As the Founder and Medical Director of Dr. Karla Clinic London, Dr. Karla embodies an unwavering dedication to the art of medical aesthetics. Having earned her Degree in Medicine in 2012 and further honed her skills as an Ophthalmologist, she brings a wealth of experience to her practice. With a profound focus on patient-centred care and a commitment to staying informed on the latest scientific-based knowledge, Dr. Karla has garnered extensive expertise through her work at esteemed NHS hospitals and the private sector.
Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom, she also holds a Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Treatments. Guided by a profound understanding of each patient's unique needs and desires, Dr. Karla's skillful expertise ensures that the outcomes of her treatments are both natural and noticeably transformative.

With meticulous precision, Dr. Karla Murta reveals the possibility of timeless allure, empowering her patients to unveil their true radiance. Trust in her expertise and embark on a path to rediscover your inner and outer beauty at Dr. Karla Clinic London.

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The most commonly used fillers today are non-permanent and consist of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule found in skin, joints and in the eyes.  Several brands of hyaluronic acid filler are available.  They all comprise a clear, soft, sterile gel that is injected into the skin or beneath the skin to soften lines, contour facial features, or add volume.  Fillers may be injected under local anaesthesia, and results can last about 6-18 months.

Fillers

A series of small injections of a purified neurotoxin that temporarily blocks nerve impulses to muscles or other tissues, causing the muscles to relax.  When muscles relax, the overlying skin moves less, effectively reducing wrinkles.  Botulinum toxin injections can be strategically placed for various other indications, including rejuvenation of the upper and lower face, reducing sweating, and medical conditions such as migraine. The effects usually wear off after a few months.

Botox

Aging frequently involves midface volume loss, so adding volume using fillers like hyaluronic acid can restore youthful traits. Midface fillers can help reduce undereye shadows, improve face shape, and even provide a subtle lift to the lower face. Midface fillers placed over the zygomatic bones can also help define the cheekbones. Hyaluronic acid fillers are usually placed deep in the tissues and can give visible results for 12-18 months.

Midface fillers

Fillers such as hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite are often used to make the jawline more defined or sharper. The fillers are placed either under the skin or on the jawbone to provide instant results. Depending on the filler and volume used as well as the placement, they can last about 6-18 months. If there is too much sagging or heaviness, other lifting or tightening treatments may be more appropriate.

Jawline fillers

These fillers are placed using either needles or cannulas to add volume, shape and definition to facial features. The can reduce shadows, improve proportions, balance facial features and increase attractiveness. Facial contouring fillers are predominantly non-permanent biocompatible substances like hyaluronic acid fillers that last several months to years.

Facial contouring fillers

Fillers like hyaluronic acid consist or a clear gel that can be injected into the upper layers (dermis) of the skin to eliminate or reduce wrinkles, add volume, and give structural support to certain features.  These clear, biocompatible sterile gels are the most commonly used fillers and results last approximately 6-12 months. Many dermal filler brands contain local anaesthesia to reduce discomfort.

Dermal fillers

Lip enhancement using lip fillers use hyaluronic acid gels to improve definition of the lip borders, enhance volume, or both. They can be tailored depending on the desired look. After topical or injectable numbing of the area, the filler is injected carefully giving instant results. Lip fillers can also improve symmetry and balance facial proportions. Lip fillers can be topped-up or even dissolved if reversible hyaluronic acid products are used.

Lip fillers

A few injections typically placed immediately above the upper lip to relax the muscle slightly. A botox lip flip is used alone or in combination with fillers to evert or show more of the top lip, giving a fuller appearance.  Results can take 10-14 days and last 2-4 months.  When the orbicularis oris muscle is relaxed in this way, the appearance of vertical lip lines or “smoker’s lines” may also improve.

Botox lip flip

Strengthening the chin with fillers can improve facial proportions and angles by forward-projection on the profile view. Usually non-permanent fillers are placed using a needle or cannula on the bone or under the skin. For fine lines on the chin and dimpling, fillers are injected in the skin or botox is used to relax the underlying muscles. The results of contouring the chin with fillers can last over a year.

Chin fillers

These are gels (not fillers) consisting of natural molecules that stimulate collagen and elastic production, improve skin hydration, and provide skin regeneration by improving blood supply and through their antioxidant properties. They are injected in droplets into the upper layers of skin and can different formulations are designed to treat facial skin, delicate skin around the eyes, or skin on the body. They can improve skin firmness and reduce wrinkles.

Polynucleotides

These are gels consisting of hyaluronic acid molecules that are powerful hydrators of skin. Injected into the upper layer of skin, HA skin boosters attract water and provide an instant plumping effect. The skin typically appears more radiant and glowing, with a reduction in fine lines. Ideal for dull, dry skin, Skin boosters with HA usually require maintenance treatments for ongoing benefits. Although they are not fillers, they can be used in combination with many other treatments including fillers.

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