Refinement · Dermal & Lip Filler

Dermal & Lip Fillers

Considered, expert enhancement — always in balance, never overdone. Subtle refinement of the lips, cheeks, jawline and chin using dissolvable hyaluronic acid, to bring out the best of your features while still looking completely like you.

If you'd like a little more definition, structure or plumpness — without ever looking "done" — beautifully placed dermal and lip fillers can refine and rebalance your features in a way that looks entirely natural.

What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are smooth gels made from hyaluronic acid — a substance the body already makes naturally, where it draws in moisture and gives skin its plumpness and bounce. As we age we gradually produce less of it, which is one reason features can start to look flatter or less defined.

By carefully placing a hyaluronic acid gel, we can restore volume, add definition and smooth certain lines. Because the gel is based on something your body recognises, the results feel soft and integrate naturally. And importantly, hyaluronic acid fillers are dissolvable — if ever needed, the gel can be broken down, which offers real reassurance.

Lip enhancement

Lip filler doesn't have to mean big or obvious. At The Elegance Clinic the focus is on natural lips — enhancing your own shape, evening out balance and adding definition or hydration in a way that suits your face.

There's a natural style for everyone. The different options you'll see on the price list are really just techniques, not levels of "how big" — Lorraine matches the right one to your lips and to how subtle you want to be:

  • Lip Booster — the most subtle option. A light hydration boost that softens and freshens your natural lips, with barely any change in size. Perfect if you're nervous or brand new to filler.
  • Classic — gentle, balanced enhancement that adds a little definition and evens out shape, while still looking completely natural.
  • Baby Russian — a lighter version of the Russian technique, lifting and defining the shape of the lip for a soft, neat finish.
  • Russian — a technique that lifts the lip upward to define the shape and give a fuller-looking result, while keeping the lips soft rather than "done".

Not sure which is you? That's completely normal — most people start with a Booster or Classic, and Lorraine will guide you honestly at your free consultation on what will suit your face best. All our fillers are dissolvable, so nothing is permanent.

Facial fillers

Away from the lips, dermal fillers can restore structure and gently lift the face — always aiming to refresh rather than change you. Common areas include:

  • Cheeks — restoring soft volume and a subtle lift
  • Chin — improving balance and profile
  • Jawline — adding definition and a cleaner contour
  • Nasolabial folds — softening the lines from nose to mouth
  • Marionette lines — smoothing the lines from the corners of the mouth downward
  • Tear troughs — gently addressing hollowing under the eyes

Tear troughs are one of the most rewarding areas to treat — carefully placed filler can soften shadows and restore lost volume for a fresher, more rested look, without ever looking overfilled or changing the way you look.

The under-eye is also a more delicate, higher-risk area than most, so we treat it with extra care: it's only ever carried out after a thorough face-to-face assessment of your suitability, using a soft, dissolvable hyaluronic-acid filler — and, for complete peace of mind, Lorraine is fully complications-trained and keeps hyaluronidase on-site, ready to use immediately. If the tear trough isn't right for you, we'll tell you honestly and suggest a better option (such as under-eye polynucleotides).

Tear trough treatment before and after at The Elegance Clinic, Welwyn Garden City — softening under-eye shadows and hollows for a fresher, rested look

Our natural philosophy

Everything here is built around subtle, tailored enhancement. The aim is never to alter who you are, but to refine and rebalance so you look like the freshest, most rested version of yourself. Filler is planned to work with your features and in proportion with the rest of your face — never in isolation and never overfilled.

That means honest advice comes first. If a treatment isn't right for you, or less would look better than more, Lorraine will tell you. Understated, elegant results are always the goal.

The treatment journey

01

Free consultation

A relaxed, no-pressure chat with Lorraine to understand your features, discuss the look you'd like and plan a natural, balanced result.

02

Numbing & treatment

The area is numbed for your comfort, then the filler is placed precisely and gradually, checking balance as we go.

03

Immediate results

You'll see a difference straight away. Results then settle and soften over the following 1–2 weeks as any initial swelling subsides.

04

Review & aftercare

Full aftercare advice throughout, with a review to make sure you're happy and the result is looking its best.

What to expect & downtime

Filler treatments are quick and well tolerated, especially with numbing. It's normal to have some swelling, tenderness or a little bruising for a few days afterwards — this is particularly common with lips and usually settles quickly. Results are visible immediately but should always be judged once everything has settled over 1–2 weeks. Results vary from person to person, and because these are hyaluronic acid fillers, they are dissolvable if ever required.

Why The Elegance Clinic?

Every treatment is carried out personally by Lorraine — one to one, never rushed, in a calm private studio in Welwyn Garden City. Prescription treatments are prescribed by a qualified independent prescriber (a practising hospital doctor), every treatment is fully insured, and you're looked after with genuine, honest care from your first consultation onward. It's exactly the reassurance our clients mention time and again.

Before & after

Real, natural results from lip and dermal filler treatments at The Elegance Clinic.

Lip filler before and after at The Elegance Clinic, Welwyn Garden City

Individual results may vary.

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What our clients say

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“I am absolutely obsessed with my new lips. Lorraine has been amazing from the beginning and throughout.”

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“Such a lovely lady, made me feel very comfortable. Love the finishing results!”

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In safe, personal hands

Every treatment at The Elegance Clinic is carried out personally by Lorraine — qualified to Level 4 in Facial Anatomy & Physiology — one to one, in a calm private studio in Welwyn Garden City — never rushed, always honest.

Fully Insured

Every treatment carried out under full professional insurance with PolicyBee.

Prescriber-Led

Prescription treatments prescribed by a qualified independent prescriber (a practising hospital doctor).

Free Consultations

Every journey starts with a free, no-obligation consultation.

Personal 1:1 Care

Seen and treated by Lorraine herself, from start to finish.

If something ever isn't quite right

You're never on your own. Message or call Lorraine at any time — if you're worried, we'll see you straight away, or do a video call if you can't get in. Because we're fully complications-trained, we keep hyaluronidase on-site, ready to use immediately so filler can be dissolved without delay in the rare event it's ever needed — and you're welcome to come to us even if you were treated elsewhere. More on your safety →

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Suitability & safety. By law, dermal and lip fillers are not available to anyone under 18 for cosmetic purposes. It may also be unsuitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or alongside certain conditions such as active skin infections, some autoimmune conditions, bleeding disorders or blood-thinning medication, or a known allergy to the ingredients. Your suitability is always fully assessed at your free consultation before any treatment goes ahead.

Good to Know

Dermal & Lip Filler FAQ

Does it hurt?+

Most people find it very manageable. The area is numbed beforehand for your comfort, and the lips in particular are treated gently. You may feel a little pressure or a small scratch, but discomfort is usually minimal and short-lived.

Will it look natural or overdone?+

Natural, always. The whole approach here is subtle, balanced enhancement that works with your features rather than changing them. Filler is added gradually and in proportion, and Lorraine will give you honest advice on what suits you best.

How long does filler last?+

It varies from person to person and depends on the area treated, but hyaluronic acid filler typically lasts somewhere between 6 and 18 months before a top-up is considered. Lorraine will talk you through what to expect for your treatment.

Can it be dissolved?+

Yes. Because these are hyaluronic acid fillers, they can be dissolved if ever needed — the gel is broken down and the area returns to how it was. Many clients find this reassuring when deciding to go ahead.

Will I be swollen or bruised?+

Some swelling, tenderness or minor bruising for a few days is normal, especially with lips. It usually settles quickly, and the final result should be judged once everything has calmed down over 1–2 weeks. You'll receive full aftercare advice.

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