Doctor-Led Dermal Fillers in Soho
Dr Oli Aesthetics offers dermal fillers in Soho for the lips, cheeks, under-eyes, jawline, chin and nose, placed by a GMC-registered doctor with surgical anatomy training and dissolvable on site if ever needed.
- £50 doctor consultation
The short answer
What are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are soft gels made from hyaluronic acid, a substance your skin makes naturally to hold water and cushion tissue. Fillers come in different textures and firmness, so a soft lip filler is the wrong product for the jawline, and a firm cheek filler is the wrong product for under the eyes.
Used well, fillers restore volume you have lost or enhance the features you were born with. Used badly, they overfill and distort the face. Dr Oli's surgical anatomy training (MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England) guides every product choice and injection depth, and hyaluronidase is kept on site to dissolve filler at any time. Treatment takes place at UNTIL Soho and UNTIL Marylebone.
Dermal filler treatment at a glance
- Treatment time15 to 60 minutes
- Downtime1 to 7 days, by area
- Results last9 to 18 months
- ReviewAt 2 weeks
- WhereSoho and Marylebone
- ReversibleYes, with hyaluronidase
Dermal filler treatments in Soho and Marylebone
Lip fillers
Lip filler adds shape and definition to the lips. Numbing cream goes on for 15 minutes first, and the filler itself contains a local anaesthetic. Expect 3 to 5 days of mild swelling, which peaks at 48 hours. Results last 9 to 12 months, because the lips move so much.
Cheek filler
Cheek filler adds projection and lift. Dr Oli usually uses a blunt-tipped cannula here rather than a needle, which is more comfortable and lowers the risk to blood vessels. Swelling settles in 24 to 48 hours, sometimes with a small bruise, and results last 12 to 18 months.
Tear trough filler
Tear trough filler reduces the look of dark shadows under the eyes. Numbing cream goes on for 15 minutes first. Expect 2 to 4 days of settling, sometimes with a small bruise, and results that last 12 to 15 months. Shadows caused by thin skin, rather than lost volume, often respond better to polynucleotides.
Jawline and chin filler
Filler along the jawline and chin gives a sharper profile, and it can make a face look more masculine or more feminine, which is part of gender-affirming treatment. Dr Oli often uses a cannula here. Swelling settles in 24 to 48 hours, and results last 12 to 18 months.
Nasolabial fold and marionette line filler
Nasolabial folds run from the nose to the corners of the mouth, and marionette lines run down from the mouth to the chin. Filler in these lines softens the drop in the lower face that comes with age. It is priced by the ml, from £350 for 1.0ml.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty
Non-surgical rhinoplasty uses filler to smooth a bump on the bridge of the nose, lift a drooping tip or correct mild unevenness. The nose is one of the highest-risk areas for blood vessels, so it should only be treated by an experienced doctor who knows its anatomy in detail. Swelling takes 5 to 7 days to settle, and results often last 18 to 24 months, because the nose moves least.
Filler dissolving with hyaluronidase
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid filler within 24 to 48 hours. Dr Oli Aesthetics keeps it on site, so an unwanted result can be corrected. It is also the treatment for the most serious filler risk, vascular occlusion, when filler is accidentally injected into a blood vessel. That can damage the skin or, very rarely, affect sight if it happens near the eye. Careful, slow injection and a cannula in higher-risk areas lower the risk, and Dr Oli is a member of the Aesthetics Complications Experts Group.
Dermal fillers can help to:
Restore volume you have lost
Your skin makes less hyaluronic acid from your mid-twenties, and the face slowly loses volume. Filler puts some of it back, most often in the cheeks and under the eyes.
Shape and define your lips
Lip filler adds shape and definition. Dr Oli starts with a little less and reviews you at 2 weeks, so the result stays in proportion with your face.
Soften shadows under the eyes
Tear trough filler reduces the look of dark shadows caused by hollowness under the eyes.
Sharpen your jawline and chin
Filler along the jaw and chin gives a sharper profile. It can also make a face look more masculine or more feminine.
Soften lines around the mouth
Filler in the lines from nose to mouth and from mouth to chin softens the drop in the lower face that comes with age.
Reshape your nose without surgery
Non-surgical rhinoplasty can smooth a bump, lift a drooping tip or correct mild unevenness, with no operation.
Dermal fillers from consultation to aftercare
Every filler treatment starts with a consultation, because the right product and the right depth depend on your face. Dr Oli plans your treatment, talks you through the risks and gives you the price before any filler is placed.
Consultation.
Dr Oli assesses your face, chooses the right filler and takes photos with your consent. Your first appointment takes longer because all of this happens before treatment.
Preparation.
Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, vitamin E, fish oil and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours before. Taking arnica tablets for 3 days before can lower the risk of bruising. Leave 2 weeks between dental injections and filler near the mouth or cheeks.
Treatment.
Every filler contains a local anaesthetic, and numbing cream is used for the lips and under the eyes. Most people rate it 2 to 4 out of 10. It takes 15 minutes for a small area and up to an hour for full-face work.
Aftercare.
Avoid pressure, massage, makeup and hard exercise on the area for 24 hours, and wait 2 weeks before microneedling, peels or laser. Swelling settles in 1 to 7 days, depending on the area.
Two-week review.
Dr Oli uses a little less filler the first time and reviews you at 2 weeks, once the swelling has gone. Adding more is simple, and the result you see at 2 weeks is the one you keep.
What dermal fillers can treat
Each area needs its own filler and technique. Your consultation decides what suits your face.
- Thin lips or lost lip volume
- Hollows and shadows under the eyes
- Flat or hollow cheeks
- Lines from the nose to the mouth
- Marionette lines
- A soft jawline or chin
- A bump or drooping tip on the nose
Treatment areas
Face
Boundaries of practice
What's not treated
Good practice means saying no when indicated:
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- A skin infection where the injections would go
- A known allergy to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine
- A cold sore near the area, for treatment around the mouth
- Dental work with a local anaesthetic near the area in the last 2 weeks
- A past blocked blood vessel (vascular occlusion) in the same area
Dermal filler cost in Soho, London
At Dr Oli Aesthetics in Soho, dermal filler costs £350 for 1.0ml, £400 for tear trough or non-surgical rhinoplasty, and £300 per area to dissolve filler.
Standard areas (cheeks, chin, marionette)
Multi-area / full-face
Nose
Tear trough
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Oli Curwen, Aesthetic Doctor: MBBS BSc MRCS · MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency): HA fillers are CE-marked Class III medical devices.
FAQ
Dermal filler treatment FAQs
How long do dermal fillers last?
Most dermal fillers at Dr Oli Aesthetics last 9 to 18 months, depending on the product, the area and your body. Lip filler lasts 9 to 12 months because the lips move a lot. Cheek and jawline filler lasts 12 to 18 months, tear trough filler 12 to 15 months, and nose filler often 18 to 24 months.
Is filler safe to dissolve?
Yes. Dr Oli Aesthetics keeps hyaluronidase on site, an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid filler within 24 to 48 hours, so an unwanted result or a vascular complication can be corrected straight away. That is one reason the clinic uses only HA filler: permanent fillers such as silicone or PMMA cannot be dissolved.
Will fillers look unnatural?
Dermal fillers only look unnatural when too much is used or it sits at the wrong depth. At Dr Oli Aesthetics, Dr Oli uses a little less the first time and reviews you at 2 weeks, because adding more is simple and taking it away means dissolving it. The aim is you, but on a really good day.
How long does a dermal filler appointment take?
A dermal filler appointment at Dr Oli Aesthetics takes about 15 minutes for filler dissolving, 30 minutes for lips or a non-surgical rhinoplasty, and 45 to 60 minutes for cheeks, jawline or full-face work. Your first visit takes longer, because it includes consent, photos, an assessment of your face and the choice of product.
Is there downtime after dermal fillers?
Downtime after dermal fillers at Dr Oli Aesthetics depends on the area. Lips swell mildly for 3 to 5 days, peaking at 48 hours. Cheeks, jawline and chin settle in 24 to 48 hours, tear troughs in 2 to 4 days and the nose in 5 to 7 days. For a first treatment, leave 2 weeks before a big event.
Can fillers cause bruising?
Yes, dermal fillers sometimes cause a bruise, which usually clears in 5 to 7 days and can be covered with makeup after 24 hours. Dr Oli Aesthetics lowers the risk with a cannula where it suits the area. You can help by avoiding ibuprofen, aspirin, vitamin E, fish oil and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours before.
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