The amount of filler required will depend on the extent of volume loss and the areas being treated. Our skilled medical professionals will assess your needs and customise the treatment plan accordingly to achieve natural-looking results.

The longevity of dermal fillers varies depending on the type of filler used, the area treated, and individual factors like metabolism. Most fillers last between 6 months to 2 years before being gradually absorbed by the body. Maintenance treatments are required to sustain results.

When administered by a skilled and experienced injector, dermal fillers can provide subtle, natural-looking results. The goal is to restore balance and volume without making drastic changes to your appearance, so the results should enhance your natural features, not create an artificial look.

Most dermal filler treatments involve minimal discomfort. Many fillers contain a local anaesthetic, and your experienced nurse may apply a topical numbing cream to ensure you are comfortable during the procedure.

Yes, you may not be suitable for dermal fillers if you have any of the following:

• Previous allergic reaction to dermal fillers or any of their components (e.g., lidocaine, hyaluronic acid)
• History of anaphylaxis to bee or wasp stings
• Active skin infections or inflammation near the treatment area
• History of permanent fillers or facial implants
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding (treatment only after 6 weeks cessation)
• History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring
• Unstable autoimmune disorders
• Recent cough, cold, flu, or infection (2–3 week waiting period recommended)
• Recent dental procedures (within 4 weeks of treatment)
• Recent vaccinations (within 2 weeks of treatment)

Side effects are generally mild and temporary. These may include swelling, bruising, or redness at the injection sites. Any side effects typically resolve within a few days.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Botox® is a prescription medicine containing 100 units of Clostridium Botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of severe frown lines and associated “crow’s feet” around the eyes. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialists about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: people with neuro-muscular transmission disorders, presence of infection at site of injection, pregnancy and lactation.

Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning sensation or redness at injection site, temporary local muscle weakness including eyelid droop, decreased sensation and nausea.

If you have side effects or concerns, talk to your doctor. A charge applies. Allergan Pharmaceutical, Auckland.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Dysport® is a prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines and crow’s feet around the eyes. Dysport® has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Dysport is right for you. If you have side effects see your doctor. You will need to pay for Dysport, and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions & side effects consult your healthcare professional or the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) at www.medsafe.govt.nz.

Dysport lasts about 4-6 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary.

Contains 500 units of clostridium botulinum Type A toxin. Galderma (NZ) Limited, Auckland.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

Restylane® is a gel containing hyaluronic acid and lidocaine that is injected by a healthcare professional into or below the skin to smooth facial wrinkles and enhance lips by restoring volume and fullness. Restylane is a Class III medical device and has risks and benefits. Restylane® treatment may result in some redness, swelling, pain or tenderness, itching and/or bruising which may last a few days. Inflammatory reactions can begin up to two to four weeks after treatment in rare cases. See your healthcare professional if any side effects concern you. Exposure to excessive sunlight or extreme cold should be avoided until redness or swelling has resolved. Restylane® should not be used in an area where there is a nonresorbable implant or in irritated or infected skin, Restylane® should not be used in people taking blood thinning medicines or who have an allergy to hyaluronic acid, lidocaine or other local anaesthetics. Caution if you take medicines that prolong bleeding time. Treatment lasts 12-24 months. Restylane has not been tested in pregnant or breast-feeding women. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU ARE GIVEN. Galderma, Auckland. Distributed by Healthcare Logistics, Auckland.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Juvederm: Juvederm Ultra™ & Juvederm Ultra Plus™ are medical devices Class III for the filling of medium size and deep facial wrinkles by injection into the skin and for creating definition and volume in the lips. Contains 24mg/mL cross-linked hyaluronic acid. Juvederm has risks and benefits. Cautions: Use in an area that has been treated with another dermal filler, people with autoimmune disease, or who are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18 years of age or have an increased susceptibility to keloid formation and hypertrophic scarring. People on blood thinning medicines.

Possible side effects: injection site inflammatory reactions (redness/swelling, itching/pain on pressure) induration or nodules; discolouration; weak filling effect. If you have side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. Product and treatment costs will apply.

Note: Juvederm treatment lasts about 12-24 months.

For product information check with your doctor or product information at Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Teyosal: TEOSYAL RHA® 1, TEOSYAL RHA® 2, TEOSYAL RHA® 3, TEOSYAL RHA® 4, TEOSYAL® PURESENSE REDENSITY 1, TEOSYAL® PURESENSE REDENSITY 2, TEOSYAL PURESENSE KISS®, TEOSYAL® PURESENSE GLOBAL ACTION, TEOSYAL® PURESENSE DEEP LINES, TEOSYAL® PURESENSE ULTIMATE and TEOSYAL® PURESENSE ULTRA DEEP TEOSYAL KISS®, RHA KISS®, TEOSYAL® MESO, TEOSYAL® GLOBAL ACTION, TEOSYAL® DEEP LINES, TEOSYAL® ULTIMATE and TEOSYAL® ULTRA DEEP are trademarks of the firm TEOXANE SA. These products are gel that contains hyaluronic acid, and 0.3% by weight of lidocaine hydrochloride. They are class III medical devices. Caution for people on blood thinning medicines.

Local side effects: inflammatory reactions (redness, oedema, pain at the point of injection), haematomas, itching, temporary loss of sensitivity around the injected area, disorders of pigmentation in skin and hair, abscesses, indurations, nodules (possibly granulomas).

General manifestations: immediate hypersensitivity up to anaphylactic shock, migration of the implant. Rare but serious adverse events associated with the intravascular injection of soft tissue fillers in the face have been reported and include temporary or permanent vision impairment or blindness, skin necrosis and stroke.

Lasts 9 -12 months.

Please consult your doctor pharmacist for more information. Please refer to instructions for use, local distributor. Healthcare Logistics, Auckland.