Dermal fillers are gel based products used to restore or add volume soften lines and enhance facial contours. At Alexis Aesthetics the focus is on gentle contouring and support to help you look refreshed and balanced rather than dramatically changed.
Most modern dermal fillers contain a form of hyaluronic acid a substance that occurs naturally in the skin and helps it hold moisture. The filler is placed under the skin in precise amounts using a fine needle or cannula to support or shape specific areas. Different filler types and thicknesses are chosen depending on whether the goal is structure subtle volume or fine line softening.
The aim is always to respect your natural proportions and facial balance so that fillers enhance your features rather than distract from them or look obviously added.
Dermal fillers can be used in several areas of the face. Common treatment areas include:
In some cases fillers can also be used to refine the nose profile improve the appearance of under eye hollows or support lower face contouring as part of a wider plan. Suitability for each area is assessed in person.
Dermal fillers may be an option if you have noticed a loss of volume with age feel that features such as lips or cheeks lack definition or would like to gently improve balance in your profile. Fillers can work well across a range of skin tones including deeper and melanin rich complexions. The key is how filler will sit within your tissues and how it will interact with your natural facial shape and expressions.
As with all treatments a detailed medical history facial assessment and discussion of expectations are carried out before recommending filler so that you can make an informed decision.
Your appointment begins with consultation and facial analysis. The practitioner will look at your face at rest and in movement discuss what bothers you and explain what is realistic for your features. A plan is then agreed including which areas to treat how much product to use and whether this should be done in stages.
The skin may be cleaned and numbing cream applied depending on the area. Many fillers contain local anaesthetic to improve comfort. The product is then placed using a fine needle or cannula. You may feel pressure or a brief stinging sensation. Treatment time varies with the area but is often around thirty to sixty minutes including consultation.
Some results are visible straight away for example in lips cheeks or chin. Initial swelling and minor asymmetries are common and usually settle over a few days as the filler integrates with your tissue. Final results are often reviewed at around two weeks.
Longevity depends on the product used the area treated and your own metabolism. As a guide fillers can last from six months up to eighteen months or more. Maintenance is planned at sensible intervals to avoid overfilling and to keep results in proportion with the rest of your face.
Dermal fillers carry risks which will be explained fully at consultation. Common side effects include redness swelling tenderness and bruising at injection sites. These usually settle within a few days. Temporary lumps or unevenness can occur as swelling comes and goes.
Less common but more serious risks include infection delayed inflammatory reactions and vascular compromise where blood supply to an area is reduced. Your practitioner is trained to recognise and manage complications and uses techniques and product choices aimed at reducing risk. You will receive clear aftercare guidance and emergency contact details so you know what to do if you are worried after treatment.
If you are considering dermal fillers the next step is to book a consultation. This allows time to review your goals examine your facial structure and skin in person and talk through whether fillers are the right choice or whether another approach would better suit your needs and comfort level.
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Dermal filler pricing at Alexis Aesthetics reflects the amount of product used and the complexity of the area treated. You will always receive a clear quote at consultation and plans can be built in stages so that results and comfort can be reviewed as you go.
A small amount of filler for very subtle refinement such as gentle lip edge work or smoothing of a fine line in a focused area.
A common starting volume for noticeable yet natural enhancement in a single area such as lips or cheek support.
Useful where more structure or correction is required or when two closely linked areas are treated in one plan.
Dissolving unwanted or migrated lip filler to return closer to your natural shape before any new treatment is considered.
Planned two stage pathway where old filler is dissolved then refilled after settling to rebuild shape with a fresher approach.
Filler placed in and around the chin to refine projection and length, supporting a more balanced profile.
Volume placed along the cheek and midface to restore gentle lift and support softer under eye and lower face contours.
Structured filler along the jawline to sharpen the transition between face and neck and support early jowl areas.
Integrated plan for chin jawline and related lower face areas to reshape and support the whole lower third of the face.
Precise filler placement to smooth small bumps, lift the tip or refine symmetry of the nose without surgery, for suitable shapes only.
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