Checklist

 

• Are you a good candidate?

  • ​All pre checks are completed prior to you having your treatment. There are certain conditions where Dysport/Botox® treatments are not recommended. These include Neurological diseases: * Myasthenia gravis * Eaton-Lambert syndrome *Lou Gehrig’s disease *Pregnancy or breastfeeding  

 

• Do you have realistic expectations?

  • ​If you have never had any Anti Wrinkle procedures done before, than you may have expectations which are higher than can be expected. Be open and honest and discuss the results you are expecting with your consultant

 

• What is the timeframe involved from consultation to procedure(s)/treatment(s)?

  • ​The consultation will generally be done immediately prior to your appointment. If you have any concerns regarding the procedure, please voice your concerns during your consultation. You can book a consultation, obligation free, at either of our clinics, prior to your appointment if you wish.

 

• Are the results permanent?

  • ​No, the results are not pemanent. Every person is different as your body will metabolise the product differently from others. The general period for Botox/Dysport is approximately 12 - 14 weeks. Fillers on the other hand will metabolise at a very different rate and our staff can only provide you a period of time as per the manufacturer's instructions

 

• Are you aware of the recovery period and what that may involve?

  • ​There is no downtime with any injectables procedure. You can go straight back to your pre-appointment activities. We do recommend that you do not do the following activities for at least 24hours: 

    • ​No Alcohol

    • No strenuous exercise (where you would sweat)

    • Nothing that is going to elevate your blood pressure

    • Most importantly - DO NOT TOUCH THE INJECTION AREA. We all  have bacteria on our hands and we don't want that getting into the wound where the needle was injected and you could move the product causing little or no result.

 

• Where is the procedure performed?

  • ​At 1 of 2 clinics we currently have in Sydney

 

• What are the risks, success rates and possible complications?

  • ​As with any invasive procedure, there are risks. There are possible side effects which you need to be aware of. These are listed on the consent form which you will have received prior to your appointment, as well as listed here below:

    • Possible side effects include: Transient Headache, Swelling, Bruising, Pain during injection, Twitching, Itching, Numbness, Asymmetry (Unevenness), Temporary dropping of the eyelids or eyebrow

    • These side effects are rare, but have been reported. In a very small number of individuals, the injection may not work satisfactorily or for as long as usual. Known significant risks will have been disclosed to you, the client, yet the theoretical risk of unknown complications does exist.

    • Bruising may occur after Dysport/Botox injections. Substances that increase the risk of bruising include:

      • ​Herbal Medications, Vitamin E, Aspirin, Motrin, Coumadin, Other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Fish Oil and Blood Thinners

 

 

• Will it require multiple procedures or can it be completed in one sitting?

  • Anti Wrinkle injections can be completed in one sitting​

  • Dermal Volume Filler is restricted by the number of areas which can be completed in 1 sitting. We restrict the numbers of areas due to 2 very important things:

    • ​The stress on your face can be quite distressing for some clients

    • As most areas are "next to one another" we do request that you allow the first area to settle before injecting into the 2nd area.

Discuss this with your consultant and Medical professional at your appointment

 

 

TIPS TO PREVENT BRUISING

 

If you are taking any non prescribed medication or natural products, please check if the product can thin your blood. If this is the case, stop taking it 7 days prior to having the procedure done as this may cause bruising around the injected area. Some daily treatments people take which will thin your blood are:

 

1. Fish and/or Krill Oil - please avoid taking for 7 days prior to treatment

2. Iboprufen and Paracetomol - please do not take for at least 48 hours prior to treatment

3. Daily Vitamin routine - if you can, avoid taking this product for at least 7 days prior to treatment.

 

There is a product available from Health Food Stores by the name of "Arnika" - purchasing this product in tablet form and taking this for 7 days prior to your treatment will help alleviate bruising.

 

Please DO NOT adjust ANY medication prescribed by your doctor and always check with your doctor before you start taking any medication (natural or prescribed) to ensure it will not adversley affect you in any way.