Dermal filler

Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in the skin and is known to attract and hold water. When hyaluronic acid made into a gel is placed under a hollow area, it fills the space by its volume and helps even out the surface.

Injected filler is gradually broken down and absorbed in the body over time, and how fast depends on the product, the area, your age and lifestyle, so it is hard to state for certain. Each product differs in particle size and firmness, so the right product may differ by area, and whether to have it again is usually decided at a consultation about 6 months to 1 year later, depending on the product and area.

Filler is generally used for cheeks, temples or under-eye areas that look hollow from lost volume, for deep wrinkles such as smile lines, and for refining facial lines such as the forehead and chin.

Wrinkles that appear only when you make an expression are often caused by muscle movement, so botulinum toxin is sometimes discussed as well. We first check at your appointment whether the cause is hollowness or movement.

Please let us know in advance if you have inflammation or a skin condition in the treatment area, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take blood-thinning medication.

If you have had filler or another injection treatment in the same area before, telling us when and what you had also helps with planning. While previously injected filler remains, whether to add more in the same place is best decided after checking how much remains.

Even with anesthesia, you may feel a dull ache or pressure during the injection; the sensation may differ by area, and how much you feel varies from person to person. You can usually go about your daily life right away, but swelling and bruising may remain for several days, so if you have an important event, it is best to allow plenty of time.

It is best to wear makeup from the next day. Pressing or rubbing the injected area hard, a lot of heat such as saunas or hot rooms, and heavy drinking can increase swelling and bruising, so it is best to avoid them for a while; please follow the aftercare instructions for how long. Recovery varies from person to person.

Swelling, bruising and a lumpy feeling where the injected area feels firm are common and usually settle with time. Rarely, inflammation may occur.

Very rarely, blood-vessel problems may occur in which the filler presses on or blocks a blood vessel. If the treated area becomes increasingly painful or the skin turns white or bluish, please contact the clinic right away.

Instead of a set amount, filler is listed on the price list as “only in the areas needed, in the amount needed · cost on request”. The cost is known only once the areas and amount are decided, so please check it at your consultation. Plus 10% VAT on cosmetic procedures.