Dermal Fillers

Dermal Fillers are a great weapon in the battle with ageing and many of us agree that they are a perfect way to correct some imperfections without having plastic surgery. We achieve this by replacing the lost hyaluronic acid and collagen that deteriorates over the years. Hyaluronic acid naturally occurs in the skin, and these fillers provide a quick, non-surgical solution to aging signs.

Dermal fillers are used to restore volume, smooth out wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. The procedure is relatively simple, involving a series of injections that can target areas like the cheeks, lips, under-eye hollows, and nasolabial folds. Beyond cosmetic purposes, dermal fillers can also be used for reconstructive purposes, such as correcting facial asymmetry or filling in scars. Their versatility and effectiveness have made them a popular choice for those looking to achieve a more youthful, refreshed appearance without surgery.

Some dermal fillers are composed of a transparent gel that is a naturally occurring component of the skin. The difference between these fillers is their thickness, viscosity, and how long the results will last. The finer and smoother ones tend to not last as long, whilst the thicker fillers last a lot longer.

What types of Dermal Filler are available at Refine Clinic?

Teosyal Puresense Redensity [II] is an injectable dermal filler specifically indicated for tear troughs (sunken under eyes).

It’s made of non-animal origin and biodegradable hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural skin component that acts like a sponge and retains large quantities of water to keep the skin plumped and soft. In the fillers syringes, Hyaluronic Acid comes in the form of a gel.

Why choose Teosyal Puresense Redensity [II]?

Teosyal Puresense Redensity [II] is specifically designed for the correction of loss of volume in the delicate under-eye area. It allows for seamless, smooth volume replenishment which results in a fresher appearance.

Price

Teosyal Puresense Redensity [II] for Tear Troughs  €350 per 1ml syringe

Teosyal Puresense Kiss   €400 per 1ml syringe

Teosyal Puresense Ultra Deep   €400 per 1.2ml syringe *Special Offer* Normally €450

Teosyal Puresense Deep Lines    €450 per 1.2ml syringe

Teosyal Puresense Ultimate    €450 per 1.2ml syringe

What areas can be treated?

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Lip Fillers | Lip Enhancement

These are the areas of the lip that we can enhance for you:

The fleshy part of the upper and lower lips – offering volume, fullness, and a beautiful pout.

  • Cupid’s Bow.
  • Philtrum ridges: These are the vertical grooves between the nose and upper lip.
  • Perioral Lines: These lines appear on the upper lip and are usually associated with smoking.

We use Finer dermal fillers in the upper lip, where the skin is thin. These dermal fillers are very fine, they don’t really cause any lumps.

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Cheek Fillers | Jawline Fillers

Cheek fillers have the power to rejuvenate the skin and help make you look younger, more refreshed, and more elegant. It’s a procedure that gives more definition to the cheekbones and restores volume to tired-looking skin. This volume loss can occur due to age, genetics, and sun exposure.

Men tend to benefit greatly from this treatment as it focuses on the three main sections of the cheek that help to maintain a masculine look to the jawline.

Thicker dermal fillers add volume to bulky areas such as the cheeks or jawline. They are typically injected deeper than the finer fillers.

We only use high-quality dermal fillers approved by the Irish Medicine Board.

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Tear Troughs

The skin under your eyes is some of the thinnest on your body. Dr. Natalia Bratu is highly skilled in this field so she takes special care in selecting the most appropriate hyaluronic acid filler.

A deep tear trough can create a shadow that is perceived as a dark circle below the eye. It also creates a division between the lower eyelid and cheek that is an early sign of ageing around the eyes.

It usually only takes 30 minutes to administer a 1ML syringe. Depending on how deep your tear troughs are, you may need more than 1 treatment. Dr. Natalia will advise you of this during your consultation.

Using Dermal Fillers on this area can result in a more natural, immediate and lasting result:

  • Under-eye circles evenly corrected.
  • Hydrated, younger-looking skin.
  • Long-lasting global satisfaction, proven over 12 months.
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Décolletage

After the eye area, the décolletage is the part of our body most prone to aging. It is far more delicate than our facial complexion because it doesn’t produce as much oil as the rest of our skin and is often the first to develop wrinkles. This area, like the expressive muscles in our face, has a lot of skin stresses placed upon it from movement, weight, and exposure to sunlight.

Treatment with dermal fillers for the décolletage doesn’t just add subtle volume. It can hydrate far deeper into the skin than topical moisturizers can and works to fill the folds from within.

It can also rejuvenate skin quality and revitalize skin tone to combat the visible appearance of the sun’s damage.

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Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

Many men and women are concerned about the shape of their noses, it’s normal and here at Refine Clinic, we can alter the shape of the nose without drastic surgery or Rhinoplasty. Using premium dermal fillers, Dr. Bratu can alter the shape and subtly enhance and straighten the nose. It’s not unusual to think that a dermal filler would make your nose look bigger.

However, this is not the case at all. The dermal filler just makes the nose more symmetrical, aligns contours, and eliminates deep grooves. By adding this filler in the dip of the nose she can even out the shape.

Before & After Photos

Looks that clients want to achieve (remember every client is different)

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty | Nose Realignment

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Lip Fillers | Lip Enhancement

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Cheek Fillers

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Tear Trough Filler

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Tear Troughs

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Pre & Post Treatment Advice

  • For the best results, and to minimize the chance of bleeding or bruising at the injection site, please avoid all blood-thinning medications and supplements for one week prior to  your appointment. This includes over-the-counter medication such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or Aleve. Also avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, ginko biloba, St. John’s Wort and omega-3 capsules. If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor prior to stopping use of aspirin. 
  • Please inform us if you have a history of Perioral Herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment. 
  • Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A) retinols, retinoids, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or any “anti-aging” products for two days before and after treatment.
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before or after your treatment to avoid extra bruising.
  • Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of it’s ingredients, or suffer from any neurological disorders.
  • Use a cold pack to reduce swelling and redness on the injection site.
  • Avoid physical strain, sudden head movements and sports the first day after the treatment.
  • Try to avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet light (solar exposure, lamps) in the 4 weeks following the treatment.
  • Refrain from intense heat (Sauna, steam bath) or intense cold in the 4 weeks following treatment.
  • Don’t have further cosmetic therapies for the first two weeks after the treatment.
  • Don’t massage massage the injection site.
  • Please don’t drink significant amounts of alcohol for a period of 10 to 14 days after the treatment.
  • Avoid application of make-up for at least 12 hrs post-procedure. Stay well hydrated (1.5–2.0 l water per day).

Frequently Asked Questions

That’s no problem at all. Dr Natalia will take her time with you. She will go through the treatment and do her absolute best to reassure you. If at any point you decide not to have treatment that is also no problem.

Before your treatment, a cool gel pack can be held to the skin to numb the area. Numbing cream is available also but is rarely used as the injections are so quick to take effect. These don’t hurt, it’s just like a little pinch. Some patients who bruise easily may find that they may have a slight small bruise e.g. near the sensitive eye area, post-treatment.

Arnica cream is a fantastic healer for bruises and speeds up the recovery time for any bruising. Taking Arnica pillules before and after your treatment can also speed up the recovery time for bruising. These can be found in homeopathy and health food stores.

Some people may have a fear of needles but still would like treatment. If you make us aware of this we can be mindful and look after you.

Dermal fillers are very different to anti-wrinkle treatment. Dermal fillers, such as Restylane are most frequently used to ‘fill’ facial lines, wrinkles and folds (known as static wrinkles) or add volume deep into the skin to enhance facial contours (e.g cheeks) and features such as the lips.

Anti-wrinkle treatments work differently by temporarily relaxing muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles occur as a result of facial movement rather than loss of volume in the skin and this type of injections has gained wide acceptance as a method of treating this type of wrinkle.

The use of Anti-Wrinkle Injections has expanded over the years with wide acceptance among aesthetic healthcare practitioners to use it to treat other areas of the face, although not formally licensed.

Absolutely! Dr Natalia may combine a variety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures over the course of a treatment plan to help you achieve the youthful look you would like to achieve. This gradual process will result in a more subtle change to your appearance and progressively gives you a younger, fresher appearance. Also, a combination of both Anti-Wrinkle Injections and dermal fillers such as Restylane or Belotero to treat very deep frown lines, where the line has been etched into the skin over the years, has been proven to be more effective in achieving that smooth glabellar area between the eyebrows compared to exclusively treating with the Anti-Wrinkle component.

Anti-Wrinkle Injectables stop the lines from forming and dermal filler can be used to lift the line out and smooth the skin.

Contact us for more information on Dermal Fillers.

Appointments can be made via our Booking Page, email, or via phone. Please be advised that our secretary may need to ask some personal questions to help decide which appointment type is most suited to your needs.