Dermal Fillers

Dermal Fillers are a modified form of hyaluronic acid that restore volume and fullness to the skin, enhance facial shape and create fuller lips. Over the last 10 years, these incredible products have changed cosmetic medicine.

Best of all, dermal fillers are safe, non-permanent and can be dissolved if the result is not to your liking.

FAQs

What areas can be treatment with Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers can be used all over the face and can be used to effectively treat the following concerns:

  • Nasolabial folds (dermal fillers are ideal for lines or folds from the sides of the nose to the end of the lips)

  • Perioral area (wrinkles around the lips)

  • Lip enhancement

  • Hollows under the eyes

  • Recreating the jawline and chin

  • Marionette lines (lines from the corners of the mouth to the jaw line, accentuating the downturn of the mouth).

  • Liquid face lift

  • Hands

  • Temporal hollowing

Which type of Dermal Filler is best for me?

We stock a wide range of leading dermal fillers.

Several factors need to be taken into account to determine which product is right for you. These include the risk profile, desired longevity, financial constraints, and which area is to be treated. There are a number of other factors that Dr Patel will consider when deciding which product best suits your needs.

How long will Dermal Filler last & how quickly will I see results?

Treatment outcomes are evident instantly and depending on the treatment area, and the product used, results can last between 6 – 18 months.

How much do Dermal Fillers cost?

Prices per ml are from $500 upwards.

How will my face feel afterwards?

Patients usually have minimal to no pain after facial fillers, although they may feel  numb and swollen in the area treated (mainly lip filler).  Some people may notice slight redness or mild discomfort at the injection sight, though this will diminish over the course of the next few days.

RESTYLANE® is a gel containing hyaluronic acid and lidocaine that is injected by a healthcare professional into or below the skin to smooth facial wrinkles and enhance lips by restoring volume and fullness. Restylane® is a Class III medical device has risks and benefits. Restylane® treatment may result in some redness, swelling, pain or tenderness, itching and/or bruising which may last a few days. Inflammatory reactions can begin up to two to four weeks after treatment in rare cases. See your healthcare professional if any side effects concern you. Exposure to excessive sunlight or extreme cold should be avoided until redness or swelling has resolved. Restylane® should not be used in an area where there is a non-resorbable implant or in irritated or infected skin, Restylane® should not be used in people taking blood thinning medicines or who have an allergy to hyaluronic acid, lidocaine or other local anaesthetics. Caution if you take medicines that prolong bleeding time. Treatment lasts 12-24 months. Restylane® has not been tested in pregnant or breast-feeding women. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU ARE GIVEN. Galderma, Auckland. Distributed by Healthcare Logistics, Auckland.

RESTYLANE® SKINBOOSTERS is a gel containing hyaluronic acid that is injected into or below the skin to improve skin structure, hydration and elasticity. Restylane® Skinboosters is a medical device class III that has risks and benefits. Do not use in patients with bleeding disorders, or in patients taking blood thinning medicines. Do not inject intravascularly, where there is active disease, inflammation, infection, or tumours near the intended treatment site. Possible side effects are injection site effects like swelling, bruising, and tenderness and inflammation. Treatment usually lasts 6-12 months. Product and treatment costs will apply. Consult your cosmetic practitioner for further information. Further product details can also be found in the full product information. Galderma, Auckland.