The results of dermal fillers are immediate and last up to 6-18 months.

When you have undergone a dermal filler treatment. A hyaluronic acid gel is injected into your skin or lips to improve shape proportion, lines, shadows or wrinkles.

What's normal after a procedure?
Due to the anaesthetic in the gel you may feel numbness or tingling immediately after the procedure and have some moderate swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness over the areas treated.

Some people experience a dull ache and tenderness over the treated areas which subsides between 48-72 hours. Mild, non-painful swelling can last for up to 2 weeks. Bruising is usually visible initially, then more obvious the next day before fading over 7 to 14 days, a small minority of bruises can east for 4-6 weeks.

How to protect yourself and reduce side effects:
- Reduce the risk of infection by not touching the area for 24 hours 
- Do not apply make-up over 24 hours. Only use clean or new makeup brushes
- Sleep on a freshly washed pillow case and bed sheets
- No kissing. That includes partners. Children or pets for 24 hours
- No massaging the area at all. This includes lips
- You may apply lip balm after 12 hours but it has to be a brand new one.
- For 2 weeks you should avoid exposure to uv light and heat le sauna. Steam. Sun beds & hot showers.
- Keep the area cool with a cold compress. But don't apply ice which can cause injury
- Try to avoid unnecessary pressure over any areas treated. Especially in the first 24 hours.
- Avoid facial massages or skin resurfacing until the area has healed fully 
- Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours after your procedure.
- If you have had filler in 1. Your jaw, cheeks or chin. You must try to sleep on your back for two weeks to prevent unevenness

When to contact:
- Look out for any discolouration that is abnormal for you.
- Contact me immediately if your skin turns white, grey or blue.
- Swelling, puffiness or lumpiness which does not fade in the first week with a gentle massage
- The filler changes texture and becomes hard or lumpy. Especially if there is redness or tenderness after 48 hours all these symptoms may indicate a need for medical assistance from your clinician or family doctor if you are unable to see us. But please contact us so we can advise.