Soft Tissue Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid based)

Aim: to restore shape and volume, improving skin appearance. Enhancing an individual's unique beauty
Outcome: To replace volume lost (rejuvenation) or simply to improve appearance (beautification) aiming the most natural look
How: using Hyaluronic Acid which is injected in a specific targeted area of the face, performed by a qualified clinician using either a needle or cannula
Areas to target: medial and lateral cheeks, nasolabial folds, chin, jawline, temples, lips, fine wrinkles, tear trough (dark circles under eyes)
Appointment time: Varies according to what you are having done. Typically, a dermal filler appointment is an hour (to allow time for local anaesthesia)
What to expect: directly after treatment with injections, there may be slight redness, swelling, tenderness and a numb sensation in the treated area. Occasionally bruising may occur. This is an average result of the injection. The irritation is short-term and in general vanishes in a day or two. Please do not book events a week from your appointment.
When lips are injected the initial swelling may last longer. Some patients can experience swelling for up to one week and the lips can look uneven during that time. Therefore, the immediate result after treatment to the lips is not the final result. Expect swelling/volume to reduce around 10% after first week. For lips, please allow 4-6 weeks as appropriate time to settle.
Results: results are seen immediately after treatment, with evident improvement over few weeks as the hyaluronic acid integrates to the area of the body
Duration: varies from 9 to 18 months
Brands: Belotero, Juvederm, Teosyal, Aliaxin

Dark circles around the eyes

Aim: To reduce the appearance of dark circles around the eyes
Outcome: Naturally filling eye areas aiming to address that tired look
How: Injecting hyaluronic acid under the eyes gently to treat volume loss and dark areas under the eye. This is performed using Teosyal Redensity II. Using a cannula and carried out by our experienced clinician
It often involves the treatment of the mid-face for volume restoration. Often, treating the mid-face restores the healthy refreshed appearance, without the need to apply fillers under the eyes
Areas to target: Under the eyes (Tear Trough)
Appointment time: around 60 min
What to expect: Immediately after the procedure you will notice the improvement, what tends to get better with time
Risks involved: no more than 1 syringe of Redensity II is advised. The tear trough (area targeted) is a very delicate area and at higher risk of complications*
Please read below about adverse events
Duration: around 18 months

Wrinkle Relaxing Treatment

Aim: efficiently reduce wrinkles and also for health benefits
Outcome: To smooth your skin wrinkles, giving you a refreshed look
How: with a naturally occurring toxin, our experienced clinician injects a small amount into the targeted areas to relax the muscles
Areas to target: Forehead , Frown lines, Crow's feet (around eyes), Smoke's lines (around mouth), Neck , Gummy smile, Chin pebbling, Lifting corners of mouth, Bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching), Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Under arms (hyperhidrosis)
Appointment time: usually around 30-40 minutes
What to expect of the treatment: a tiny prick. Local anaesthetic cream can be used to minimise tenderness
Results: effects start around few days after treatment. Full results expected in 2 weeks. It targets mainly dynamic wrinkles. The static and long-term wrinkles take longer to soften, for this reason more regularly and frequently you have the treatment, better the smoothing outcome in the long-term
Duration: around 3-4 months depending on each individual as muscles regain their normal movements
Brands: Botox Allergan and Bocouture MERZ

Bruxism (Teeth Grinding/Clenching)

Aim: To reduce teeth grinding and clenching. Many times associated to headaches, migraines and earache
Outcome: To reduce tooth wear, fracture and risks of traumatic resorption. It can also reduce the severity of symptoms (e.g. pain) caused by grinding and clenching of the teeth
How: With a naturally occurring toxin, our experienced clinician inject a small amount into the area. This will gradually reduce muscle hyperactivity and tension.
It is highly recommended (and included in your treatment) a review in 2 weeks, as more toxin application may be necessary
Areas to target: masseter and temporalis muscles
Appointment time: around 30-40 min
What to expect: You will be injected in the masseter and temporalis muscle so that this reduces their ability to contract (and clench/grind teeth). The number of injections will depend on the muscle size in patients. This will be decided following a thorough assessment by our clinician. You will be able to continue with your busy schedule after your treatment
Results: After a few days, with an improvement more noticeable after 4-6weeks. This treatment can significantly stop grinding and clenching for 6-9 months. In addition, slimming of squared jaws is a bonus
Brands: Botox Allergan and Bocouture MERZ

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Aim: To reduce excessive sweating under arms, hands, face
Outcome: To significantly reduce sweating.
How: With a naturally occurring toxin, our clinician injects small amounts into the targeted area
Areas to target: Underarm, Face, Hands
Appointment time: Treatment takes around 30-40 min
What to expect: many small injections to the area. Numbing cream is applied prior to treatment to minimise any discomfort
Results: It can significantly reduce sweating for up 3 to 6 months
Brands: Botox Allergan and Bocouture MERZ

Profhilo

Aim: To provide intense moisture to the skin which helps lines, wrinkles and skin tone. Profhilo helps to improve skin texture, hydration and overall radiance.
Outcome: To stimulate all 4 types of collagen and also elastin. To have deep hydration of the skin which improve firmness, elasticity and the softness of the skin. Giving back a glow to your skin.
Some patients with very dry skin, presenting breakdown during winter, pleasantly reported not experiencing this condition anymore after Profhilo maintenance.
How: Through pure hyaluronic acid injectable gel which stimulates collagen and elastin production. Profhilo stays for 28 days in your skin stimulating your own body bio-remodelling.
Areas to target: Face, Neck, Décolletage, Arms, Tummy, Knees, Hands
Appointment time: around 30 min
What to expect: bumps on the areas applied, like mosquito bites that will usually disappear from 24-48h as the body absorbs Profhilo. Bruises may happen depending on the patient
Results: 4 weeks after your second treatment you will notice the full results. For the new patients trying it
Profhilo maintenance protocol is a single new application every 4 months to maintain your radiant look

Chemical Peel

TCA medium depth peel for skin renewal (skin types 1-3)
4 weekly sessions

Fat Dissolving (Double Chin)

Celluform Plus under chin
2-3 sessions 6 weeks apart

Must know before booking (Post treatment advice you)

Avoid alcohol for at least 24h
Do not touch treated for 12h
No make-up for 12h
Avoid any vigorous effort/exercises for 24-48h
No flying for 24h
No saunas or facial treatment/facial massage for 2 weeks after FILLERS
Avoid SUN EXPOSURE for 2 weeks
Not advised travelling abroad for 2 weeks after FILLERS (in case a complication occurs, so you can seek our care immediately)
LIP FILLERS may take 4-6 weeks to fully settle (do NOT book any major events in the meantime)

Suitability for Treatment

TOXINS

You may NOT be suitable for treatment if

Pregnant or breast-feeding. Also not recommended for the ones undergoing IVF
Botulinum toxin is generally only recommended to those aged between 25-65 years-old, although it may be used off-licence for people outside this range
Have keloid scarring or if you have an active skin condition (such as acne, psoriasis, skin infection)
Have neurological disorders like myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or any history of muscle weakness
Auto-immune diseases (immune-related)
Active skin infection near the treatment area, including cold sores
Any other infection including dental, throat, ear, chest or sinus infection
Unwell, including coughs and colds on the day of treatment
Taking medicines like gentamicin, clindamycin, tobramycin, netilmicin and amikaci
If you're taking medicines that affect bleeding, such as aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin/rivaroxaban
Please consider all the above and discuss with the qualified professional treating you.

FILLERS

You may NOT be suitable for treatment if

Pregnant or breast-feeding. Also not recommended for the ones undergoing IVF
Keloid scarring or if you have an active condition (such as acne, psoriasis, skin infection)
Medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune conditions, blood clotting disorders, cancer, immunosuppression (medical or immune-related)
Auto-immune diseases (immune-related)
Active cold sores in case of looking for lip treatment
Any other infection including skin, dental, throat, ear, chest or sinus infection
Unwell, including coughs and colds on the day of treatment
Taking medicines that affect bleeding: aspirin or warfarin/rivaroxaban
Had Roaccutane or Isotretinoin in the past six months
Certain allergies, like to lidocaine or bee/wasp sting
Had recent facial surgery or dermal fillers in the same area
Have permanent implants in the face or pins/plates
Had previous rhinoplasty when considering nose treatment with soft tissue fillers
Please consider all the above and discuss with the qualified professional treating you.

ADVERSE EVENTS

TOXINS possible adverse events (which may include and are not limited to):

Mild swelling at the injection site (mosquito bite look), bruising, redness/ irritation/ inflammation (rash), headache, localised numbness sensation, lymphatic issues (puffiness around area applied), overflow of tears, sensitivity to light, dry eyes, double/blurred vision, difficulty closing eye, drooping of eyelid/brow (ptosis).
Directly after treatment with injections, there may be slight redness, swelling, tenderness and a numb sensation in the treated area. Occasionally bruising may occur around the treatment area. This is an average result of the injection. The irritation is short-term and in general vanishes in a day or two. If irritation continues or if any other reactions occur, please contact us immediately

FILLERS possible adverse effects (which may include and are not limited to)::

Directly after treatment with injections, there may be slight redness, swelling, tenderness and a numb sensation in the treated area. Occasionally bruising may occur around the treatment area. This is an average result of the injection. The irritation is short-term and in general vanishes in few days
Beyond these, signs of infection, lumps (nodes) and herpes (cold sores) may appear especially if all post treatment instructions are not followed rigorously
More rarely signs of a vascular occlusion (compromised blood supply) showing a mottling appearance of the skin (patchy and irregular marble aspect with purple, red and white colours)
Extremely rare: signs of blindness and stroke. Blindness is a devastating complication and likely to be permanent, when reported it was associated to forehead and nose treatments