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Dermal fillers Face and lip fillers with hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic-acid filler can add structure to the cheeks, chin, jawline, lips and deep folds. The change usually shows straight away, fades over six to eighteen months, and can be dissolved.

Key facts

Who you’ll see
Where
CREAMÉ, 350 Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Session
Assessment and photographs first, then the injections
Numbing
Many gels contain a local anaesthetic
Downtime
Swelling or bruising for a few days, usually
Course
Usually one session; lasts 6–18 months

What dermal filler is used for

Structure that has softened, or was never quite there: flatter cheeks, a chin that sits a little back, a jawline without definition, deep folds, lips that are thin or uneven. Volume, not movement lines.

Who dermal filler usually suits

  • Cheeks that have flattened, a chin that sits back, a jawline without definition, deep folds, or lips that are thin or uneven: volume and structure, not movement lines.
  • You want a change that usually shows on the day, fades gradually over six to eighteen months and can be dissolved.
  • Women and men: the gel and the steps are the same, and the plan follows your own features.
  • Your first time, if you are happy to start small and come back for a review at two to four weeks.
  • Movement lines, loose skin or dull skin usually need other treatments, such as anti-wrinkle injections, Volnewmer or skin boosters; if that is you, we'll say so.

How dermal filler works

A gel of hyaluronic acid, a water-binding molecule your body already makes, placed beneath the skin to add volume and structure. Firmer gels suit the cheeks, chin and jaw; softer ones the lips and finer folds. It works by filling space and supporting the skin above, so the change usually shows straight away. It fades as your body breaks it down and, unlike other filler families, it can be dissolved with an enzyme, hyaluronidase.

Cheek filler: what it can change, results, recovery time and how long it lasts

Cheek filler puts back support deep in the mid-cheek, where volume has flattened with time or weight loss, or adds a little definition along the cheekbones. A deep groove under the eye and the fold from the nose to the mouth often reflect lost support in the cheek, so the doctor usually starts there and then judges what, if anything, those areas still need.

In a two-year trial of a hyaluronic-acid gel made for the cheeks, 86 in 100 people were rated as having more volume in the mid-cheek at six months, and nearly half still did at two years. Swelling and tenderness usually settle within a week and a bruise within two; the result is judged at the review two to four weeks later. For men, the plan keeps the cheeks modest: an expert consensus notes that too much volume in the mid-cheek can make a man's face look more feminine.

Chin filler and jawline filler, for women and men: results, recovery time and how long they last

Chin filler adds projection or length at the front of the chin, for a chin that sits back in profile; jawline filler adds definition along the edge and angle of the jaw. In a trial of chin filler, 70 in 100 people had a chin rated as sitting less far back at six months, against none in an untreated group, and 55 in 100 still did at a year. In a trial of jawline filler, nearly 8 in 10 people treated were satisfied with the treatment at six months, with similar results across skin types, ages, and in women and men, over up to 12 months of follow-up.

As in other areas, tenderness, swelling and bruising are common and usually settle within one to two weeks. In a small study of 15 women with moderate jowls, filler placed at the angle of the jaw improved how the jowls looked on a rating scale four weeks later; some had tenderness when chewing for two to three days. Heavier jowls are loose skin, which filler does not lift. For men, the plan may favour definition along the jaw; for everyone, it starts from your own profile.

How much dermal filler for the lips, cheeks, chin or jawline: half a syringe, one full syringe (1 ml) or 2?

There is no set amount. Filler is measured in millilitres (ml), and clinics often count it in syringes, though how much a syringe holds depends on the gel, so it helps to ask how many ml are planned. The amount follows the area, the gel and how much support has been lost; we start small, and any top-up is decided at the review two to four weeks later.

For a sense of scale, from published studies: in the lips, the average or median amount per person in most trials was about 1.3 to 2.5 ml; at the front of the chin, about 1.3 to 1.5 ml on average; at the angle of the jaw, for jowls, about 3.4 ml; and along the whole jawline, 3D imaging in one trial measured about 6 ml of added volume at six months. Your face may need less. You know the plan, in ml, and its cost before you start; we don't publish prices.

Under-eye filler (tear trough): when it suits, and when it doesn't

Under-eye filler, also called tear trough filler, is a small amount of hyaluronic acid placed deep along the groove that runs down from the inner corner of the eye. It suits a true hollow under reasonably thick skin, not puffy bags, loose eyelid skin or dark circles from pigment, so a doctor looks first; often the cheek is supported first and the groove softens with it.

In a pooled analysis of 31 studies of filler for tear troughs, about nine in ten people were satisfied; swelling and bruising each affected about one in five, lumps about one in twenty and a bluish tint about one in a hundred, which dissolving the gel usually corrects. Dr. Daria Banina's facial contouring includes tear troughs.

First time with dermal fillers: what happens, does it hurt, and how to prepare

The first visit starts with a consultation: what bothers you, your face at rest and as it moves, photographs in the same light, your health, medicines and any filler you have had before. If filler suits you, the doctor explains which areas, roughly how much and the risks, the rare serious ones included, and you decide whether to go ahead. It can sting a little: you feel small pricks and pressure, and many gels contain a local anaesthetic.

To prepare, tell us about cold sores, as antiviral tablets beforehand may be suggested for work near the mouth, and about blood thinners or supplements such as fish oil or vitamin E; never stop a prescribed medicine without asking the doctor who prescribed it. Leave at least two weeks before a wedding, a trip or Eid, and a month is better, so the swelling has settled and there is time for the review. Most people need only a quiet day afterwards.

Filler gone wrong: lumps, migration or an overfilled look, and dissolving

Small lumps and unevenness in the first days are often swelling, which is why the result is judged at the review rather than on the day. Lumps that stay, gel that has moved, such as above the lip line, a bluish tint under the eyes or a face that looks too full can usually be corrected, because hyaluronic-acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme, hyaluronidase, usually within a day or two, filler placed elsewhere included.

Filler dissolving starts with an assessment and, unless it is urgent, a small skin test, as the enzyme can rarely cause an allergic reaction; a second session, if needed, comes no sooner than 48 hours later. The enzyme can also take some of your own hyaluronic acid, so the area can look flatter than you expect at first. If pain grows instead of easing, or the skin turns pale, grey, blue or blotchy, contact us straight away: that is the rare emergency the enzyme is always kept for.

A session, step by step

  1. We start with your concern, your face at rest and as it moves, and photographs in the same light, then your health, medicines, allergies, cold sores and every filler you have had before.
  2. The plan comes first: which areas, roughly how much, and the risks, the rare serious ones included. You sign a written consent, and any make-up is cleansed off.
  3. The gel is placed with a fine needle or a blunt cannula, slowly and in small amounts, with the doctor watching the skin throughout for any change in colour.
  4. Before you leave, we go through aftercare and what to watch for, and book a review two to four weeks later, once the swelling has settled.

What to expect

How it feels

Small pricks and a feeling of pressure as the gel goes in. Many filler gels contain a local anaesthetic, lidocaine, which makes the injections more comfortable as they go; the area can feel tender for a few days.

Downtime and recovery

Usually little. Swelling, tenderness and redness usually settle within a few days to a week; a bruise can take up to two weeks to fade. No hard exercise, sauna or hot yoga for the first 24 hours.

How many sessions, and how often

Usually one session, with a review two to four weeks later and a small top-up then if needed. It fades gradually over six to eighteen months, depending on the gel and the area; you can top it up or let it go.

Dermal filler results: what changes, and when

  1. On the day The change usually shows straight away, under some swelling. Most people go back to their day: no hard exercise, sauna or hot yoga for 24 hours, and no make-up on the injection points.
  2. The first two days Swelling and tenderness are usually most noticeable now, and bruises may appear. A cold compress can ease both; don't massage the area unless the doctor asks you to.
  3. The first week Swelling usually settles within a few days to a week. The shape can still change as it does, so it is too early to judge.
  4. Two weeks A bruise can take up to two weeks to fade. Stay out of strong sun while any bruise lasts: in the Dubai summer, keep to the shade.
  5. Two to four weeks The review: the result is judged once the swelling has gone, and a small top-up is added then if needed.
  6. Six to eighteen months The gel fades gradually, depending on the gel, the amount and the area. You can top it up as it fades, or let it go.

Dermal fillers vs biostimulators, skin boosters and anti-wrinkle injections: how they compare

Four injectable treatments we offer, side by side from each page's key facts. They do different jobs: filler adds volume where it is placed, biostimulators build collagen gradually, skin boosters hydrate the skin, and anti-wrinkle injections relax the muscles behind movement lines. Many plans combine two; the doctor suggests one when one is enough.

Treatment How it works Used for Downtime Usual course
Dermal fillers How it works Cross-linked hyaluronic-acid gel, placed by injection Used for Flat cheeks, a receding chin, a soft jawline, deep folds, thin or uneven lips Downtime Swelling or bruising for a few days, usually Usual course Usually one session; lasts 6–18 months
Biostimulators How it works Biodegradable particles that prompt your own collagen Used for Thinning skin, lost firmness, broad volume loss Downtime Usually little; swelling or bruising usually settles in 1–2 weeks Usual course Usually 2–3 sessions, a few weeks apart
Skin boosters How it works Un-crosslinked hyaluronic acid with nutrients, as shallow micro-injections Used for Dull, dehydrated or crepey skin and fine lines at rest Downtime Usually little: small bumps, sometimes bruises Usual course 2–3 sessions a few weeks apart, then about every 6 months
Anti-wrinkle injections How it works Botulinum toxin type A, a prescription neuromodulator Used for Frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet Downtime Usually little or none Usual course One session, repeated when it wears off if you wish

Who it may not suit

We go through your health and medicines first, because dermal filler may not suit you, or may need to wait, if any of these apply:

  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding: filler has not been studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so we wait.
  • There is an infection, an active cold sore, spots or a rash in the area. If you get cold sores and the plan is near the mouth, antiviral tablets may come first.
  • You have a bleeding disorder, or take blood thinners, aspirin or supplements such as fish oil or vitamin E: tell us, and never stop a prescribed medicine without asking the doctor who prescribed it.
  • You have severe allergies or have had anaphylaxis, or you are allergic to lidocaine, which many gels contain, or to bacteria, from which the hyaluronic acid in some gels is made.
  • You tend to form keloid or raised scars: the safety of filler in this skin is not known.
  • You have filler that does not dissolve in the area, such as silicone, or don't know what was used before.
  • You have recent or planned dental work, a vaccination or an illness: swelling around filler can flare after them.
  • Your weight is still changing quickly: volume is usually planned once it has settled.

Risks and side effects of dermal filler

Common and short-lived: swelling, redness, tenderness, itching and bruising. Swelling usually settles within a week; a bruise can take up to two weeks to fade.

Less common: small lumps or unevenness, which often settle or can be dissolved; swelling that returns days or weeks later; infection; a cold-sore flare. Rarely, gel moves from where it was placed, or a firm lump appears months later.

Rare but serious: gel placed into, or pressing on, a blood vessel can block the blood supply and damage the skin. In a study of 1.7 million syringes, this never happened more than once in 5,000 syringes for any filler type, and 85 in 100 blockages healed without lasting harm. Very rarely the blockage reaches the eye, causing loss of vision that can be permanent, or causes a stroke. A severe allergic reaction is also rare.

How it is managed: slow, low-pressure injection in small amounts, a cannula where it suits, and the enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid always on our shelf, given straight away if a vessel is blocked. The enzyme itself can rarely cause an allergic reaction.

Aftercare

  • For the first 24 hours: no hard exercise, saunas, steam or hot yoga.
  • On the day, keep make-up off the injection points; a cold compress can ease swelling and bruising.
  • Don't massage the area unless the doctor asks you to.
  • Stay out of strong sun while any bruise lasts: in the Dubai summer, keep to the shade.
  • Come back at two to four weeks: the result is judged once the swelling has gone.
  • Contact us straight away, or get urgent medical care, if pain grows instead of easing, the skin turns pale, grey, blue or blotchy, or your vision changes. Call emergency services for a drooping face, slurred speech or sudden weakness or numbness.

How pricing works

We don't publish prices. The cost depends on the areas treated and how much filler your face needs, which we decide together at the consultation. You know the full plan and its cost before you start, and we suggest only what your face calls for.

Doctors who do dermal filler

Six doctors here place filler, each trained in dermatovenereology, and the doctor who assesses you is the doctor who treats you. Lips and facial contouring are Dr. Daria Banina's focus, with her own technique for lip injections.

  • Dr. Svetlana Tagaeva

    Medical Director · Practising since 2008

    Hyaluronic-acid fillers: Volumetric contouring

  • Dr. Olga Seredina

    Trichology, cosmetology · More than 15 years in practice

    Hyaluronic-acid fillers: Facial contouring

  • Dr. Olga Ibrakova

    Cosmetology · In cosmetology since 2006

    Hyaluronic-acid fillers: Contouring with filler

  • Dr. Daria Banina

    Cosmetology · In cosmetology since 2014

    Facial contouring: Hyaluronic-acid filler for the cheekbones, jawline, tear troughs, forehead, temples and neck

  • Dr. Katerina Nikolaevskaya

    Cosmetology · In cosmetology since 2001

    Hyaluronic-acid fillers: Facial contouring and lips

  • Dr. Tatiana Pospelova

    Cosmetology · 20 years in practice

    Hyaluronic-acid fillers: Volume contouring of the face

Our take

Filler is structure, put back where it was lost: the skill is in where it goes and how little, not how much.

We start small: a second small session is easier to get right than one large one, and overfilled faces are usually many small additions made without a plan. If your concern is movement, loose skin or skin quality rather than volume, we'll say so.

Questions people ask

How much do dermal fillers cost, and how much filler is used for a jawline?

We don't publish prices. The cost depends on the areas treated and how much filler your face needs, which we decide together at the consultation; there is no set amount for a jawline. You know the full plan and its cost before you start, and we start small.

Where should I get dermal fillers for my face, lips or chin, and how do I choose a clinic and a doctor?

At a medical clinic, from a licensed doctor who assesses you first and does the injections. Look for plain talk about the risks, a plan that starts small, a review once the swelling has settled, and the enzyme that dissolves filler kept on site. In a large study, injectors with more than five years' experience had fewer blocked vessels. Never buy filler online.

Which doctor does dermal fillers at your Jumeirah clinic, for the cheeks, chin, jawline and lips?

Six doctors here place filler, each trained in dermatovenereology, and the doctor who assesses you is the doctor who treats you. Dr. Daria Banina, in cosmetology since 2014, focuses on lips and facial contouring, from the cheekbones and jawline to the tear troughs, forehead, temples and neck, with her own technique for lip injections. Dr. Katerina Nikolaevskaya, in cosmetology since 2001, uses filler for contouring and lips; Dr. Olga Ibrakova, in cosmetology since 2006, and Dr. Olga Seredina, with more than 15 years in practice, for facial contouring; and Dr. Svetlana Tagaeva, the Medical Director, practising since 2008, for volumetric contouring. We are at 350 Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1.

Dermal fillers for men: is cheek, chin or jawline filler different for men vs women?

The gel and the steps are the same; the aim differs. An expert consensus notes that a man's face looks balanced with a well-defined jawline, and that too much volume in the mid-cheek can make it look more feminine. So for men the plan tends to keep the cheeks modest and may favour definition along the jaw.

How long do dermal fillers last in the cheeks, chin, jawline and lips, and how many sessions will I need?

Usually six to eighteen months, depending on the gel, the amount and the area; it fades gradually rather than all at once. In trials, nearly half of people kept their added cheek volume at two years, 55 in 100 their chin correction at a year, and about half their fuller lips at a year. Most people need one session, with a review two to four weeks later and a small top-up then if needed. After that, you can top it up as it fades or let it go.

What can cheek, chin or jawline filler change, and is it worth it?

Most likely when the problem is volume: in the cheeks, filler can restore support that has flattened; at the chin, add projection; along the jaw, add definition. The change usually shows on the day, under some swelling, and is judged at two to four weeks. It does not tighten loose skin or soften movement lines, and it can be dissolved.

Can cheek, chin or jawline filler help jowls?

Sometimes, when the jowls are early and the jaw has lost some definition. In a small study of 15 women with moderate jowls, filler placed at the angle of the jaw, about 3.4 ml on average, improved how the jowls looked on a rating scale four weeks later; some had tenderness when chewing for two to three days. Heavier jowls are loose skin, which filler does not lift; Ultraformer MPT, our focused ultrasound, can lift and tighten a softened jawline.

What are the side effects and risks of dermal fillers in the face: the cheeks, chin, jawline or lips?

Swelling, tenderness, redness and bruising are common and usually settle within two weeks; lumps, late swelling or infection are less common. The serious risk is rare: gel blocking a blood vessel, which can damage the skin and, very rarely, vision. It can happen in any area, the cheeks, chin and jaw included, though published cases of vision loss have most often followed injections around the nose, between the brows, in the forehead and in the folds beside the nose.

What downtime, swelling and aftercare do dermal fillers in the cheeks, chin, jawline or lips need, day by day?

Usually little downtime: most people need only a quiet day, with no hard exercise, sauna or hot yoga for 24 hours and no make-up on the injection points. Swelling mostly settles within a week and a bruise within two; until then, no massage and no strong sun. The review is at two to four weeks. Growing pain, pale or bluish skin, or a change in vision: call us at once.

Do cheek, chin, jawline or lip fillers hurt, how much pain is normal, and is a needle or a cannula used?

It can, a little: you feel small pricks and pressure, and how much varies by person and area. Many filler gels contain a local anaesthetic, lidocaine, for comfort. The doctor uses a fine needle or a blunt cannula, chosen for the area: in a large study, blocked vessels were less common with cannulas, though rare with both.

Dermal fillers vs anti-wrinkle injections: what is the difference, and can one doctor do both?

They do different jobs. Filler adds volume and structure where it has been lost; anti-wrinkle injections relax a muscle, to soften lines from movement, and do nothing for volume. Many plans use both, which an expert consensus calls a standard of care, and all six doctors who place filler here also give anti-wrinkle injections.

Chin filler vs jawline filler: which do I need?

It depends on where the structure is missing. Chin filler adds projection or length at the front of the chin, for a chin that sits back in profile; jawline filler adds definition along the edge and angle of the jaw. A change at the chin can alter how the jawline reads, so the doctor looks at your profile first: some people need one, some both.

Can filler in the cheeks soften nasolabial folds (smile lines) or marionette lines?

Sometimes, partly. A deep fold from the nose to the mouth often reflects lost support above it, so the doctor may restore the cheek first and then judge whether the fold still needs filler. Marionette lines are a fold that filler is often used for, sometimes with anti-wrinkle injections.

Is filler priced per syringe, and how many syringes will I need?

There is no set number of syringes. How much filler your face needs depends on the area, the gel and how much support has been lost, so the amount is planned for your face rather than counted out in advance; we start small, and any top-up is decided at the review two to four weeks later. The cost follows that plan: it depends on the areas treated and the amount of filler used, and you know the full plan and its cost before you start. We don't publish prices.

Dermal fillers before and after, for women and men: what changes in the cheeks, chin, jawline, jowls or lips, and when?

We don't show photographs of results on our site, so here, in words, is what usually changes. A flattened cheek can look supported again, a chin can gain a little projection, a jawline or early jowls a little more definition, and lips a little more shape or volume; for men, the aim is usually definition rather than fullness. The change usually shows on the day, under some swelling, and is judged at two to four weeks, once swelling and any bruising have settled; it then fades gradually over six to eighteen months. Small lumps or unevenness are less common and can often be dissolved; a blocked blood vessel is rare but serious.

Dermal filler benefits and reviews: what do studies show about results in the cheeks, chin, jawline and lips?

Here is what controlled studies found, each judged on a rating scale. Cheeks: 86 in 100 people had more mid-cheek volume at six months, and nearly half still did at two years. Chin: 70 in 100 had a chin sitting less far back at six months, and 55 in 100 at a year. Jawline: nearly 8 in 10 were satisfied with the treatment at six months, with similar results across skin types, ages and in men and women. Lips: about 9 in 10 had fuller lips at two months, about 3 in 4 at six months and about half at a year. Results vary from person to person, and the side effects come with them.

Dermal fillers and pregnancy: can I have filler while pregnant or breastfeeding, or before or after a pregnancy?

Not while you are pregnant or breastfeeding: we wait, as filler has not been studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, and the US regulator, the FDA, notes that its safety then is unknown. If you are trying for a baby, tell the doctor: filler lasts for months, so it is worth deciding together whether to wait. After the birth, treatment can be planned once you have stopped breastfeeding, starting, as always, with the doctor's questions about your health.

How long before a wedding or Eid should I get cheek, chin, jawline or lip filler?

At least two weeks before, and a month is better: swelling and any bruising settle over the first days to two weeks, and the result is judged at two to four weeks, which leaves time for a small adjustment. If it is your first time, a month or two ahead lets you see how your face responds and finish the plan calmly.

Good vs bad dermal filler: what should cheek, chin or jawline filler look like after two weeks?

Once the swelling has settled, good filler usually looks like you on a rested day: cheeks supported rather than round, a chin and jawline a little more defined, the two sides balanced, and a face that still moves naturally. Signs that need a doctor's look are lumps you can still see or feel, a difference between the sides, a face that looks too full, or gel that has moved. With hyaluronic acid, these can usually be corrected or dissolved.

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Updated 30 October 2026

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