Cosmetic Injectables

Anti-wrinkle Injections

What are anti-wrinkle injections?

Antiwrinkle injections are the most popular cosmetic treatment throughout the worlds. It is a safe and effective cosmetic treatment, which relaxes the muscles that form wrinkles. When your skin is relaxed existing lines soften and the active lines are not as strong creating a smooth appearance. Preventing active wrinkling of your skin prevents deeper lines from forming over time and as we age. This is helpful for people in their 20s to know as anti-wrinkle treatments will also prevent lines from forming and slow the ageing process.

How long do the results last?

Antiwrinkle injections can take up to 2 weeks for the full effect to take place. They generally last 3-4 months. Repeat injections tend to last longer.

When is it best to book my next appointment?

The best time for a top up is just before full wrinkling starts again.

What are the side effects?

Side effects include but are not limited to:

Most common –

• Bruising, Swelling and or redness at the injection sites

• Headache or a sensation of tightness Rare

• Drooping of the brow or eyelid

• Dry eyes

• Nausea

• Asymmetry of expression

Side effects are temporary and usually spontaneously resolve with the exception of the drooping brow or eyelid, which may take 2 – 3 weeks. 

Who is suitable to have Anti-wrinkle injections?

• You must be over 18 years old to have anti-wrinkle injections for cosmetic purposes.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you will have to wait and be given medical clearance before receiving a treatment.

• If you have had a previous allergic reaction to Botulinum Toxin Type A.

• It is not not suitable for people with certain neuromuscular disorders, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease], myasthenia gravis or Lambert‐Eaton syndrome.

Dermal Fillers

What are dermal fillers?

The dermal fillers used at Skin Revolution Australia are made of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies that provides volume in our skin and a ‘cushioning’ for our joints and soft tissues. 

These dermal filler are a gel designed for injection under the skin to volumise, lift, create structure and improve fine lines.

Skin Revolution Australia uses only Therapeutic Good Administration (TGA) approved hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.

Are all dermal fillers the same?

‘One size does not fit all’!

Dermal fillers are ‘tissue-tailored’ to meet your goals for the area to be treated in order to achieve the best result for each area.  This will be assessed with you during your consultation.

How long do dermal fillers last?

Generally, you will see that dermal fillers last up to 6 months to in excess of a year.

But as always individual results vary. But the main things that impact duration are the type of product used and the area, how active you are and your body temperature.

When will I see results?

You will see an immediate improvement. An improvement is seen straight away, but the final result will be around the 2 week follow up appointment, as any swelling, bruising, tenderness and lumpy-type feeling will be mostly settled.

What areas do dermal fillers treat?

• Facial contours: cheeks, temples, jawline, nose, chin

• Lips

• Facial wrinkles or folds

• Hollows under the eyes (tear troughs)

• Improve the tone, texture and hydration of the skin.

Do Dermal Filler treatments hurt?

Dermal filler treatment may be uncomfortable but not usually painful. Some areas like the lips are a little more sensitive than others.

The dermal fillers used at Skin Revolution Australia contain a local anaesthetic to provide pain relief during the procedure.

A numbing cream can be applied to numb the skin and lessen the sensation for the areas being treated.

A cold compress can be applied after to help reduce any discomfort and bruising that may occur. 

Do I have to take any precautions after my treatment?

You can continue with your day-to-day life. There maybe some redness or swelling at the treatment site.

You can apply cold compresses to settle any swelling or bruising but avoid massaging or deep rubbing in the treated area.

You can clean your skin as you normally do and avoid wearing make-up or any product which may irritate the skin.

Avoid extreme heat or cold, vigorous exercise or wearing anything tight in the area.

Fat Dissolving Injections

How do fat dissolving injections work?

Fat dissolving injections are an effective and non-surgical way for body sculpting by removing stubborn fatty areas that don’t go away even when we diet and exercise.

Firstly, the area to be treated is determined during your consultation and baseline measurements taken to be able to compare results between treatments.

The actual treatment consists of numbing the area with a cream (optional and for comfort purposes) and then a series of fine injections follows directly into the fatty layer of tissue.

The injections breakdown the fat cell membrane and dissolve the fat cell contents, which are then naturally eliminated by your body. 

What areas can I treat?

Fat deposits above the knees and the face and neck can be treated.

The most common areas that are treated are – abdominal bulges, love handles, back fat, saddle bags, thighs (inner and outer), buttocks, arms, double chins, cheeks and jowls, and cellulite can be injected to soften the appearance.

Can I use fat dissolving to lose weight?

No. It is important to be aware that this treatment is not an alternative to weight loss, obesity management or healthy living.

The key benefit of fat dissolving injections is safely and non-surgically removing stubborn pockets of fat.

Although healthy eating and exercise do compliment this treatment improve results!

Is there any downtime?

You can go back to what you usually do, even exercising and high impact sports. You won’t be damaging your treatment. But just so you know, the area will feel warm, swollen and tender… it generally does not look like it feels.

Am I a suitable candidate for fat dissolving injections?

You are unable to receive fat dissolving injections if you are:

• A minor or child

• Pregnant or breast feeding

• Diabetic with microangiopathy or other perfusion disturbances

• Certain auto-immune diseases such as scleroderma, pemphigus vulgaris, systemic lupus, erythematosis, dermatomyositis

• Severe liver disease – such as cirrhosis or carcinoma.