What are Dermal Fillers?

Injectable filler is a soft tissue filler injected into the skin at different depths to help fill in facial wrinkles, provide facial volume, and augment facial features: restoring a smoother appearance. Most of these wrinkle fillers are temporary because they are eventually absorbed by the body.

Who is suitable?

You may be a good candidate for dermal fillers if you: Are physically and mentally healthy. Don't smoke. Have a positive outlook and realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance.

How often should I have have top ups?

Results will vary from person to person, but it is recommended to have a follow-up appointment 6-18 months after treatment. Please be aware if you are trying to build up your lip size etc. you will require more frequent appointments with smaller quantities each time. Thus, allowing the lips to adapt slowly and avoid the risk of migration.

What is Fat-dissolving?

Fat-dissolving injections are incredible compounds that work to break down the membranes of the fat cells beneath the skin that are typically resistant to exercise using an active ingredient called deoxycholic acid. deoxycholic acid works by disrupting fat cells making them unstable.

Who is suitable?

It is for people with localised pockets of fat which are not responsive to diet or exercise. It is intended to improve and alter the contour of the body. It is important that the area treated has a good blood supply, and it's not suitable for those who have large overhangs of tissue.

How often should I have it done?

When you opt for fat-dissolving injections you will have treatment every three to four weeks until the desired result has been achieved. During consultation, a professional aesthetic practitioner can advise how many treatments will be necessary for your results.

What is Botox?

Botulinum toxin, often shortened to Botox, is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction, thus causing flaccid paralysis.

Who is suitable?

If you want to prevent the earliest fine lines from becoming full-blown wrinkles, preventative (baby) Botox can be the solution. Botox is approved for patients who are 18 years and older and most experts agree that patients in their mid to late 20s and early 30s are at a good age for preventative treatment.

Is it safe?

Although botulinum toxin is life-threatening, small doses — like those used in the application of Botox — are considered safe. In fact, only 36 cases of adverse effects associated with cosmetic use were reported to the FDA between 1989 and 2003.

Will wrinkles worsen after it wears off?

When people see lines forming after the toxin wears off, they assume treatment made their wrinkles worse. Your face simply returns back to its natural state. No new wrinkles or lines are ever caused by these injections.

What is IV Therapy?

Intravenous ‘IV’ vitamin therapy (also known as intravenous hydration therapy and micronutrient therapy), is a way to give high concentrations of vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream. Thus, allowing rapid absorption of higher doses of the vitamins and minerals than if the person got them through food or supplements.

What are the benefits?

• Promoting faster weight loss

• Curing hangover symptoms

• Treating acne, hair loss and general skin concerns

• Cleansing your body of toxins and free radicals

• Increasing your energy levels

• Promoting better cardiovascular health

• Easing anxiety and promoting relaxation

How long does IV take?

IV infusion is very similar to receiving any other drugs from an IV or having blood drawn as far as the procedure goes. A needle will be inserted into your arm to administer the vitamins directly into your bloodstream. This procedure takes anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour depending on the infusion and the person.

How often should I come in?

Where IV therapy is utilized to promote your overall wellness, one infusion every two weeks is both ideal and adequate for most people. However, one per month/whatever your budget will allow is also a good idea!

Why is IV better than oral vitamins?

For example, vitamin C is water-soluble, making it hard for your body to store it, with excess being secreted in your urine. So even if you're an adult and can handle the 1,000 mg in each vitamin C pill or packet - just know that your body can't absorb (or, use) more than about 400 mg.

What is PRP?

Platelet-rich plasma, also known as autologous conditioned plasma, is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein derived from whole blood, centrifuged to remove red blood cells.

Who is suitable?

Men and women suffering from all forms of alopecia can benefit from PRP treatment. It will not be effective on people who are completely bald as the hair follicles must be active in order for PRP to work.

What are the benefits?

Increases collagen production. - Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. - Firmer, tighter skin. - Improves moisture retention. - Enhances skin tone and texture.

PRP & Hair?

PRP therapy can help your hair grow back by stimulating the weakened hair follicles that are causing your hairline to recede. Platelet-rich plasma from your body will trigger tissue and cell repair in the region. The PRP also produces collagen and elastin for the skin in the area.

Recovery time?

The PRP injection recovery time is fairly quick, with generally a few days of soreness and then improvement over time with consistency.

What is PMU?

Permanent makeup, also known as permanent cosmetics, derma-pigmentation, micro-pigmentation, and cosmetic tattooing, is a cosmetic technique which employs tattoos as a means of producing designs that resemble makeup, such as eye-lining and other permanent enhancing colours to the skin of the face, lips, and eyelids.

How often should I come?

There are no hard rules about touch-ups, as each person holds the pigment differently. However, on average, most patients need a touch-up for their permanent eyeliner and microblading every year. For lips, you may need to refresh the colour every 6-12 months.

What are the benefits?

By investing in permanent makeup, you will be able to remove expensive beauty products from your shopping list, this way you can save time and money. If you are allergic to conventional makeup and you are unable to wear regular cosmetics, permanent makeup is the best solution for you.

What are IM Injections?

A medication administered into a muscle is known as an intramuscular (IM) injection. The IM route allows for rapid absorption of specific medications. Choosing a muscle is dependent on the medication volume and the age or size of the patient.

Who is suitable?

Anyone over the age of 18. If you have ongoing health conditions, please speak with your GP prior to booking in.

What are the benefits?

Advantages include rapid absorption in many cases, often in under 30 min. Other advantages of the IM route include the opportunity to inject a relatively large amount of solution and a reduction in pain and local irritation compared with SC injections.

How often should I come in?

It is recommended to have a loading dose of 1 x vial per week for 4 x weeks. Once this has been completed monthly injections are recommended.