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Interesting facts about dermal fillers

Unless they tell you, you won’t know who has had subtle dermal filler treatment – it’s a quiet, sophisticated art! That said, it’s important to have a full conversation around treatments – examples of poor work encourage questions about treatment and that’s to be encouraged. 10 facts about dermal fillers you may not be aware of:

1. Some dermal fillers are natural, some are synthetic
2. Some trigger new collagen production
3. Fillers are typically made of a substance found in the body (hyaluronic acid)
4. There are now a number of other popular dermal filler formulations too
5. Treatment areas will change as you age
6. A key goal is to replace lost volume, not overfill your face
7. Treatment shouldn’t be painful – anaesthetic may be in the filler or used topically first
8. Depending on the product, results last from 6 to 12 months (and occasionally longer)
9. With a qualified, experienced practitioner, side effects are rare & there is no downtime as such (some redness or bruising may occur which may last 24-48 hours)
10. Results are not permanent

No question is silly so ask away – feel free to email or call us if you’d like.

Waterhouse Young is one of London’s first medical aesthetic clinics, founded by renowned cosmetic surgeon, Norman Waterhouse – former President of the BAAPS. Based in the Harley Street medical district, WY contributes regularly to the media, from Vogue, Tatler, Vanity Fair and Elle to The Times. WY’s longstanding team offers advice and  non-surgical treatments to maintain optimum skin and overall health. 

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