What Are Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable gels made primarily of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that attracts water and provides structure to the skin. As we age, hyaluronic acid, fat, and collagen decrease, leading to volume loss, sagging, and wrinkles. Fillers help restore this volume and redefine facial contours, offering immediate and natural-looking results without surgery or downtime.
What Can Fillers Treat?
Dermal fillers are versatile and can be used to address a wide range of aesthetic concerns, including:
Cheek enhancement (lift and contour)
Under-eye hollows (tear trough correction)
Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
Marionette lines (lines from corners of mouth to chin)
Chin projection and jawline definition
How Is the Procedure Performed?
Consultation & Facial Assessment: Our doctors evaluate your facial proportions, symmetry, and goals to create a custom filler strategy.
Preparation: A numbing cream is applied to ensure comfort.
Injection: Using ultra-fine needles or cannulas, the filler is injected into targeted areas with precision and minimal trauma.
Post-Treatment: The results are visible immediately, with minor swelling or bruising resolving in a few days.
Treatment time: 15–45 minutes, depending on the number of areas treated. Most patients return to normal activities the same day.
Results and Longevity of Fillers
Results are visible immediately after injection
Mild swelling or redness may occur but usually subsides within 24–72 hours
Results last between 6 to 18 months, depending on the filler used and area treated
Regular maintenance helps prolong the effect and support skin quality over time
Our clinic uses high-quality, CE and FDA-approved fillers, ensuring both safety and exceptional aesthetic results.
Types of Fillers We Use at Estetik International
At Estetik International, we exclusively use CE-certified and FDA-approved dermal fillers that are globally recognized for their safety, effectiveness, and long-lasting results. Each filler is selected based on the area of application, depth of injection, and your individual skin needs.
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers
The most commonly used and versatile fillers. HA is a substance naturally found in the skin, making it safe, hydrating, and reversible. These fillers are ideal for:
Lips
Cheeks
Nasolabial folds
Tear troughs
Jawline and chin
Volumizing Fillers (Thicker HA or Hybrid Formulas)
Designed for deeper tissue filling, facial contouring, and longer-lasting volume in areas like the cheeks, chin, and jawline. These fillers provide structure and lift.
Biostimulatory Fillers
These fillers not only volumize but also stimulate natural collagen production, improving skin quality over time. They’re ideal for patients seeking long-term skin firmness and elasticity.
Common uses:
Mid-face volume loss
Lower face sagging
Skin tightening support
Skin Boosters (Micro-fillers)
These are ultra-light hyaluronic acid formulations injected superficially to hydrate, brighten, and improve skin texture without altering volume or shape. Perfect for:
Dull, dehydrated skin
Fine lines
First-time filler patients
Your doctor will recommend the best filler type based on your facial anatomy, treatment goals, and skin needs, always with a focus on achieving subtle, natural-looking results.
Pre-procedure Tips for Fillers
A little preparation before your filler appointment helps minimize bruising and swelling, allowing you to enjoy smoother, more comfortable results.
Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before your appointment, as it can increase the risk of bruising.
Stop taking blood-thinning medications or supplements, such as aspirin, fish oil, or vitamin E, for several days beforehand, unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Stay well hydrated in the days leading up to your treatment to support skin quality.
Avoid other facial treatments, such as chemical peels or laser sessions, in the immediate days before your appointment.
Arrive with a clean face, free of makeup, if possible.
Operation Day: Step by Step for Fillers
Your filler session is a straightforward, well-organized process designed for comfort, precision, and natural-looking results.
Consultation and facial assessment to evaluate your proportions, symmetry, and aesthetic goals.
Application of a numbing cream to the treatment areas to ensure comfort during injections.
Precise injection of the filler using ultra-fine needles or cannulas, tailored to the targeted areas.
Gentle massage or shaping of the treated area to achieve smooth, even contours.
Review of the immediate results with your doctor and guidance on aftercare before you leave.
Post-procedure Tips for Fillers
Following simple aftercare guidelines helps your results settle beautifully and reduces the chance of temporary side effects.
Apply a cold compress to any swollen or tender areas during the first 24 to 48 hours.
Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, and excessive heat exposure for about 48 hours after treatment.
Avoid touching, massaging, or applying pressure to the treated areas unless instructed by your doctor.
Refrain from alcohol and smoking for a few days, as both can affect healing and prolong swelling.
Sleep with your head slightly elevated for the first night or two to help minimize swelling.
Patient stories
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Dermal fillers are injectable gels, most often made of hyaluronic acid, used to restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles, and redefine facial contours. They are suitable for adults who notice volume loss in the cheeks, temples, or under the eyes, deepening nasolabial folds, thinning lips, or a less defined jawline. A consultation with our doctors will assess your facial anatomy and goals to confirm whether fillers, or a combination with other treatments, are right for you.
After a facial assessment, a numbing cream is applied to the treatment areas for comfort. Your doctor then uses ultra-fine needles or cannulas to inject the filler precisely into the targeted layers of tissue, shaping and volumizing as they go. Most patients feel only mild pressure or a slight pinch rather than significant pain. The entire session typically takes 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the number of areas being treated.
Recovery from filler injections is minimal, which is why many patients call it a lunchtime procedure. Results are visible immediately, and most people return to their normal daily activities right away. Mild swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection sites can occur but usually resolves within 24 to 72 hours. Applying cold compresses and avoiding strenuous exercise for a day or two helps speed this settling process.
The longevity of dermal fillers varies depending on the product used, the treated area, and your individual metabolism, but results generally last between 6 and 18 months. Areas with more movement, such as the lips, tend to metabolize filler faster than areas like the cheeks or jawline. Biostimulatory fillers can also encourage the skin to produce its own collagen, supporting quality over time. Regular maintenance sessions help prolong and refresh the effect.
When performed by trained professionals with CE and FDA-approved products, fillers are considered very safe, with risks such as bruising, swelling, or asymmetry being temporary and manageable. Hyaluronic acid fillers are also reversible if needed. At Estetik International, experienced doctors follow anatomy-based, tailored planning in accredited facilities, and international patients benefit from high-quality care alongside more accessible pricing, multilingual support, and complete travel arrangements.
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