Dermal fillers act to replace volume and increase support to areas of the face where volume has been lost. At The Lodsworth Clinic, we generally use fillers made from hyaluronic acid gel due to their safety profile (these can be dissolved in the unusual event of a problem). Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance which attracts moisture, hence improving skin hydration and smoothness. It also act as a biostimulator for collagen, improving skin texture and tone.

Dermal fillers can be used in the upper, mid and lower face to restore plumpness, redefine features, and improve skin quality. We treat cheeks, temples, nasolabial (nose to mouth), marionette (mouth to chin) lines, down-turned mouth corners, lips, chin and jawline contouring. Anti-wrinkle injections often compliment filler placement, and can be used in combination to gently soften features, sometimes over several sessions.

Our motto is definitely ‘less is more’. A full facial assessment is important, so that we can better understand your concerns and your goals prior to treatment. You are the expert on ‘you’, and we want to ensure you are happy with the proposed treatment before bringing you back for a second appointment to proceed. We look at symmetry, balance and proportion so we can target areas subtly and avoid a ‘done’ look.

But there is more to this than simply filling. We want to help you ‘future-proof’ your face, so that you age well over the coming 10 years, not just look good for the coming months. Our aim is not to take years off you, but rather make you look and feel rested and refreshed: normal, natural and beautifully you.

The modern approach to filler treatments encompasses regenerative medicine. Here we often combine filler with other biostimulators such as Radiesse to harness the skin’s own regenerative capacity. This way we can optimise both structure and cellular function, stimulating fibroblasts to produce more collagen and elastin, thus improving both firmness and skin elasticity, without overfilling or causing puffiness.

It is important to think about when to schedule your treatment: we will not be able to treat you if you are travelling abroad within 5-7 days after filler, and always recommend you allow 2 weeks before a special event.

Pre- treatment

Avoid blood thinners the week before eg. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Fish oils, Vit E supplements (consult with your GP before stopping prescribed medications)

Avoid alcohol 24 hours before treatment

Following treatment

Days 1-3: expect possible swelling and bruising. You should be available to return to clinic in the event of an unexpected complication. Avoid flying (increased cabin pressure & dry air exacerbate swelling and bruising)

Days 4-7 swelling subsides, but still remain in the window for potential complications. Able to fly after 7 days

Day 14 ideal wait time for the filler to properly settle and integrate with your own tissues