Dermal Filler Treatments

How do dermal fillers work?

Dermal fillers can rejuvenate and reshape your face without having to undergo surgery. The dermal fillers we use at Cosmos Aesthetics have an active ingredient called hyaluronic acid. As you get older, the natural hyaluronic acid decreases resulting in a loss of volume in your face which can make you look older than you feel. After dermal filler treatment, your skin’s supply of hyaluronic acid is boosted resulting in:

• Less facial lines and wrinkles
• Fuller lips and cheeks
• Less droopy skin
• A rejuvenated and fresher looking face.

Sometimes called a “liquid facelift”, dermal filler treatment is an effective, non-surgical way to restore your youthful appearance.

What are the benefits of dermal fillers?

Cosmos Aesthetics wants you to feel good about the way you look. Dermal filler treatment can help if you:

• Look older than you feel
• Want to reduce your facial wrinkles and lines
• Have deep lines and troughs
• Want to add volume to your cheeks that have hollowed out
• Have baggy or sunken eyes
• Want to improve your lip volume
• Have a downward turning mouth with jowls

Dermal filler treatments are a ‘walk-in, walk-out’ non-surgical procedure with no down-time. With immediate results, you can get fuller plump lips, smoother and younger looking skin and look fresher and more youthful during your lunch break.

Can dermal fillers slow down the ageing process?

Dermal fillers can prevent lines and wrinkles on your face getting worse. Cosmos Aesthetics treats patients with dermal fillers as a preventative anti-ageing treatment. While anyone over 18 years of age can have dermal filler treatment, when you first get them is up to you. At your consultation with our medical professional injectors, they will recommend the best way to meet your aesthetic goals.

We can address specific concerns with dermal filler treatment such as:

• Frown lines
• Under eye bags
• Thin lips

Dermal filler treatment is an effective way to reduce the visible signs of ageing, without having surgery.

Where are dermal fillers used?

Dermal filler injections are used in common areas that include:

• Lips, chin and cheek
• Jowls next to your mouth
• Nasolabial lines (the lines that are next to your mouth)
• Frown lines between your eyebrows

Other areas we can treat include tear troughs (under eye bags), non-surgical nose augmentation and a brow lift.

How often should I have dermal filler treatments?

While most dermal fillers last between 9 months and 2 years, the length of time they last will also depends on where you had the treatment and your expectations. If you’re having dermal filler treatment for the first time, you may need to have regular treatment every few months before you reach your aesthetic goals. After this, we suggest you schedule dermal filler treatments every 6 to 12 months.

Can I have dermal filler treatment if I’m breastfeeding or pregnant?

If you’re breastfeeding or pregnant, we don’t recommend you have dermal filler treatment.

Can I have other treatments with dermal fillers?

For optimal results, Cosmos Aesthetics patients often have dermal filler treatment in conjunction with anti-wrinkle injections. As an anti-ageing strategy, dermal fillers provide volume and shape to your face while anti-wrinkle injections reduce fine lines and deep wrinkles.

Do dermal fillers have any side effects?

After your dermal filler treatment, you may experience some swelling at the injection sites. Other temporary side effects that usually resolve within 24 to 48 hours include:

• Pain
• Lumps and/or bumps
• Redness at the injection site
• Bruising
• Discolouration
• Itching

In rare cases, adverse reactions can occur that include:

• Pain that becomes worse
• Swelling that doesn’t subside
• Hot and red skin

If you experience any of the above symptoms, you should call us immediately.

What post-treatment care should I take after dermal filler treatment?

Dermal filler treatment can be performed during your lunch break, after work or at the start of your weekend. As a walk in, walk out procedure, you can go back to your daily routine straight after the dermal filler treatment. You may experience slight redness, bruising, swelling and tenderness in the treatment areas. Your medical professional will advise any specific issues to take care of. After your dermal filler treatment, to avoid sun damage it’s important to protect your skin by using a high SPF sunscreen.

If you’re experiencing swelling or tenderness, apply a cool compress for 10 minutes every hour. Don’t apply the ice or cool compress directly on your skin; wrap it in a small towel. Avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours after hour dermal filler treatment can help reduce any swelling or tenderness.

To reduce any swelling the next day, it’s a good idea to avoid alcohol and smoking for 24 hours after your dermal filler treatment. If you’ve had nose filler dermal treatment, avoid wearing glasses for 24 hours after your injections.

How long do dermal fillers last?

Depending on the placement on your face, dermal fillers can last anywhere between 6 – 24 months. This timeframe will vary from patient to patient. As a guide, more active areas (such as lips) will break down the product at a quicker rate, whereas less active areas (such as the cheeks) last for longer periods of time.

Questions you must ask before having dermal fillers

To ensure you get the optimal dermal filler treatment, we suggest you ask the following questions:

• Does the clinic include a consultation where you can explain what type of treatment you’d like and which areas you’d like to have treated?
• Which medical professional will be performing your dermal filler treatment? What is their experience, training and qualifications?
• Which brands of dermal filler treatment do they use? They’ll be able to tell you this during your consultation.
• How many clients have they treated with dermal fillers?
• What COVID-19 precautions has the clinic established? Does the clinic have sterile procedures for their facilities and equipment?
• Will there be onsite emergency support and medical supervision if the dermal filler treatment doesn’t go as expected?
• Does the medical professional know how to reverse dermal filler treatment by using hyaluronidase?
• Does the clinic provide adequate post dermal filler treatment instructions?