There Any Side Effects of Dermal Filler Treatments?

Are There Any Side Effects of Dermal Filler Treatments?

Side effects to dermal filler treatments are minimal. Your skin may appear slightly red and swollen immediately after your procedure, while feeling a little tender. This will all calm down after a few hours.

Sometimes you can experience bruising, which can take a few days to resolve, but it can be easily managed with arnica cream and covered with make-up after 24 hours.

If you want to read more, the experts at Consulting Room really know what they're talking about and have put together some dermal fillers, lip volumising, tear trough and chemical peel treatment FAQs just for you. 

If you have more questions, you can use the dermal fillers, lip volumising, tear trough and chemical peel treatment questions feature to talk to our panel of trained medical experts. 

If you're keen to get started with any of these treatments right away then you're in luck - those clever folks also have a list of trusted, accredited dermal fillers, lip volumising, tear trough and chemical peel clinics in your area.

Sara Cheeney is a medically trained nurse practitioner, ZO Skin Health Faculty Member & UK Trainer and owner of the award-winning Pure Perfection Clinic in Chester, North Wales.

The experience with her own skin and confidence as a teenager was the starting point of the journey of becoming dual-trained as a nurse and a beauty therapist. Whilst studying the two she found that each profession could significantly enhance the other in terms of greater patient satisfaction. Sara consistently seeks out new knowledge, training and innovative technology that has helped pioneer Pure Perfection Clinic into the award-winning clinic it is today.

Give Pure Perfection Clinic a call on 01244 917 256 or visit pureperfectionclinic.com for more information.

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