Types of facial fillers
Injectable fillers can treat a variety of cosmetic issues — giving you results that may last for months or sometimes, much longer. These fillers contain mostly hyaluronic acid mixed with analgesia, and typically, are classified as either:
- Augmenting Dermal fillers: treating wrinkles, fine lines and scars
- Volumising fillers: adding volume to cheekbones, temples, jaw bones, chins and even noses.
Female cosmetic physician Dr Joni Feldman performs all cosmetic injectables procedures in her South Yarra rooms (near Prahan, Windsor and Toorak).
How dermal fillers help
Our faces aged slowly and subtly. Over time, our faces suffer a loss of volume due to our underlying collagen and natural hyaluronic acid depleting. Fat stores deteriorate and even the bone mass in our faces decrease. This generalised thinning to all components of the face contributes to the general appearance of ageing.With volumising soft tissue fillers, lip fillers and cheek fillers, your face can be filled to make these changes.
This information has been medically reviewed by Melbourne-trained cosmetic physician Dr Joni Feldman,
AHPRA General Registration: Dr Joni Ingrid Feldman, Medical Practitioner – MED0001156545
Where are volumising dermal fillers used?
- Over cheekbones –cheek fillers
- Corners of the mouth
- Lifting and enhancing sunken cheeks
- Restoring volume to skeletal-looking temples
- Jawline – improving jowls
Are volumising face fillers right for me?
If your face is starting to age and you feel that you are suffering from any of the below, you may be a candidate for volumising injectable dermal fillers:
- Flat or sunken cheeks
- Deep smile line
- Sunken temples
- Early signs of jowls
- Hollows or bags under the eyes
What does the treatment involve?
Volumising treatments typically involve just one injection then using a canula into each designated area. Occasionally further treatments may be required for optimal results. The initial treatment lays the foundation for further improvements or aesthetic adjustments.
Time required?
The procedure for all dermal fillers takes half an hour, with results being immediate and patients being able to resume normal activities straight away.
Be treated by an cosmetic doctor —
At the Clinic of Cosmetic Medicine, all injectable procedures are performed by Dr Joni Feldman — and not any other staff member — in her South Yarra rooms (near Prahan, Windsor and Toorak). One of Melbourne’s female cosmetic physicians.
Risks
As with any medical procedure, there are risks involved with the use of dermal fillers. Most side effects associated with dermal fillers, such as swelling and bruising occur shortly after injection and many resolve in a few days to weeks. In some cases, side effects may emerge weeks, months, or years later. Read more about dermal filler risks here.