VOLUMISING INJECTIONS
Introduction
How it works
Treatments
Results
Safety
Volumising Injections - Introduction
This treatment stimulates your collagen-producing cells
(fibroblasts) to significantly build new fibres that ‘plump’ or
volumise the deeper layers of the skin over a period of 3 years. In
doing so, sagging facial features are lifted and stretched .Unlike
dermal fillers, the results aren’t instant but appear over many months,
giving you natural-looking results over a longer period of time.
Great for:
• General lines and wrinkles on the forehead, cheeks and jowls
• Crow’s feet
• Puckering lines around the lips
• Lifting lax facial skin
Volumising Injections - How it works
The lowdown
The
solution used stimulates the fibroblast cells in the deeper layers of
the skin, which are responsible for manufacturing collagen. Collagen is
the ‘supportive matrix’ of our deep tissues, so if new collagen is
stimulated, then plumping, stretching and lifting of the skin occurs.
Following this procedure, the collagen growth is gradual and becomes
apparent after 2-3 months. Progressive collagen growth and plumping
(volumising) continues, slowly and discreetly, over the next 12-18
months.
Due to Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration
(TGA) regulations, all clinics are prevented from advertising this
treatment by brand name in public documents. For more information about
the brand we use, please call us on 1300 88 99 35.
How long does the procedure take?
20-30
minutes per session. You will need 2-4 sessions, 4-6 weeks apart, to
produce enough collagen to plump the skin. In older people, where the
collagen ageing of the skin is more pronounced, it is necessary to have
additional treatment sessions spaced several months apart to produce
the desired result.
Volumising Injections - Treatments
What happens during the procedure?
The
solution is injected into the deeper layers of the skin via a series of
small injections. This is followed by a deep massage to evenly diffuse
the product. A local anaesthetic in the injection minimises discomfort
following the procedure.
How long will my recovery be and what can I expect?
Most
people are happy to go straight back to work or to social engagements
due to the immediate plumping produced by the water in the injection.
However, this ‘instant plumping’ disappears after about 2 days. You may
see a few tiny needle prick marks and some local bruising, but these
can be easily masked with make-up.
Volumising Injections - Results
The collagen stimulation lasts for up to 3 years, but the volume of your skin will begin to deplete after about 18 months. As we age our skin also ages, so subsequent treatments are needed to further rejuvenate the skin. A top-up session is recommended every 18 months to 2 years in order to prevent future sagging and collagen loss.
Volumising Injections - Safety
Released in Europe in 2000, this product has been safely used around the world in millions of treatments. Like all cosmetic treatments, if performed correctly by a well-trained physician, there are no serious side effects. Localised clumping can occur, but is now rarely seen if injection is performed correctly. Dr Cussler at the Facial Rejuvenation Clinic has safely performed thousands of treatments and is the biggest user of this treatment in Australia.
