Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers in London replace the volume that age takes out of the face, using hyaluronic acid gels placed to restore proportion and definition rather than to add obvious fullness.
The short answer
What dermal fillers are
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are designed to rejuvenate and enhance your appearance. They are specialised gels comprised of a synthetic form of hyaluronic acid, a natural component found in our skin.
As we age, our skin gradually loses hyaluronic acid, leading to the development of fine lines, wrinkles and a loss of volume. Dermal fillers, containing this synthesised hyaluronic acid, are carefully injected into targeted areas using a needle or cannula technique. Once administered, these fillers act as moisture-retaining agents, effectively replenishing lost volume and smoothing the skin’s surface.
The appeal of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers lies in their non-invasive nature and rapid results. The effects typically endure for several months to years, offering a rejuvenated, youthful appearance without the permanence of surgical procedures. Dermal fillers can be used for a full face transformation for an overall refreshment of appearance. Dr Harriet guides patients as to the number of syringes that may be required to achieve the desired results.
Dr Harriet uses Teoxane fillers, chosen because the gel adapts to natural facial movement rather than sitting rigidly under the skin.
What to expect during and after your session
- Treatment time30 to 45 minutes
- Results visibleImmediately
- Results lastSeveral months to years
- DowntimeSwelling a few days, bruising up to a week
- AnaestheticTopical numbing cream
- PriceFrom £350
- Reversible withDissolving
Why Dr Harriet
Filler planned across the whole face
- Replaces lost volume in the cheeks, lips, jawline, chin and tear troughs
- Teoxane gels chosen to move with the face rather than sit rigidly
- Placed by needle or cannula depending on the area and its vascular anatomy
- Fully reversible with dissolving enzyme if a result is not right
- Results visible immediately and typically lasting several months to years
- Planned across the whole face so proportions stay balanced
What can be treated?
Filler replaces volume that has gone. Where the problem is skin quality rather than lost structure, an injectable skin treatment is the better answer, and Dr Harriet will say so.
- Facial volume loss
- Thin lips
- Dark circles and under-eye hollowing
- Looking tired
- Nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- An undefined jawline or chin profile
Treatment areas
Mid face
Lower face
Patient journey
What to expect from dermal fillers
Consultation & preparation
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and ibuprofen, aspirin, vitamin E and fish oil for 48 hours before treatment where it is safe for you to stop them, since all increase bruising risk. Come makeup-free, and let Dr Harriet know if you have any history of cold sores.
During treatment
Aftercare
Avoid pressure, massage and makeup on the treated area for 12 hours, and skip strenuous exercise, alcohol, saunas and steam rooms for 24 hours. Swelling settles over a few days and any bruising may take up to a week. Allow flexibility in your diary around important social events.
Dermal filler prices in London
Filler is not priced per syringe here. Dr Harriet assesses the whole face, tells you how many syringes your result actually needs, and quotes for that plan at consultation. It is often fewer than patients expect, and she will recommend building gradually where that gives a better outcome.
Dermal filler treatments
Booking
The £50 new patient deposit is redeemable against the cost of your treatment. Prices are reviewed periodically. Treatment follows a face-to-face consultation and only goes ahead where it is clinically appropriate. Individual results vary.
Boundaries of practice
What's not treated
Good practice means saying no when indicated:
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Known hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine
- Active skin infection, inflammation or cold sore at the injection site
- Active autoimmune disease affecting the skin
- Current or recent course of isotretinoin
- History of anaphylaxis or severe multiple allergies
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Harriet Turnbull, Aesthetic Doctor and GP: BMBS (Hons), MRCGP · JCCP: Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners, UK register for non-surgical practice.
FAQ
Dermal filler FAQs
How long do dermal fillers last?
The effects typically endure for several months to years depending on the product, the area treated and your own metabolism. Areas that move a great deal, such as the lips, break the gel down faster than structural areas like the cheeks or jawline. Dr Harriet will give you a realistic timeframe for your specific plan.
How many syringes will I need?
That depends entirely on how much volume has been lost and what you want to achieve. Dr Harriet guides patients on the number of syringes needed rather than selling a fixed package, and she will often recommend building gradually across appointments rather than doing everything at once.
Will dermal fillers look obvious?
Not when they are planned around your proportions rather than filling one area in isolation. Dr Harriet assesses the whole face and treats to restore balance, and her philosophy is refinement rather than exaggeration. The overfilled look comes from treating a single area repeatedly without reference to the rest of the face.
Is there swelling or bruising afterwards?
Downtime is minimal but there is a slightly higher chance of swelling or bruising than with anti-wrinkle injections, particularly in delicate areas such as the lips. Swelling can last a few days and any bruising may take up to a week to fully resolve. Allow some flexibility around important social events.
Can dermal fillers be dissolved?
Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be broken down with a prescription-only enzyme, which is what makes them the safest filler class available. Dr Harriet offers dissolving as a standalone treatment, including for filler placed by other practitioners. A patch test is required beforehand.
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Dr Harriet Clinics • 1 Orchard Street, UNTIL Marylebone, London W1H 6HJ
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