Treatment overview
What this treatment can — and cannot — do.
Injectable fillers are used to restore or reshape selected areas of facial volume and contour. Good treatment starts with facial proportions, tissue quality and movement, then uses the minimum amount needed for the agreed goal rather than treating every line or feature with filler.
GoalRestore or refine selected facial volume and contour while maintaining natural proportions.Restore or refine selected facial volume and contour while maintaining natural proportions.
Best fitAdults with a defined volume or contour concern who are medically suitable and have realistic expectations.Adults with a defined volume or contour concern who are medically suitable and have realistic expectations.
PlanFacial assessment, conservative volume planning, treatment of selected areas and follow-up of symmetry and tissue response.Facial assessment, conservative volume planning, treatment of selected areas and follow-up of symmetry and tissue response.
RecoveryTemporary swelling, tenderness or bruising can occur. Patients receive instructions about what is expected and when to contact the clinic.Temporary swelling, tenderness or bruising can occur. Patients receive instructions about what is expected and when to contact the clinic.
The consultation separates the concern this treatment can address from problems that need another approach, so treatment is not recommended simply because a procedure is popular.
Who may benefit
Who may benefit — and what we assess first.
Adults with a defined volume or contour concern who are medically suitable and have realistic expectations.
Potential fitWhen Injectable Fillers may make sense
Realistic expectationsWhat Injectable Fillers cannot promise
Treatment pathway
A clear plan from assessment to follow-up.
Facial assessment, conservative volume planning, treatment of selected areas and follow-up of symmetry and tissue response.
01AssessmentAssess facial proportions, movement, tissue quality and the specific area of concern.
02PlanningAgree a conservative volume plan and expected degree of change.
03TreatmentTreat selected areas while checking symmetry and avoiding overfilling.
04Follow-upReview the result after swelling settles and plan future maintenance only if needed.
Recovery & expectations
Recovery, downtime and what to expect.
Temporary swelling, tenderness or bruising can occur. Patients receive instructions about what is expected and when to contact the clinic.
EarlyFollow your aftercare planTemporary swelling, tenderness or bruising can occur. Patients receive instructions about what is expected and when to contact the clinic.
Short termProtect healing tissueAvoid activities that could irritate, stretch or traumatize the treated area until the advised stage of recovery.
ProgressJudge the result at the right timeSwelling and healing can temporarily distort the early appearance, so final assessment should follow the treatment-specific healing timeline.
Long termMaintain realistic expectationsFillers do not replace surgery when significant tissue laxity or structural change is the main problem, and results are not permanent.