Dermal fillers can restore & revolumise skin & facial contours to form a more youthful appearance and are longer lasting than botulinum toxins. They can also smooth lines and wrinkles, firm key facial structures and define the shape of certain structures e.g. lips. Static lines and volume loss are best treated with dermal fillers.

 

Dermal fillers exist in many forms and are often distinguished by their composition, duration of effect, biodegradability of components and mode of action. Some dermal fillers operate in a more passive manner, occupying space until the injected material biodegrades. These products are known as tissue replacement fillers or "volumisers"; Other dermal fillers, known as "stimulators, "induce an inflammatory reaction with the goal of stimulating fibroblast proliferation and collagen production directly through mechanical stretching of the dermis or through precursor formation. Neocollagenesis is believed to yield both longer-lasting treatment results and possibly other benefits to the dermis.

 

There are many different products on the market, and unlike botulinum toxins, they are not prescription-based. The different filler types vary in thickness and consistency, coinciding with their varying indications. On average, dermal fillers can last anything between 6-18 months depending on product choice, depth injected, area treated, body metabolism and environmental factors such as heat. At FACE by Dr.O we use Revolax  but if you have a preference or would like to discuss other options, speak to your Aesthetic Practitioner.