Dermal Filler
As we age we lose skin elasticity, volume and firmness. A Dermal Filler is a soft injectable gel that helps replenish and refresh your appearance by restoring lost volume and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It uses hyaluronic acid (a naturally occurring sugar found in your body), which combines with water in your skin. Hyaluronic acid injections have also been shown to stimulate collagen production. Treatments are quick, simple, comfortable and non-surgical. Results are immediate leaving you looking and feeling instantly refreshed.
When strategically placed under the skin, Dermal Fillers will add volume and definition to your facial features while keeping your appearance natural looking, symmetrical and well-balanced. Depending on what you want to accomplish, the simple treatment can be used for many different purposes. It can be used to smooth existing lines, to restore lost volume in the cheeks and temples, or to reshape noses and jaw lines among other things. The treatment is comfortable thanks to a formulation that includes lidocaine – a localised pain reliever.
At Friday Glow we will alway go for the natural look, enhancing your features, not changing them!
Dermal Filler FAQ
What causes aging?
Factors in aging
Skin dehydration leading to a decrease in skin quality through loss of elasticity, firmness and radiance.
Loss of facial fat resulting in sagging of the skin and volume loss, which contributes to the appearance of lines, wrinkles and folds.
Change in bony structure and loss of muscle tissue, resulting in volume loss which contributes to changes in facial contours.
What fillers do you use at Friday Glow?
Friday Glow uses only highly rated and approved dermal fillers.
Belotero (Merz)
Teosyal (Teoxane)
What are the risks?
There are mild risks with Dermal Filler. Serious side effects are not common but they are good to be aware of.
The most common post-treatment reaction is skin redness, swelling, itching, bruising, or pain and tenderness at the treatment site. Sometimes you may feel little lumps or bumps. These reactions usually disappear shortly after each injection or within a few days. If these become troublesome or persistent, or if you are concerned about any side effect, contact your clinician.
The most serious complication that can occur is vascular occlusion. This is where an artery is compromised by filler making its way into the artery slowing or stopping blood flow. This complication is serious however can be mitigated with hyaluronidase. This is kept on site. The immediate signs of an occlusion include intense pain in the area, dusky skin, bruising and skin blanching. Bruising is cause by blood leaking into the skin, dusky skin caused by an occlusion will not blanch.
It is important to know the signs of vascular occlusion and seek assistance from your injector immediately as though rare the most serious complication of vascular occlusion is blindness.
You will have the opportunity to ask any questions re complications at your initial consultation.
What is lip filler?
Lip fillers are a solution for adding volume and definition to the lips. If you're looking for a subtle, natural-looking enhancement to your lips, lip Filler may be what you're looking for.
The procedure involves injecting a hyaluronic acid-based filler into the lips to add volume, and hydration and restore moisture to the skin.
The results can last for up to a year, and touch-up treatments can be done to maintain the desired look. The hyaluronic acid used in lip fillers is naturally found in the body. It is injected into the vermillion border of the lip to increase volume, creating soft, poutier, and fuller lips. Additionally, lip fillers can also fill in the lines around the lips to smooth the appearance of the skin.
Pros:
Immediate and Long-lasting results: Lip fillers immediately add volume and give instant results. They typically last 6 to 12 months, so the effects are longer-lasting than Lip Flip.Customisable: A Lip Filler can be used to create a variety of looks, from subtle enhancements to more dramatic changes.
Flexible treatment options: The number of injectables used can be adjusted to achieve the desired appearance.
Cons:
Potential risks: Patients may experience bruising, redness, tenderness, mild pain, swelling and inflammation, but wont last for a longer period.
How can filler enhance my lips naturally?
Lips are one of the most defining features of our face and are often the focal point of attention when it comes to beauty and aesthetics. With the rise of social media, there has been an increasing trend in lip enhancement procedures.
Lip filler treatments are magic!
They can
Enhance the lip line give greater definition
Minimise fine lines at the lip's edge.
Increase hydration and provide volume, creating a lush fuller lip. Xx
Muscle relaxants can also help women with vertical lip lines. It works by slightly weakening the muscle around the lips so the muscle doesn’t contract so easily and the lip lines are not so strongly formed.
How long will the appointment take?
The length of treatment is individualised and will depend on the particular area being treated.
For lip enhancement you can expect up to an hour including consultation.
Does it hurt?
When injecting into the skin to correct lines and wrinkles, correct volume loss or sculpt contours, the treatment is relatively painless for some, but others may experience the treatment as a mild discomfort or pain. The filler we use has a numbing agent incorporated into it for your comfort, however we can provide additional numbing cream prior to treatment.
Are results instant?
Yes! the aesthetic results are immediate and will settle and improve over the next few weeks. Remember there will be some bruising and swelling, possible lumps and bumps. Which may seem to get worse before they get better.
We ask you come back for your follow up appointment to discuss if there are any needs for tweaks.
How long will my face or lip filler last?
Treatment outcomes vary per patient and the type of product used. We don't use any semi or permanent filler so the effects are not permanent.
Duration depends on many factors, such as the type of treatment, the treated area, the individual's skin type, skin condition lifestyle and age.
1 year on label however Lip filler can last up to 18 months.
Face filler typically lasts between 12-18 months.