Filler has become an incredibly popular procedure in the pursuit of enhancement and rejuvenation through non-surgical aesthetics.

It is crucial to take a nuanced approach to sculpting and defining facial contours and features. You may achieve gentle lift and reinforce structure in the frame of the face (cheeks and chins for example) and crisper definition of features (such as lips). In terms of ageing the eye is drawn to shadows, so when rejuvenating the face softening shadows (such as tear troughs hollows or mid-face volume loss) will give a lighter and fresher impression of the face.

The skin’s natural hyaluronic acid (HA) may be described as a ground substance givingyouthful volume and hydration to the skin. It supports the facial contours and provides surface tension, for a smooth tone and texture. As we age, this natural volume depletes, which leads to a southward slide of the soft tissues. This flattens contours, unmasks grooves and shadows, and leads to an overall lack of definition.

Strategically, when rejuvenating the face, it follows that facial structure/volume loss should be addressed first with the use of filler.

Manufactured HA fillers are made from naturally occurring and non-animal based sources, which closely resemble the skin’s own HA. They come in the form of an injectable gel, which volumise and define with immediate results.

Since the inception of fillers, our understanding of facial aging has significantly evolved.With it, the sophistication of filling techniques and the range of products available has transformed. From boosting the skin’s overall texture and quality, to replenishing lost volume, there are different fillers to match different indications.

The brands I favour have been hand-picked over thousands of treatments. Naturally all are FDA approved, prescribed through legitimate medical aesthetic providers, and all with robust safety profiles. With this experience the results are predictable and consistent.

The skin is numbed with a topical cream before treatment and the fillers contain local anaesthetic for optimum comfort.

HA fillers are exceptionally well received by the body, are not permanent, and may last from 3-18 months, depending on the product, the area treated and the volume used. The results are also affected by an individual’s lifestyle and metabolism.