Different formulations are approved to either lift cheeks, smooth parentheses lines, smooth vertical lip lines or plump the lips. The results are subtle and long lasting.

Treatment can take 15 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on which area of your face is being treated.

Most hyaluronic fillers contain pain-reducing lidocaine to help manage pain or discomfort during the injection. Your aesthetic practitioner will also apply a topical numbing cream help minimize discomfort.

Results may last one year to two years, with optimal correction and depending on the formula used. After treatment is carried out you will see results immediately/instantly.

There are a number of things you can do at home to reduce the common side effects of dermal fillers. Some of the top aftercare tips from our aesthetic practitioner include:

• Applying a wrapped cold compress to the treated area (not directly on skin) for 10 minutes every half an hour as soon as possible following treatment.
• Avoiding activities that involve high intensity or heat for over 24 hours. This includes things like strenuous exercise, spas, saunas and hot showers, etc.
• Don’t apply any pressure to the area for the first 48 hours. This includes sleeping on your back if possible, and not rubbing the treated area. Resist massaging the treated area unless instructed to do so by a medical professional.
• Apply Bepanthen or Arnica cream three times/day for the next 7 days. This will soothe any tenderness or discomfort and prevent effects from worsening.
• Avoid consuming alcohol for 24 hours. For best results we recommend steering clear of alcohol one week prior to and one week following your treatment.
• Avoid products with active cosmeceutical properties, for example, AHAs, retinols, and vitamin C.
• Avoid oil based makeup for 24 hours.

Further skin treatments around the affected area should not be avoided completely for at least 2 weeks after treatment. This includes waxing, chemical peels, facials, skin needling, microdermabrasion, or any laser treatments.