Dermal Fillers – Botox | Fillers

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Which is better Botox or Filler?

Botox is best for lines and wrinkles which appear or deepen when you smile, laugh, frown or narrow your eyes – “expression lines”. Filler is better for visible lines or wrinkles when your face is expressionless.

This is helpful as a ‘rule of thumb’ but it’s always best to have a consultation. We can discuss in detail the best option for your treatment.

Why do you get wrinkles and lines?

When you smile, laugh, frown or narrow your eyes you will be using different muscles in your face. These will gather the skin near or around them, causing lines and wrinkles.

Usually they will disappear when you stop smiling, laughing, frowning or narrowing the lines. Also known as dynamic wrinkles. However, over time, and as part of the ageing process you lose collagen and elastin in the skin.

Collagen and elastin give your skin it’s flexibility and ‘bounce-back’. As collagen and elastin reduce, your skin doesn’t bounce-back to a smooth surface. Lines and wrinkles start to appear.

Over time the line and wrinkles will deepen as your body produces less collagen and elastin. Other factors will also affect or even damage your skin. Such as your lifestyle, what you eat, how well you sleep, and exposure to the sun.

The bottom line is, this is part of the natural ageing process.

What does Botox do?

Botox is helpful in reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. It also helps to smooth existing lines and wrinkles.

It does this by relaxing the muscles which pull the skin and create lines and wrinkles.

Botox is effective in areas such as the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes – particularly crow’s feet. It is used in other parts of the face and neck, but will require an assessment to see it’s the best option.

How do Fillers work?

Fillers add body, volume, and smooth lines and some wrinkles. Particularly in areas where lines and wrinkles can be seen when your face is expressionless.

As the name suggests, they fill the lines and smooth them out.

Fillers are used on areas such as:

around the nose
the cheeks
around the mouth
the lips
jawline

Can you use Botox and Fillers together?

This is something we would discuss at consultation. The short answer is – yes, you can have both. But it needs an assessment to see what treatments are needed.

If you want to find out which treatment would help you, then get in touch HERE.

OR check out my current PRICES for Botox and Fillers treatments

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How much are lip fillers?

How much lip filler (dermal filler) treatment costs, depends on how much is needed. Prices start at £175 per ml (millilitre) and can be as much as £500 per ml. There are clinics where it can be £1,000 per ml.

Other factors will also affect the price. Such as where the treatment centre is based, and which brand of filler is used. And the practitioner!

Lip filler treatments are widely available. You can find them at dentist practices, and at beauty salons as an additional service outside of their core practice.

At Face Perfect, I specialise in aesthetic treatments. This includes Botox, Skin Boosters as well as Dermal Fillers. I don’t do hair or teeth!

For my current prices check HERE

How long does lip filler last?

Filler treatment for lips will last between 6 to 12 months. When used for treatments other than lips it can last a little longer.

How long it last for treatments of your lips will depend on a number of factors:

Type of lip filler used
How much is used for the treatment
How active you are

The last point may sound a little strange. Let me explain.

Lip and dermal fillers are made from a naturally occuring substance. It’s called hyaluronic acid, which is a sugar based substance, and is found in almost all living things.

You also have hyaluronic acid inside your body. It helps in transporting nutrients through your body. It also binds with water to acts as a shock absorber in your joints

The filler is slowly broken down by the body. If you have an active lifestyle the body will break down the filler a little quicker.

This doesn’t mean you should slow down, it’s just the way your body works!

If your lips needs some care, some lushness, and a touch more volume, get in touch to arrange a free consultation. Send me message below:

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What are fillers?

Fillers or dermal fillers are substances injected into different parts of the face. They’re used to fill lines and wrinkles, and add volume to areas such as lips and cheeks. They’re also used around the mouth, jawline, and between the eyebrows. Most fillers are made with a naturally occuring sugar based molecule called hyaluronic acid.

How long do fillers last?

A single treatment can last for 6 to 18 months. Filler treatment is not permanent and depend on:

type of filler used – there are several available
the amount of filler used for the treatment
whether it’s used for lines or wrinkles
whether it’s used to add volume to soft tissue such as lips and cheeks

How long the filler treatment last will vary from person to person. Different and personal lifestyles will also have an effect on how long it lasts.

How quickly do fillers work?

The results of the treatment are more or less immediate. You can see the changes to lines, wrinkles, and soft tissue during the treatment session.

You will see lines and wrinkles become fainter and the skin smoother. In other areas such as lips, you will also see instant change.

It will take a little time at the treatment session. This is to ensure the right areas are treated to get the best natural looking results.

What are fillers made of?

Dermal fillers are made with sugar based molecule called hyaluronic acid. This is a natural substance found in almost all living organisms.

In your body, it links with water and helps lubricate parts of your body. It also acts as a shock absorber in your joints. It plays an important part in moving nutrients around your body.

Another important role it has is to regulate the water balance in your skin.

Are dermal fillers the best treatment for you?

Find out by sending me a message to arrange a short chat or free consultation.