Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are used to fill out or plump up lines on the face such as those between the nose and the corner of the mouth.

The products used are clear gels containing a substance called Hyaluronic acid, which is normally present in the skin. It binds water molecules to itself thereby increasing it’s volume. As we age the amount of Hyaluronic acid in our skin diminishes which is one of the reasons that it loses it’s tone and elasticity. Thus a baby will have 30 times more Hyaluronic acid in it’s skin than a middle aged adult.Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are metabolised by the body so the effects are not permanent and whilst this means that repeat treatments are necessary to maintain the appearance, it does remove the risk of permanent unwanted effects such as the infamous “trout pout”, when used to give volume to the lips. Repeat treatments may be necessary every 6 – 9 months.

Commonly treated areas include lines around the lips, both above and below the mouth, lines between the nose and mouth and also frown and laughter lines that have not completely softened with Botox.

At Bath Facial Aesthetics we use dermal fillers from Restylane and Juvederm. Please check on the links to find out more about these safe and widely used products.

The cost of treatment depends on the amount and type of filler that needs to be used which, in turn, is dependent on the area treated and the depth of the lines. The price list is a useful guide, however Dr Hamling will advise you, during your initial consultation and prior to embarking on treatment, of the most appropriate treatment for you and the cost for this.