Choosing the Right Dermal Filler: What You Need to Know

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth deep wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. With various types available, choosing the right filler depends on your skin concerns, desired results, and treatment goals. Here’s a guide to help you make an informed decision.

1. Understand Your Skin and Concerns

Volume Loss
As we age, collagen production declines, leading to flatter cheeks, hollow temples, and sagging around the mouth and jawline. Fillers help restore youthful fullness.

Facial Contour
To enhance facial structure, fillers can define the cheeks, jawline, and chin—restoring a sculpted, lifted appearance.

Under-Eye Bags & Dark Circles
Ageing or genetics may cause under-eye hollowness, which fillers can address for a brighter, less tired look.

Thin Lips
Dermal fillers enhance lip volume and shape, creating a plumper, more defined pout.

Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines)
These deep lines running from the nose to mouth can be softened with fillers for a more youthful appearance.

2. Schedule a Consultation

A proper consultation with a certified aesthetic doctor is essential. Your facial anatomy and goals will be assessed to determine the most suitable filler type and technique.

3. Know the Types of Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

• Naturally found in the skin
• Provides hydration and volume
• Lasts: 6–12 months
• Reversible and ideal for first-timers

Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA)

• Thicker consistency
• Found naturally in bones
• Lasts: Around 12 months
• Also stimulates collagen production

Poly-L-lactic Acid (PLLA)

• Stimulates collagen over time
• Results develop gradually
• Lasts: 2 years or more

Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)

• Long-lasting, semi-permanent
• Contains microspheres for structural support
• Ideal for deeper lines or volume loss

4. Consider Longevity

If you’re looking for a natural introduction to fillers, HA may be best. For longer-term results, PLLA or PMMA are suitable options. The ideal choice will depend on how long you want results to last and your comfort level with different materials.

5. Budget Considerations

The cost of fillers varies based on type, quantity, and provider expertise. Always prioritise a qualified injector over lower pricing—safety, technique, and product quality are key to achieving natural, effective results.

Not sure which filler is right for you? Schedule a personalised consultation with Luna Clinic to explore the best treatment option for your skin goals—safely and confidently.