Facial Aesthetics: We wanted to put Dr Kiran in the spotlight again, and ask her to help us answer any FAQ’S about Facial Aesthetics.
1. Anti- Wrinkle Injections
Our most popular facial aesthetic treatment.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections are a simple, safe, and effective way to eliminate unwanted facial lines and deep wrinkles. They relax facial muscles making lines and wrinkles less obvious. For example: worry lines, crow’s feet and frown lines. The result is a softer, younger and more rejuvenated appearance.
FAQ’S
Is this Botox?
‘Botox’ is a brand name for Botulinum A Toxin. It is not the brand that we currently use. We currently use Azzalure, another popular derivative of Botulinum A Toxin with very similar effects.
Does it hurt?
The needle used for these injections are super tiny. The feeling is more of a small pinch.
How much downtime do I need?
It is recommended that you avoid lying flat for 4 hours post treatment and avoid the following activities for around 24 hours:
- Intense exercise
- Rubbing or massaging around the site of injection
- Any “facial” beauty treatments
Apart from that you are absolutely fine to continue as normal.
We also offer Underarm Hyperhidrosis. To find out more: https://www.aloeveradental.co.uk/underarm-hyperhidrosis/
2. Facial Filler
Face and lip fillers (dermal fillers) are substances injected into your face. They fill lines and wrinkles and add volume to areas such as your lips or cheeks.
This facial aesthetic treatment has grown rapidly in popularity over the past few years.
How long do they last?
Fillers can last from 8 months all the way to 2 years, depending on the product used and the area treated. It can also differ patient to patient, depending on the individual’s lifestyle and metabolism.
What do they contain?
For a full ingredient list, please follow the link;
What area’s can be treated?
Here at Aloe Vera Dental Studio, we treat Lips, Tear Trough, Marionette lines, Nasolabial folds, Cheeks and Jawline.
3. Skin booster Injections
‘Skin boosters’ are an injectable treatment that is designed to deliver deep skin hydration. They’re also sometimes referred to as injections for skin quality, as they promote a natural glow and radiance, whilst stimulating your own elastin and collagen production. This is a relatively new facial aesthetic treatment which has become a lot more popular over the last few years.
How is the treatment done?
The skin booster product we use, award-winning Profhilo, is injected beneath the skin surface into pre-determined points on each side of the face. The areas are then massaged. Like any injectable treatment, there may be some mild discomfort, but most patients find it easily tolerable. This entire facial aesthetic process usually takes around 30 minutes and has no required recovery time, so you can get back to your day straight after treatment.
How many sessions do you need?
Profhilo is two-part treatment, done in two sessions 4-6 weeks apart.
Do you notice results straight away?
Improved skin hydration can be seen soon after the first session of Profhilo where the skin starts to work to produce new collagen and elastin. Full results with improvement in skin texture and laxity are seen after the second session. To maintain results, two repeat sessions are recommended every six to nine months.
4. Fat removal Injections
Aqualyx treatment is a fat dissolving injection that works by liquidating fat cells and destroying them permanently. The broken-down cells are then eliminated naturally through the lymphatic system.
How many Aqualyx treatments do you need?
Aqualyx normally requires a course of two to four sessions with four to six week intervals in between depending on the size of the area.
How quickly do you see the results?
Results typically shown anywhere between three to six weeks, and could show ongoing improvement up to 6 months.
What areas do you treat, Aqualyx vs Profhilio?
Profhilo can be used to treat the face and neck regions. Whereas Aqualyx can be used in stubborn areas within the face or body. The area under the chin (double chin) is one of the most requested areas.
5. Chemical Peel
A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to remove layers of skin, revealing the more youthful skin underneath. Chemical peels can reduce or improve fine lines and wrinkles, acne, scars, uneven skin coloring and other skin imperfections.
Does a chemical peel hurt?
No, you will start to feel a tingling sensation and at this point the peel is then neutralized.
Which brand do you use?
Currently we offer Neostrata and Obagi Blue Peel Radiance, however we are looking to expand into other peels in the near future.
Is there any down time?
The current peels that we offer are often referred to as a ‘lunch time peel’ and require minimal to zero downtime.
6. Microneedling
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure. It involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilized needles. The small wounds cause your body to make more collagen and elastin, which heal your skin and help you look younger. You might also hear it called collagen induction therapy.
Is it very painful?
Not at all. It can be slightly uncomfortable however we will do everything possible to make you feel at ease during the treatment. Any facial aesthetic treatment we do, we aim to make it as comfortable as possible.
Do you need numbing cream?
We can use numbing cream at no extra cost for the patient should they wish to have it. Everyone’s pain threshold is different and we take that into consideration.
How long does it last?
Normally around three to five months.
7. Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is a technique that uses injections of vitamins, enzymes, hormones, and plant extracts to rejuvenate and tighten skin, as well as to remove excess fat.
Do you need downtime?
Very minimal downtime. You may have a little bruising/swelling but nothing much at all.
Do you need more than one treatment?
A course of six to eight sessions are advised every two weeks with maintenance treatments once or twice a year.
8. Hand rejuvenation
Hyaluronic acid can be used to restore lost volume and restore hydration to the skin on the hands. A cannula is used to deposit droplets of the gel in the skin evenly over the hand, to help reduce the appearance of crepey or ageing skin.
9. Nefertiti Neck Lift
A Nefertiti Neck Lift specifically targets the neck and jawline, with the use of Botulinum Toxin injections for a rejuvenating and lifting effect. You may be looking into getting a Nefertiti Neck Lift (Botox Neck Lift) to reverse the signs of ageing in your lower face, jaw, and neck.
Does this include surgery?
No, this is a minimally invasive procedure with minimal risks.
10. Jaw Slimming
Jaw slimming treatment, also known as masseter injections, is performed to reduce the size of overly-developed masseter muscles by relaxing them. This can be used in patients with severe grinding habits, who experience jaw ache, as well as those who would like to achieve a more feminine shape to the lower face.
We regularly share some of Dr Kiran’s ‘Before and After’ facial aesthetic photos over on our Instagram (When possible!) https://www.instagram.com/aloeveradentalstudio/?hl=en
