Dermal Fillers

What is dermal filler treatment?

Dermal fillers can be used to restore lost volume, soften folds, wrinkles, or to mildly enhance facial features. At the Fitzgerald Private Clinic we use premium FDA-approved hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers. HA is a natural substance found in most tissues in the body where it binds to water molecules giving volume, shape, hydration and elasticity. HA dermal fillers are broken down and absorbed by the body over time. They are also dissolvable.

There are many facial areas Dr. Deirdre & Dr. Roisin treat and a plan can be created for you at your consultation.

Some of the areas we treat are listed here:

• Mid-face (cheek area)

• Temple hollows

• Chin & marionette area

• Lips

• Nose (non-surgical rhinoplasty)

How does it work? 

Treatment involves gently injecting the dermal filler under the skin with a needle or microcannula or combination of both. For most parts of the face no numbing is required before treating with dermal fillers. For lip enhancement we offer complete numbing with a dental block prior to treatment to ensure the treatment is as painless as possible. 

Our aim at the Fitzgerald Private Clinic is to enhance your appearance rather than change it.

How often should I have this done?

Dermal filler and its effects will last a varying amount of time from person to person. After injection you’ll see some of the effects immediately, and after a short initial settling period the premium filler integrates with your own tissues to show even more improvement in the following 4-6 weeks. Some will opt for more at this point. After you achieve your desired result it is important to add further volume only when you see the effects fade. This could vary from months to years depending on volumes used, areas treated and the individual’s metabolism.

Is there downtime after this treatment?

For most there is minimal downtime but swelling, bruising, transient asymmetry may occur. Complications such as infection or vascular occlusion (blockage to a blood vessel) are rare but can occur. It is important that your dermal filler treatment is performed by a fully qualified medical professional with advanced training to keep complication risk to a minimum. 

How long does it take?

This will depend on your planned treatment. 20-40 minutes would be average.

What are the usual pre-treatment guidelines?

We ask you to remove makeup prior to arrival so you can get the most from your treatment time & reduce infection risk.

You should be generally well, not on antibiotics or steroids and skin must be free from infection, coldsores, acute inflammation so treatment can proceed.

If you have dental treatment planned 2 weeks before or after your dermal filler appointment please let us know so we can schedule your treatment safely.

If you are very prone to coldsores please let us know so we can provide you with an antiviral medication prescription.

Strong sun/hot environments in the weeks following treatment can affect the settling process so if you’re planning a sun holiday it’s best to have treatment at least 2 weeks prior to going away.

What are the usual post-treatment guidelines?

Avoid touching the treated area except for gentle cleansing later.

Makeup can be applied with clean tools from the following day .

What are the usual potential add-ons or complimentary treatments for dermal filler treatment? 

Home skincare, in-clinic treatments & sometimes anti-wrinkle injections can complement dermal filler treatment beautifully.

What are the main contraindications?

We cannot inject these during pregnancy & breastfeeding.

It may not be safe to proceed if you have certain medical conditions or are on medications that affect your immune response and healing.

Do you offer correctional work or dissolving of dermal filler done in other clinics?

We don’t dissolve filler or do corrections from treatments done in other clinics.

What does this cost?

Please see our pricelist for our Dublin Clinic here and our Donegal Clinic here