Which specialist performs dermal fillers?

A trained injector assesses facial structure, skin quality, movement, symmetry, and the goal you want to address before recommending a product or injection site. They should understand how filler behaves in different tissues and how to recognise problems that need immediate care. A consultation should cover the material, expected appearance, alternatives, and whether treatment is suitable for your health history. Dental, ophthalmic, or other specialist input may be relevant when the treatment area is close to those structures.

Ask who will perform the injections, what professional registration and aesthetic training they hold, and how often they treat the area you are considering. Confirm that the consultation and procedure occur in a clinical setting with sterile equipment and a clear plan for follow-up. Share allergies, medicines, previous filler, cold-sore history, active skin conditions, and any planned dental work. Avoid treatment through active infection or unexplained inflammation until a clinician has assessed it. You should receive product information and aftercare instructions in language you understand.

Contact the treating clinic urgently for severe or worsening pain, marked skin colour change, unusual coolness, rapidly increasing swelling, or changes in vision after an injection. Breathing difficulty, facial weakness, or swelling of the tongue or throat requires emergency care. Mild swelling or bruising can occur after injections, but symptoms that are intense, progressive, or unexpected should not be managed by waiting for a routine review.

Ask: Which filler and injection technique do you recommend, and why? What result is realistic for my anatomy? What are the common short-term effects? How do you handle a complication? When should I avoid exercise, heat, dental treatment, or makeup?