What are Cosmetic Injectables?
Cosmetic injectables help restore volume & fullness in the face, caused by the ageing process. Derived from a sugar molecule that is naturally present in the second layer of our skin (dermis), filler adds volume to the skin by attracting water to the area where it is injected. They can be used to augment cheeks, enhance the lips, enhance your jawline, diminish fine lines and wrinkles such Marionette Lines and Nasolabial folds.
There are different types of cosmetic injectable products available: they differ in chemical make-up, longevity and varying degree of softness. Depending on the areas being treated, softer gels are often used in the lips vs. sturdier gels are often used to enhance cheekbones. Your doctor will help determine with you the best type of product needed for your area of concern.
Often confused with wrinkle relaxers as they produce similar results (i.e. younger youthful appearance) but in fact, both treatments work differently. Wrinkle Relaxers (Relaxes the muscles – smooths out lines and wrinkles) vs. Cosmetic Injectables (Restores volume -fills out the depleted facial features & hydrates).
What does the treatment involve?
Prior to your treatment, you will need a thorough medical consultation with our doctor to ensure suitability for treatment. We will also take pre-treatment photos, determine the areas and extent of treatment & discuss your goals with you.
We use a topical anaesthetic cream prior to all cosmetic injectables procedures, allowing for a more comfortable procedure during the treatment.
The treatment usually takes 30-60minutes (depending on area treated). Some patient may experience mild stinging or burning as the product is injected, but any discomfort should be minimal/mild due to the anaesthetic. Injection sites will be massaged post treatment to promote even integration of the product into the tissue.
After the treatment, we may apply ice to the treated area – the area may remain slightly swollen or red throughout the day. The treated area may increase in swelling for 24hrs, but generally over next 48-72hrs, the swelling will gradually subside. Common side effects can include redness, swelling, tenderness and bruising at the injection site for a few days, but may occur for up to a week after treatment. Other less common side effects will be explained and discussed with your treating doctor on the day (before your treatment). At Beau Aesthetics, we encourage all clients to return for their complimentary follow up appointment after 2 weeks.
What kind of results can I expect?
Cosmetic Injectable procedures, creates instant, noticeable effects that generally can last 5-10 months* (i.e. dependent on product & site injected). As a guide, more active areas such as lips will break down the product at a quicker rate, whereas less mobile areas, such as the chin, last longer.
- Tip: It is best to plan your injection at least 4 weeks before a big event
The most common treatment areas are:
Cosmetic Injectables for cheek enhancement
The cheeks can be enhanced using injectables. Cheek volumizing is one of the most popular uses for this treatment– it counteracts the droopy appearance of our cheeks as we age & is used to create a lift that can also reduce the appearance of lines known as nasolabial folds, which run between the nose to the corner of the mouth
