Dermal fillers can be used to treat:

• Folds of the nose
• A bump or ‘hook’ on the bridge of the nose
• Asymmetrical nose
• Crooked nose
• A flat or a low bridge

Dermal fillers are very safe, although there is always a small element of risk with any procedure. During your consultation with our nurse prescriber she will discuss all the risks and benefits prior to treatment.

Treatment result can last anything between 6-18 months, depending on the type of product and amount used. If you like the aesthetic results then further treatment can be administered before the product wears off completely to help you to maintain the desired look, alternatively if you choose not to continue with treatment your skin will return to its pre-treatment state over time.

At Staffordshire Skin and Laser Clinic Your Nurse practitioner will always carry out a thorough medical consultation prior to any procedure to ensure your suitability and to reduce the risk of any unwanted side effects. A full assessment of your skin, concerns and expectations will be carried out and our nurse will discuss if this procedure is suitable to meet your treatment expectations.

Treatment may feel slightly uncomfortable. A topical aesthetic cream is applied to the area prior to treatment and ice can also be used to numb the skin. Many of the dermal fillers we use in practice also contain a local aesthetic which aids to the comfort of the procedure.

Prior to treatment you will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have, and once completely satisfied this is the right treatment for you a consent form will be signed. All make up will be removed and the skin cleaned. Photographs of the treatment area are taken to enable us to review the effectiveness of treatment. If there are any active skin infections, cold sores or you are generally unwell treatment will not be administered and will be rescheduled for a later date. If you feel that you need to discuss any illnesses or medications we ask you to contact the clinic prior to your appointment.

Immediately post treatment there may be some swelling, redness or bruising, which may become more apparent over the next 24-48 hours. Despite this you are still able to carry on with normal activities, camouflage make up can be applied in clinic if you would like to conceal the treatment area. An ice pack will also be offered post treatment to reduce any immediate swelling. Further advice post treatment is as follows:

• Avoid excessive alcohol, strenuous exercise, sunbeds, saunas, steam rooms and extremes of cold or heat for 2 weeks post treatment to avoid prolong swelling
• Avoid make up for 12 hours (post treatment camouflage can be applied in clinic if required)
• Ice pack and cold compresses can be beneficial for reducing swelling
• Arnica cream can be helpful in clearing bruising.
• Over the counter medications to reduce swelling include ibuprofen and anti-histamines can also be beneficial if able to take.

A review appointment is always scheduled 2-3 weeks post treatment to ensure you are happy with your results and have no concerns.

Introductory Price £350 

At Staffordshire Skin & Laser Clinic a £35 booking fee is required to secure your consultation. This is redeemable against any treatments or products purchased within 6 months.