These injectable semi-permanent treatments (the Restylane®  and  Belotero® families of semi-permanent dermal fillers) are made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring protein in your body. The filler is carefully injected beneath the skins surface, filling in and plumping wrinkles and folds, to give the face a more youthful and rested appearance. Dermal fillers can also be used to increase the volume and definition of lips, add volume to the cheeks, fill out tear troughs, soften the jowls and turn up the corners of the mouth. Having your filler treatments performed by a doctor who has undertaken the New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Medicine training ensures you are getting the highest level of expertise, as well as the safest of treatments.