Frequently Asked Questions

Anti-Wrinkle / Wrinkle Relaxing Injections

  • Botulinum toxin is a purified protein that is injected into the skin to relax the muscles in your face to smooth out lines and wrinkles, such as crow's feet and frown lines.The effects of Botox are reversible after a period of time and as a non-permanent cosmetic treatment, re-treatment is required after a period of time.

    It was first used to treat squints by weakening the overactive eye muscle. Since then it has been used to treat a wide range of medical problems such as tics, facial spasm, and cerebral palsy. In the past 15 years or so has it become widely used for cosmetic treatments.

  • Provided you’ve had a full consultation with a medical professional and your treatment is being administered by a qualified professional (ideally a medical professional) you should have no particular problems with using Botox.

  • Side effects are generally minimal. You can resume normal activities straight after treatment. At most clients experience some mild swelling and bruising which subsides after a few days or so.

  • In some cases people have an excessive amount of Botox caused through over treatment or have Botox administered by untrained professionals using poor technique. In these cases the effects of Botox produce an unfavourable, unnatural look.

    To ensure that you look as natural as possible, it’s recommended that you’re treated by an experienced medical professional who takes the time to accurately assess your facial structure, how much Botox you need, or whether you even need it at all. Nina, aside from being fully trained in administering Botox, is also an independent prescriber and an expert in women’s facial anatomy, as such you will only get the best and safest treatment for your face.

    You should also not experience any numbness or lack of skin sensitivity more than a few days after the initial treatment.

    • Pregnant women or breast-feeding mums

    • Patients with certain conditions affecting the connections between nerves and muscles (such as Myaesthenia Gravis and Eaton-Lambert Syndrome)

    • People with a previous allergic reaction to botulinum toxin, or with allergies to egg or human albumin

    • People taking aminoglycoside antibiotics (such as chlarithromycin, gentamicin etc.)

    • Anyone with a skin infection in the area to be treated

    • Caution should be exercised in any patients taking blood-thinning medication such as Warfarin, Rivaroxaban and Clopidogrel, simply due to the possibility of severe bruising

  • The sooner the better as an anti ageing preventative. However whilst there is no particular age limit, those with deeper wrinkles may benefit more from dermal fillers as opposed to this. A full consultation with Nina will help ascertain what the most suitable course of treatment is to meet your needs.

  • Effects may take up to 2 weeks post treatment to fully show, though this can be sooner. Re-treatment is usually at least every 3 months, this varies from person to person ranging from 3 to 5 months on average.

Dermal Fillers

  • Dermal fillers are made from a product called hyaluronic acid, which naturally occurs in the body. Its key role is to absorb water and transports nutrients to the skin ensuring that the structure and volume is maintained. As we age we the production of HA in the body decreases as such the skin loses volume and elasticity. Dermal fillers help to re-volumise the skin by injecting HA back into various areas of the face.

  • The effects of dermal are noticeable immediately after the procedure. These effects are long lasting, non-permanent and reversible. Generally most clients return for a follow up treatment approximately every 6-12 months.

  • Most reactions are generally minimal and temporary. You should expect some swelling and you may have some slight bruising however these reactions are expected to subside within a couple of days.

  • Prior to treatment we remove any make up and cleanse the area to be treated. (Coke make up free this saves time) We use a topical anaesthetic on the area. Discomfort during the treatment should be minimal. Filler appointments usually take approximately 45-60 minutes. Depending on being a new or returning patient.

  • Post treatment we advise against touching the area that has been treated to avoid infection. Avoid make up for the rest of the day. No exercise for 24 hours post treatment.

Lip Augmentation

  • Lip filler for lip augmentation is a dermal filler treatment in the lips. It can add volume to thin lips, correct uneven lip shape, smooth out smoker’s lines and be used to treat scars on the lips with dermal fillers. Here we use the highest quality and market leading brand Teoxane and Restylane.

  • Lip fillers are made of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), which is a substance that naturally occurs in the dermis of the skin. It can be found in many beauty products, as it is a hydrophilic molecule, meaning that it attracts water. It can hold up to 1000 x its own weight in water making it an excellent hydrator. We use only the safest and most reputable brands.

  • Lip fillers are a cosmetic procedure administered via medics, myself being a registered nurse of 15 years. Provided you are having a treatment with a qualified, medical professional using a quality product you should not experience any issues. Rosie is a world trained medic who will safely guide you through the treatment.

  • Lip filler injections cause minimal pain though this does vary from person to person and their comfort levels with needle injections. The lip fillers also have a dose of the painkiller lidocaine mixed in the gel, which will help to numb the area so any discomfort is kept to a minimum. Rosie has plenty of experience in administering lip filler injections with good technique so this also contributes to the comfort level of the patient.

  • A full consultation is carried out along with appropriate forms being completed. The treatment involves application of a cream to numb the lips, so that the treatment is comfortable.

    A tiny needle is placed into the lips or lipstick lines to give the desired results. Some gentle moulding is done as part of the treatment. The process usually takes around 20 minutes. There is usually some swelling after the treatment; this can be reduced with the application of a cool pack. We may ask you to apply this for a few minutes after the treatment when you return home.

  • Initially, there is some swelling and the lips may feel bigger than usual which can feel strange. However, please bear in mind that the swelling will soon go down to reveal the final result. Swelling and bruising can last a few days. For full settling effects this usualy around 1-2 weeks but can take longer. We may advise you to apply arnica cream to reduce bruising but it also helps to hydrate the lips as the swelling settles. Occasionally, you may be able to feel the lip filler, in which case gentle massage may be helpful.

  • The HA lip filler gel will last at least 6 months and sometimes even up to 12 months. Depending on the patient and also the patients lifestyle factors.