Question 1

Are the treatments painful?

Accepted Answer

Dermal filler injections can be more uncomfortable than anti-wrinkle injections however are infused with lidocaine to help reduce discomfort during and after treatment. Prior to lip injections a strong topical anaesthetic cream will be applied. Numbing effects will be felt within a few minutes and continues to work for a few hours. It's our priority to help you feel as safe and comfortable as possible.

Question 2

How long until I see results?

Accepted Answer

Dermal filler results are instant however will continue to lift over the next 3 weeks.

Question 3

Is it safe to have volume restoring treatments while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

As it is still unclear whether the mediations used for these treatments are transferred through breast milk, or impact an unborn baby during pregnancy, we DO NOT offer anti-wrinkle or dermal filler treatments for these women.

Question 4

Are treatments available for individuals under 18 years old?

Accepted Answer

Treatments are not available for persons under 18, this includes parental consent.

Question 5

What if I don’t like the results?

Accepted Answer

Please reach out to the clinic and book in for a review appointment if you have any concerns following your treatment.

If after 3 weeks, once most swelling and small bumps should have resolved, you are still not happy, HA dermal fillers can be dissolved with a medication call Hyaluronidase. Hyaluronidase is a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid and can be injected to safely remove HA dermal filler if required.

Question 6

What’s the aftercare?

Accepted Answer

Following your dermal filler treatment, you will feel tender, a little swollen and bruising may be apparent. This is all normal and should subside over the coming days. Below is a list of post treatment instructions to promote healing.

- Do not rub or touch the treatment areas for at least the next 4 – 6 hours to minimise your risk of infection. 
- No strenuous exercise for the next 24 – 48 hours. 
- No other facial or aesthetic treatments to the area for a minimum of 2 weeks. 
- No face down massages for the next 7 days. 
- No active skin care (retinoids / vitamin A / AHA’s) products for 24 hours after treatment. 
- Do not massage, press or push the areas injected unless otherwise directed by your practitioner.

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