The facial skeleton loses its volume as we age. Bones become thinner and they lose their density. This is particularly noticeable around the forehead and temple. The forehead becomes more recessed and the temples hollow out. This creates a sunken appearance that troubles many patients
Fillers to the forehead and temple offer a minimally invasive method to volumise this area
Fillers of the cheek fall into two groups
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar that exists within the body.
A synthetic form of hyaluronic acid has been used in cosmetic practice for many years. It is a very safe substance and is known to have a very low complication profile
When placed inside the body it absorbs water like a sponge, causing the volume to increase. The absorption of water hydrates the skin.
Dr. Faisal only uses the most reputable brands of Hyaluronic acid. His priority is to use products that have the highest safety standards combined with the best results and longest-lasting outcomes
His preferred partners are the Juvederm®️ range by Allergan®️, Restylane®️ by Galderma®️ and Teoxane®️
The results with hyaluronic are immediately visible
The effects of Hyaluronic acid will last for about 9-12 months
Sculptra®️
Scupltra®️ is the trade name of a substance called poly-L-lactic acid. It is a very clever substance that promotes the body to produce a natural protein called collagen. This helps to produce a very natural enhancement
The results following Sculptra ®️ injection are visible after 3 months and last for about 2-2.5 years
It is performed in the clinic
Local anaesthetic numbing cream will be applied 30 minutes prior to the procedure
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid typically comes in 1 cc syringes and for this, you will need about 2 cc's
A combination of a very fine needle and Cannulae are used to perform the procedure
It is normally completed within 15-20 minutes
Sculptra®️
Sculptra®️ has to be reconstituted at least 24 hours prior to the treatment so a deposit is typically taken at booking
2 vials of Sculptra®️ are typically necessary for the cheeks. A top-up treatment may be necessary 3 months
A combination of a very fine needle and Cannulae are used to perform the procedure
It is normally completed within 15-20 minutes
You are able to go home immediately after treatment
Hyaluronic Acid
The filler is pliable for a couple of days after the procedure so it is advisable to avoid putting pressure on it
There may be mild discomfort at the injection sites. This is easily managed with paracetamol
The results may look exaggerated at the start, however, the body encapsulates the filler and the result smoothes out over the next couple of weeks
Sculptra®️
The Sculptra®️ will have been diluted in saltwater, so the results will look quite exaggerated.
The swelling will diminish over the first 5 days
You will have to massage the cheeks for 5 minutes, 5 times a day for 1 week
The result will slowly start to show over the next 2-3 months
Dr. Faisal will review you at 3 months, and the decision will be made to use another vial if necessary
Taking arnica tablets 3-4 days leading up to the procedure can significantly reduce bruising
Stopping blood thinning tablets such as aspirin, warfarin and Plavix 1 week leading up to the procedure can significantly reduce the chance of bleeding
Applying the local anaesthetic numbing cream before you arrive in the clinic can improve the efficiency with which you can have the procedure and exit the clinic
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