Choosing the right type of filler is critical: they are not all the same ... Outline is a new and innovative filler product from France. It is innovative both in the results it provides and the way it works with the skin. With Outline the results last, are predictable and safe, and are rooted in ethical medical practice. Outline is now available as a range of 3 products to treat all types of lines from deep folds to fine lines: Outline Fine works best in fine lines such as crow’s feet, fine forehead lines, vertical sleep and cheek lines. Outline Fine lasts for approximately one year in the tissues. Outline Original can be used for deep lines and folds such as nose to mouth lines, heavier forehead lines and chin lines. It is also used to enhance lips and treat lipstick lines. Outline Original lasts for approximately two years in the tissues. Outline Ultra is for deep folds, such as the nose to mouth area, and lasts for approximately five years in the tissues.

Long Lasting ... Outline is a long-lasting filler. Whilst most other fillers only last for up to six months, the effects of Outline can last for up to one, two or even five years depending on the type used and the area treated.

Patented technology ... Outline is created from absorbable Poly(acrylamide-co-DADMA) gel in a sterile surgical facility by ProCytech SA of Bordeaux, France. It is not derived from animals or bacteria. Because of its stability within the body and non-toxicity, poly(acrylamide-co-DADMA) has been used in medicine and the food industry for many years. It is also regularly used in lens implants, artificial tears, contact lenses and water and wine purification. Whereas most poly(acrylamide-co-DADMA)s are insoluble and do not break down, Outline has been made in such a way that it is broken down very slowly by tissue enzymes into smaller fragments of poly(acrylamide-co-DADMA) and then removed completely from the body. This technology is the subject of a patent and allows Outline to be used in all levels of the skin to achieve long-lasting, natural looking results.

Working with the skin ... Outline works with the skin, it does not just fill it up. Because of its gentle positive charge, it attracts negatively-charged pro-collagen molecules right into the middle of the filler injection, just like a magnet. Once housed and protected by the Outline, the pro-collagen molecules  assemble into much-needed collagen and form part of your  tissues. Once the positive charge has become equalled by the negative charge, the attraction stops. It is a self-limiting and predictable process. Outline replaces lost tissue and provides the framework for new collagen assembly. Evolution is made from poly(acrylamide-co-DADMA) and microscopic, porous spheres. Whereas Outline forms the framework for new collagen assembly, Evolution also provides the bulk. The microscopic spheres held within the gel are porous and attract the pro-collagen molecules right through the pores, stabilising them within the tissues and providing the bulk necessary where there is tissue loss. Because it is a permanent filler Evolution must be injected deep within the tissues and is best for the treatment of nose to mouth lines. After your treatment ... As with any filler treatment there may be slight redness and swelling, although this is normally short-lived and usually settles by the following day. There may be some bruising. Your aesthetic practitioner will advise you not to drink alcohol or to expose your face to UV light for the next 24 hours to speed up the recovery process. If you are having treatment to the lip area and have a history of cold sores your aesthetic practitioner will prescribe anti-viral medication to prevent a flare-up of cold sores, a well-known sequel to any trauma to the lips. You should expect a reduction of approximately one third of the volume as the product stabilises within the tissues. A second treatment at four weeks is recommended for the very best results.

Safety ... The key to success for long-lasting dermal filler treatments is the way in which they are administered. Each aesthetic practioner using these products has been given personal training and advice by a manufacturer-accredited doctor or nurse practitioner who is already an experienced user of dermal fillers. Only practitioners with experience of permanent fillers use Evolution. Over 100,000 treatments have been performed worldwide.

Further Improvement ... Dermal filler products replace lost volume and give an immediate boost to your appearance. You can improve the results even more by taking care of your skin - avoid the sun, stop smoking, improve your diet (more water, fresh fruit and vegetables) and follow your aesthetic practitioner’s advice about regular skincare and other cosmetic medical procedures.