Hyaluronic acid

We use fillers for many purposes; to smooth facial lines and wrinkles, reduce tiny lines around the mouth, diminish black circles and puffiness around the eyes, create fuller lips, restore facial contours, add volume to cheeks and cheekbones, etc.

We mainly use non-permanent fillers based on hyaluronic acid such as Teosyal, Princess and Restylane. These fillers are fully biodegradable. Also, if necessary, we can actively dissolve them after application. We use a selection of brands instead of a single brand, so we can profit from each brand’s unique characteristics. Princess, for instance, is nice and firm and therefore great for contouring. Teosyal and Restylane on the other hand are perfect for under eyes or in lips. Products such as Radiesse and Sculptra are used on request only. For your treatment, we will select the brand that’s best for you, e.g. Restylane for fine sculpting or Princess for larger volumes. The Body Clinic will never use fillers that have not been scientifically proven safe and durable over time. Safety first. Always.

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in the skin. It is a substance natural to the human body. It regulates moisture by forming tiny cushions inside the skin or underneath it. Sculptra is a 100% biodegradable polylactic acid. It stimulates the formation of collagen tissue. It is particularly suitable for contouring cheeks and cheekbones.

Permanent fillers consist of substances that are not natural to the human body and cannot be broken down by it. This increases the risk of complications such as infections, noticeable lumps or bumps, or (excessive) capsular contracture around the injected filler. These complications can occur at the time of treatment, but also several years later. Due to ageing or large shifts in body weight, permanent fillers can become visible as lumps or bumps under the skin. With temporary hyaluronic acid fillers, such complications are almost non-existent. If there are any complications the temporary filler can easily be dissolved.

We cannot give you a fair estimate on-line. Not all wrinkles are equally deep. Sometimes a filler in the nasolabial fold is all that is needed; sometimes it works better if we lift the corners of the mouth while we’re at it. So the cost of treatment depends on your wishes and your features. We refer you to our price list for volume restoration for an indication of the costs. Please contact us for a free, no obligation first consultation and a tailor-made offer in one of our clinics.

Before treatment, we will take our time to go over the procedure with you. We won’t do anything you don’t want us to. After you’ve filled out an agreement and health form, we’ll take some pictures of the treatment site and apply a topical anaesthetic (Emla cream). The treatment itself consists of a number of small filler injections inside or underneath the skin. This may be done by cannula or needle.

The duration of a treatment depends on your wishes. You’re expected to be present at least 15 -30 minutes before treatment. This allows us to apply the anaesthetic Emla cream, if desired, which takes time to kick in. Treatment time is usually under 30 minutes. We refer you to the page on treatment areas for more information on treatment times.

A filler treatment is generally considered painless. You may feel a small prick at the start, but that only lasts for a moment. Our fillers contain lidocaine, which temporarily numbs the skin tissue.

Before a filler treatment a topical anaesthetic in the form of a numbing skin cream (Emla) is applied. Our fillers contain lidocaine, which temporarily numbs the skin tissue.

Usually the skin is a little red and swollen after treatment. The swelling and redness won’t last long – a maximum of two days. There may be a little bruising at the injected area. This remains visible for several days. It does not affect the results of the treatment, however and it’s not too difficult to cover up with make-up. If we take the correct precautions, side effects are limited.

The results become noticeable immediately after treatment. Please note that the skin may appear a little red and puffed. The definitive effect is noticeable three to five days after treatment. At the follow-up consultation, two weeks after treatment, we’ll go over the results together.

An allergic reaction to a filler may express itself as a red, swollen spot that can be tender to the touch. A very mild variation of this would be considered a normal response to a filler. Redness subsides within a few days. If, in rare cases, the swelling and redness become worse instead of better and you get the impression things are not right, please contact us. We are available 24/7. A hyaluronic acid filler can always be dissolved using the enzyme hyaluronidase. This removes the filler instantly. Symptoms will then disappear in a matter of days.

Fillers treatments are durable. Depending on the kind of filler used, the results may last between 9 months and a year. After this, the effects will slowly diminish. The rate at which the effects wear off is different for everybody.

In the unlikely case that you are disappointed with the results, we’ll consider the possibilities together to see what options lie within our reach to satisfy what we agreed upon with you. If you want to reverse your treatment, we can easily and without adverse effects dissolve the hyaluronic acid with hyaluronidase.

Yes, you can. There are no known objections to exercising following treatment.

In case of pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy we do not perform treatments. There is no scientific evidence that fillers may harm an unborn child. However, there is also no evidence to the contrary. We’re not willing to take the risk.

All treatments at The Body Clinic are performed by experienced physicians. Our physicians are highly regarded at kliniekervaringen.nl and have over a decade of experience in injectable treatments.

You should avoid direct sunlight for a week after each injectable treatment.

There are many different fillers available on the market. At The Body Clinic we mainly work with temporary fillers based on hyaluronic acid. If you’ve had previous treatment with a temporary filler, find out exactly what this filler was so we can make a proper estimation of how our filler will react with yours. If you ever had permanent fillers, we advise you to avoid unnecessary risks and not have the same area treated again.

Before treatment you’ll be asked to fill out a health form with your physician. The physician will decide if you qualify for treatment. There are, however, no known interactions between fillers and prescription medication.

We recommend that you do not use a sauna or solarium for two weeks following filler treatment. After two weeks, you’re free to use the sauna and solarium again.

We recommend that you wait for one week before having a facial massage of any kind. After this, it is fine to have a facial massage. However, deep tissue massage is not recommendable at this stage. For any intensive treatment, stick to a four-week period safety margin.

What we try to achieve in our free initial consultation is to get a fair idea of your expectations. We think it is very important that you are happy and satisfied with the result. Our clinic has been rewarded a 94% score based on reviews by over one thousand satisfied customers. Our clinic rarely refunds customers. If you’re clearly dissatisfied with the results, we’ll give you free additional treatment, within reason. Sometimes a little extra filler gets you that much-coveted result. Then again, sometimes we just need to dissolve a little to soften the effect of a filler. Our aim is always to give you results that match your face naturally.

Most people go to work the next morning. Fillers tend to give a little more swelling and bruising than Botulinum toxin (Botox). If you bruise easily, you may expect the same from a filler treatment. The same goes for swelling. If you’re quick to react physically, chances are you’ll do the same now, and experience some swelling. So, it’s better to not plan many or serious social engagements immediately following treatment, but to give yourself a rest for the first 3 to 4 days.

The Body Clinic’s physicians use temporary hyaluronic acid fillers. The brands we use have been on the market for a long time and have proven their safety in the long term. To further ensure your safety, all hyaluronic acids used by The Body Clinic can be actively dissolved in Hyazon. In addition, all hyaluronic acids are bioactive substances that improve the quality of the skin and naturally hydrate it. These substances have an anti-aging effect in the long term.

The Body Clinic has a clinic in Duiven (near Arnhem) and one in Amsterdam. You can visit us at our clinics for a free, no obligation first consultation with one of our physicians. You can call us at: 020-4638668 or contact us at [email protected].