Dermal fillers are a hyaluronic acid-based gel substance which is injected into the skin to add volume, shape and contour facial features, and smooth the skin’s surface from below. There are several types of dermal filler, all of which have different levels of viscosity (firmness/density). This is chosen according to where the filler is to be injected – lips, cheeks, jawline, backs of hands, or other areas of the body. After a thorough consultation so that your injector can establish a clear picture of your goals, filler is injected into the skin, pushing the tissue upwards in precise regions. The filler gel acts as a scaffold providing structure and shape below the surface. For example, in order to enhance the jawline, filler can be injected directly along the line of the jawbone, which will pull and tighten the skin above and below the jawline making it sharper and better- defined. The same can be said for filler injected at the base of the chin, sharpening and elongating the chin region. This process is a highly artistic skill which requires an experienced and trained injector with a natural eye for detail and beauty.