Southern View: November 01, 2016
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HEALTH & BEAUTY<br />
SOUTHERN VIEW<br />
Koru Clinic talks dermal fillers!<br />
As the face ages, collagen levels deplete, reducing skin elasticity and leaving the facial skin lined,<br />
saggy, drawn and gaunt. Dermal fillers are considered by many as the ultimate weapon for older<br />
women to counter ageing, so what are the most asked questions?<br />
What are dermal fillers?<br />
Dermal fillers are most<br />
commonly hyaluronic acidderived<br />
gels that are injected<br />
into the face to fill out static<br />
lines and deep wrinkles.<br />
They restore depleted volume<br />
that can occur in ageing and<br />
weight loss, lift sagging parts<br />
of the face to reshape and<br />
contour the face to give it a<br />
more youthful or glamorous<br />
appearance.<br />
How do I know if fillers are<br />
for me?<br />
Koru Clinics Dr Heather<br />
Jefferies treats men and women<br />
with fillers and says the treatment is ideal<br />
for skin ageing. “A side effect of ageing<br />
is that collagen levels in the dermal layer<br />
of the skin decrease, so the skin can<br />
weaken, and lose fullness and elasticity. A<br />
slowdown in collagen production occurs<br />
from about age 30, which is when many<br />
people can begin to notice sagging, fine<br />
lines and wrinkles”.<br />
What areas do fillers help?<br />
“They are most commonly used on lips,<br />
around the corners of the mouth and in<br />
the cheek area,” she says. “Using dermal<br />
fillers in the mid-face area can reshape the<br />
face by restoring volume. Cheeks can be<br />
enhanced and the overall contour of the<br />
face can be improved.”<br />
Will the results look natural?<br />
Dr Jefferies specialises in natural<br />
enhancement through medical expertise.<br />
“When having dermal fillers for the<br />
first time, patients are often concerned<br />
that other people will notice they may<br />
look different or ‘have had work done’.<br />
A treatment done in moderation,<br />
if administered by an experienced<br />
practitioner, will result in subtle changes<br />
that are difficult to detect.”<br />
“The goal should be for<br />
friends and family to comment<br />
on how well you look or how<br />
refreshed you appear.”<br />
Are there any risks or side<br />
effects?<br />
“There can be problems<br />
with fillers,” Dr Jefferies says,<br />
“however, risks and side effects<br />
are often attributed to injection<br />
technique rather than the<br />
product itself, so you should<br />
ensure any filler treatment is<br />
undertaken by an experienced<br />
cosmetic doctor.”<br />
How long does a filler<br />
treatment take and how long will it last?<br />
A dermal filler treatment takes about<br />
an hour and the cosmetic effect is evident<br />
immediately. True results are seen in<br />
two to three weeks when the filler fully<br />
integrates into the tissue. Dermal fillers<br />
last anywhere from 10 months to two<br />
years, depending on the area treated and<br />
the type of filler used.”<br />
“If you decide to stop using dermal<br />
fillers, over time the product gradually<br />
breaks down and reduces in the skin.<br />
Tissue and muscles will return to their<br />
Koru Clinic owner<br />
Dr Heather Jefferies<br />
previous pre-treatment state and the<br />
ageing process will continue as normal.”<br />
Dr Jefferies says fillers are relatively<br />
simple, less invasive and less expensive<br />
than surgery for freshening up the face.<br />
“In good, skilled experienced hands,<br />
injectable fillers can transform an<br />
individual’s appearance, helping them look<br />
younger, more beautiful and feel more<br />
confident, with minimal downtime”<br />
Koru Clinic is located at<br />
31 Colombo Street. Call<br />
now for an appointment<br />
on 03 372 3589<br />
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