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During an initial consultation, we discuss your desires and treatment options. Based on a few questions about your medical history, we determine if you qualify for a filler treatment.

Through a comprehensive analysis of your skin, we identify areas suitable for filler treatment and recommend products that may be suitable for your skin type.

Our focus at Doctor Brandt is on achieving a natural and subtle result. That’s why we often advise against over-treating in one session. You can always come back later for a touch-up.

During the initial consultation, our goal is to fully inform you about the treatment and the expected results. It’s important that your expectations align with the anticipated outcomes. We will always provide you with honest advice to collaboratively create a well-informed treatment plan.

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A filler treatment is simple and typically lasts only 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the number of areas being treated. About half an hour before the treatment, the assistant or the doctor will apply a numbing cream to the areas to be treated. Using a few strategic injections with a very thin needle, the doctor will add extra volume to the chosen areas until the desired effect is achieved. You will see immediate results.

To clearly document the results of the treatment, photos will be taken for your medical record.

After the treatment, you can resume your daily activities immediately. Please be aware that your skin may show slight swelling and redness. This will gradually diminish and should be gone within a few hours. The doctor will provide you with post-treatment tips.

In the days following the treatment, the effect may further enhance due to the filler’s moisture-absorbing nature. This achieves a healthy and voluminous effect that emphasizes certain parts of your face. The longevity of the filler’s filling effect depends on the region treated and the firmness of the gel used. On average, the filling effect of the filler can last 12-18 months.

The hyaluronic acid is naturally broken down by the body into its own substances. After this, you can repeat the treatment without any issues.

A filler is, as the name suggests, a filling substance. It is a collective term widely used for temporary fillers applied to the face or body. The most commonly used fillers are made of Hyaluronic Acid – a naturally occurring building block of the skin. In addition to Hyaluronic Acid, collagen-stimulating fillers such as Radiesse or Sculptra are also used.

The result of a filler treatment depends on the type of filler used and the skin layer in which it is placed. For example, a ‘firm filler’ in a deeper skin layer provides a lifting effect on deeper wrinkles, while a ‘soft filler’ in a superficial skin layer softens shallow wrinkles. For an optimal result, a combination of different types of fillers in various skin layers is often applied.

For a filler treatment, usually only local anesthesia is applied with an injection or a numbing cream. Depending on the type of treatment, the most effective option for a comfortable experience will be suggested. If you find it very nerve-wracking or are afraid of needles, please let us know, and we can work together to make the treatment as pain-free as possible.

Fillers like Hyaluronic Acid and Radiesse are naturally broken down by the body over time. On average, results are visible for about a year, gradually diminishing. If you prefer to monitor the results, you can work with the doctor throughout the year to identify areas where a ‘touch-up’ may be beneficial. In some cases, with more robust fillers, results can last for several years.

The recovery after a filler treatment is generally mild. After the procedure, there might be some local mild swelling, redness, or discomfort – this is quite normal and usually resolves on its own within 24-72 hours. Occasionally, a small bruise may occur during the injection, but it typically fades within a few days. Significant bruising is rare. Generally, it’s barely noticeable immediately after the treatment. Within a few days, the filler settles into the skin and may attract some additional water, enhancing the effect over time. Most people experience the ‘wow-effect’ after 2-4 weeks.

A treatment with fillers has a favorable risk profile compared to surgical procedures. Like any medical procedure, there are risks to consider. The most common problems are not severe and easily correctable. If a filler ends up in the wrong layer of the skin, a small bump or swelling may occur. This is often easily corrected with a solvent, especially with soluble hyaluronic acid fillers. The risk of bumps due to fillers is very small when choosing an experienced cosmetic doctor with the KNMG certification.

In extremely rare cases, there may be an allergic reaction or infection (less than 0.1%). Also, in very exceptional cases, a filler may obstruct blood vessel flow. In such cases, the doctor can usually inject a solvent with targeted ultrasound to restore blood flow. Dr. Brandt has extensive knowledge of treating complications and has contributed as an author to the Dutch field norm for non-body-own degradable fillers. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!