What does a treatment entail?

The area to be injected will be cleaned and markings may be made on the skin.  Ice will be applied to the area to help numb it.  Small amounts (units) of Botulinum Toxin are injected into the area being treated in specific locations determined by your doctor.  Afterwards, there may be small, raised bumps which usually disappear within 15 minutes. Although we use a very small needle, bruising may occur.

Is there pain and downtime?

Ice is applied to the area being treated which helps make the injections less painful.  Most people tolerate the procedure easily.  If you are particularly scared of needles, please ensure that you arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment and request topical anaesthetic cream to be applied.

When can I expect to see results?

Reduction in muscle action usually starts within 3 days with the maximal effect reached at 14 days.  Because Botulinum Toxin sometimes affects some muscles more quickly than others, we usually see our patients for a follow up on day 14 to check that results are optimal.

How many treatments do I need and how often?

The wrinkle-reducing effects of Botulinum Toxin last for 3-6 months.  Duration of effect can be influenced by metabolism, excessive exercise, certain medications, sun exposure, smoking, and genetics.  If treatments are repeated regularly, just as the muscle action starts to return, the treated muscle will get weaker and weaker over time, leading to the effect of Botulinum Toxin lasting longer.  For most patients, a Botulinum Toxin treatment every 4 months is optimal.

Regular and long-term use of Botulinum Toxin helps to prevent lines and wrinkles from becoming deep and ingrained.  For this reason,  it is regarded as a preventative treatment.

Botulinum Toxin for masseter hypertrophy (to decrease jaw clenching and teeth grinding) and underarm hyperhidrosis often lasts for up to 8 months.

What does a treatment entail?

The area to be injected will be cleaned and the filler will be injected by your doctor.  One or more fillers may be injected according to the treatment plan agreed to by you and your doctor. Some patients only require one filler, others may need multiple fillers to achieve best results.  Often, patients choose to undergo the process in a step by step fashion over time.

Is there pain and downtime?

Ice is applied to the area being treated which helps make the injection less painful.  Most people tolerate the procedure well.  If you are particularly scared of needles, please ensure that you arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment and request topical anaesthetic cream to be applied.  You may experience mild tenderness in the area for a few days afterwards, and bruising may occur.  Other rare side effects are covered in your consent form and can be discussed with your doctor.

When can I expect to see results?

Results are immediate but improve over the next 2-4 weeks as the filler draws in water and integrates with your tissue.  The result is soft and natural-looking, with no loss of movement in the treated area.

How many treatments do I need and how often?

Fillers last for varying amounts of time according to the type of filler used.  Your doctor will discuss the expected longevity with you. Results can vary from person to person and longevity may be influenced by your genetic aging process and other factors such as smoking, diet, and sun exposure.

There is an immediate lifting effect when biostimulators are injected but the real magic occurs over the next few months as further lifting and tightening of tissue occurs, with an improvement in skin quality.

There are various products on the market, including a hybrid product containing a combination of filler and biostimulator. Your doctor is able to advise on which one would be best for you.

Where can biostimulators be used?

Biostimulators are especially effective for:

• Loose and sagging skin of lower face
• The neck area
• Crepey cheeks and “accordion” lines
• To improve the jawline
• To improve the décolletage
• Back of hands
• Crepey elbows, inner thighs and above knees

What does the treatment entail?

Pre-treatment photographs will be taken. Your skin will be disinfected and treatment markings made. The biostimulator is then injected into the correct layer of the skin using a cannula which allows us to disperse the product evenly. Afterwards, the area will be massaged.

Is there pain and down time?

You may feel quite tender and mildly swollen for a few days after a treatment. Oral analgesics are rarely needed but paracetamol may be taken if required. As with any injectable, bruising is possible. Avoid anti-inflammatories for two weeks after a treatment as these may hamper collagen production and lead to a diminished result.

When can I expect to see results?

There is likely to be some immediate result due to volumisation, depending on the choice of biostimulator. Collagen takes time to form and mature and results can be expected to improve over the next 6-9 months.

How many treatments do I need and how often?

For best results, more than one treatment may be needed and is dependent on age and quality of skin of patient as well as product used. Your doctor will advise on what is best for you as an individual.

Areas that can be treated include:

• Crepiness on the cheeks
• Very fine lip lines
• Improve hydration of dry lips without adding volume
• Crow’s feet and the delicate tissue around the eyes
• Poor elasticity and lines in the neck
• Thin, crepey skin on the hands
• The delicate skin on the decolletage
• Poor elasticity of skin on the arms
• Sagging and lines above the knees
• Tiny defects and superficial acne scars

What does a treatment entail?

The area to be injected will be cleaned and a topical anaesthetic applied for 30-45 minutes.   Multiple small injections of the skin booster are placed just under the skin using a tiny needle.  The treated area is then massaged to ensure widespread distribution of the product.  Small bumps may be felt in some places for 2-3 days.

Is there pain and downtime?

The use of a topical anaesthetic means that the procedure is almost painless.  Often, small bruises will occur which disappear in a few days, and can usually be covered with makeup.

Skin boosters can also be deposited under the skin using a cannula which does not require a topical anaesthetic and usually results in no bruising at all.

Your doctor will discuss both options and the pro’s and con’s of each method of treatment with you.

When can I expect to see results?

Results are usually evident within two weeks of a treatment.  You can expect an improvement in hydration and elasticity and overall skin quality in the treated area.  There is very little volumising effect and the result is soft and natural-looking, with no loss of movement or sensation in the treated area.

How many treatments do I need and how often?

Skin boosters vary in their duration of effect and last for 3-9 months, depending on the product used and the area treated.  Some patients may require a top up treatment after a month for best results.  Your doctor will discuss the expected longevity with you.

Results can vary from person to person and longevity may be influenced by your genetic aging process and other factors such as smoking, diet, and sun exposure.