The majority of patients are completely comfortable.

Everyone is different and you may feel some discomfort during treatment that will quickly disappear.

Numbing cream is used prior to treatment where needed to help minimise the possibility of pain.

With any injectable treatment there is small chance of minor side effects.

Most commonly, this may involve bruising, selling, redness, tenderness, itching and sensitivity at treatment sites, which typically subsides after 48 hours.

Generally, dermal filler treatments can leave the area feeling more firm and on occasion can leave behind small lumps.

Any potential side effects will be discussed with your doctor during consultation and how to take care of these areas to reduce risks.

Please contact the practice with any concerns.

Post-treatment care will be discussed in depth with your doctor:

1. Swelling will occur and is not representative of the amount of filler injected. This will take a few days to settle and expect 10% of the final volume seen immediately after treatment to disappear.
2. Avoid heat inducing activities for 48 hours such as strenuous exercise, spas, saunas and steam rooms
3. Avoid makeup for 24 hours on treatment sites
4. Avoid medicines such as Aspirin as this can increase bruising and bleeding
5. Do not rub the treated sites and avoid touching the face on the day of treatment
6. Use a cold pack or Arnica gel if bruising occurs
7. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
8. Avoid flying for 48 hours
9. Avoid active cosmeceutical products (AHAs, retinols, vitamin C) on the night of treatment
10. Avoid facials, waxing, chemical peels, skin needling, microdermabrasion, IPL or laser treatments for 2 weeks after treatment
11. Lightly cleanse on the day of treatment using light pressure and use SPF
12. Numbness can last for a few hours so please take care when eating and drinking

Results are immediate and can improve over the following 14 days.

Swelling will occur and is not representative of the amount of filler injected. This will take a few days to settle and expect 10% of the final volume seen immediately after treatment to disappear.

Dermal filler injections aim to create volume, restore structure, define facial features and form symmetry. Fine lines can also be smoothed with this treatment.

Your doctor will discuss your likely result during your consultation, where you can discuss your desires.

Treatment plans are bespoke and therefore results vary person-to-person.

At Pine Dental & Aesthetics, we use one of the safest, most trusted brand of dermal filler – Juvederm®.

Juvederm® is long-lasting, non-allogenic and non-permanent ensuring the highest measure of safety.

We do not offer dermal filler treatments to those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Rest assured that all facial aesthetic treatments we offer are provided by our highly-skilled doctors and you are in the safest of hands.