Yes! In our clinic, lip fillers Harley Street have become one of our most popular cosmetic treatments, and although historically cosmetics have been associated with those who just want to change their own appearance rather being seen as part of self-improvement, receiving these treatments can also promote a state of self-change or growth. Why not address physical aspects of yourself if it improves your self-esteem? At one point hair dyeing and false eyelashes were considered cosmetic treatments and they have now entered the realms of everyday routine! Dermal fillers are a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure also becoming more normalised.
As people begin to seek out providers of dermal fillers, many high street outlets have started to offer the treatment. But dermal filling treatment exists on the cusp between art and science. It requires both an appreciation of aesthetic beauty, but also an in-depth knowledge of facial anatomy and medicine in order to provide the greatest results with the lowest risk.
Preparing for your dermal filler appointment
It’s important to go into your session knowing your eventual goals; it will be the role of our dental team to help you achieve your aesthetic plans, not to set your goals for you. You don’t need a procedure to be seen as drastic, many of our patients are looking for subtle improvements to reduce the signs of ageing and foster a general appearance of vitality. But if your goal is a rapid lip augmentation it is important to explain this at the beginning so we can guide you through the process.
It is important to to minimise your consumption of any blood thinning medication and to inform our staff of any blood conditions you may have, as this can result in post injection bruising.
If you wish to bring an example picture of the sort of lip fillers Harley Street alteration you wish to achieve, this can be a useful guide for our staff in establishing the goal of the procedure.
Are dermal fillers permanent?
Dermal fillers are temporary; their main ingredient is hyaluronic acid which naturally occurs in your skin and is constantly being created and broken down This just means that without any additional hyaluronic acid injected into your skin, it will be broken down over time and reabsorbed by your body, this usually takes about 5 months with many patients choosing to have their lip fillers reapplied every 4 months.
What do you do when you have just received lip fillers?
Thankfully, dermal fillers have very little after care or post-treatment care required.
You do not have to avoid alcohol or tobacco, but if a numbing agent was used in the treatment your lips might be unable to gauge temperature and you could easily burn yourself on hot drinks.
Some minor bruising should be expected after receiving lip fillers Harley Street, and as any numbing agents wear off, there may be an uncomfortable tingling sensation which you can treat with ice.
Any swelling and tenderness should be completely gone within 2 days, but if there is any persistent discomfort, you should call and report this to the clinic. We may ask you to come in for a check-up just to make sure everything is fine and advise you further.