# Dermal Fillers at Post House Dental, Weybridge

URL: https://posthousedental.co.uk/treatment/dermal-fillers/
Category: Facial aesthetics

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers to restore lip volume and soften lines around the mouth, given by a dentist trained in clinical aesthetics. The aim is a natural-looking result.

## What dermal fillers are

As we age, the skin makes less collagen and holds less moisture. It loses some of its fullness. Fine lines and folds become more noticeable. Lips also tend to thin over time. Dermal fillers are gels injected beneath the skin to restore some of that volume and soften lines.

At Post House Dental in Weybridge we use Restylane. It is a clear gel made from purified hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the skin, where it holds water and helps keep skin supple. The gel is biodegradable, so the body gradually breaks it down over time. This means the effect is temporary and treatment needs repeating if you want to keep it.

## What fillers can be used for

We most often use dermal fillers around the mouth, which is an area dentists know in detail. Treatment may help to:

- add volume to thinning lips
- define the outline of the lips, including the cupid's bow
- soften the fine vertical lines that form around the lips
- reduce the depth of folds and creases around the mouth

Other areas can be discussed at your consultation. Fillers suit some concerns better than others. Lines caused by muscle movement, such as frown lines, may respond better to [anti-wrinkle injections](https://posthousedental.co.uk/treatment/wrinkle-removal).

## Dermal fillers at Post House Dental

Dermal fillers at Post House Dental are given by Safia Mir, BDS Bristol Dip Clinical Aesthetics. Treatment is subject to a consultation and assessment. At that appointment we ask what you would like to change and look at your face as a whole. We go through your medical history. We explain what fillers can and cannot achieve, along with the possible side effects and risks. Many patients ask for "invisible" or undetectable fillers. Our approach is to use small amounts and aim for a result that looks natural, though results vary from person to person.

The treatment itself is usually quick. The filler contains a local anaesthetic to make the injections more comfortable. Afterwards, some swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising at the injection sites is common. This usually settles within a few days. We will give you aftercare advice and arrange a review.

## Cost and booking

The fee depends on the area treated and the amount of filler needed. We confirm it before treatment begins. Dermal fillers are a private cosmetic treatment and are not available on the NHS. You can find our other prices on the [fees page](https://posthousedental.co.uk/fees). To learn about our wider range of facial treatments, see our page on [facial aesthetic enhancement](https://posthousedental.co.uk/treatment/aesthetic-enhancement).

## Fees

- Cosmetic consultation, new patient: £87
- Cosmetic consultation, existing patient: £72

## Clinicians

- Safia Mir, Associate Dentist, GDC 264850: https://posthousedental.co.uk/team-member/safia-mir/

## Questions

### Will people be able to tell I have had fillers?

Our aim is a result that looks natural. We use small amounts of filler and plan treatment around the proportions of your face. In the first few days there may be some swelling or bruising, which can make the area look fuller than the final result. Results vary from person to person. We will talk through what is realistic at your consultation.

### How long do dermal fillers last?

Hyaluronic acid fillers are biodegradable, so the body gradually breaks them down. The effect is temporary. How long it lasts varies from person to person and depends on the area treated and the amount used. Lips, which move a lot, tend to need topping up sooner than some other areas. We will discuss timing with you at your review.

### Do dermal filler injections hurt?

Most patients describe a pinching sensation rather than pain. The filler we use contains a local anaesthetic to make the injections more comfortable. Afterwards the area may feel tender and look swollen or bruised for a few days. This usually settles on its own. We give you aftercare advice before you leave.

### What is the difference between fillers and anti-wrinkle injections?

Fillers add volume beneath the skin. They are used to restore fullness to lips and soften lines and folds that are present even when your face is at rest. Anti-wrinkle injections work differently. They relax specific muscles to soften lines caused by movement, such as frown lines. We will advise which suits your concern after a consultation.