Dermal Fillers & Cheek Fillers
Enhance your natural look instantly.
Whether you are looking to soften lines, contour cheeks, add lip volume or help define and enhance your best features, the expert team at Caci will help you achieve the look you are after.
At Caci we are passionate about our customers feeling confident in their skin. Our team of Registered Cosmetic Nurses at Caci use products and treatments specifically designed to work immediately and deliver long lasting results.
How does Dermal Filler work?
Dermal Filler works by having the filler product (at Caci, we use Juvéderm dermal filler and Belotero dermal filler) which is typically a clear injectable made from hyaluronic acid injected into the skin. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that can be found naturally in our bodies. In the body, hyaluronic acid attracts water, which allows the skin to be more hydrated. As we age, the muscles, fat, bone and skin in our face begins to thin, leading to a loss of volume in the skin and lips and the appearance of fine lines.
At Caci, our qualified Registered Nurses carry out these treatments, which involves a quick injection process that delivers volume with an instant ‘plumping’ effect to the treated area. Once injected, the filler instantly plumps up the skin, smoothing away deep lines, folds and wrinkles in the face and adding volume to lips
Dermal Filler Treatment Areas
While lip enhancements is one of the most commonly known filler treatments - it can also be used to contour and plump the face in other areas! These include:
Nasolabial Folds
Nasolabial folds are the lines between bottom of nose & corners of mouth. Filler is administered to these areas to add volume and lift the skin. It will also smooth wrinkles out and reduce heavy crease lines.
Marionette Lines
Marionette lines are the facial folds between corners of your mouth & chin. The use of filler in this area creates volume and helps move the corners of the mouth forward, smoothing lines and creating a more upwards turned mouth corner.
Jawline and Chin
Chin and jawline enhancement can work to reduce the appearance of fat pads, often a result of ageing or genetics—a.k.a. the double chin. It can help create a strong and projected bone structure which can help improve the appearance of a short chin, a recessive chin as well as define the jawline.
Cheeks
Filler is administered above and around your cheeks, this can give you a more defined bone structure. It also works to help smooth wrinkles and plump sagging skin that are a result of loss of elasticity (something that comes with getting older!)
Lips
Add hydration and plumpness to your lips, increase asymmetry or help reduce a gummy smile. This is one of our most popular Filler treatments.
Wondering if Dermal Filler is right for you?
At Caci we offer free consultations to chat about your skin, concerns and the treatment and skincare options that will get you the best results!
Treatment benefits
Plump, youthful-looking skin
Dermal filler can give you back lost volume and a softer appearance.
Reduce lines and wrinkles
Dermal filler reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles and smooths out these lines.
Plumps and volumises lips
Fillers are popular with lip treatments. Fillers Enhance lips for a full pout or restores volume loss.
Instant results and long lasting
You will see immediate results with dermal fillers to the target area treated. As it settles you will see the full effect in a few days with results lasting 8-24 months.
Real Skin, Real Results
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dermal fillers cost?
“How much do dermal fillers cost?” is a very common question we get. Costs vary depending on the area being treated and these will be discussed during your free consultation. At Caci, we aim to make cosmetic injectables accessible and affordable, so we’ve developed a membership called Amerase, with affordable payment plan options to suit your budget, so you can pay off your treatments weekly, fortnightly or monthly. There are many more benefits to signing up to this membership, check out the Amerase membership for more information.
How long do dermal fillers last?
Results do vary, but typically dermal fillers last between 6-24 months (depending on product used, area treated and your individual metabolism) and are noticeable immediately after the treatment. We recommend that treatments are carried out 1-2 times per year to achieve and maintain your desired results.
Are dermal fillers suitable for me?
Dermal Fillers are suitable for most people to treat deep wrinkles and enhance volume. At Caci your safety is our priority and we do not use cosmetic injectables while customers are planning to be, or pregnant, breastfeeding or while infection is present. Customers with neuro-muscular transmission disorders, glaucoma and other medical conditions or taking certain medications or a history of Anaphylaxis will also not be treated. We are also cautious around other treatments customers are having such as dental work or microblading or if you will be travelling in the very near future.
Who will perform my dermal filler treatment?
Our cosmetic injectable treatments are only performed by qualified and highly trained Registered Nurses, so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands.
Do dermal filler injections hurt?
The injection process is quick and the needles are small and fine, so the treatment hardly hurts at all. You’ll likely feel a pinprick, but most customers describe the treatment as being a bit uncomfortable rather than painful.
How is Dermal Filler different from Anti-Wrinkle Injectables?
Dermal filler is an injectable gel that provides volume. Anti-Wrinkle injectables work by relaxing muscle activity and are used to treat moderate to severe lines caused by repeated facial expressions. Read more about the differences between the two.
What happens at my dermal filler treatment?
At Caci we offer free consultations where you have the opportunity to discuss the treatment in full and we cover your medical history. After your free consultation, you will be booked in for an appointment to be treated. One of our Caci Registered Nurses eases the dermal filler gel into your skin using a fine needle. The injection process can be quick, for example a lip treatment can take from 15 mins.
What are the side effects of dermal filler?
There are some common side effects such as swelling, redness, bruising, itching. Other possible side effects include Vascular occlusion/compromise, an unevenness or lumpy sensation, an allergic reaction (rare but possible), A blue/grey shadow on the injection site – similar in look to a vein beneath the skin. If you have a history of cold sores (Herpes Simplex) it is possible to develop a lesion following lip treatments.
Choose Caci for Dermal Filler Treatments
It’s so important to be selective about the clinic you choose to administer dermal filler treatments. Skills, experience and credentials should be your priority when selecting a provider. Our cosmetic medicine treatments are only performed by highly qualified and trained Registered Nurses, so you can rest assured you are in safe hands! At Caci we pride ourselves on our safe, professional and clinical environment. We are one of the largest appearance medicine providers in the Southern Hemisphere and have treated well over 20,000 New Zealanders with effective and natural-looking results. Find out if anti-wrinkle injectables are right for you. book your free consultation online today!
Amerase, your cosmetic injectables membership and payment plan
Reduce lines and wrinkles with cosmetic injectables – one of the most effective treatments to rejuvenate and enhance your best features.
Have your treatments regularly with a personalised schedule! Maintain your refreshed look with paying via weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments!
Pre and post treatment advice
Before your treatment
- Time your appointment appropriately -If you have a big event coming up make sure you have a good window of time between your treatment and the event to allow for any bruising or swelling.
- Exercise before treatment - We recommend avoiding any strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours post treatment, so get that gym session/workout in beforehand!
- Get plenty of rest – Particularly the night before the treatment and try to eliminate as much stress as possible before treatment to prevent you from feeling rushed and hurried, this is you time!
- Relax & enjoy - You may be a little nervous before your dermal filler treatment, don’t be! We can assure you that you are in the best and safest hands at Caci. You can ask any questions before/during treatment and the Caci team are there for you post treatment too. We got you!
After your treatment
- After treatment your skin may be pink or red at the treatment site. This is normal and should settle within a few hours.
- Bruising is possible, you can apply Hirudoid cream (from most chemists) which may help to shorten the duration of the bruise.
- Avoid consuming alcohol, strenuous exercise or rubbing/massaging the treated area for at least 24 hours.
- If you have swelling you can apply an ice/cold pack for a brief period. Swelling should resolve in 3-4 days. If you feel you want to wear makeup post treatment, we recommend a mineral makeup only.
- A very rare but potentially serious side effect of dermal fillers is tissue necrosis or tissue death. This rare complication occurs when blood vessels around the injection site become ‘blocked’ and stop blood flow. Early intervention is vital to avoid this happening. Please contact your clinic if you see signs of ‘duskiness’ or gray patches, pustules or unusual skin changes which may/may not be associated with pain.
Juvederm Ultra™ & Ultra Plus™, Medical Device. Class III. For the filling of medium size and deep facial wrinkles by injection into the skin. Juvederm™ has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Juvederm is right for you. Volume (mL) 0.8mL Volume (mL) 1.0m hyaluronic acid + lidocaine. For product information check with your doctor or from product details with the supplier. Allergan, Auckland.
Belotero® Medical Device Class III to smooth facial wrinkles and folds, correct facial atrophic scars, restore or enhance the lips or restore facial volume. Belotero has risk and benefits Ask your doctor if Belotero is right for you. For product information check with your doctor or from product details with the supplier. Click for further details. Contains Sodium Hyaluronate Gel. Merz, Sydney. Distributed by Healthcare Logistics, Auckland
