Dermal Filler Treatments

1. What Are Filler Treatments?

Filler treatments are non-surgical aesthetic procedures in which substances, most commonly containing hyaluronic acid, are injected under the skin to restore volume and reshape facial contours.

The aims are to:

• Correct volume loss
• Enhance and define facial features
• Fill wrinkles and folds
• Provide a more youthful and balanced appearance

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that naturally exists in the body.

2. Which Filler Substances Are Used?

The most commonly used filler types are:

Hyaluronic acid fillers:

• Temporary, safe and reversible

Calcium hydroxyapatite-based fillers:

• Denser in structure, preferred in specific areas

Collagen-stimulating fillers:

• Aim more to improve skin quality than to provide pure volume

The type of filler is selected according to the treatment area and the desired effect.

3. Which Areas Can Be Treated With Fillers?

Fillers are most commonly applied to:

• Lips
• Cheekbones
• Nasolabial folds (lines between nose and mouth)
• Chin and jawline
• Under-eye area (tear trough)
• Temples
• Non-surgical nose reshaping

4. Aesthetic and Functional Goals of Fillers

With filler treatments:

• Facial contours are enhanced and defined
• Asymmetries are balanced
• Wrinkles and folds are softened or filled
• The face looks more dynamic and youthful

The goal is not excessive fullness, but to improve appearance while preserving natural proportions.

5. Who Is a Suitable Candidate for Filler Treatments?

Suitable candidates are individuals who:

• Experience volume loss or contour irregularities
• Do not wish to undergo surgery
• Are in a general state of health suitable for treatment
• Have realistic expectations

Fillers are not performed during pregnancy or in the presence of active infection.

6. Pre-Treatment Evaluation

During the evaluation phase:

• Facial proportions and symmetry are analysed
• Which areas will be treated and how much filler will be used is planned
• Any previous fillers are assessed

This stage is critical to achieving a natural-looking result.

7. How Are Fillers Performed?

• The treatment area is cleansed
• Filler is injected with a fine needle or cannula
• A mild feeling of pressure may be felt during injection
• Gentle shaping of the area may be performed immediately afterwards

8. The First Hours After the Procedure

• Excessive facial expressions should be avoided for the first 24 hours
• Massage and heat application are not recommended on the first day
• Alcohol consumption should be postponed

These measures support the proper settling of the filler.

9. Staying in Istanbul and Follow-Up

• Being in Istanbul on the day of the procedure is sufficient
• If needed, a follow-up visit is scheduled 7–14 days later
• Small touch-ups can be planned at this visit

10. Returning to Social Life

• You can return to social life on the same day
• Make-up can usually be applied a few hours after the procedure
• Fillers do not significantly restrict daily activities

11. Effect and Longevity of Fillers

• The effect is visible immediately
• Depending on the filler type and individual metabolism, results typically last 9–18 months
• With regular maintenance, the results can be preserved for a longer period

12. Possible Side Effects and Limitations

• Mild swelling
• Bruising
• Temporary tenderness
• Occasionally mild asymmetry

These effects are usually temporary and resolve spontaneously.

13. Results and Expectation Management

The goals of filler treatments are:

• A natural facial expression
• Balanced, harmonious volume
• Subtle, non-exaggerated aesthetic improvement

The aim is not for the filler to be obvious, but to achieve results that look done yet are not easily noticeable.