Nasolabial Folds

• Dr S. Bassi our highly experienced cosmetic physician
• 15 years aesthetic expertise
• 30 years medical experience
• He has performed over 5,000 Dermal Filler treatments.

• This is a naturally occurring substance in the body, it holds water, which hydrates and gives volume to the skin.
• The production of hyaluronic acid diminishes as we age
• Injections of hyaluronic acid dermal filler restores lost volume of the improved and enhanced skin along with hydrating it.

Emla cream …a topical anaesthetic cream can be applied 20 mins before the treatment .to make the procedure more comfortable.

• Hyaluronic acid-based fillers usually last up to 8 to 10 months
• Clients require further treatment after this time

• It usually takes up to 30 minutes
• This includes completing the comprehensive consent form which takes around 15 minutes.

A topical aesthetic …Emla cream, can be applied half an hour before treatment. This makes the procedure more comfortable.

All our dermal fillers contain lidocaine anaesthetic which makes it much less painful

• In 2019 over 5 million dermal filler treatments were given worldwide. Their popularity has increased every year over the last few years.
• All our dermal fillers are non-animal based and are extremely safe with rare reports of side effects.
• We recommend dermal fillers which last up to 1 year maximum, as more permanent fillers can lead to problems.

You might experience:

• slight redness
• mild burning
• swelling at the injection site.
• This is all temporary and resolves quickly.
• lumpiness can occur this resolve within a few days as the filler moulds with your tissues.
• Any other potential side effects are detailed in our comprehensive consultation form.

You can return to work the same day. there might be a little swelling or redness, but this is easily covered by make-up.

• Ice packs can be used to reduce swelling for 48 hours post treatment
• Avoid taking aspirin or burfen as this make increase the risks of bruising
• Strenuous exercise, sun exposure, sun beds, steam sauna should be avoided for 1 week after treatment.

Dermal filler treatment is not recommended:

• If you are suffering from any skin infection in/ near the treatment area.
• If you are unwell in any way. even a minor illness.
• Injections around the lip area that can trigger cold sores viruses. Please inform us if you are a recurrent sufferer. We can prescribe lip anti-viral treatment e.g. Zovirax tablets.
• If you have previously experienced allergic reactions to any dermal filler or local anaesthetic.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you are taking any medicines which affect bleeding, e.g. aspirin, steroids, warfarin. or have autoimmune disease.

Dr. Bassi is a fully trained cosmetic practitioner in advanced filler techniques.

No two faces are similar, he tailors his facial filler remodelling treatment to each individual patient, to help them look and feel their best.