What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are injectable gels made from hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body that helps maintain skin hydration and volume. As we age, we gradually lose collagen, elastin and facial volume, which can lead to hollowness, sagging and the formation of lines and folds.

Dermal fillers can restore lost volume, enhance facial contours and improve facial harmony while maintaining natural-looking results. At Laura O'Neill Medical Aesthetics, every treatment is tailored to your unique facial anatomy and aesthetic goals, ensuring a subtle and balanced outcome.

 

Benefits of Dermal Fillers

• Restore lost facial volume

• Enhance lips naturally

• Improve cheek definition

• Define the jawline and chin

• Soften nasolabial folds and marionette lines

• Improve facial symmetry

• Hydrate the skin through hyaluronic acid

• Create a fresher, more youthful appearance

• Immediate, natural-looking results

 

Areas That Can Be Treated

Dermal fillers can be used to treat and enhance many areas of the face, including:

• Lips

• Cheeks

• Chin

• Jawline

• Nasolabial folds (smile lines)

• Marionette lines

• Tear troughs (following assessment)

• Temples

• Perioral lines (smoker's lines)

Every treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation to determine the most

appropriate approach for your facial anatomy and desired outcome.

 

What Happens During Treatment?

Your appointment starts with a detailed consultation, medical assessment and facial

analysis. A personalised treatment plan is then created based on your concerns and

goals.

The treatment area is cleansed thoroughly before carefully placing dermal filler using

either a fine needle or a cannula, depending on the treatment area and technique.

Patient safety and comfort are prioritised throughout the procedure.

Most treatments take 30–60 minutes.

 

Results

Results are visible immediately, although some swelling and minor bruising are normal during the first few days. Your final result is typically seen after 1–2 weeks, once the filler has settled.

The longevity of dermal fillers varies depending on the treatment area, product used and individual metabolism, but results commonly last 6–18 months.

 

Downtime

Most patients return to normal daily activities immediately.

You may experience:

• Mild swelling

• Bruising

• Tenderness

• Redness at the injection sites

These effects are usually temporary and settle within several days.