Dermal
Fillers
Restore volume, smooth lines and sculpt, with natural-looking results.
Dermal Fillers
A safe, non-surgical way to plump lips, lift cheeks, soften smile lines or define the jawline. We use only premium, FDA-approved fillers, placed with precision by licensed medical professionals.
What it helps with
In three steps
The face is assessed as a whole
Volume loss in one place often shows up as a line somewhere else. We look at the whole face before deciding where anything goes.
Filler is placed precisely
A hyaluronic acid gel is placed in small amounts at the right depth, using a fine needle or a blunt cannula depending on the area.
Structure returns
The result is there immediately, then settles over one to two weeks as swelling resolves and the gel integrates with your tissue.
Fuller lips, still your lips
Four of our own clients, each after a single lip filler appointment. Drag the handle across each photo to compare.
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Russian lips, and the rest
People arrive asking for a named technique more often than for an amount of filler. Here is what the names actually mean, so you can tell us what you want without having to use ours.
Russian lips
A technique, not a product. The filler is placed in small vertical columns from inside the body of the lip up towards the border, rather than along the lip line. It lifts height and sharpens the cupid's bow, so the lip looks taller from the front and stays flat from the side instead of pouting forward.
What it is not
It is not a different filler, and it is not more filler. Done properly it often uses the same amount as any other lip treatment, simply spread differently. If anyone sells it to you as an upgrade that needs extra syringes, ask them why.
Whether it suits you
It works best on a lip that already has a defined border and not much projection. On a lip that is already full, or that rolls outward, the same technique can look heavy and shelf-like. We will tell you honestly which group you are in before we open anything.
What to expect afterwards
More swelling than a standard lip treatment, because there are more entry points, and it settles over about two weeks. We review you at two weeks and top up then if it needs it, rather than chasing the look on the day.
Reversible hyaluronic-acid filler only, placed by a licensed medical professional, with the dissolving agent kept on site at all times.
The honest detail
Filler goes wrong in public more often than any other treatment, and almost always for the same two reasons: too much, and in the wrong place. Here is how we avoid both.
What the session actually feels like
Numbing cream first, and the filler itself contains anesthetic, so it gets more comfortable as it goes. You will feel pressure and occasionally a brief sharp moment. Thirty to sixty minutes depending on the areas. Lips are the most sensitive and also the quickest.
We treat the face, not the line
The nasolabial fold that bothers you is usually not a fold problem; it is a cheek that has lost volume and dropped. Filling the fold directly makes the face heavier and stranger. Restoring the cheek lifts it. This is the single most important thing that separates a natural result from an obvious one, and it is why we look at the whole face before deciding where anything goes.
What results actually look like
Immediate, then worse, then right. Swelling peaks at around forty-eight hours, particularly in lips, and people frequently panic on day two. By day five to seven it has settled and by two weeks you are seeing the actual result. We book a review at two weeks and add more then if it is needed, which is the correct order.
How long it lasts
Six to eighteen months depending on the area and the product. Lips move constantly and metabolise fastest. Cheeks and jawline last longest. Filler does not simply vanish at a fixed date; it degrades gradually, which is why the change back is rarely abrupt.
Reversibility, and why we insist on it
We use only hyaluronic-acid fillers, and we keep the dissolving enzyme on site at all times. That means if a result is not what you wanted, or in the rare case of a vascular complication, there is an immediate answer. Permanent and semi-permanent fillers offer no such option, which is why we do not use them under any circumstances.
Treatment areas
- Lips: enhancement or hydration
- Smile lines
- Marionette lines
- Cheeks: volume and contour
- Jawline and chin
- Under-eye hollows
- Temples and hands
Before & after
What you do in the days either side of your appointment makes a real difference to your result. Print this, screenshot it, or ask us for a copy on the day.
- Avoid alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E for 48 hours
- Tell us about allergies, recent dental work or skin conditions
- Arrive with a clean face
- Do not schedule within 2 weeks of a major event
- Minor swelling or bruising is normal and temporary
- Use gentle cold compresses in the first 24 hours
- Avoid hard exercise, alcohol and heat for 24–48 hours
- Do not massage the area unless told to
- Wait 1–2 weeks before other facial treatments
What happens afterwards
Careful, every time
Filler is the treatment where injector skill matters most, because the risks are anatomical rather than cosmetic. We use only hyaluronic-acid fillers, which can be dissolved if anything is not right.
How we keep you safe
- Assessment and treatment by licensed medical professionals only
- Only reversible hyaluronic-acid fillers, never permanent products
- Dissolving agent kept on site at all times for immediate use if needed
- Blunt cannula used in higher-risk areas to reduce vascular risk
- Genuine, sealed product, opened in front of you
- Conservative volumes, with a review at two weeks rather than overfilling on the day
- We will say no if what you are asking for would not look natural on your face
This may not be right for you if
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have an active infection, cold sore or breakout at the site
- You have an autoimmune condition, without clearance from your doctor
- You have a known allergy to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine
- You have had a vaccination or dental work in the last 2 weeks
- You have a history of severe allergic reactions
Please tell us about
- Any filler you have had before, what kind, where and when
- Whether you get cold sores
- All medications, especially blood thinners
- Any autoimmune condition
- Any recent or upcoming dental work or vaccination
This page is general information, not medical advice. Every treatment at Permaskin begins with a free consultation, where we review your health history and tell you honestly whether this is the right choice for you. Individual results vary.
Good to know
Are fillers safe?
They have been used for many years and are well tolerated by most people when placed properly. All our fillers are FDA-approved and placed by experienced, licensed professionals.
When will I see results?
Right away, with the best result after a few days once swelling settles.
How long do they last?
It depends on the area and filler. Most clients enjoy results for several months.
Does it hurt?
Very little. We use numbing cream, and many fillers contain lidocaine.
Will I look overdone?
No. We enhance your features while keeping a natural look.
Related treatments
Thirty minutes, no pressure
We look at your skin properly
Your history, your concerns, what you have already tried and what your routine looks like now.
We tell you the truth
What will help, what will not, and what you may not need at all. If something else suits you better, we will say so.
You leave with a plan
Written, with clear pricing and no pressure. Whether you book is entirely up to you.