When people think of filler they often think of lips. But much of what I do with filler is in the cheeks, the chin and the jawline, and when it’s done well you can’t tell anything has been done at all.
Why these areas change
As we get older we lose collagen, fat and bone density. Cheeks flatten, the area around the mouth deepens, and the jawline loses its definition. Dermal filler is a soft gel made from hyaluronic acid, a substance your skin already contains. Carefully placed, it replaces a little of what has gone and supports what’s left.
What each area does
- Cheeks. Restoring a little support in the cheeks lifts the mid-face.
- Chin. A small amount in the chin can balance your profile and the lower face.
- Jawline. Filler along the jaw brings back definition where it has softened.
Profile balancing
I do a lot of this. Before I treat you, I measure your face and look at how your features sit together, from the front and from the side. Everything I place is planned to your proportions.
That’s what keeps it natural. It’s never just bigger cheeks or a stronger chin. It’s about lift and balance, so you look like yourself on a good day.
You don’t have to count millilitres
Some people arrive worried about how many millilitres they need. You don’t have to work that out. That’s my job.
It’s also why I offer rejuvenation packages for the full face, the mid-face and the lower face. They’re designed so that nobody is counting syringes. I measure your proportions and use what your face needs. You can see them on my packages page.
How long it lasts
- Cheeks and mid-face: 9 to 12 months
- Jawline and chin: 9 to 12 months
- Smile lines and marionette lines: 9 to 12 months
It varies with the look you like, how much volume you’ve lost and your lifestyle. I recommend a review about 6 months after filler, booked separately, so I can see how it has settled.
Prices
- Cheek, chin or lower face filler, 1ml: £220
- 2ml: £370
- 3ml: £420
- 4ml: £460
Your consultation is £30 and comes off your treatment. See all prices on my dermal filler page.
Downtime
Not much. Swelling and bruising are common and usually settle within a few days, though a bruise can take 7 to 14 days to fade. Plan around any big events.
Before and after · Jawline
Dermal Filler
A real client of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person.
Before and after · Chin and pre-jowl
Dermal Filler
A real client of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person.
Before and after · Lower face
Dermal Filler
A real client of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person.
Real clients of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person. All treatments carry risks. Consultation first.
Your questions
Does filler hurt?
Most fillers contain a local anaesthetic, which helps keep you comfortable. If you’re nervous, tell me and we can allow extra time.
Will I look puffy or overfilled?
That isn’t the look I aim for. I will never do that overdone look, and planning to your proportions helps prevent it.
Filler or anti-wrinkle injections?
Filler replaces volume. Anti-wrinkle injections relax muscles. They do different jobs, and I compare them in my anti-wrinkle vs dermal filler guide.
Dermal filler in King’s Cross
My clinic is at 260 Pentonville Road, a short walk from King’s Cross St Pancras and close to Islington, Angel and Bloomsbury. Book a consultation and I’ll tell you honestly what I’d do, and what I wouldn’t.