Your Essential Check List Before Having Dermal Filler

This story is one of the reasons for this blog as it seems very easy to fall into the wrong hands when having cosmetic treatments these days.

Choose a medical professional – the most important point of all!

Don’t be afraid to ask for credentials, you want a fully trained and insured medical professional to be carrying out lip filler treatment.

You can easily check details of a medical professional by asking for their GMC, NMC or GDC number & then performing a 2-minute check online.

https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/the-medical-register

https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/search-the-register/

https://olr.gdc-uk.org/SearchRegister

Remember this is an injectable treatment and complications are a risk so a practitioner who is trained to look out for and deal with these if they arise is essential.

2. Have a consultation

We offer free consultations for a reason: to ensure our clients are fully aware of all aspects of the treatment.

You should be asked about your medical history and age plus be informed of the full treatment and any risks involved

3. Take time

There is no pressure to have treatment and we encourage you to have a think at home and run through the information you are given before your first treatment. This is why our consultations are offered with no obligation to go ahead with treatment.

4. Photos

Not only do we take before and after photos for your file but we think its a great idea if you take your own – self style

We all grow used to our own appearance as we look in the mirror every day so it's a good reminder.

5. Notes

Our medical practitioners are very strict about noting all quantities, brands of products and notes about the treatment for every client they treat. Your personal record is available for you to see at any time.

6. Product

You should see your practitioner open the Dermal Filler in front of you plus ask him/her to explain what brand the product is, is it FDA-approved and what does it contains (as in ingredients).

For your information – Hyaluronic Acid is the main compound of Dermal Filler and mimics the body's own Hyaluronic Acid.

7. Follow-ups – book one!

Two-week follow-ups are just part of Persona’s practice unless of course you do not want/need one.

We are always at the end of the phone if you have any concerns, our team are all very knowledgeable and many personally have the treatments themselves so can offer first-hand experience.

8. Cosmetic treatments are for clinics

We advise strongly against having lip fillers (or any other injectable/cosmetic treatments for that matter) at your house, friends, parties or exhibitions. Think of hygiene and infection – remember we are piercing the skin so good hygienic surroundings are crucial.

If you want to read more, the experts at Consulting Room really know what they're talking about and have put together Dermal Fillers FAQs just for you.

If you have more questions, you can use the Dermal Fillers questions feature to talk to our panel of trained medical experts.

If you're keen to get started with any of these treatments right away then you're in luck - those clever folks also have a list of trusted, accredited Dermal Fillers clinics in your area.

Thanks to the author of this blog, Dr Lisa Delamaine.

As Medical Director of Persona Cosmetic Clinic, she is responsible for, and dedicated to, patient safety, ensuring treatment for each client is appropriate and carried out most safely and effectively. The treatments offered at Persona are hand-picked, researched and trialled by Dr Lisa guaranteeing we only offer the best and most results-driven treatment options.

Lisa is consistently adding to and tweaking our wide treatment menu ensuring Persona is at the forefront of the aesthetic industry.

Get in contact via the Persona Cosmetic Clinic website or call 0208 304 4913.