How To Spot A Good Aesthetic Injector

If you have decided to get an injectable treatment, the most important selection you will make in the treatment process is that of your injector. With a rise in beauty salons offering aesthetic injectable treatments, we want to ensure that you know exactly what to look for in a clinic & aesthetic injector. Here are […]

Why Full-Face Consultations Are Important

At VIVA Skin Clinics, we have a strict policy which means that all new patients must have a full-face consultation, regardless of treatment choice, before treatment. Why? Let’s explain…   It helps builds confidence  When it comes to injectable treatments, if it’s your first time, we know it can be quite overwhelming and nerve-wracking. Your […]

Can dermal fillers smooth wrinkles?

Let’s face it, even the best dermatologists, doctors and scientists haven’t found a way to reverse ageing! But for many people who are seeing facial wrinkles or skin degradation, dermal fillers are a brilliant way to smooth wrinkles.   What causes wrinkles? Ageing, sun and UVA exposure, smoking, and genetic factors are the main causes […]

What Is The Best Way To Treat Nasolabial folds?

What are nasolabial folds?   Nasolabial folds are the indentation lines on either side of the mouth that extend from the edge of the nose to the mouth’s outer corners. They become more prominent and deepen as we age and may also sag. Some people develop wrinkles next to the nasolabial folds, which may be […]

How Cheek Fillers Can Lift Jowls & Your Lower Face

Do cheek fillers lift jowls? Cheek Filler is an injectable treatment that aims to restore lost volume to the area surrounding the cheekbone. The treatment can also lift the cheeks, giving a more contoured look to the face. With ageing, comes the reduction of fat pads, bone mass and muscle loss, meaning that the skin […]

How Metabolism Affects Dermal Filler Longevity

Does a faster metabolism affect longevity of dermal filler? One of the most common questions we get in the clinic is about the longevity of dermal filler. It is easy to understand why knowing how long filler results will last is important to patients. Knowing how long they are likely to last means patients can […]

Why have my lips bruised after fillers?

Lip filler is a brilliant procedure to give you softer, fuller, plumper and hydrated lips. During the treatment, we use a series of small injections which place small amounts of dermal filler into your lips. Dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring chemical in your body and so is perfectly safe and healthy […]

Is Temple Filler Dangerous?

IS TEMPLE FILLER DANGEROUS? Temple filler is a non-surgical treatment which involves injecting hyaluronic acid to reinvigorate the temples like a mini facelift. A hollowing of the temples is a natural part of the ageing process, so temple filler injects moisture and volume back into the temporal area using a hyaluronic acid (HA) gel. TEMPLE […]

What is a Non-Surgical Facelift?

What is a non-surgical facelift? A Non-surgical facelift is the more popular alternative to its surgical sister due to its non-invasive nature, little to no downtime and immediate results. The treatment is designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and add volume in all areas of the face impacted by ageing. The overall effect is […]

Can You Kiss After Lip Fillers?

Lip filler is one of the most popular aesthetic treatments in the UK and it’s no wonder why! Lip filler is a brilliant way to:  Shape and define the lips⁠ Augment the size and volume of the lips⁠ Enhance outline and profile of your lips⁠ Smooth away wrinkles around the lip line⁠ Plump and firm […]

Can you have chin filler without jaw filler?

At VIVA Skin Clinics, you may be advised during consultation to have chin and jaw filler if: You have lost definition in your chin and jawline You have a sagging lower face and undefined jawline You have a ‘weak-looking’ chin Improve the overall proportion of your face to enhance the beauty and definition of your […]

Does tear trough filler reduce wrinkles?

Tear Trough Filler is an aesthetic procedure that refreshes tired eyes. Let’s have a look at the treatment in further detail… What is a Tear Trough?  The Tear Trough is a hollow that runs from the side of the nose, below the eye and above the upper cheekbone, almost creating a ‘dip’ in the face […]

Will Fillers Get Rid of Mouth to Nose Lines?

As we age, we will almost all begin to notice the appearance of nasolabial folds, in fact, they are one of the first tell tale signs of ageing. However, there are ways to manage their appearance thanks to dermal filler injections. What are nasolabial folds? Nasolabial folds are a normal part of human anatomy that […]

Does Profhilo Stimulate Collagen?

Before we get into it, let’s have a look at what Profhilo is… Profhilo is an injectable skin boosting treatment containing one of the highest concentrations of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) on the market, especially formulated for people who feel their skin may be lacking volume and elasticity. It is also a great product for those […]

Our 2022 Pricing Increase

Booking Fees Currently we require a £50 deposit when booking a treatment with us, however, as of 1st February 2022, the booking fees for both VIVA Associates and Dr. Rupert will increase to £75. The same rules will apply as before: The booking fee is redeemable against treatment on the day. All booking fees are non-refundable. This is due to […]

Do I Need Temple Filler?

Temple Filler is a very safe procedure (if done by a medical professional) and can give incredible, noticeable results. Over time, our temple areas lose fat, leading to a “hollow” look in the absence of natural volume – you may have heard of the ‘peanut look’. Dermal fillers like hyaluronic acid can help fill in […]

Is it normal to have lumps after lip filler?

Our injectable experts have taken the time to outline the common side effects of lip filler treatment . Whether you are looking for a plump pout or natural looking lips, lumps in filler can be distressing. Below we arm you with the tips and tricks to avoid lumps and share the common side effects for […]

How Much do Dermal Fillers Hurt?

Dermal fillers are one of the most popular ways to look younger without surgery and their popularity is growing in the UK. One of the most common question we hear a lot is: do fillers hurt? Well you will be glad to know that despite  there is a little discomfort, getting fillers injected is much less painful than you […]

When Will I See Results of Profhilo?

Profhilo is a miracle skin booster treatment for youthful, hydrated and glowing skin. Hailed as a bioremodeling innovation, Profhilo features the highest level of concentrated, ultra-pure Hyaluronic Acid on the market. It stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, key proteins for full, smooth, wrinkle-free skin. Elastin fibres become more susceptible to wear-and-tear as we […]

How To Get A Sharp Jawline With Dermal Filler

Jawline filler is a perfectly designed treatment to give us the strong jawline we’re after. If you want to know how to get a better jawline without going under the knife, read on… What is jawline filler treatment? Jawline filler treatment, also known as jawline augmentation, is a non-surgical treatment that involves injecting dermal filler […]

Can Dermal Fillers Lift The Tip of My Nose?

Nose Filler Treatment is a great way to lift a drooping tip and is much less invasive than a Surgical Nose Job. By strategically injecting small amounts of dermal filler, not only can we smooth a dorsal hump, balance proportions, address asymmetry and even improve the appearance of the nose after a break, we can […]

Is Bruising After Lip Filler Normal?

Lip fillers are a fantastic way to add volume and achieve a softer, fuller and more hydrated pair of lips. During the treatment, we use a series of small injections which place small amounts of dermal filler into your lips. Dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring chemical in your body and so […]

Can Profhilo Help Crepey Skin?

Interested in Profhilo? Let’s have a look at what the skin benefits of this wonder-treatment can do!   What is Profhilo? Profhilo is a miracle skin booster which works as essentially an ‘injectable moisturiser’ for the skin. Profhilo is made up of  the highest level of concentrated Hyaluronic Acid on the market. It stimulates the […]

Are Dermal Fillers Safe?

Before we get into it, here’s some key information and what you need to know about dermal fillers that not many people know… What are dermal fillers? Dermal fillers are used for aesthetic treatments and are designed to be injected into the skin to reduce the appearance of unwanted wrinkles, contour and create volume, and […]

Can I have Dermal Fillers for Marionette Lines?

As we age, our faces change and often this means facial sagging. Part of this facial sagging is the appearance of marionette lines. Let’s have a look at what exactly they are and how dermal fillers for marionette lines works. What are marionette lines? Marionette lines are the lines which extend from each corner of […]

How Safe Is Tear Trough Filler?

Tear-trough filler treatment, is a popular non-surgical solution for tackling tired-looking eyes. It is an aesthetic treatment that involves strategically injecting a hyaluronic-acid based dermal filler into specific areas around the eyes, to replace the lost volume brought on through the ageing process. This results in smoother, younger-looking, eyes, and a reduction in deep wrinkles, […]

Can You Wear Glasses After a Nose Filler Treatment?

https://youtu.be/jHfnXbe2ceY NOSE FILLER TREATMENT LONDON Nose filler treatment, often called a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty, is a dermal filler treatment which can treat a host of concerns, like straightening bumps in the nose, lifting droopy nasal tips, correcting asymmetry, lifting a shallow bridge and balancing dorsal humps.Using a thin needle, dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, is […]

Do Chin Fillers Work?

Chin fillers are injectable dermal fillers used to add definition and shape to the chin area and lower jawline. An under formed or weak chin can be genetic and can effect a patient’s overall confidence. Dermal Filler can be used on the chin to stiffen the skin and define the chin and jowl area, lessening […]

Jawline Filler FAQ’s

What is Jawline Filler? The application of dermal fillers, made of hyaluronic acid, is used to effectively sculpt and reshape the jaw, to shape, define, and enhance the lower facial. These are typically not painful, although some people may experience mild levels of discomfort as you would with any injection. A numbing topical cream can […]

Tear Trough Filler FAQ’s

What is Tear Trough Filler? Tear Trough Filler treatment is a non-surgical procedure that involves carefully injecting dermal filler into specific areas around the eyes, which works to replace the lost volume brought about through the ageing process. Dermal Filler used in this area which is one typically made of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a […]