Dermal fillers in Vehari

What it is

Faces change with age by losing volume and structural support, not only by wrinkling. Fat pads in the midface shrink and descend, bone remodels, and the tissue that used to sit high on the cheek settles lower. The visible result is a flatter cheek, a deeper fold from nose to mouth, a hollow under the eye and a softening jawline.

Hyaluronic acid filler replaces that volume. Hyaluronic acid is a substance the body already makes, which is why these fillers are the standard choice: they integrate with tissue, they can be layered at different depths, and — importantly — they can be dissolved with an enzyme if there is a problem or if you dislike the result. Permanent fillers cannot, which is why we do not use them.

The single most common mistake with filler is chasing a fold directly instead of restoring the support that was lost above it. Treating the cause rather than the crease is what separates a face that looks refreshed from one that looks worked on.

Benefits

• Restores volume in the cheeks and midface
• Softens the folds from nose to mouth and mouth to chin
• Improves under-eye hollowing in suitable candidates
• Can define the jawline and chin profile
• Immediate result, visible the same day
• Reversible with an enzyme if needed — a genuine safety advantage

Who it suits — and who it doesn't

This list is not exhaustive. Your medical history, medications and previous treatments are reviewed at consultation, and that review sometimes changes the plan.

The procedure, step by step

1. Assessment. We look at the whole face rather than the line you dislike, work out where the volume has actually gone, and discuss what is achievable and what is not.
2. Planning and consent. Product, volume and depth are agreed, and the risks — including the rare but serious vascular ones — are explained before written consent is taken.
3. Numbing. Topical anaesthetic for 20 to 30 minutes. Most fillers also contain local anaesthetic, so comfort improves as the treatment progresses.
4. Injection. Placed with a fine needle or a blunt cannula depending on the area. Cannulas reduce bruising and lower vascular risk in higher-risk regions. You will feel pressure rather than pain.
5. Moulding and review in the mirror. The product is moulded into place and we check symmetry with you sitting upright, with a mirror, before finishing.
6. Two-week review. Swelling has resolved by then and the filler has integrated, so this is when the true result is assessed and small adjustments made if needed.

Recovery and aftercare

Expect swelling for two to five days, and bruising in some patients — more likely around the lips and under the eyes. Small lumps that you can feel in the first week usually settle as the product integrates.

For 48 hours avoid the gym, steam, sauna, hot showers on the face and sleeping face down. Do not massage the area unless we specifically ask you to. Avoid dental work for two weeks where possible.

Contact us immediately if you develop increasing pain that is out of proportion, blanching or white patches of skin, a dusky or mottled colour, or any change in vision. These are rare but need urgent attention, and you have our WhatsApp number for exactly this reason.

Results you can expect

You see a change straight away, but you are also looking at swelling for the first few days. The honest result is what you see at two weeks.

Depending on the product and the area, results last around nine to eighteen months. Areas that move a great deal, such as around the mouth, break the product down faster than static areas like the cheekbone.

Filler restores volume; it does not tighten loose skin and it does not remove movement lines. If your main issue is laxity or dynamic lines, we will tell you that filler is not your answer.

Frequently asked questions

Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Bareera Usman, MBBS
Last reviewed: July 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan for any individual.