Fillers are injected into the skin to restore or increase volume to the face and help to give a more youthful appearance. Fillers can be injected into the lips to restore the cupid's bow, lip lines and lip volume loss. They can also be injected in to the cheek area and in to lines that appear with age in the chin area.

Fillers are used to correct facial lines that are apparent at rest (also called static wrinkles), whilst botulinum toxin helps to soften wrinkles that occur with facial expression (dynamic wrinkles). Generally speaking fillers are best for the mid and lower part of the face where as botulinum toxin is great for the upper face. A combination of these two treatment options help to create a more natural and 'refreshed' appearance.

How Long Does Filler Last?

Depending on the type of filler used, this treatment usually lasts 9-12 months.

Lip Rejuvenation

The appearance of your lips change with age. The corners of the mouth tend to droop downwards and the lips become thinner. Lines start to appear in a vertical direction around the lips and the central upper lip (Cupid's Bow) tends to flatten.

Filler injections can be used to restore volume to the lips, redefine the edges of the lips and to soften the vertical lines that surround the lip area.

What are the Side Effects?

There are risks and side effects with the injection of fillers. Some of these include pain at the time of injection, bruising and swelling. There is also a risk of lumps occuring at the injection site.

For further information or to arrange a consultation with Dr Elizabeth Dawes-Higgs:-

Ph: (02) 9958 1555