No. 02 · Nurse-led

Dermal fillers
in Whitley Bay.

Balanced hyaluronic filler. Lips. Cheeks. Lower face. Restores structure. Never overfilled.

St Mary’s Lighthouse at Whitley Bay, near Refined Medical Aesthetics in Seaton Delaval.
Duration
45 mins
Downtime
24–48 hrs swelling
From
£150
The approach

What to expect.

Hyaluronic-acid filler placed conservatively. Restores volume and profile balance. My approach is built on restraint. Start small. Review in two weeks. Add only if needed. Every filler at Refined is reversible.

Areas we treat: Lips · Cheeks · Jawline & profile

Dermal filler treatment at Refined Medical Aesthetics, Seaton Delaval near Whitley Bay.
How it works

Three steps.

01
Consultation
A proper chat first. Your goals. Your history. Suitability. No needle today.
02
Treatment
Done by me. Prescription-only products. Sourced through licensed UK pharmacies.
03
Two-week review
Included with every appointment. Small tweaks at this review? On the house.
Pricing

What it costs.

Filler is priced by area and volume. The fees below are starting prices. Some clients need a touch more. Some less. We agree everything at consultation before any needle goes near you.

Area Price
Lip filler. 0.5ml £150 Book
Lip filler. 1ml £190 Book
Nasolabial folds (smile lines) From £190 Book
Marionette lines (corners of mouth) From £190 Book
Cheeks (mid-face support, lift) From £220 Book
Chin (projection, balance) From £220 Book
Jawline (definition) From £220 Book

Two-week review on every treatment. Free consultation if you’re new. I use it to map your face. We agree exactly what you need. Which is often less than you expect.

The science, plainly

What it actually is.

Dermal filler is hyaluronic acid. The same molecule your body already makes in your skin, joints and eyes. I inject a small amount into specific layers of your face. It adds structure, restores lost volume, or balances asymmetry.

Hyaluronic acid is the only filler I’ll use. It’s reversible. If you don’t like the result, or if I need to adjust it, I can dissolve it with hyaluronidase. That safety net is non-negotiable. I won’t practise without it.

Different products for different jobs. Soft, hydrating fillers for delicate areas like the lip border. Firmer, lifting fillers for cheekbones and jawline. The right product. The right plane. The right volume. That’s the difference between a result that’s undetectable and one that screams “done”.

Filler done well restores. It doesn’t reshape. The face I work on at 35 should look like the same face at 25. Not a younger version. Just a better-supported one. Cheek filler shouldn’t make you look fuller. It should make you look rested. Jawline filler shouldn’t add bulk. It should make your jaw look intentional. The brief is always “you, just refined”.

Areas, explained

Where I treat.

Lips. Subtle hydration, defined border, gentle volume. Most first-timers need 0.5ml. More on the lip filler page.

Cheeks. Structural support for the mid-face. Done well, this lifts the lower face without adding fullness. The before-and-after looks like you slept properly. More on the cheek filler page.

Chin. Chin filler corrects projection, balances a recessive jawline, and helps the side profile sit the way you want it to.

Jawline. Jawline definition for clients who’ve lost angularity over time, or who want a more intentional jaw without surgery. Subtle. You’re aiming for a clean line, not a chiselled one.

Nasolabial folds. The lines that run from the nose to the corner of the mouth. Often these are addressed by treating the cheek instead, which lifts the fold from above. Sometimes a tiny bit of filler in the fold itself.

Marionette lines. The lines from corner-of-mouth to chin. Combination treatments often work best here: a touch of filler with anti-wrinkle to the depressor muscle.

Suitability

Who this is for.

Filler suits clients who want subtle restoration or balance. Not a different face. You’re a good candidate if you’re 18+, in good general health, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and happy to come for a free consultation first.

I’ll ask you to wait, or send you elsewhere, if you have an active skin infection, an autoimmune flare, recent dental work in the area, a cold sore (if treating around the mouth), or a big event in the next 2 weeks. Results take that long to settle.

If you’ve got body dysmorphia, or you’re comparing yourself to a heavily-edited photo, sometimes the answer is “not yet”. I’ll tell you that honestly.

On the day

From door to done.

Numbing cream goes on first. We leave it 15 minutes. Most filler products also contain a small amount of local anaesthetic mixed in.

I work area-by-area, often using a cannula (a blunt-tipped needle) for cheek and jawline to reduce bruising and stay safer around blood vessels. Lips are typically done with a sharp needle in small precise points.

You’ll see immediate result. But expect some swelling for 24-48 hours. The real picture is at 14 days, when the product has fully integrated and any swelling has settled.

Aftercare

The first 48 hours.

Anything feels wrong? Severe pain. White patches. Vision changes. Anything that feels worse than a normal recovery. WhatsApp me immediately. Vascular occlusion is rare. But it’s the one thing where speed matters.

Risks, openly

What I tell everyone.

Common: bruising, swelling, mild tenderness, small palpable lumps that settle as the filler integrates over 2-4 weeks.

Rare but real: vascular occlusion. When filler is accidentally placed in or compresses a blood vessel. This is the one we train for relentlessly. I keep dissolving enzyme on site at all times. If anything looks like an occlusion, I act in minutes. This is exactly why you should never have filler from someone who can’t dissolve their own work.

Less common: migration (filler moving from where it was placed), Tyndall effect (a bluish tinge from filler placed too superficially), allergic reaction.

NMC-registered, fully indemnified, and on the regulators’ lists at NMC, Save Face and JCCP. We talk through every risk in detail at consultation.

Common questions

Good to know.

Will it look obvious?
Not when it’s done with restraint. Every treatment is dosed for your features. People should notice you. Not the filler. The Refined house style is “you, just refined”. Never overfilled.
Is there downtime?
Mild swelling for 24 to 48 hours. Possible bruising for up to a week. Most clients go back to work the same day. The real result settles at 14 days. That’s when we review.
What if I don’t like it?
Hyaluronic filler is reversible. I review every result at 2 weeks. Adjust or dissolve as needed. Dissolving enzyme is on site. A real safety net. Not marketing.
How long does dermal filler last?
6 to 18 months. Depends on area and product. Lips: usually 6 to 12 months. Cheeks and jawline: 12 to 18 months. Your metabolism and lifestyle play a part too.
Will it migrate?
Not if placed correctly. Right plane. Right volume. Migration happens when too much filler is placed too superficially. Or in the wrong layer. Technique matters more than millilitres.
Can I have multiple areas in one appointment?
Sometimes. For clients who’ve had filler before and know what they want. For first-timers I prefer to stage it. Do the most important area first. See how you settle. Build from there.
I’ve had filler from another clinic and don’t like it. Can you help?
Yes. We start with a consultation to see what’s there. Sometimes the answer is to dissolve and start over. Sometimes it’s to balance with a small extra treatment. I’ll tell you honestly which is right.
What about “permanent filler”?
I won’t use it. Permanent fillers (silicone, PMMA, Aquamid, Bio-Alcamid) are not reversible. They’ve caused serious complications. The only filler I’ll inject is hyaluronic acid. Reversible. Well-studied. Decades of safety data.
Does it hurt?
Numbing cream first. Most filler products also have a local anaesthetic in them. You feel pressure. Not sharp pain. Cannula technique (used for cheeks and jawline) is a lot more comfortable than needle injection.
Can I have it if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. We wait. There’s no published data showing harm. But the principle for non-essential cosmetic treatment in pregnancy is to put it on hold.
Ready?

Book your dermal filler.

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Further reading

From the journal.

How long does lip filler actually last?
Areas we serve

Across the North East.

Clients travel from across the North East for dermal fillers at Refined. Pick your town below for the drive, parking and local questions.

Tynemouth · 4 miles
Dermal fillers in Tynemouth
12-min drive via the A1058 Coast Road.
Cramlington · 4 miles
Dermal fillers in Cramlington
10-min drive via the A189.
Newcastle upon Tyne · 8 miles
Dermal fillers in Newcastle
25-min drive heading north on the A189.
Blyth · 3 miles
Dermal fillers in Blyth
9-min drive via the A193.
Morpeth · 12 miles
Dermal fillers in Morpeth
22-min drive via the A192.
North Shields · 5 miles
Dermal fillers in North Shields
15-min drive via the A1058 Coast Road.
Gosforth · 8 miles
Dermal fillers in Gosforth
20-min drive via A191 then A189.
Jesmond · 9 miles
Dermal fillers in Jesmond
22-min drive via A1058 or A189.
Darras Hall · 14 miles
Dermal fillers in Darras Hall
28-min drive via A189 then A696.
Ponteland · 12 miles
Dermal fillers in Ponteland
25-min drive via A696 then A189.

Last updated: 7 May 2026