Dermal Filler Treatment for Acne Scars - Appointments & Consultations


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With so many options available to you, arranging your treatment could seem like a terribly complicated process. Thankfully, a vast quantity of information is now available online. Some sites are for a specific practitioner while others are independent guides to dermal fillers. These independent sites are often the most useful as they can give you balanced, unbiased information.

If you are not tech-savvy, or require further advice, make an appointment with your GP. They can assess whether you are suitable for dermal filler treatment or can point you in the direction of other, more appropriate treatments. They may even be able to put you in contact with medically approved, experienced practitioners. Please bear in mind, however, that dermal fillers are not available on the NHS.


Finding a Dermal Filler Practitioner

The key to having a comfortable experiencing and seeing the best possible results from your dermal filler treatment, is to choose a practitioner with experience whom you trust. The first step in finding your perfect practitioner is to do your research. Often the better a practitioner, the more they charge, however this is not always the case. Almost all providers of dermal filler treatment can be found on the internet. From practitioner’s specific websites you can often request brochures and find phone numbers and email addresses. It is a good idea to enquire about the treatment for your acne over the phone or in an email before making an appointment so you can get an idea of the type and quality of the service a particular clinic provides. Make sure you ask about the practitioner’s experience and credentials to make sure you will be in capable hands. You can even ask for quotes to help you get an idea of how much each practitioner will charge.

Making a Dermal Filler Appointment

Once you have made an informed decision about who you want to carry out your acne scar treatment you can make an initial consultation appointment over the phone or, in some cases, by email or over the internet. Some clinics offer a free first appointment, although some of these offers may have conditions. Make sure you investigate the offer fully before taking advantage of it.

What to Expect at your Dermal Filler Consultation

At your dermal filler consultation you should expect your consultant to describe the procedure in detail. They should describe exactly how it will be done as well as any side effects, risks or dangers that the treatment involves. If you are left with any questions about dermal fillers, do not hesitate to ask as it is important to understand the process in order to feel calm and in control about the whole thing.

They should also discuss in detail the results you hope to see from dermal filler treatment. Your consultant will then assess exactly how achievable your desires are by closely inspecting your scars. If they decide that your goals are realistic you will then be given a number of options. There are many different kinds of filler available on the market and some may be more or less suitable for your skin. Your consultant will talk about your best options and help you to decide which filler to have injected.

Your consultant will then ask you in detail about your medical history and lifestyle. This is done to ensure that you are suitable for the treatment. You may have allergies, or be on medications or supplements that may cause problems with dermal fillers.Assuming you are a suitable candidate for the treatment your consultant will then either perform an allergy test or arrange another appointment for you to have one done. You will probably also arrange any other further appointments and book your treatment. The cost of the acne treatment and how you will pay for it will also be discussed at this point.

If you have any questions whatsoever feel free to ask them. You may wish to ask your consultant about the qualifications of your practitioner. It is also a good idea to ask to see some before and after photographs of the practitioner’s work. Make sure you leave your consultation feeling confident and well informed about the treatment.

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