What are the common indications for dermal fillers?

During your initial consultation, we will assess your general health, your needs and expectations and will give you both surgical and nonsurgical options from which to choose.

• Fine line wrinkles and deeper facial creases and folds (i.e.- lip lines, lines around the eyes, jowls, vertical sleep lines)
• Low eyebrows
• Tear troughs/under-eye hollows
• Hollowing of the forehead, temples, and cheeks
• Cheek and mid-face enhancement
• Depressed corners of the mouth
• Weak or undefined jawline
• Undefined lips and/or thin lips, or volume enhancement
• Thin or low earlobes
• Acne scars

Patients should note that results may vary according to individual factors. If you are concerned about any of the above issues, speak to our team to determine if dermal fillers can help in your case.

How much do dermal fillers cost?

During your initial consultation at Form & Face clinic in Sydney, we will give you a detailed assessment and treatment care plan including a recommended treatment schedule and the total costs associated with your treatments. Your specific needs, budget and lifestyle will be factored into this assessment.

Costs may vary and will depend on the following factors:

• The number of syringes needed; this will depend on your desired result: as full or partial corrections are available.
• Decades of training and experience of our Cosmetic Nurses offering expert advice, not quota-related sales often used in franchised clinics.

At what age should you start to have dermal fillers?

Wrinkles start to occur in your mid-20’-30’s, due to repetitive facial expressions, genetics, lifestyle, etc.

• You should be at least 18 years old, according to Medical Standards
• Usually, patients start treatments in their late-20’s to early 30’s, but many patients start when issues become more apparent
• Collagen production starts to decline in our late 20’s.

How long do dermal fillers last?

The treatment can last for 6-12 months with softer fillers and 12-18 months with thicker, more volumising fillers. Results may vary due to lifestyle, diet, age, etc.

• Longevity will depend on your skin condition, skin type, age, amount of filler used, your lifestyle, and how you care for the treatment site.
• The effects of the dermal filler are not permanent because it is slowly resorbed by your body.
• To maintain the results, you may need to undergo touch-up treatments at 6-12 months, after your initial session.
• The hyaluronic acid filler attracts and binds with water, so it is important to stay well hydrated to maintain your results.

What is in a dermal filler?

Most dermal fillers consist of a soft, firm, or volumising gel-like substance called hyaluronic acid that are derived from sugars. When injected into the dermis, sub-dermis or deeper tissue planes, they can offer hydration, line reduction, volume enhancement and/or lift and definition.

Another type of filler, is calcium-based. It is less volumising but may be used to achieve the patient’s desired outcome. It is placed deeper into the tissue plane and is unsuitable for lips or fine lines.

• At Form and Face Clinic in Sydney, we use only the professional brands of dermal fillers; they contain hyaluronic acid or are calcium-based.
• Hyaluronic acid plays an integral role in maintaining skin hydration.
• Fillers are injected into specific areas to alter the facial contours
• Over time, all fillers will be resorbed by your body, like your own hyaluronic acid.
• Hyaluronic acid can also be dissolved by hyaluronidase, an enzyme that can “erase” the results or, in rare circumstances, used if you had an undesirable or adverse event.
• The calcium-based filler is not reversible; in fact, some patients may choose an HA based filler, before using the calcium-based filler.
• In many instances, we will combine the dermal filler treatment with anti-wrinkle injections.

What should I avoid after the treatment?

• Minimise alcohol for 48 hours.
• Minimise kissing, whistling, smoking, or using straws for filler to lips and mouth area for 48 hours
• Minimise makeup, moisturiser, or lipstick for 6 hours.
• Try to avoid sleeping on the treated area for 48 hours.
• Avoid strenuous activities for 24 hours.
• Avoid active ingredients in skin care regime, such as scrub exfoliants, retinols, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids and Vitamin A (tretinoic acid) and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) on the area treated until injection sites have healed.
• Avoid laser, skin peels, waxing, cosmetic tattooing, or other facial procedures for 2 weeks.

What are the common side effects of the treatment?

Side effects are uncommon but can develop. Any rare side effects will be discussed in detail at a thorough consultation. After the treatment, you may experience any of the following:

• Bruising, Minor swelling and redness are the most commonly occurring side-effects
• Feeling of firmness of the filler under your skin, may last several days
• Itching or a mild stinging sensation
• Pimple-like bumps
• Asymmetry (easily corrected)

Most of these discomforts disappear after a few days and can be relieved with ice packs and/or an antihistamine. Make-up may be used after 6 hours, or 12 hours if a cannula was used. If you notice any unusual signs or symptoms after your treatment, consult your Cosmetic Nurse directly or call the clinic immediately for further evaluation and management.

Will I look natural after the treatment?

These treatments can produce different results for every patient, as every face is different and should be treated as such. Your Cosmetic Nurse will endeavour to give you an outcome that aligns with your realistic expectations.

During your initial consultation, we will assess your expectations to determine which type of filler will best work for you and your budget.