Dermal Fillers are versatile products that can be used for a variety of reasons, such as filling skin creases to ease their appearance, adding volume where it has been lost through aging, and sculpting facial features to achieve that all-important ‘contoured’ look.

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There are many different types of fillers used within the aesthetics industry, with the most common form being Hyaluronic acid fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance within the body that is very prominent in the skin, providing much-needed volume and support. Dermal fillers are simply a reproduced version of this Hyaluronic acid, meaning that they are very safe to use. Fillers can last anywhere from 9 to 24 months, depending on the product chosen and the area it has been placed in, so they can be a relatively inexpensive way to reach your rejuvenation goals without turning to surgery.

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In general terms, fillers work by replenishing lost volume or by adding volume to areas where it is naturally lacking. Due to this, they are perfect for filling skin creases, such as marionette lines, peri-oral lines, and nasolabial folds, as well as for adding volume to the cheeks. A secondary benefit of Hyaluronic acid is that it is hydrophilic (meaning that it attracts moisture), and hence is the reason for hydrated, youthful-looking skin. Unfortunately, as we age, we gradually lose our stores of hyaluronic acid, resulting in a loss of moisture, and generally drier skin. Therefore, in addition to reducing the appearance of creases/wrinkles and contouring the face, Hyaluronic acid fillers greatly benefit the skin by replacing lost Hyaluronic acid, and hence lost moisture.