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How much do dermal fillers cost? And Other Questions – Answered

28th October 2020

Taking the first step towards a significant cosmetic procedure can be a little overwhelming. How much does it cost, is it the right procedure for me, how long will it last, what could be the problems – these questions will naturally arise in your mind as you browse through numerous skin enhancement procedures.

This guide will target all the crucial points you need to know while opting for dermal fillers.

Why Should You Get Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are used to smoothen out wrinkles and lines on the face, make lips look plumper, and give a healthy contour to the face.

As you age, the subcutaneous fat in your face shrinks, and the skin starts to become taught and stretched out. Due to this, wrinkles and crow’s feet become more apparent, and the face looks hollow.

How do dermal fillers solve this?

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected into the cheeks or lips to add volume and suppleness.

They are effective for these common cosmetic conditions and can subtly add great rejuvenation value to your face:

Dermal Fillers before after

  • Plumping up thin lips
  • Filling acne scars
  • Making the skin even and smooth
  • Defining cheek contours
  • Smoothen out creases and wrinkles
  • Fixing under-eye shadows by reducing hollowness
  • Checking early signs of aging

Dermal fillers are a simple solution for healthy and sleek looking skin. You can not only fix superficial skin deformities but give your face an overall makeover with the right type of dermal fillers.

Types of dermal fillers

You will come across these terms frequently while searching the cosmetic surgery market for dermal fillers. Here’s what you should know about the most common kids of dermal fillers.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers

These are prepared from a naturally-occurring gel in the body. Since the body reabsorbs the filler eventually, the effect of an HA procedure typically lasts up to 12 months.

Poly-L-lactic acid fillers

This type of semi-permanent filler locally stimulates your body’s collagen production, and the skin naturally smoothes out soon after a poly-L-lactic acid filler. This gel is also slowly absorbed by the body, but at a much slower rate than HA. You can expect the results to last at least 2-2.5 years.

Autologous fat injections (fat grafting)

This procedure involves taking fat from the thigh or hips via liposuction and injecting it into the face’s hollow parts. This procedure takes longer than other types of dermal fillers, and you will generally require 2-3 sittings with your cosmetologist.

Fat grafting has the most prolonged effect and is regarded in the plastic surgery community as the most permanent type of dermal filler.

What Is The Procedure?

Most types of dermal fillers are injected into the face through a minimally invasive procedure.

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If you opt for an HA filler, it is mixed with a mild anesthetic agent, lidocaine, that minimises any pain or discomfort during treatment. In case you are dissatisfied with the effect after the treatment, it is also possible to hasten the gel’s absorption and undo the procedure.

Poly-L-lactic acid fillers are also injected with mild numbing agents. However, it is more complicated to undo the treatment. This is because it takes the face’s collagen development a few weeks to increase after the gel is deposited under the skin.

Specify your requirements to your cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist clearly. They will determine the most feasible type and amount of dermal fillers suitable for your facial and dermal conditions.

You will require at least two sittings for the treatment. The consultation phase is crucial for deciding the course of the procedure. You can book a free online consultation with the cosmetology experts at Natural Smiles and for a professional opinion on the best dermal filler options for you.

Is It A Common Procedure?

Countless celebrities swear by dermal fillers for their flawless and glowing skin. Some notable names who regularly endorse the procedure are Kylie Jenner, Katie Perry, and Kim Kardashian.

Dermal fillers are commonplace and widely used by young and middle-aged people alike to preserve their youthful appearance.

How Much Does It Cost?

According to the NHS, dermal fillers can cost anywhere upwards of £200. The cost depends on the procedure’s complexity, the area covered by fillers, and the type of injections used.

Is It Permanent?

The longevity of the fillers depends entirely on the type of gel or substance injected.

Short-term fillers: HA dermal fillers have immediate effects and last between 6-12 months from the injection.

Semi-permanent fillers: Poly-L-lactic acid and Calcium hydroxylapatite fillers have a longer visible effect. However, they also take a few weeks to take effect since the body has to work to produce more fat at the point of injection. The volumisation lasts typically up to two years.

Permanent fillers: The fat grafting procedure improves the firmness of the skin for many years. You can opt for minute retouching after 4-5 years, depending on the aging of the skin.

derma fillers before after

 

What Should You Take Care Of When Getting Dermal Fillers?

The entire procedure is simple and takes under an hour to perform. However, you should be aware of these possible side effects and risks of injecting dermal fillers in your face:

  • Swelling or bruising
  • Temporary redness on the skin
  • Lumpy appearance – this usually goes down in a few days after the procedure
  • Infection – this is caused if the procedure is performed under unhygienic conditions or with unsterilised needles
  • Scarring or movement of the filler in extreme cases

Always ensure that your cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist explains all potential side effects and risks of the procedure to you. You should take a call on choosing the treatment only after knowing all the pros and cons involved.

Dermal fillers are a common cosmetic procedure that can easily improve the appearance and health of your face. Some kinds (like the HA type) are also reversible, so you have great flexibility in the treatment’s duration and effects. So go ahead and get the soft, bouncy skin you’ve always wanted.

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