Dermal filler is a gel made of hyaluronic acid — a sugar molecule your body already produces — placed under the skin to restore volume, support structure or refine a shape.
The material matters less than the person holding the syringe. Two practitioners using identical product can produce entirely different faces, because the decisions that matter are where to place it, how much, and when to stop.
Why we use hyaluronic acid
It is reversible
If you dislike the result, or if there is a complication, hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. We keep it on site. Permanent fillers cannot be undone, which is why we do not use them.
It is temporary by design
Most results last between six and eighteen months depending on the area and the product. That is a feature, not a limitation — faces change, and so should the plan.
It is well understood
Hyaluronic acid fillers have decades of clinical use behind them and a well-documented safety profile, which means complications are recognised and managed rather than improvised.
Areas we treat
Lip Fillers
from £190Most people who come to us for lip filler are not trying to have noticeably bigger lips.
Read moreCheek Filler & Mid-Face Contouring
from £160The mid-face is where facial ageing starts and where most people notice it last.
Read moreTear Trough / Under-Eye Filler
The tear trough is the groove that runs from the inner corner of the eye down across the top of the cheek.
Read moreJawline Filler
A defined jawline is mostly bone, and bone recedes with age.
Read moreChin Filler
The chin is the most under-treated part of the face and the one most often responsible for a complaint about something else.
Read moreNon-Surgical Nose Reshaping
from £200Filler can camouflage a dorsal hump, lift a drooping tip, or straighten a nose that looks deviated.
Read moreNasolabial & Marionette Lines
from £160The lines running from the nose to the corners of the mouth, and from the corners of the mouth downwards, are the most common reason people first book an aesthetics appointment.
Read moreHow we approach filler
We plan the whole face and treat part of it. That usually means starting higher up than where you noticed the problem, and often means using less product than you expected.
We will say no. If you are asking for something that will not suit you, or that will not fix what is bothering you, we will tell you and explain why. If you have had filler elsewhere that needs dissolving before anything else happens, we will tell you that too.
We review at two weeks. Filler settles. What you see on day one is swelling as much as result, and the honest assessment comes a fortnight later — which is when we ask you back.
Risks, plainly
Bruising and swelling are common and settle within a week or two. Lumps and asymmetry can usually be corrected at review.
The serious risk is vascular occlusion — filler entering or compressing a blood vessel, which can cause skin loss and, very rarely, visual loss. It is uncommon, and it is the reason it matters who treats you: recognising it early and treating it immediately is what determines the outcome. We hold hyaluronidase on site and follow a written emergency protocol.
We will go through all of this with you before you consent to anything.
Common questions
Are dermal fillers safe?
Hyaluronic acid fillers have a long clinical track record and complications are uncommon, but they are not without risk. The serious one is vascular occlusion, where filler enters or compresses a blood vessel. What determines the outcome is whether the person treating you recognises it early and can treat it immediately — which is why who injects you matters more than what they inject.
Can dermal filler be removed?
Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. We keep it on site. It is a treatment in its own right, needs an allergy test first, and carries its own risks — but it means nothing we do is permanent.
Will people be able to tell?
If it is done well and in the right amount, no — they will generally think you look well rather than treated. Filler becomes obvious when too much is used, when it is placed to create a shape the face cannot support, or when it is repeated over years without reassessment.
How much does it hurt?
Less than most people expect. Topical anaesthetic is applied beforehand and the filler itself contains lidocaine. Lips are the most sensitive area; cheeks and jawline are usually straightforward.
How soon can I go back to normal?
Immediately, though we ask you to avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, heat and facials for 24 to 48 hours. Bruising is possible and settles within a week or two.
Book a filler consultation
Face to face, unhurried, and with no expectation that you will be treated the same day.