Dermal fillers in Johannesburg South
Restore volume, shape contours and balance your features — lips, cheeks, chin and jawline — with results that look like you, only refreshed.
- Popular areas
- Lips, cheeks, chin and jawline
- Aftercare
- No strenuous exercise for 24 hours
- Dental work
- Avoid 2 weeks before and after
- Performed by
- One of our doctors
What are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable gels, usually made from hyaluronic acid, used to restore volume, shape contours and improve facial proportions.
Think of fillers as structure and shape, not just “making things bigger”. Placed carefully, they can replace volume lost with age, define the jawline or chin, or give lips subtle definition — while your face keeps its natural movement.
- Restores lost volume
- Enhances facial proportions
- Defines and contours selected areas
- Can improve the appearance of folds and hollows
- Can provide subtle lip enhancement
- Creates structure while keeping natural movement
Where dermal fillers can help
Lips & mouth
- Lips
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
Contour & structure
- Cheeks
- Chin
- Jawline
- Facial contouring
Volume
- Volume restoration
- Folds and hollows
We’ll recommend areas and amounts at your consultation, based on your face and what you want to achieve.
It’s especially important to avoid dental work around facial filler treatments, as this can raise the risk of infection or inflammation.
Is it right for me?
Dermal fillers suit people with volume loss, facial asymmetry or structural changes, or anyone wanting subtle enhancement or contouring. We won’t treat you if you have an active infection, cold sore or significant skin irritation in the area.
What to expect
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Consultation
We look at your face as a whole, talk through what you’d like to change and review your medical history and any previous fillers.
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Treatment
Your doctor places small amounts of filler in the agreed areas, checking balance and proportion as they go.
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Settling
Some swelling or tenderness is common at first. Sleeping with your head slightly raised on the first night can help.
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Review
We’ll check how your result has settled and advise on maintenance.
Before your treatment
- Avoid dental procedures for 2 weeks before treatment
- Avoid treatment if you have an active infection, cold sore or significant skin irritation
- Arrive with clean skin and no makeup
- Tell us about any medications, allergies or previous filler treatments
- Avoid alcohol before your appointment where possible
After your treatment
- Avoid touching or massaging the treated area
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours
- Avoid excessive heat, saunas and steam for 24–48 hours
- Avoid facials, peels and other facial treatments until advised
- Avoid dental procedures for at least 2 weeks after treatment
- Sleep with your head slightly raised on the first night if swelling is expected
Dermal fillers: your questions
Is there downtime after dermal fillers?
Most people go back to their normal day straight away. Some swelling or tenderness is common at first. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours, heat, saunas and steam for 24–48 hours, and dental work for at least two weeks.
Will my lips look overdone?
Not if we can help it. We focus on proportion and subtle definition, and we’ll tell you honestly if we think more filler wouldn’t suit you.
What’s the difference between fillers and skin boosters?
Fillers add structure and volume to specific areas. Skin boosters like Profhilo improve hydration, firmness and overall skin quality rather than adding volume. Many patients combine the two.
How long do dermal fillers last?
Hyaluronic-acid fillers break down gradually over time, and how long they last depends on the area treated and the product used. Your doctor will advise on maintenance for you.
Why do I need to avoid dental work?
Dental work around the time of facial filler treatment can raise the risk of infection or inflammation, so we ask you to avoid it for two weeks before and at least two weeks after.
Who you’ll see
Your treatment is planned and performed by one of our doctors, after a proper consultation.
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Ready to talk it through?
Book a consultation at Xavier Health Centre, Robertsham, or WhatsApp us on 060 519 7094.