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Dermal Fillers

Advanced structural support to restore lost volume and enhance facial balance.

Restore Volume & Facial Harmony

Dermal fillers offer a non-surgical way to restore lost volume, smooth deep lines, and enhance your natural contours. Using a soft, gel-like hyaluronic acid substance, this treatment delivers subtle, long-lasting rejuvenation while preserving your natural expressions.

Popular Treatment Areas

  • Cheeks – Restore youthful plumpness and lift.
  • Lips – Add subtle volume and definition.
  • Chin & Jawline – Sharpen and define the lower face.
  • Nasolabial Folds – Smooth the lines from nose to mouth.
  • Marionette Lines – Soften lines framing the mouth and chin.
  • Tear Troughs – Refresh tired-looking under-eyes.
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Duration

30–45 Min

Downtime

minimal

Results

1–3 weeks

Longevity

6–18 months*

How the Treatment Works

  • The Science: Hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your body—is precisely injected beneath the skin. It binds with water to instantly plump, hydrate, and add volume.
  • The Process: The procedure takes just 30 to 45 minutes and delivers immediate results.
  • The Recovery: There is little to no downtime. Mild swelling or bruising may occur but typically settles within a few days.

Everything you need to know about Dermal Fillers

Does the treatment hurt?

Most patients find the injections to be highly tolerable. Many fillers are pre-mixed with lidocaine (a numbing agent), and we often use dental block anaesthesia for lip augmentation.

There is very little downtime. You may experience minor redness, swelling, and bruising at the injection site, but these usually subside within 2 to 7 days.

Most modern fillers are temporary and naturally absorbed by the body in time. However, studies have shown that the claim to fully resorb within 6-18 months is incorrect, HA tends to migrate first, giving the appearance of having dissolved. Please refer to this article for reference.

The Science of Long-Term Fillers

Before: Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E) for one week prior to minimize bruising. You should also avoid alcohol for 24-48 hours before.

After: Avoid intense exercise, alcohol, and excessive heat (like saunas or steam rooms) for the first 24-48 hours to prevent increased swelling.

When administered by a qualified, medically trained, and insured professional using sterile products, dermal fillers are considered very safe. For safety reasons, you should not get fillers if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have an active skin infection in the area.

Why Choose Carleton Cosmetic Clinic for Dermal Fillers?

Expert Care

Treatments are performed exclusively by qualified healthcare professionals with expertise in facial anatomy.

Premium Quality

We use only medically approved, top-tier filler products to ensure safety and natural-looking outcomes.

Bespoke Approach

Every treatment plan is uniquely tailored during a personal consultation to align with your personal aesthetic goals.

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Prices

For general face rejuvenation requiring volumising dermal fillers, treating cheeks, jawline, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, the quantities will be clinically determined, as:

* For a scientific explanation of Dermal filler longevity, plaese read this

The Truth About Filler Longevity: Longevity, Migration, and Fixes

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers primarily migrate and persist rather than simply dissolving on a predictable 6 to 12-month timeline. While the body’s natural enzymes do break down HA, cross-linking in fillers makes them highly resistant. Consequently, un-dissolved gel deposits can remain trapped and shift under the skin for years.

The Science of “Dissolving” vs. Reality

  • Long-Term Persistence: MRI studies have revealed HA filler residue lingering in the skin 5, 10, or even 15 years after the initial injection. The gel does not magically disappear; it integrates into your soft tissue and continues to draw in water.
  • Natural Breakdown Limitations: Your body naturally produces an enzyme (hyaluronidase) that breaks down HA. However, this natural breakdown is most active in the first few weeks following an injection. The body does not maintain sustained, high levels of this enzyme long-term, as it would destroy your body’s native HA.

 

Understanding Filler Migration

  • How It Happens: Filler does not just sit completely still. Over time, factors like gravity, repetitive facial muscle movements (smiling, chewing, talking), and lymphatic spread cause the gel to disperse and settle into surrounding areas.
  • Overfilling: Migration is highly accelerated by repeatedly “topping up” the same area with too much product over time, eventually causing the tissue to lose its shape and the filler to spill out of the original injection plane.

 

How to Fix It

If you notice lumps, puffiness, or volume where it shouldn’t be (such as above the lip border or under the eyes), the filler needs to be actively corrected:

  • Synthetic Hyaluronidase: A trained practitioner can inject synthetic hyaluronidase, an enzyme that safely breaks down and dissolves the HA gel, allowing your body to naturally reabsorb it.
  • Multiple Sessions: Because migrated filler is often spread out into the tissue, achieving a complete correction may require multiple sessions of hyaluronidase.

 

For more information on correcting and managing migrated HA fillers, consult an experienced medical professional to explore options.

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