Dermal fillers are injectable hyaluronic acid gels designed to restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, and smooth deeper lines.
Dermal fillers are gel-based injectable treatments commonly made from hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance naturally found in the skin that helps maintain hydration and volume. They are used to restore age-related volume loss, enhance facial features, and improve the appearance of deeper lines or folds.
HA-based fillers attract and retain water within the skin, helping to create a hydrated, plump, and naturally lifted appearance.
Fillers are placed in targeted areas beneath the skin to restore lost volume and improve facial balance and contour.
Dermal fillers are injected into targeted layers beneath the skin to help restore facial volume, support facial contours, and improve areas affected by age-related volume loss. Once injected, the filler gel integrates with the surrounding tissue to provide immediate structural support and contour enhancement.
Hyaluronic acid within the filler also attracts and binds water, helping support skin hydration and a smoother appearance. Over time, the product is gradually and naturally broken down by the body.
The treatment is commonly used for concerns such as:
Results are visible immediately after treatment, with final results becoming more refined as swelling subsides over the following days. The longevity of results varies depending on the treatment area, product used, and individual metabolism.
Restores Lost Volume
Enhances Facial Contours
Smooths Deeper Lines
At YRS Medical Aesthetic Clinic, dermal fillers are often combined with other aesthetic treatments to support facial balancing, rejuvenation, and skin quality improvement.
Commonly paired treatments include injectable neurotoxins, skin boosters, RF microneedling, laser resurfacing, and mesotherapy-based treatments.
| Feature | Dermal Fillers | injectable neurotoxins | Morpheus8 (M8) | Skin Boosters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Function | Restores volume and enhances facial contours | Relaxes muscles to reduce expression lines | Supports skin tightening and collagen remodelling | Supports hydration and skin quality |
| How It Works | Adds hyaluronic acid gel beneath the skin | Blocks nerve signals to muscles | Uses RF energy with microneedling | Delivers hydrating ingredients into skin |
| Best For | Volume loss and facial shaping | Dynamic wrinkles | Skin laxity and texture concerns | Dehydrated and dull skin |
| Onset of Results | Immediate | 3–14 days | Gradual over weeks | Few days |
| Duration | Approximately 6–18 months | Approximately 3–6 months | Approximately 6–12 months | Approximately 3–6 months |
| Downtime | Mild swelling or bruising | Minimal | Mild redness and swelling for days | Minimal |
Most patients experience mild discomfort. Numbing cream or fillers containing local anaesthetic may be used to improve comfort.
Treatment typically takes around 20–45 minutes depending on the areas treated.
Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved using a specific enzyme if clinically necessary.
Patients are commonly advised to avoid excessive heat, alcohol, strenuous exercise, and pressure on the treated areas for the first 24–48 hours.