Face treatment
Dermal Fillers in Chelsea, London
Dermal filler restores volume the face has lost with age. It also softens deep lines and improves contour, and can be used on the hands.
Treatment information from
Dr Sultan Hussein, MRCS, member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
- From
- £461
- In the chair
- 30-60minutes
- Recovery
- Daysswelling settles first
- Anaesthetic
- Numbingcream, and anaesthetic in the filler
- Treated by Dr Sultan
- He carries out every procedure himself.
- 8 Hollywood Road
- One consulting room in Chelsea, London SW10.
- Consultation £150
- A full assessment and a written plan before anything is booked.
What dermal filler does
Where the filler goes matters more than how much of it there is.
Dr Sultan places it against the bone and fat structure underneath rather than simply filling whatever looks hollow.
Is dermal filler right for you?
Filler replaces volume. It does not tighten skin, and putting more in does not make loose skin sit tighter.
It usually suits
- Cheeks, temples or the chin have flattened
- A line that is there when your face is completely still
- You want a jaw or chin defined without surgery
- You want it reversible, which hyaluronic acid filler is
It is the wrong treatment if
- Loose skin is the real problem rather than lost volume
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You want a dramatic change in one appointment
What to expect
- 01Before you arrive
- Stop acids, retinol, vitamin C and scrubs a week beforehand. If you take blood thinners, including aspirin or ibuprofen, ask your own doctor whether you can pause them.
- 02The consultation
- He goes through your medical history and what is bothering you, then photographs the area.
- 03The plan
- He tells you what the treatment will do and what it will not, before anything is injected.
- 04Numbing
- Numbing cream goes on and is left to work. Most fillers also carry their own local anaesthetic.
- 05The injections
- Needle or cannula depending on the area. He works in small amounts and checks as he goes.
- 06Straight after
- Small bumps at the injection points and some swelling. The swelling is partly the anaesthetic in the product.
- Do not touch or massage the treated area. Pressing on it can move the product.
- Keep the area clean and dry for 24 hours. Lukewarm water, air dry, no towel.
- No make-up over the injection points for 12 hours.
- No retinol, vitamin C or acids for 24 hours.
- No sauna, hot bath or jacuzzi for 24 hours.
- No exercise or anything that makes you sweat for 24 hours.
- Stay out of direct sun for 24 hours, then use a broad spectrum SPF 50 with 5 star UVA protection.
A summary. Dr Sultan emails a full written aftercare sheet after your procedure.
- Same day
- Swollen and possibly bruised. Bumps at the injection points settle within hours.
- 24 to 72 hours
- Most of the swelling goes. This is the stage people worry about and should not.
- 3 to 5 days
- It starts to look like the result rather than the treatment.
- 10 to 12 days
- Settled. He may offer a review at this point.
- 9 to 12 months
- The filler breaks down and is absorbed. Nothing is left behind.
What dermal filler is used for
- Lines and wrinkles
- Lines that appear when you move and lines that are there when your face is still are two different problems, and they need two different treatments.
- Facial hollowness
- Cheeks and temples that have flattened are a volume problem, not a skin problem. Tightening does nothing for it.
- Nose shape
- Filler can smooth a bump or lift a tip. It cannot make a nose smaller, and anyone telling you otherwise is selling.
Treatments that work with dermal filler
- anti-wrinkle injections
- For lines your muscles make, which filler does not fix.
- lip filler
- The same material, placed in the lips.
- tear trough filler
- The under eye, which is treated far more cautiously than the cheek.
- non-surgical nose job
- Filler used on the bridge and tip of the nose.
Please read This page describes dermal filler in general terms. It is not medical advice and it is not a diagnosis. Whether dermal filler is right for you can only be decided by Dr Sultan after he has examined you. Every procedure carries risks, and he goes through the ones relevant to you at your consultation. If you are unwell, or you are under the care of another doctor, tell him before you book.
Common questions
How long do dermal fillers last?
Most last between six and eighteen months, depending on the product and the area.
Can filler be dissolved?
Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved if you are unhappy with the result.
How much is a consultation?
A consultation is £150. It covers a full assessment and a written treatment plan.
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Your first visit
Three steps
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Consultation, £150
He assesses you and writes a plan. Book it even if you are undecided.
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Your price
Guide fees are published. The exact fee comes after he has seen you.
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Treatment
About an hour, awake, under local anaesthetic.
8 Hollywood Road
Chelsea, London
- +44 7503 126644
- Telephone
- 07456 935887
- info@drsultan.co.uk