How Do I Maintain my Dermal Filler?
Dermal filler treatments are one of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the UK. Fillers are versatile treatments that can not only temporarily smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, but also restore lost facial volume. However, dermal fillers are temporary and will gradually fade away, requiring maintenance treatments. Here’s how you can maintain your […]
How Long do Temple Fillers Last?
Temple fillers are non-surgical injections that 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. Soft tissue and bone dissolves while muscle and fascia (your connective tissues) […]
What are Skin Boosters?
What are Skin Boosters? Skin boosters are injectables that improve skin texture, elasticity, hydration and overall appearance. Treatment involves injecting hyaluronic acid (HA) which is a soft, gel-like substance under the skin, which improves the skin’s elasticity, firmness and radiance giving an overall skin quality. Skin boosters are often called skin quality as they improve […]
Lip Fillers Q&A
What are lip fillers? By injecting light hyaluronic acid-based fillers, lips can look fuller and like they have more volume. At VIVA, we tailor our treatments to individual requirements and facial proportions, always ensuring results are natural looking. How do they work? Fillers hydrate and revitalise the lip area, so they don’t just bulk […]
Can Fillers Make My Skin Sag?
There is a very common misconception that dermal fillers can make skin sag, however we can safely say that this is FALSE. People assume that once they have been fully absorbed by your body you will be left with loose, hanging skin leaving you looking even older than you did previously. Here, we’re going to […]
What is the difference between Dermal Fillers and Botox?
Botox VS Dermal Fillers We use Botox and dermal fillers as cosmetic treatments given through injections. The main difference between Botox and dermal fillers is that dermal fillers are injected beneath the surface of the skin to add volume and fullness whilst Botox is a prescription-only, medicinal treatment that blocks nerve signals in the muscles […]
How to Care for your Dermal Fillers After Treatment
When having dermal filler, such as lip fillers, it is really important to listen to the advice given during the consultation and to take note of the aftercare advice being provided by your clinician. What to expect after your dermal filler treatment The main things to expect after dermal filler treatment are redness, swelling […]
What to expect at your first aesthetic appointment
Did you know the average length of time a person takes to consider having their first aesthetics appointment before having treatment is 2 years. Having any sort of injectables can be daunting and taking the time to do your research and consider your options is SO IMPORTANT. At VIVA, we understand this and want to […]
Side-Effects of Dermal Filler: What Is Normal?
Dermal Filler Side Effects Bruising and Swelling At VIVA our practitioners are medical professionals and are highly skilled and experienced so their injecting technique along with dermal fillers placement and high quality products we use means this is kept to a minimum. However, a small amount of bruising and swelling around the treated area is […]
Skin Treatments Before Your Wedding: How Long To Wait
6 months pre-wedding: SkinPen SkinPen is a microneedling treatment which is perfect as a less invasive skin booster. It works by creating low level trauma to the surface of the skin and encouraging an immune response. The skin then heals and new dermal tissues and blood vessels form, remodelling the scar tissue to leave the […]
Organic Dermal Fillers: What You Need To Know
We are all about sharing information and educating our patients. This is an important part of making sure everybody who joins us for treatment is fully informed and understands the process, but even further than that, we want to push for greater transparency within the aesthetics industry. With that in mind, here’s why we’ve decided […]
What Are Full Face Fillers?
What Might A ‘Full Face Filler’ or ‘Non-Surgical Facelift’ treatment Include? Every one of our patients is unique and therefore every treatment plan is too this is why we ensure to achieve the most natural looking results we might tweak multiple areas to ensure you have the best dermal fillers in London. For example we […]
Jawline Treatments for Men: Slimming & Defining
“I want a chiselled, more masculine appearance without it being obvious I’ve had any treatments.” This is something we hear often when we’re discussing jawline treatments for men, particularly with a focus on natural-looking results. While some are looking to define the jawline for a more angular, traditionally masculine appearance, others want to slim down […]
How Much Does A Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Cost?
How does a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty work? We use HA based Juvederm dermal fillers from the VCROSS range. This versatile injectable treatment can be used to add volume, lift and definition. Our Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty treatment involves using a thin needle to strategically inject small amounts of product into the nose which can then be moulded to […]
How To Dissolve Lip Fillers
It isn’t uncommon for new patients to enquire about lip filler dissolving, especially when they’ve visited a inexperienced practitioner elsewhere who has left them with uneven results. Though we don’t recommend dissolving lip filler as the first option, there are times when it’s best to dissolve the product completely and start from scratch. But how […]
We’re Opening In Tunbridge Wells!
That’s right – in January 2021, we’re opening the doors of our newest clinic in Royal Tunbridge Wells. This is a hugely exciting new chapter for the entire VIVA team, but enough about us. What’s in it for you? SO much more space! In-store, professional skincare ranges to complete your skincare journey in one visit […]
Don’t Sweat It: Anti-Wrinkle Injections Can Be Used To Treat Hyperhidrosis
When Hyperhidrosis – a.k.a. excessive sweating – happens, it can feel uncomfortable and can also have a detrimental impact on a person’s self-esteem. If this sounds familiar, VIVA are here to offer you the perfect non-surgical solution: anti-wrinkle injections. How do anti-wrinkle injections for excessive sweating work? Contrary to popular belief, anti-wrinkle injections aren’t only […]
Stubborn Belly Fat? Meet Celluform, The Fat Dissolving Injection
What are fat dissloving injections? Fat dissolving injections offer an effective long-term solution for stubborn pockets of fat which are very common around the abdominal area. The treatment itself involves injecting the fat-dissolving product into various points across the problem area, directly into the fatty tissue beneath the skin. Containing key ingredients such as Deoxycholic […]
Gummy Smile Correction: The Guide To
There are many other uses for anti-wrinkle injections other than ironing out lines and creases. Take Gummy Smile correction, for example. More advanced uses from treating excess sweating, to slimming the jawline to alleviating teeth grinding, all of which we offer right here at VIVA Skin Clinics. This incredibly versatile treatment is also used to […]
Profhilo: What Is It And How Does It Work?
Designed to hydrate and plump the skin, Profhilo is a targeted injectable treatment which hydrates and volumises crepey, drooping skin, improving laxity and texture. What is the difference between Profhilo and dermal fillers? Both Profhilo and dermal fillers are injectables that can be used to reduce the natural signs of ageing. At VIVA we love […]
How Much Do Cheek Fillers Cost?
Over time, the volume in the face moves forward and down and the cheeks begin to lose their shape. Strategically injecting dermal filler into the midface works beautifully to restore this volume and lift, whilst refreshing the overall complexion for a youthful glow. So how Cheek Fillers work and how much will they cost? What […]
SkinPen, For Acne & Acne Scarring
Acne and the scars left behind can be tough to live with. The treatments we offer at VIVA revolve around our passion for giving our clients’ the confidence boost they deserve and helping them to feel the best version of themselves. Acne is one of the most common skin complaints but living with acne can […]
The Tinkerbell Tip Lift
A Non-Surgical Nose Job isn’t just for smoothing out bumps. By strategically injecting small amounts of dermal filler, we can smooth a dorsal hump, balance proportions, address asymmetry and even improve the appearance of the nose after a break. Many patients have heard of a non-surgical rhinoplasty or non-surgical nose job, but have you heard […]
