Dermal Filler

What are Dermal Fillers?

The term Dermal Filler encompasses a wide range of products, and describes treatment that restores volume and structure to the face.

Skin naturally produces hyaluronic acid (HA) which keeps the skin full, plump and youthful by attracting and retaining water. Dermal Filler is a hyaluronic acid that mimics this to instantly plump, lift and define the face.

What Restylane®?

Restylane® is the first cosmetic Dermal Filler made of non-animal hyaluronic acid, manufactured by Q-Med Laboratories in Sweden.

What are Dermal Fillers used for?

Dermal Fillers can be used for:

• Cheek Augmentation
• Lip Augmentation
• Cleft Chin
• Nasolabial Folds
• Neck Creases
• Wrinkled Hands
• Frown Lines
• Forehead Lines
• Non-surgical rhinoplasty (none job)
• Marionette lines
• Droopy mouth corners

Am I suitable for Dermal Fillers

Most people are suitable for this treatment. However, we will discuss your medical history at your initial consultation to ensure there are no contraindications.

Treatment is not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

What should I expect at my treatment appointment?

We will apply a topical anesthetic cream to numb the surface of the skin 30 minutes prior to your treatment. A local anesthetic (dental block) will also be administered by Dr Safari for treatment around the mouth / lips.

Immediately following the Dermal Filler treatment, you will receive a 20 minute Omnilux Plus™ to assist with healing.

Before you leave the clinic, if you would like, we will apply makeup to the treated area so that you can continue with your day.

You will need to allow 1 - 2 hours in total for your treatment.

Cost

Restylane® is used in mls with 1ml of Restylane® starting at $780.00. Generally cheek augmentation requires 1ml per cheek.

The total cost of the treatment will vary depending on the results you would like to achieve.

A 2 week follow-up appointment to review results is included in the cost of treatment.

RESTYLANE® is a gel containing hyaluronic acid and lidocaine that is injected by a healthcare professional into or below the skin to smooth facial wrinkles and enhance lips by restoring volume and fullness. Restylane®, a Class III medical device has risks and benefits. Restylane® treatment may result in some redness, swelling, pain or tenderness, itching and/or bruising which may last a few days. Inflammatory reactions can begin up to two to four weeks after treatment in rare cases. See your healthcare professional if any side effects concern you. Exposure to excessive sunlight or extreme cold should be avoided until redness or swelling has resolved. Restylane® should not be used in an area where there is a non-resorbable implant or in irritated or infected skin, Restylane® should not be used in people taking blood thinning medicines or who have an allergy to hyaluronic acid, lidocaine or other local anaesthetics. Caution if you take medicines that prolong bleeding time. Treatment lasts 12-24 months. Restylane® has not been tested in pregnant or breast-feeding women. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU ARE GIVEN. Galderma, Auckland. Distributed by Healthcare Logistics, Auckland.