As we age, we lose the volume in our face that makes our skin look plump and youthful, so dermal fillers can be used to ‘fill out’ lines and wrinkles and replace lost volume in the skin caused by ageing. They can also be used as a non-surgical alternative to facial implants to add volume to the cheeks or chin, to correct minor deformities in the nose, to get rid of hollows underneath the eyes and to plump up thin lips.

There are many different types of dermal fillers available which last anywhere between three months and five years. Although dermal fillers, particularly temporary fillers, are now very safe, you should make sure you are seeing a properly qualified practitioner to avoid any complications. Dermal fillers can be injected by any medically trained practitioner who has undergone suitable training, including aesthetic nurses, doctors, dentists, surgeons and dermatologists. Beauty therapists should not inject dermal fillers. Dermal filler treatments are becoming increasingly common in the UK as they offer rejuvenation with out the expense or downtime of invasive surgery. As the use of dermal filler products has grown, so has the choice of different filler substances. There are now many options on the market, so it is important to find the right product for you.  Look at some of the dermal filler before and after photos right here!