Lanluma Collagen Stimulating Injectable

Lanluma collagen stimulating injectable for face and body that smooths and shapes.  This innovative filler reshapes and enhances by activating natural collagen production. This results in increased volume that erases facial lines and boosts your curves and confidence.

With minimal downtime and gradually emerging natural looking results that last up to two years. Lanluma is the perfect choice to boost your appearance and as a result, your confidence.

Like Sculptra, Lanluma contains Poly-L-Lactic Acid, (PLLA) which replaces lost collagen to help maintain the skin’s elasticity. PLLA is also found in dissolvable stitches and has been used worldwide for over 25 years.

Frequently asked questions

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How does Lanluma work?

Lanluma sets of a deep tissue, gradual, regeneration reaction that stimulates your own natural collagen to help you look and feel great.  Your own natural collagen is produced restoring volume loss that can happen with age and works beautifully to correct wrinkles, lines and folds completely naturally.

What areas can you treat with Lanluma?

Lanluma is unique in the world of collagen-stimulating injections because it works beautifully in both the face and the body. Lanluma is versatile and can address various concerns; provides facial rejuvenation, tightens the skin of the abdomen, neck, arms, decolletage, thighs and hands, enhances buttocks shape and improves the appearance of cellulite.

What happens during a Lanluma treatment?

After making you comfortable, they will sterilise the area to be treated and then apply a local anaesthetic. This makes the treatment virtually painless. They will carefully inject Lanluma where you would like to see results – and that’s it.

You’ll feel fine right after the procedure, though there may be a little redness and swelling for a few hours.

Depending on the area treated, and how your body reacts, achieving the look you are aiming for will take 1-3 sessions, and results will show in the months afterwards as your natural collagen develops.

After care?

Downtime is minimal, and your physician will explain fully and provide an easy aftercare guide to follow.

You’ll need to keep up a careful aftercare routine of regular massage for best results – for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, until two weeks after your last session.

It’s very easy to maintain though; most people set a regular phone alarm, and some even find it a relaxing way to take some ‘me time’ in the day.

Cheek Fillers in Hamilton & Inverness

Restore Volume, Lift and Contour with Dermal Filler at FTT Skin Clinics

Cheek filler is one of the most impactful — and most versatile — treatments available in non-surgical aesthetics. As we age, we lose fat, bone density and collagen in the mid-face, causing the cheeks to flatten and descend. This creates hollowness under the eye, deepens the nasolabial folds (smile lines), and gives the face an overall tired, deflated appearance. Restoring volume to the cheeks can reverse all of these effects simultaneously, with a single treatment.

At FTT Skin Clinics in Hamilton  and Inverness, our Advanced Medical Practitioners use a carefully selected range of premium HA (hyaluronic acid) dermal fillers to restore volume, improve facial contour and lift the mid-face. We stock multiple product ranges because different cheek concerns and facial anatomies require different products. Your practitioner will select the most appropriate option at your consultation.

Filler is placed using either a fine needle or blunt cannula — or a combination of both — at specific anatomical points in the cheek to achieve a natural, lifted and contoured result. The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes and results are visible immediately, with the full settled result at two to three weeks. Cheek filler can also be combined with temple filler, tear trough filler, jaw and chin filler, or anti-wrinkle treatments for a comprehensive facial refresh.

Key Benefits

• Restores lost volume to flat or sunken cheeks
• Lifts the mid-face, reducing the appearance of nasolabial folds
• Improves facial contour, symmetry and definition
• Creates a more youthful, balanced facial structure
• Natural-looking results that complement your whole face
• Can be combined with other filler areas for a comprehensive result
• Longer-lasting than many other filler sites — typically 12–18 months

Key Facts

* Results from treatment will vary from person to person. All timings and durations are indicative. Your practitioner will advise at consultation.

Frequently asked Questions.

What is the difference between cheek filler and a surgical facelift?

Cheek filler addresses volume loss, which is the primary driver of mid-face ageing. A surgical facelift addresses skin laxity and excess tissue. In younger patients, cheek filler alone is often sufficient. In older patients with significant skin laxity, filler can improve the appearance but will not replicate a surgical result. Your practitioner will give an honest assessment of what is achievable non-surgically at your consultation.

How much filler is needed for the cheeks?

The volume required varies significantly from person to person, depending on the degree of volume loss and your facial anatomy. Your practitioner will assess this at consultation. We always take a conservative approach — it is straightforward to add volume at a follow-up appointment, but overcorrection should be avoided. Cheek filler is placed in ml, and most patients require 1–2ml per side.

Will cheek filler make my face look puffy or ‘done’?

Not when placed correctly. Overfilled cheeks are the result of too much product or poor placement — not an inevitable outcome of the treatment. At FTT Skin Clinics, we assess your cheek structure, facial proportions and skin quality carefully before treatment. Our goal is always a result that looks natural and rested, not treated.

How long does cheek filler last?

Cheek filler is one of the longer-lasting filler sites, typically lasting 12 to 18 months. This is because the cheeks are less mobile than areas such as the lips, so filler breaks down more slowly. Some patients find results last longer with repeat treatments as the product integrates with the surrounding tissue.

Can cheek filler be dissolved if I am unhappy with the result?

Yes. HA-based cheek fillers can be dissolved using Hyalase (hyaluronidase) at our clinic. We would always discuss any concerns at a review appointment first, as some asymmetry immediately after treatment is normal and resolves as initial swelling settles.

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Hyalase Lip Filler Dissolver – FTT Skin Clinics.

Hyalase Lip Filler Dissolver is a treatment that can be used to quickly break down dermal filler safely and comfortably. The treatment works by injecting hyalase (hyaluronidase) into the lips or where the dermal filler has been injected. Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that exists naturally in your body. Low levels of naturally occurring hyaluronidase are the reason lip and dermal fillers break down over time. If you need your fillers dissolved and removed quickly, we simply inject safe, more concentrated doses of hyaluronidase to break down the hyaluronic acid in the filler formula, which is then carried away by your body’s own natural systems.

While dermal fillers can be administered by almost anyone, and treatment carried out in unsafe environments, hyaluronidase ( lip filler dissolver) has to be prescribed by a medical professional. FTT Skin Clinics highly recommends that you only ever have lip filler treatment if you know the clinic has hyaluronidase on hand in case of emergencies. Our Nurses have assisted in many emergency situations when other practitioners have required their expertise.

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What can I expect during my consultation?

At FTT Skin Clinics we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive consultation. This will include a full medical and  will include a full facial assessment taking into consideration any areas of concern and areas which would enhance your overall appearance.

What can I expect during my lip filler dissolver treatment?

You will be made to feel very comfortable and your nurse will explain the procedure fully prior to treatment. The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes. Prior to treatment your skin will be cleansed. Where applicable local anaesthetic will be applied prior to injection. The treatment will not be painful although you may feel a bit of discomfort. Aftercare will be discussed and you should allow for some mild swelling following treatment.

When can I expect Results?

Results are immediate.

What Important questions to ask your nurse before considering a treatment?

• Is the clinic registered – HIS Scotland or CQC England?
• Is the clinic/nurse insured to carry out the treatment?
• What qualifications do you have?
• What recent training in the treatment have you had?
• How many of these treatments have you carried out?
• What brands of products do you use and why?
• Examples of patient before and after pictures?
• Has product been tested and licensed for use?
• What are potential side effects and risks?
• What aftercare is provided?

Tear Trough Filler in Hamilton, Glasgow & Inverness

Reduce Dark Circles and Refresh Tired Eyes with Dermal Filler at FTT Skin Clinics

Introduction

The tear trough — the hollow groove that runs from the inner corner of the eye down towards the cheek — is one of the most delicate and technically demanding areas of the face to treat with filler. When this area develops hollowness or shadowing, it creates the appearance of dark circles, under-eye bags, and a persistently tired expression that no amount of sleep or concealer fully resolves. Tear trough filler, when performed by an experienced medical practitioner, can dramatically improve this area with natural-looking, long-lasting results.

At FTT Skin Clinics in Hamilton and Inverness, tear trough treatment is carried out exclusively by Advanced Medical Practitioners who are thoroughly trained in the specific anatomy, risks and techniques involved in treating this complex area. We use only appropriately thin, flexible HA (hyaluronic acid) fillers which are specifically formulated for the delicate periorbital tissue and minimise the risk of the Tyndall effect (a bluish discolouration that can occur when thicker fillers are placed too superficially).

Not every patient with dark circles or under-eye hollowing is a suitable candidate for tear trough filler. Patients with very thin skin, significant festoons, or puffy lower eyelids may not achieve the expected result and may be better suited to alternative treatments. A thorough consultation and facial assessment is essential — and at FTT Skin Clinics, we will always give you an honest view of what is achievable.

Key Benefits

• Reduces dark circles caused by hollowness under the eye
• Fills the under-eye hollow to create a smoother lid-cheek junction
• Reduces the appearance of under-eye bags
• Creates a more refreshed, rested and youthful appearance
• Boosts collagen production in the periorbital area over time
• Results last 9–12 months in most patients
• Fully reversible with Hyalase if required

Updated Key Facts

* Results from treatment will vary from person to person. All timings and durations are indicative. Your practitioner will advise at consultation.

Frequently asked questions

Am I suitable for tear trough filler?

Tear trough filler is most effective in patients with dark circles or hollowing caused primarily by volume loss — rather than by pigmentation, thin or crepey skin, or lower eyelid laxity. The best candidates have good skin elasticity and a genuine hollow or groove visible under the eye. At your consultation, your practitioner will assess your under-eye anatomy honestly and advise whether tear trough filler, cheek filler (which can indirectly lift the tear trough), or an alternative treatment is most likely to achieve your desired outcome.

Will tear trough filler remove my dark circles?

That depends on what is causing them. Dark circles caused by hollowness and shadow — where light falls into the hollow — respond very well to filler. Dark circles caused by hyperpigmentation (a brownish discolouration of the skin) will not be improved by filler. Many patients have a combination of both, in which case filler addresses the structural component while a skin-quality treatment targets the pigmentation. Your practitioner will assess this at consultation.

Why is tear trough filler more expensive and specialised than other fillers?

The tear trough area has a unique anatomy with a complex blood supply and very thin, transparent overlying skin. The risks of vascular occlusion and poor cosmetic outcomes are higher here than in most other filler sites. Only specific, appropriately thin filler products should be used. This combination of technical difficulty, product specificity and risk requires a practitioner with advanced training and experience — which is reflected in the treatment complexity.

How long does tear trough filler last?

Tear trough filler typically lasts between 9 and 12 months, though this varies depending on the product used and your individual metabolism. Some patients find results persist for longer — the tear trough is a relatively low-movement area, which tends to extend filler longevity compared to the lips or perioral area.

What aftercare is needed following tear trough treatment?

Avoid sleeping face-down for the first few nights. Keep the area clean and avoid rubbing or applying pressure to the under-eye. Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and extreme heat for 48 hours. Bruising is common in this area — arnica cream and tablets can help reduce it. Avoid wearing contact lenses for 24 hours. Full written aftercare will be provided at your appointment.

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Ellansé Collagen-Stimulating Filler in Hamilton & Inverness

Long-Lasting Facial Rejuvenation Through Your Own Collagen at FTT Skin Clinics

Updated Introduction

Ellansé is not a conventional hyaluronic acid filler. It is a unique, dual-action injectable that works in two phases: firstly by providing immediate volume correction — just as a standard filler would — and secondly by stimulating your own collagen production over the months that follow, so that the result genuinely improves over time rather than simply fading. For patients who want a longer-lasting result and a treatment that addresses the underlying biology of facial ageing, Ellansé is an outstanding option.

At FTT Skin Clinics in Hamilton and Inverness, Ellansé is used by our Advanced Medical Practitioners for mid-face volumisation, jawline definition, facial contouring, and the treatment of deeper folds and lines. Ellansé is available in four formulations — S, M, L and E — which offer progressively longer durations of action, from one year (S) up to approximately four years (E). Your practitioner will recommend the most appropriate formulation based on your age, degree of volume loss, and treatment goals.

Because Ellansé stimulates collagen — a structural protein that is lost through ageing — rather than simply sitting in the tissue as a space-filler, the result has a different quality to HA fillers: firmer, more structural, and with an improvement in skin quality and texture as well as volume. This makes Ellansé particularly well-suited to patients who are seeking a more comprehensive rejuvenation rather than a simple volumising effect.

Key Benefits

• Provides immediate volume correction with long-lasting results
• Stimulates your own natural collagen production
• Results improve and develop over the months following treatment
• Available in four durations: 1, 2, 3 and 4 years approximately
• Improves skin quality and texture in addition to adding volume
• Suitable for face, jaw, cheeks and deep folds
• Fewer treatments required per year compared to standard HA fillers

Key Facts

* Results from treatment will vary from person to person. All timings and durations are indicative. Your practitioner will advise at consultation.

Frequently asked questions

How is Ellansé different from standard hyaluronic acid filler?

Standard HA fillers add volume by physically occupying space in the tissue, then gradually break down. Ellansé does this too — but additionally contains polycaprolactone (PCL) microspheres that stimulate the body to produce new collagen as the product is absorbed. The collagen generated by your body gradually replaces the volume as Ellansé degrades, so results do not simply disappear — they evolve. Ellansé cannot be dissolved with Hyalase, which is an important consideration when choosing between it and an HA filler.

Can Ellansé be dissolved?

No. Unlike HA fillers, Ellansé cannot be dissolved with Hyaluronidase (Hyalase). This makes thorough pre-treatment consultation, patient selection and conservative placement even more important than with HA products. At FTT Skin Clinics, we discuss this carefully at consultation and ensure patients understand the commitment involved in choosing a non-dissolvable filler.

Which Ellansé formulation is right for me?

Ellansé S lasts approximately one year and is suitable for patients new to Ellansé or those who prefer the reassurance of a shorter commitment. M lasts approximately two years, L approximately three, and E approximately four. The choice depends on your age, degree of volume loss, treatment goals, and your comfort with a longer-lasting product. Your practitioner will discuss all options with you at consultation.

What areas can be treated with Ellansé?

Ellansé is most commonly used for mid-face volumisation, cheek contouring, jawline definition, nasolabial fold correction, and marionette line treatment. It is not typically used in highly mobile areas such as the lips, or in the delicate periorbital area. Your practitioner will advise on the most appropriate areas for your individual treatment plan.

What results can I expect and when?

You will notice an immediate improvement following treatment as the product provides initial volume correction. Over the following weeks and months, as collagen production is stimulated, the result continues to improve in terms of firmness, skin quality and structural definition. Most patients see their optimal result at around three to four months, and this then persists for the duration of the formulation chosen.

Sculptra Collagen-Stimulating Treatment in Hamilton & Inverness

Gradual, Long-Lasting Facial Rejuvenation with Sculptra at FTT Skin Clinics

Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) collagen biostimulator — not a dermal filler in the conventional sense. Rather than immediately adding volume, Sculptra works gradually by stimulating your body’s own fibroblasts to produce new collagen, rebuilding the facial framework from within. The result is a subtle, progressive improvement in volume, skin thickness and overall facial structure that looks entirely natural because it is, in large part, your own tissue.

At FTT Skin Clinics in Hamilton and Inverness, Sculptra is used by our Advanced Medical Practitioners for global facial volumisation, addressing the diffuse volume loss associated with ageing that conventional fillers — placed site by site — are less well-suited to treat. Sculptra is injected across multiple areas of the face in a series of treatment sessions, rebuilding the overall facial scaffold rather than targeting individual lines or zones.

Sculptra is particularly popular with patients in their 40s, 50s and 60s who want a comprehensive, natural-looking rejuvenation rather than point corrections. Because the results develop gradually over two to six months, the change is virtually undetectable to others — friends and family are likely to notice that you look well and refreshed, without being able to identify that you have had any treatment. Results can last two years or more with an optimal treatment protocol.

Key Benefits

• Stimulates the body’s own natural collagen production
• Treats global facial volume loss rather than isolated areas
• Results develop gradually and look entirely natural
• Long-lasting results — typically 2 years or more with optimal treatment
• Improves skin thickness, quality and overall facial framework
• Subtle, undetectable improvement — no ‘treated’ appearance
• Suitable for comprehensive rejuvenation across the face

Key Facts

* Results from treatment will vary from person to person. All timings and durations are indicative. Your practitioner will advise at consultation.

Sculptra Collagen Stimulating – Frequently asked questions

How is Sculptra different from Ellansé and other collagen stimulators?

Both Sculptra and Ellansé stimulate collagen, but they work differently and suit different patients. Sculptra (PLLA) provides no immediate volumising effect — results develop purely through collagen stimulation over several months. It is best suited to patients seeking diffuse, global rejuvenation. Ellansé provides both immediate volume and progressive collagen stimulation. Ellansé has a defined duration based on formulation; Sculptra’s longevity depends on the volume of product used and individual response. Your practitioner will advise which is most appropriate.

How many Sculptra sessions will I need?

Most patients require between two and three treatment sessions spaced four to six weeks apart for optimal results. The precise number depends on the degree of volume loss and the treatment goals. Because Sculptra works cumulatively — each session building on the last — patience is important. Your practitioner will plan the full course at your initial consultation.

When will I see results from Sculptra?

Unlike conventional fillers, Sculptra produces no immediate volumising effect. You may notice some improvement from the initial water in the reconstituted product, but this resolves within a few days. The genuine collagen-based result begins to develop at approximately four to six weeks after treatment and continues to improve for up to six months. The final result is typically seen at around six months after the last session.

Who is Sculptra most suitable for?

Sculptra is most suitable for patients with noticeable diffuse volume loss across the face — typically those in their 40s, 50s and beyond. It is ideal for patients who want a natural, gradual improvement without the ‘done’ appearance that can sometimes accompany conventional fillers. It is also well-suited to patients who are willing to commit to a treatment course and to waiting for results, rather than wanting an immediate change.

Are there any special aftercare requirements for Sculptra?

Yes — Sculptra has a specific aftercare protocol. Patients are asked to massage the treated areas five times per day, for five minutes per session, for five days following each treatment (the ‘5-5-5’ rule). This helps distribute the product evenly through the tissue and minimises the risk of nodule formation. Full written aftercare instructions will be provided at your treatment appointment.