DERMAL FILLERS

• Enhance facial features
• Restore volume loss
• Contour facial features
• Treat wrinkles

Dermal fillers are hyaluronic acid, in gel-like consistency, used as a cosmetic treatment to treat wrinkles and add volume to the face (cheeks, chin, jaw, temples, nasolabial folds and lips) to help enhance and contour. There are several different types of fillers, which your practitioner can talk to you about to choose the one most suitable for you.

Dermal fillers are an excellent way to enhance your natural features and target signs of ageing, such as volume loss. For best results the treatment is best paired with antiwrinkle treatment (Botox®) to help soften fine lines and wrinkles, whilst Morpheus8® helps stimulate collagen and improves skin elasticity and texture. SkinPen® stimulates collagen, targets fine lines and improves the appearance of scarring. Lip Fillers can be paired with platelet rich plasma PRP treatment such as a Vampire Facial for superior results

All the above treatments can be undertaken at Montrose by our highly trained and experienced team

• Avoid touching or massaging the treated areas to prevent migration of the product
• Do not apply retinol or Vitamin C for 24 hours after the procedure
• For the first 24 hours, keep treated area dry and clean, wash with lukewarm water and allow to air dry (avoid using towels)
• Do not apply makeup around the treated area for 24 hours
• Avoid saunas, hot baths and jacuzzis for 24 hours post treatment
• Avoid exercise or sweat inducing activities for 24 hours post treatment
• Avoid sunlight for 24 hours post procedure
• As part of your skin health regimen, from 24 hours post procedure avoid direct sunlight on the treated area, using a hat where possible, and with broad spectrum physical SPF 50 and 5 star UVA protection such as the Forlle’d Hyalogy UV protector or ZO Sheer Fluid Broad Spectrum Sunscreen.

• Discomfort
• Bruising
• Swelling
• Vascular occlusion
• Migration
• Granulomas

Prior to arrival at Montrose

A week before treatment stop all use of irritant topical products (Acids, Retinol, Vitamin C or scrubs)

If you are taking blood thinners, or NSAIDs such as Asprin or Ibuprofen you should discuss with your physician whether it is possible to discontinue their use whilst you are treated with dermal fillers.

On arrival at Montrose

On arrival at Montrose, our team will assist in the removal of any makeup. One of our plastic surgeons or dermatologists will undertake an initial consultation to understand any of your concerns and to review your medical history, after which the treatment area will be photographed. Where required, numbing cream is applied prior to the injection of the dermal fillers which will be either via needle or cannula depending on treatment area and physician’s preference.

The treatment is unsuitable for:

• Patients who are pregnant
• Patients who are breastfeeding
• Patients with active skin infection in the treatment area