Anti-wrinkle injections - FAQs
HOW DO ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS WORK?
Anti-winkle injections work on the nerve endings, preventing neural firing and subsequently causing a state of temporary muscle relaxation. This prevents dynamic movements of muscles rendering your face susceptible to wrinkles, including the forehead, frown lines and eyes.
HOW LONG WILL THE RESULTS LAST?
Anti-wrinkle injections reach their peak effect after approximately two weeks and last anywhere between three and four months. Repeated treatment will prolong the effect, often delaying the need for top-ups.
Are there any side effects?
Short term side effects include minor bleeding, bruising and swelling around injection sites. Longer side effects include asymmetry and unwanted muscle relaxation. These side effects are rare, and will be discussed in more depth during your consultation.
HOW LONG WILL MY CONSULATION LAST?
Your consultation will last approximately 30 minutes. Prior to treatment we will discuss your concerns and problem areas, medical history, and suggested treatments. If both practitioner and client are happy treatment will be offered the same day. On occasion clients may wish to delay the decision, and on these occasions your consultation will not be charged.
When can I resume my daily activities?
Activities can be resumed immediately post treatment. Some bruising and swelling is often experienced for several hours to days, however this should not impair your ability to continue your day as normal. We advise avoidance of activities causing excessive perspiration to avoid reduced effects of the products, including exercise, saunas and stream rooms. Additionally, we advise avoidance of alcohol 24 hours before and after treatment to reduce the risk of bruising.
Dermal fillers - faqs
What products are used?
We use Juvéderm®, a world leading brand for hyaluronic acid facial fillers to achieve optimal results.
What areas can be treated?
Cheeks - one of the first signs of ageing is volume loss to the mid-face. By restoring volume to the cheeks by replacing the skin’s natural supply of hyaluronic acid a smoother, more youthful look can be achieved.
Lips - achieve a plump, defined pout with small doses of filler to the lips. Depending on your requested result, lip fillers can help adjust your lip shape and increase volume.
Chin - improve your angles with chin fillers. These treatments can achieve a more defined lower face and side profile.
Nasolabial folds - as with cheek fillers nasolabial fold filler can help restore volume to the mid-face and reduce the appearance of smile lines.
Marionette lines - dermal fillers can provide a scaffolding and smoothening of downturned mouth lines, creating a brighter, fresher appearance.
Jawline - jawline fillers can achieve a more defined profile using firm fillers to sculpt your natural bony structures.
How long do the results last?
Result duration is dependant on sites treated and product used. A softer product used for the lips will last shorter than firmer products used for cheek bones. Additionally, duration is highly dependant on your body’s natural metabolism, general health and lifestyle.
Are dermal fillers safe?
Using hyaluronic acid, a substance produced naturally by your skin, dermal fillers are deemed safe when administered by trained practitioners. Common short term side effects include minimal pain, bleeding and bruising.
How long will my consultation last?
Your consultation will last approximately 45 minutes. We will discuss your concerns, requests, medical history and suggested treatment areas. If both practitioner and client are happy treatment will be offered the same day. On occasion clients may wish to delay the decision, and on these occasions your consultation will not be charged.
How soon do I notice results?
With dermal fillers results are immediate, providing instant gratification. Some swelling and redness should be expected the first fourteen days, and the full effect is achieved after two to four weeks.
Do dermal fillers hurt?
Our dermal fillers contain local anaesthetic, meaning your skin receives local anaesthesia during the procedure. Very thin needles are utilised to minimise discomfort, and the procedure is often more comfortable than expected.
SKin boosters - FAQs
What products are used?
We use the award-winning product Teoxane Teosyal Redensity 1. It has a unique combination of hyaluronic acid, vitamins and minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants, providing deeply hydrating and skin boosting effects. This results in increased skin plumpness, reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, and improved skin texture and glow.
What areas can be treated?
Face - Skin boosters can be used in the entire face including the forehead and under-eye area.
Neck - Skin boosters can be used to target fine lines and wrinkles in the neck.
Décolleté - Skin boosters can be used to plump the skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles in the décolleté.
How long do the results last?
We recommend 2-3 sessions 3 weeks apart. Result last up to 6 months, and treatment cycles should therefore be repeated twice yearly.
Are skin boosters safe?
Skin boosters use naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, and are injected in the superficial layers of the skin. It is therefore regarded as an extremely safe treatment, with minor side effects such as short-term and minimal swelling and bruising infrequently occurring.
How soon do I notice results?
Skin boosters provide immediate results, however maximum benefits are achieved after 2-3 sessions.
Do Skin boosters hurt?
Skin boosters are injected into the superficial layers of the skin using very fine needles. A numbing cream is applied prior to treatment to provide optimum comfort. The procedure is very well tolerated, will injections described as small pinches at worst.
Profhilo - FAQs
What is profhilo?
Also known as an injectable moisturiser, Profhilo is a bio-remodeling treatment made of hyaluronic acid. This means it activates stem cells known as adipocytes to renew fat cells, stimulates skin cells to increase production of collagen and elastin, promotes wound healing, hydration and skin tightening.
What areas are treated?
Profhilo can be used on the mid- and lower face and neck. We use the bio-aesthetic point (BAP) technique, involving a sequence of 5 injection sites on each side of your face. The technique is developed using CT scans to produce the most effective and even spread of the Profhilo.
How long do the results last?
We recommend 2 sessions 4 weeks apart. Result last up to 6 months, and treatment cycles should therefore be repeated twice yearly.
Is profhilo safe?
Profhilo is regarded as a very safe procedure, and is completed by our highly trained practitioners. Minor side effects such as short-term swelling and bruising may be experienced.
How soon do I notice results?
An improvement of skin texture, hydration and plumpness can be seen after one treatment. However, two sessions 4 weeks apart is recommended to achieve the maximum benefits of Profhilo.
Does profhilo hurt?
Profhilo is injected into the skin using very fine needles. A numbing cream is applied prior to treatment to provide optimum comfort. The procedure is very well tolerated.