The Gardell Method
The Gardell Method
Nurse Caz was the first UK medical practitioner, and one of only four medics worldwide (October 2026), to train in person with Dr Gardell in this technique – and Dr Gardell has remarked on Caz’s excellent aesthetic eye and perfectionist approach. Caz will assess your face in high detail, treating you with an individualised approach, seamless blending and very soft transitions. Although it is a thorough treatment, the results still look beautifully natural – simply the very best version of you.
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The treatment
A true full-face approach, including advanced areas such as behind the hairline, to help give structure and support to the lower face. It is delivered with a 100% cannula technique and ultrasound guidance, which helps to improve the safety profile and allows for precise blending, soft transitions and immaculate results. On average, the treatment uses 8–10ml of premium dermal filler – and although that is a lot of product, the filler is hidden in the areas where it is needed, so the result still looks incredibly natural and refreshed, and never overly augmented.
The Gardell Method is suitable for most patients who would like a refreshed appearance, or who are looking for beautification or an anti-ageing effect. Results are especially effective for patients who may have experienced lost volume in the face, whether through rapid weight loss, the natural ageing process, or other lifestyle factors such as stress.
After treatment, patients tell us they feel like the very best version of themselves – which is exactly what the approach aims for, rather than an overly augmented effect.
We recommend a consultation prior to treatment, either face to face or online, so we can talk through your individual goals and plan the right approach for you.
What exactly is treated?
Posterior temple (behind the hairline)
Creates support for the upper and lower face, giving the appearance of lift.
Anterior temple
Restores the visible temple, and can include a dermal filler brow lift.
Lateral cheek (the back of the cheekbone)
Supports the mid and lower face.
Pre-auricular region (in front of the ear)
An area which tends to hollow, especially after rapid weight loss.
Gonial angle (the angle at the back of the jaw)
Beautifies and supports the lower face.
Post-jowl and pre-jowl
Blended downwards to create a firmer-looking jawline.
Labiomental crease
Softens the line between the lower lip and chin, which can deepen with age.
Chin
Creates harmony, balance and a more youthful profile.
Chin shadow
Restores the volume and support this area loses with age.
Marionette lines
Smoothed, as these tend to deepen with age.
Nasolabial folds and deep piriform space
Softened
Mid-cheek groove
Softens the line between the fat pads, which can become very visible with age and weight loss.
Advanced medial cheek
Supports the under-eye area, for a refreshed appearance.
<h2″>Your appointment
Your appointment includes time to talk through your treatment plan, for Nurse Caz to carry out an in-depth facial assessment, and a chance to ask any questions. Topical numbing cream is applied, and the treatment is performed gently. Your appointment is deliberately lengthy, allowing plenty of time for you to feel comfortable and never rushed. The Gardell Method is delivered entirely by cannula rather than sharp needle, and is generally very well tolerated. There is no real downtime, though general injecting risks still apply, such as some post-procedural swelling or bruising; however, most patients go about their day as normal afterwards. You will leave feeling immediately refreshed, with the results fully healed and settled over one to two weeks.
<h2″>After your treatment
The Gardell Method is a complete treatment, done all in one appointment – there is no top-up or formal review needed, and results can last for years. However, your care doesn’t end when you leave the clinic, so should you like any area of the face to be reviewed, please let the clinic know and we can arrange this for you. To help maintain your results, a healthy lifestyle and good skincare, including daily sun protection, are key.
<h2″>Treatment optionsThe Gardell Method full-face approach is the gold-standard option, to experience the full benefit of the treatment. However, some patients may only wish for their upper or lower face to be treated, so we have created three treatment options, listed below. Full costings and details are available on our booking portal, via the Book Now button.
Advanced Full Face
2.5-hour appointment
Every area listed above, for the complete, gold-standard approach to refreshing and rebalancing the whole face. Also available with our Swedish Lips® technique included, in a 3-hour appointment.
Upper Face Refresh
1.5-hour appointment
Posterior temple, anterior temple, lateral cheek, mid-cheek groove and advanced medial cheek.
Lower Face Refresh
1.5-hour appointment
Pre-auricular region, gonial angle, post- and pre-jowl, labiomental crease, chin, chin shadow, marionette lines and nasolabial folds.
What is not included?
The forehead, nose, lips and tear trough. If any of these specific areas are a concern for you, please discuss them at your consultation, and a bespoke approach will be considered.
If you are unsure which option is right for you, your consultation will help guide this, and expert advice will be given. As a clinic, we always take a less-is-more approach, for a natural aesthetic outcome, and we will tailor your treatment option to align with your desired results.
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