{"7139eaa1-a3c8-41e6-8bea-bbf2be110df9":"What Are Dermal Fillers?","9551510c-7e7c-4050-86b6-7d7743d053b7":"bg-navy","275f9f89-7d68-41ef-9e4d-b2f9f830d528":"Dr Rachel - The science of volume restoration","09b096a5-3744-49b5-aca3-68c5a759cee3":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">\"Let me explain what is really happening as your face ages, because this is key to understanding why dermal fillers can work so beautifully.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">As we move through our 30s, 40s, and beyond, several structural changes occur at the same time. We gradually lose facial volume as the fat that once supported youthful contours depletes and shifts downward. Collagen production slows, meaning the skin becomes less firm and elastic. The underlying bone structure also changes, particularly through the cheeks and jaw, altering the framework that supports the face. At the same time, levels of hyaluronic acid fall, leading to dehydration and loss of that naturally plump, luminous skin quality.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">In youth, the face is shaped like an inverted triangle — wider and fuller through the cheeks, gently tapering towards the chin. This is often referred to as the <i>triangle of youth</i>. As these age-related changes take place, that triangle gradually reverses. Volume is lost from the mid-face, the lower face becomes heavier, and shadows begin to form where light once reflected smoothly.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">The result is hollowing around the eyes and temples, flattening of the cheeks, deepening of smile lines, and loss of lip volume and definition. Light no longer bounces off the face in the same way, contributing to a tired or drawn appearance that often does not reflect how you feel inside.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>This is where dermal fillers come in.</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Dermal fillers are injectable gels made from hyaluronic acid (HA) - the same substance your skin naturally produces to maintain hydration, structure, and elasticity. When placed carefully into specific areas of the face, hyaluronic acid fillers work in three remarkable ways:</span></p><ol><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>They replace lost volume</strong>, restoring structural support that naturally diminishes with time</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>They attract and hold water</strong>, helping to hydrate the skin from within and recreate a fresher, more luminous skin quality</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>They support collagen production</strong> in the surrounding tissue, contributing to improved skin quality over time</span><br /><br /> </li></ol><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">In my clinic, I use only premium, UK-licensed hyaluronic acid fillers, including <strong>Neauvia</strong>, <strong>Restylane</strong>, and <strong>Teoxane</strong>. These products are manufactured to the highest medical standards, rigorously tested for safety, and designed to integrate naturally with your own tissue for subtle, balanced results.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>What makes my approach different is precision and restraint.</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">I do not believe in overfilling, chasing trends, or creating the same result on every face. Instead, I take the time to study your individual facial anatomy, listen carefully to what is bothering you, and design a bespoke treatment plan that enhances your natural features rather than changing them.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Sometimes that means using less filler than you expected. Sometimes it means treating an area you had not initially considered. And sometimes it means recommending a different treatment altogether. My role is to guide you with honesty, clinical judgement, and medical expertise towards the outcome that will suit <i>you</i> best.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>The result?</strong> Natural-looking volume restoration that has people saying, “You look really well,” without quite knowing why. My aim is simple: to help you feel comfortable, confident, and like yourself again - refreshed, never changed.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>Attribution:</strong> - Dr Rachel Sinton, MBChB (Hons), MRCGP, GMC-Registered GP</span></p>","00524f8a-98d9-4f47-b5d0-b4c407115118":[2711],"fb812f21-7614-47e0-b55a-8ed5607b5f4b":false,"556a3ac6-956d-48f1-b64a-184871e63dde":"Dr Rachel - Why doctor-led dermal fillers matter","c38db626-85ba-4201-9240-e8c2b19beb5e":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">\"Here is something that frightens me about the aesthetics industry and many people are not aware of: <strong>dermal fillers are medical devices, yet they are being administered in settings with no medical oversight whatsoever.</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">I regularly meet patients who have experienced problems following filler treatments carried out by non-medical practitioners. These can include blocked blood vessels, damage to the surrounding skin, filler migration, asymmetry, or overfilling that later needs to be dissolved. While some issues are aesthetic, others require immediate medical assessment and clinical intervention.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>As a GMC-registered doctor and practising GP,</strong> I bring over 10 years of clinical, diagnostic, and emergency management experience to every appointment. I understand facial anatomy and vascular structures at a clinical level, can recognise early signs of complications, and act immediately using established medical protocols. I carry appropriate emergency medications, including hyaluronidase, at every treatment.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>Equally important is knowing when </strong><i><strong>not</strong></i><strong> to treat. </strong>That may be when expectations are unrealistic, when anatomy makes an area higher risk, or when an alternative treatment would be safer or more effective. This level of clinical judgement comes from medical training and experience, not short courses.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Doctor-led care means treatment delivered with safety, proportion, and professional oversight at its core.”</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>Attribution:</strong> — Dr Rachel Sinton, GMC-Registered GP &amp; CMAC Member</span></p>","7509c6f1-b682-433b-9708-0d83e83f3a1f":[2712],"0e712616-4ff7-45e0-bd93-b25da08757d3":"\"I was so nervous about looking overdone, but Dr Rachel completely understood what I wanted. She enhanced my lips so subtly that even my husband didn't notice, he just said I looked really fresh and healthy. The whole experience was professional, caring, and exactly what I hoped for. I finally feel like myself again.\"","a0af3f1d-586c-4a0f-a63b-23905a40f7f4":"Laura, Heswall","2b3e1715-32ff-447b-9460-6469aeb01c95":"Cryotherapy","662abfc6-cb86-492b-a40d-00775916402e":"L.H.","780ba720-3833-46e6-89d7-7d24cc606852":5,"80b2559f-f6ea-4425-a80c-d4905608eff9":"Why Choose Aesthetics by Dr Rachel for Dermal Fillers?","2e2b47ba-c967-4b16-8293-07e5c74319fe":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">Award-winning, doctor-led skin and aesthetics clinic delivering natural-looking dermal filler results across the Wirral.</span><br /><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">When it comes to dermal fillers, expertise matters. The difference between a beautiful, natural result and an overdone, disproportionate outcome lies in the skill, experience, and medical judgement of the practitioner.</span><br /> </p>","bae8aad6-de36-441f-bb76-34f1e3a478b2":"Book Your Consultation","3ca08555-77e8-454e-8700-705a90cc539c":"/contacts"}