What is it?
As we age the collagen that gives our skin durability and flexibility stops producing, resulting in the appearance of lines and wrinkles and the loss of fullness and volume which automatically ages the face. Dermal Fillers are extremely popular in treating such complaints.
How It Works
Dermal fillers are substances that are injected just below the surface of the skin to replenish the supporting elements, filling lines, wrinkles and scars from the inside out. Dermal fillers can restore a smoother, fuller and a fresh youthful appearance. Dermal fillers are very popular with our patients as results are seen immediately and risks with the treatment are relatively low.
Anti-Aging Treatments
What Fillers Treat
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Laugh lines
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Smile lines (lines that appear from nose to mouth)
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Scars
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Loss of volume and definition in lips
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Loss of volume in the cheeks
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Line and wrinkle around the jaw line
Fillers Results
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Fuller more youthful face
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Tightening of loose skin
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Reduction in the appearance of nose to mouth lines
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Reduction in the appearance of scars
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Fuller luscious lips
Frequently Asked Questions about Fillers
Does the treatment hurt?
The treatment is considered painless by the majority of patients, some patients report a sting or slight discomfort during the treatment.
How long is each treatment?
The treatment length varies depending on the number of areas being treated and the filler that is being used but it can take from 30 minutes to 90 minutes.
What products are offered?
River Medical offers an extensive selection of effective fillers, which are used to treat wrinkles and lines of the lower half of the face, as well as for lip augmentation including Restylane, Radiesse and Sculptra. Due to advances and developments in the area of dermal fillers, we are constantly expanding the range of fillers that we can offer to patients, whilst ensuring that any new product that we introduce into the clinic has an excellent safety profile with relevant research behind it to maintain the safest standards for our patients.
Which product should I go for?
Every patient is different and your nurse will explain further what treatment plan is best for you, exactly what the treatment entails and what to expect before, during and after any of these procedures.
How many treatments will I need?
You can expect the results to last between 3 months and 18 months depending on your own bodies metabolic system and the product that is used.
How soon will I see results?
Results can be seen immediately.
How long will it take to recover?
You can go back to regular activity straight after your treatment. There is a possibility of bruising, swelling and redness but these typically subside in 1-2 weeks.
Who will do my treatment?
A River Medical Registered General Nurse.
