WILL THIS TREATMENT HURT?

 This treatment does involve facial injections and you will be able to feel some of the injections. To help minimise discomfort a strong numbing cream will be used prior to treatment and the filler used also contains lidocaine analgesia. Paracetamol can be take prior to treatment but please avoid ibuprofen as this can increase bruising. 

WILL THERE BE BRUISING AND SWELLING?

You may experience redness, bruising or swelling in the injected area for up to two weeks following treatment.

To minimise please avoid alcohol for 24 hours before and prior to treatment. 

 Light makeup can be applied 6 hours after procedure. Arnica cream and tablets can be used prior to and after treatment. Arnica contains vitamin K which can help speed up the bruising process. 

HOW LONG DOES THIS TREATMENT LAST? 

Each filler treatment has a different longevity depending on the density of the filler used and how dynamic the area treated is.

 

Lip filler is a lower density filler, compared to filler used to contour cheekbones. We also constantly move our lips as we talk, eat and drink which causes lip filler for a shorter time (approx. 4-6 months) compared to cheek filler (10+ months) .  

Other factors impacting on how long filler will last for include lifestyle, skin type, metabolism etc. Likewise, results may vary person to person and the number of sessions to achieve a desired result may vary between clients.

 

Keeping out the sun and always using UV protection will help ensure your treatment area lasts longer.