Volumising with Tissue Filler Injections

The youthful attractive face displays both fullness of contour (volume) and a triangular outline.  Furrows and hollows disrupt that fullness, creating shadows associated with a haggard, aged look.  Loss of the triangle of beauty occurs as facial tissue sags downward with age, or the jaw is too square or cheekbones are not prominent enough.  Thinning of lip  volume and outline looks dull.

Filler injections are a modern safe way to quickly and easily volumise the face, abolishing the shadowy lines and hollows, recreating the triangle of beauty and establishing the full contours of the attractive face and lips.  Years ago, only face lifting was on offer and this often created an ascetic, drawn, “skull-like” appearance that was disappointing to say the least. Volumising was the missing magic ingredient and the only way to do it back then was by surgically implanting solid prostheses and stitching them into place under general anaesthetic.  Today, in the clinic chair we can re-volumise parts of the face in a truly gratifying way – and it’s so quick, easy and safe with minimal downtime and a predictable outcome. 

Injecting your own fat taken from other body areas is another wonderful way to do it, but is far more invasive, has a much longer downtime and is not as predictable in its result.  Consider it if you are a semiretired or taking a long vacation as a recluse.

Modern-day tissue fillers  are of two main types:

1. Biodegradable nonpermanent.

Hyaluronic Acid - Restylane® Perlane Range, Juvederm® Range.

Collagen - Evolence

Calium Hydroxy-appetite - Radiesse

2. Nonbiodegradable permanent.

These are often associated with permanent problems so we avoid them at TLC.

At TLC we favour the non-permanent fillers and use the above-listed products.  Expect the effect to last approximately one year or more. Injecting fillers is done under local anaesthetic with top priority given to pain control.

Bruising is possible (but uncommon) since a needle is being used semi-blindly. By avoiding the use of any aspirin/salicylate products for 10 days prior and with our use of cryotherapy we can minimise the chances. Camouflaging the bruise till it clears is the solution.

Tissue swelling soon settles, but may create an initial exaggerated appearance. It may therefore be advisable to have it done at the end of your work week and 1-2 weeks prior to any important social event.


We are constantly amazed at the transforming effects achievable by revolumising (filling) critical facial areas and features especially when combined, where needed, with Botox, Chemical resurfacing peels, and possible face-lifting.

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