Questions answered

Everything you need to know about preparing for your visit, our treatments, and how our clinic operates.
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Is chin filler safe?

Skin

In experienced hands, yes. Bruising and swelling are common and settle; serious complications are rare.

Can chin filler help an asymmetric chin?

Skin

Often, yes, by balancing the two sides.

Can chin filler fix a double chin?

Skin

Not if fat is the cause. Better projection can improve the profile, but fat dissolving injections treat the fat itself.

Is chin filler painful?

Skin

Most people feel mild discomfort only, with numbing and a filler containing local anaesthetic.

Chin filler or chin implant?

Skin

Filler is non-surgical and reversible for modest change; an implant is permanent surgery for larger change.

Does chin filler look natural?

Skin

Yes, when the amount is proportionate to your face.

How long does chin filler last?

Skin

Usually 12 to 18 months.

How much does chin filler cost in London?

Skin

At Dental & Wellness London, Islington, dermal filler is from £350, and your fee depends on the amount needed. Consultation £65, redeemable.

Should I still consider CoolSculpting?

If you are set on cryolipolysis, it is a legitimate treatment at many reputable clinics, and we are happy to suggest one.

How does ONDA cost compare to CoolSculpting?

ONDA at our clinic is £300 per session, or £1,020 for a course of four including an online personal training session. We do not offer CoolSculpting, and its price varies between the clinics that do. Choose by suitability and results rather than price alone.

What is the best alternative to CoolSculpting?

It depends on the area and your skin. ONDA suits well-defined pockets of stubborn fat. Where loose skin is the main concern, skin tightening may be the better choice.

Why doesn’t DWL offer CoolSculpting?

We chose ONDA for comparable results without the PAH risk. It is a clinical judgement, not a claim that CoolSculpting is unsafe.

Is ONDA as effective as CoolSculpting?

For suitable patients, results are broadly comparable. Both reduce fat gradually, with the change visible over 8 to 12 weeks.

What is PAH and how common is it with CoolSculpting?

Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia is a rare complication of cryolipolysis in which a treated area enlarges instead of shrinking. It usually needs surgery to correct. It is specific to fat freezing and does not occur with ONDA.

How much does it cost to fix a double chin?

At Dental & Wellness London, Aqualyx fat dissolving is from £350 per session, ONDA is £300 per session, laser tightening is from £195 and chin filler is from £350. Most people need a short course, quoted in writing at consultation.

Do I need surgery for a double chin?

Sometimes, for a large amount of fat under elastic skin. We will tell you honestly.

Can exercise fix a double chin?

Only if it is caused by overall weight gain. Chin exercises do not remove fat under the chin.

Is a double chin always weight-related?

No. It often runs in families and appears in slim people.

Is Kybella available in the UK?

Kybella is not licensed in the UK. We use Aqualyx fat dissolving injections or ONDA instead.

Does losing weight get rid of a double chin?

Sometimes, if fat from weight gain is the cause. Genetic fat under the chin often stays.

Can you get rid of a double chin without surgery?

Often, yes, for fat and mild laxity. A large amount of fat may be better treated surgically.

What is the most effective treatment for a double chin?

The one that matches the cause: fat dissolving injections or ONDA for fat, skin tightening for laxity, or chin filler for a set-back chin. Often a combination.

Do you offer HydraFacial gift vouchers?

Yes. Vouchers can be arranged with reception at 222 Essex Road, Islington, or by phone on 020 8127 4567.

Do I need a consultation before a HydraFacial?

No. You can book a HydraFacial directly, and we check your skin before treatment. If you would like a wider skin plan, a skin consultation is £65, redeemable in full against treatment.

Is the HydraFacial course of six worth it?

If you want a lasting improvement rather than a one-off glow, yes. A course of six, roughly monthly, costs £800, one session saved against six singles. Many people start with a single session first.