When is a full face filler treatment considered?

As the face ages, the skin gradually loses volume and firmness. This can lead to hollow cheeks, deeper grooves around the mouth, a less defined jawline and a tired appearance. A full face approach focuses on restoring the balance and proportions of the face as a whole.

This is in contrast to separate treatments per zone, where there is a risk that the face looks unnatural or uneven.

Which areas are treated?

A full face filler treatment usually addresses several zones. Which zones are treated depends entirely on the individual situation and wishes of the client. Commonly treated areas are:

cheeks and cheekbones
temples
nasolabial folds
jawline and chin

What does the treatment involve?

The treatment always starts with an extensive consultation, in which the face is assessed and a tailored, step-by-step treatment plan is drawn up. During the treatment itself, fillers are applied to the chosen areas with a fine needle or cannula. Numbing cream is used for extra comfort.

Depending on the number of zones to be treated, a full face treatment takes longer than a single filler treatment. We work with a step-by-step plan and carry out the treatments one after the other, with a period between treatments to allow the products to settle and to maximise their effect. A new treatment is then scheduled for the next step of the plan. Another advantage of this is that the people around you notice the various smaller treatments less than if all treatments were done at once.

What can you expect from the result?

A difference is visible immediately after the treatment. The face looks fuller, fresher and more balanced. Mild swelling and redness may be present for the first few days. The final result is clearly visible after one to two weeks.

The effect is temporary. Depending on the type of filler and the treatment area, the result remains visible for an average of twelve to eighteen months.

Are there any risks or side effects?

In a full face filler treatment several areas are treated, which makes it even more important to have an experienced, medically trained doctor. Possible side effects are temporary swelling, redness or bruising. In rare cases serious complications can occur, such as disruption of the blood supply. It is essential that the treatment is performed by someone with thorough anatomical knowledge.