Dermal fillers are gels — most often hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in the skin — injected to replace lost volume. They restore contour to the area treated and soften the lines that volume loss creates.

 Most fillers contain a local anaesthetic and a fine needle or cannula is used, so discomfort is minimal. Mild swelling or bruising may follow and settles over a few days.

Results are visible immediately and settle over a week or two. Depending on the filler and the area, they typically last several months to well over a year; your dermatologist will advise.

Most often the cheeks, lips, and the folds running from nose to mouth. Your dermatologist confirms what suits you at the consultation.

Hyaluronic acid fillers have a long record in aesthetic medicine and can, if ever needed, be dissolved. As a medical treatment they must be administered by a qualified doctor after assessment — as they always are at LUMORA.