Nishal Patel Featured in Southsea Lifestyle: Dermal Fillers – Not Just for Faces
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We’re delighted to see Perfect Skin Solutions Podiatrist Nishal Patel featured in the August/September 2026 edition of Southsea Lifestyle, discussing an innovative medical use of dermal filler – foot filler.
The feature, “Dermal Fillers – Not Just for Faces”, explores how dermal filler can help restore cushioning to areas of the feet where natural fatty padding has been lost.
When Dermal Filler Becomes a Foot Treatment
Dermal filler is usually associated with facial aesthetics, but it can have a very different purpose in podiatry.
Loss of natural cushioning beneath the heel or ball of the foot can increase pressure and contribute to discomfort when standing or walking. At Perfect Skin Solutions in Southsea, Portsmouth, Nishal uses Curacorn, a hyaluronic acid gel specifically formulated for weight-bearing areas of the feet, where clinically appropriate.
26 Years of Podiatry Experience
Nishal is an HCPC-registered Podiatrist with 26 years of clinical experience, spanning NHS practice, specialist diabetic foot care and podiatry services for the Ministry of Defence in Gibraltar.
Having run the Foot Clinic at Perfect Skin Solutions for several years, Nishal’s approach focuses on understanding the cause of a patient’s symptoms before recommending the most clinically appropriate treatment.
A Real Patient Story
The Southsea Lifestyle feature also shares the story of Lorraine, who experienced foot problems for more than 30 years following surgery.
Following foot filler treatment with Nishal, Lorraine describes improvements in her comfort and walking – demonstrating how, for appropriate patients, dermal filler can have a functional purpose beyond aesthetics.
Read the Full Southsea Lifestyle Feature
Discover Nishal’s full interview, Lorraine’s story and more about advanced podiatry and foot filler at Perfect Skin Solutions in Portsmouth in the full Southsea Lifestyle feature below.

Experiencing Persistent Foot Pain?
If foot pain, reduced cushioning or another persistent foot concern is affecting your everyday life, the first step is understanding what is causing it.
Book a consultation with Nishal Patel at Perfect Skin Solutions in Southsea, Portsmouth to discuss your concerns and find out which treatment options may be appropriate for you.