Dermal Fillers

At Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic, dermal fillers are used to restore lost facial volume, improve facial contours, and soften selected lines and folds. Treatment is planned according to the patient’s facial anatomy, skin condition, age-related changes, and individual aesthetic goals, with an emphasis on maintaining balanced and natural-looking results.

1. Principle

Dermal fillers work by replacing or supporting volume that has been reduced with the natural ageing process. They can enhance facial contours, improve the appearance of certain folds and depressions, and restore volume in carefully selected areas.

The treatment principle is to address specific areas of volume loss while maintaining the patient's natural facial proportions.

Key principles include:

• Restoration of age-related volume loss
• Improvement of facial contours and proportions
• Softening of selected facial lines and folds
• Enhancement of tissue support in appropriate areas
• Improvement of skin and soft-tissue appearance
• Individualised treatment based on facial anatomy and clinical assessment

2. Mechanism

Dermal fillers are injectable materials placed beneath the skin or within specific soft-tissue layers. Hyaluronic acid (HA)is one of the most commonly used filler materials. It is a naturally occurring substance in the body that has the ability to attract and retain water.

When appropriately placed, HA fillers can provide volume, structural support, and tissue contouring. Some filler materials may also stimulate collagen production over time, depending on their composition and mechanism of action.

The effect and duration of treatment vary according to the type of filler, treatment area, amount used, and individual patient factors.

Overall mechanism:

Volume loss → Precise filler placement → Restoration of volume/support → Improved contours → More balanced facial appearance

3. Indications

Dermal fillers may be considered for the management of facial volume loss, contour changes, and selected age-related concerns.

Common indications include:

• Loss of facial volume associated with ageing
• Nasolabial folds
• Marionette lines
• Sunken or hollow facial areas
• Cheek volume loss
• Lip volume or contour concerns
• Chin and jawline contouring
• Certain facial asymmetries
• Selected acne scars and depressed scars
• Restoration of facial proportions following age-related tissue changes

The appropriate filler and treatment technique depend on the anatomical area, degree of volume loss, tissue characteristics, and individual treatment goals.

4. Contraindications & Precautions

Dermal filler treatment requires appropriate patient selection and clinical assessment. Contraindications may vary depending on the filler material and treatment area.

Contraindications may include:

• Active infection or significant inflammation at the treatment site
• Known hypersensitivity to the filler or its components
• Certain severe or uncontrolled medical conditions
• Active inflammatory skin conditions in the proposed treatment area
• Previous significant adverse reaction to injectable fillers

Important precautions include:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• History of severe allergic reactions
• Autoimmune or immune-related conditions, depending on the circumstances
• Bleeding disorders
• Use of anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications
• Recent dental, surgical, or cosmetic procedures
• Previous fillers or implants in the proposed treatment area

Patients should disclose all medications, allergies, previous cosmetic procedures, and relevant medical conditions during consultation.

Dermal Filler Care at Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic

At Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic, dermal filler treatment is performed following a detailed assessment of facial anatomy, volume distribution, skin quality, and individual concerns. The objective is to achieve appropriate correction while preserving natural facial proportions and expression.

Patients are counselled regarding expected results, treatment limitations, potential side effects, and possible complications before the procedure.

Consult our dermatology team to determine whether dermal fillers are suitable for your