Dermal fillers in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas restore volume and shape with a soft gel placed under the skin, planned area by area so your face stays in proportion.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
Dermal fillers are injectable gels that add volume under the skin. Most are made of hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule your skin already contains, which holds water and can be dissolved if needed.
Hyaluronic acid treatments are the second most common non-surgical procedure worldwide, with 6.3 million recorded by ISAPS in 2024, a rise of 5.2%.
Lips lose fullness and a crisp border with age, and some are naturally thin or uneven. Filler adds shape and hydration in small, measured steps.
Fat pads in the midface shrink and slide down over time. Restoring cheek support can soften the folds that form beside the nose.
A hollow groove between the lower lid and cheek, called the tear trough, casts a shadow. Careful filling makes the eye area look rested.
A small chin or weak jaw angle can blur the lower face. Firm filler adds definition without surgery or time away from work.
Soft gel defines the border and adds gentle fullness. For a lasting surgical option, read about lip augmentation.
Firmer gel on the cheekbone lifts the midface. For implants or fat, read about cheek augmentation.
A small amount fills the tear trough hollow. For bulging fat bags, read about blepharoplasty.
Dense gel projects the chin and sharpens the jaw angle. For a lasting change, read about chin augmentation.
You see the change straight away, and it settles as swelling fades. Filler lasts longer in still areas: after 12 weeks, one study found 79% remained in the cheek but 37% in the lips. Photos below are shared with consent.
Dr. Umbreen studies your face from the front and side, then explains how much filler each area needs and what result is realistic for your features.
Stop aspirin, fish oil and vitamin E for some days beforehand if your doctor allows. Avoid fillers if you have a cold sore, skin infection or dental work planned.
A numbing cream is applied, and most fillers also contain lidocaine. Gel is placed with a fine needle or a blunt cannula, which lowers the chance of hitting a vessel.
The area is gently shaped and checked. Avoid pressing it, heavy exercise and makeup on the injection points for the rest of the day.
| Time After Treatment | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Same day | Swelling and redness, most noticeable in the lips. |
| 24 to 48 hours | Swelling peaks, and small bruises may appear. |
| Week 1 | Tenderness eases and the shape settles. |
| Weeks 2 to 4 | Final result visible. A small extra amount can be added if needed. |
| Long term | The gel slowly breaks down and volume fades. |
Sleep on your back for the first night and avoid saunas or very hot rooms for the first few days. Tell the clinic at once about pain that grows or skin that turns pale or dusky.
Most side effects are mild. The serious one is filler blocking a blood vessel, called vascular occlusion, reported in about 1 in 6,500 treatments. The glabella, nose and nasolabial folds carry the most risk.
Filler cannot lift heavy sagging skin, remove eye bags made of fat or replace surgery for large changes. Too much filler looks heavy rather than younger.
Your fee is confirmed after assessment, once the areas and number of syringes are agreed. Ask for one written price before treatment starts.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Syringes | Fees are usually charged per syringe used. |
| Area | Lips often need one syringe, cheeks often more. |
| Product | Firmer and longer-lasting gels cost more. |
| Review | Adding a little more at review may be extra. |
When comparing fillers price in Pakistan, ask for the brand name and check the sealed box, as cheap unlicensed gels cause many complications.
Fillers are listed among her services, and as a plastic surgeon she knows the blood vessels of the face in detail. She can also tell you when surgery or fat grafting will work better than repeated syringes.
Collagen-stimulating fillers, such as poly-L-lactic acid, prompt your skin to build its own collagen gradually over several sessions.
| Feature | Hyaluronic Acid Filler | Collagen-Stimulating Filler |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Gel adds volume directly | Triggers new collagen |
| When results show | Immediately | Gradually over months |
| Sessions | Usually one | Usually a course |
| Can be dissolved? | Yes | No |
| Suited to lips? | Yes | No |
Because hyaluronic acid can be reversed, it is the usual choice for a first treatment and for delicate areas such as the lips and under-eyes.
Dr. Umbreen sees patients privately at Omer Diagnostic & Specialist Clinics (ODC), 12-A, LG Floor, CBC Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Tell her about any filler you have had before, including where and when, and bring photos from a few years ago if you want a natural restoration.
Choose a doctor who uses a sealed, licensed product, keeps hyaluronidase on site and plans subtle lip changes. Avoid clinics that offer cheap syringes without assessment.
Numbing cream and the lidocaine inside most gels keep discomfort low. Lips are the most sensitive area, and most people describe pressure and brief stinging.
Lip filler usually lasts about 6 to 12 months, while cheek fillers often last 12 to 18 months. Your metabolism, the product and how much the area moves all play a part.
Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. It starts working within hours, so a result you dislike does not have to stay.
It can if too much is placed or the wrong product is used, especially in the lips. Small amounts placed at the right depth stay where they are put.
You must be 18 or older. Younger adults usually treat lips or chin for shape, while volume restoration is more common once the face starts losing fat with age.
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