A crib sheet on fillers

Show notes

Dr Sophie and Fiona discuss:

• What are fillers? • The different types of filler (inc. hybrid injectables) • What results can be achieved with fillers? • So much choice – is it different brands or different products? • Fillers and skin boosters – what’s the difference? • HArmonyCA v Radiesse • Which is better for lines – fillers or wrinkle relaxers? • What’s the experience like (and does it hurt)? • Do’s and Don’ts before treatment • How soon to see results – and what’s the downtime like? • Risks and side effects • Post treatment protocols • Lip filler / baby lip filler / staying natural • Results – and how long it lasts • Where does filler go once it’s worn off? • The Alice Hart-Davies report on extended longevity • Getting filler dissolved • Post-Hyaluronidase Syndrome • How to stay looking natural • Regulations and safety in the UK • Is there anyone who can’t have fillers? • Final thoughts and tips

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Dr Sophie mentions a few brands plus a study and an article – all the links are here (press ‘episode website’ for the full list):

These are some of the key brands Dr Sophie uses in clinic (some are fillers – some are skin boosters or hybrid products):

HArmonyCa

VOLBELLA, VOLUMA, VOLUX, VOLIFT (in the USA: Vollure) and VOLITE (in the USA: SKINVIVE) – all from Juvéderm

JUVELOOK & LENISNA

Profhilo

Viscoderm Hydrobooster

Dr Sophie also mentioned using fillers in conjunction with Profound RF or Sofwave.

Dr Sophie also mentions these brands:

Restylane Teoxane Sculptra Ellansé Radiesse MaiLi IBSADERMA Aliaxin

Dr Sophie mentions these products:

Alastin’s Immerse serum SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Serum The Youthful Lip Replenisher from Revision Skincare

The study Dr Sophie mentioned is here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38655103/

More on the Alice Hart-Davies report Dr Sophie mentioned can be found here: https://thetweakmentsguide.com/blog/how-much-filler-did-alices-mri-reveal/

In the UK, there are resources including:

https://www.jccp.org.uk/ and https://www.saveface.co.uk/

Plus you can check the regulatory register to find out if your practitioner is a registered healthcare provider. This includes the General Medical Council, the General Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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