What it is
Dermal fillers are injectable gels, most commonly based on hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in skin, used to restore lost volume, soften folds and support facial structure. At Abi Peters Skin Clinic, filler treatment is planned around your anatomy, with restraint as a design principle.
What it may help with
- Softening of deeper lines and folds, such as nose-to-mouth lines
- Restoring volume gradually lost from cheeks, lips or temples
- Supporting structure and balance across the face
- Subtle definition, where appropriate to your features
Whether filler is the right approach for a given concern is assessed at consultation, sometimes a skin-quality treatment is the better answer.
Who it may be suitable for
Adults over 18 seeking measured, natural-looking enhancement, following a consultation and a suitability assessment.
Who it may not be suitable for
Filler treatment is not appropriate under 18, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with active infection in the area, or with certain medical conditions and medications reviewed at consultation.
What to expect
Every filler journey begins with a consultation. If you proceed, the area is cleansed, a numbing cream may be applied, and treatment is carried out with careful, conservative technique. You see the result immediately, with final settling over around two weeks.
Consultation & safety
As a nurse-led clinic we place particular weight on anatomy, product selection and emergency preparedness. We use reputable, established products sourced through regulated UK pharmacy channels, and we keep complication management protocols in clinic.
Aftercare
Written aftercare covers the first 48 hours, avoiding make-up on injection points, heat, strenuous exercise and alcohol initially, plus what is normal, what is not, and exactly how to reach us. A review appointment is available.
Possible side effects & risks
Common, temporary effects include swelling, redness, tenderness and bruising. Less common risks include lumpiness, asymmetry and infection. Rare but serious risks, including vascular occlusion, are explained fully at consultation, alongside how the clinic prevents, recognises and manages them.
