Most fillers are hyaluronic acid (HA) based, which is the body’s own natural skin plumper and so has an almost impossible risk of an allergic reaction. Thinner or less dense fillers are used for surface areas like lips and crow’s feet, and thicker ones are injected deeper, for example to plump cheeks.

The body reabsorbs HA lip fillers within around 6-9 months and HA facial fillers within around 9-12 months. The lasting effects are dependent on multiple factors, such as your age, metabolism, the amount of exercise you do regularly, the normal blood flow to the face and whether you smoke.

Whilst Emily has considerable injecting experience in administering filler treatments,  it is not something to take lightly.

The discomfort you will experience is relatively minimal and will vary from person to person. We use a topical numbing cream for lips mainly and time is afforded for this to take effect before the procedure is carried out. Our filler products also contain a local anaesthetic agent known as lidocaine.

Filler injections can often make the lips swell up for a day or two, should not cause the same tell-tale swelling in other areas of the face. You may experience some bruising and although it cannot be guaranteed, there are also steps you can take to minimise this – this information can be found in our Filler Aftercare link.

Anti-wrinkle injections are used to create a fresher and more youthful appearance by temporarily relaxing the treated facial muscles on the forehead, vertically or horizontally in between the eyes, the crow’s feet or laughter lines around the eyes.

They can be used to correct a ‘gummy’ looking smile, on ‘bunny line’ wrinkles either side of the nose, in the chin to correct a dimpled appearance, in the Masseter muscles to slim the face.

It can even help with teeth grinding and in the platysmal bands (in the neck). This is also known as the ‘neck lift’.

Anti-wrinkle injection procedures are safe, not painful and are quick to perform. 

There is an initial detailed consultation with Emily, who will listen to your concern and establish what effect you are trying to achieve. Emily will then perform a full facial assessment.

The response to the injections is not immediate, and it will usually take several days for the muscles to respond, with efficacy peaking at around 2-3 weeks. The effects are temporary and place the muscles into hibernation for approximately 3-4 months, depending on the area you wish to treat and how many times you have had it previously.

The effects are temporary and place the muscles into hibernation for approximately 3-4 months, depending on the area you wish to treat and how many times you have had it previously.

Whilst it is true that the more elasticity the skin has, the better the treatment will work, anti-wrinkle treatment can be utilised to smooth wrinkles in individuals from around 20 to 65 years of age.

The short answer is no. Anti-wrinkle injections are injected into the muscle causing temporary paralysis of these muscles. Fillers are not as effective as anti-wrinkle injections in treating wrinkles in the upper third of the face but are used to improve volume loss, plump out the skin and enhance features naturally in the lower part of the face.

This treatment is suitable for patients who do not want the more invasive liposuction or laser lipo treatments, who do not have large amounts of fat to remove and who are over 18 years and under 60 years of age.

The treatment is not suitable for pregnant or lactating women or those with a pathological condition.

No, Aqualyx ® and Aqualysis are aimed at reducing stubborn pockets of fat.

Minimal side effects have been reported globally since its introduction, but patients can expect a little skin irritation, bruising and oedema/swelling, which will ease after a few days.

Timing of appointments will differ from patient to patient according to the area to be treated. Patients will generally need between 2-8 treatments, 4 weeks apart. Smaller areas often need fewer sessions than larger areas. Some patients may see results after 1 or 2 sessions. 

It is important to understand that results are not guaranteed and patients who do not see any improvement after their second session are not suitable for further treatments. Patient satisfaction is around 95%, but not all patients see substantial results. 

The treatment may feel slightly uncomfortable however, the solution is mixed with lidocaine, a local anaesthetic in order to help keep discomfort to a minimum.

A small amount of Azzalure® will be injected at both sides of the junction of nostril and nose to mouth fold to weaken the muscles. Within the next 3-4 days, elevation of the upper lip will gradually become less, and your smile is transformed. Less gum will be seen with the full result being achieved two weeks after the treatment.

• After the sclerotherapy you will need to walk for 20 minutes. You will then be able to drive yourself home. You may resume your regular activities with the exception of running, jumping, swimming, weight lifting and strenuous activities for two weeks.
• You will be instructed to wear your thigh high compression stockings continuously for a minimum of two more weeks during waking hours or as indicated by physician. During these 2 weeks you can remove your stockings at bedtime, but you will need to put the stockings back on while in bed Produced by Dr. Arturo Almeida before you get up for the day. Wear compression stockings: for 7 days continuously, then for 7 days during waking hours.
• Avoid aspirin or Ibuprofen for 2 days following your sclerotherapy session. Thereafter, you may resume them.
• Do not take hot baths or sit in a spa or sauna for 2 weeks following a sclerotherapy session. Showers are fine, but the water should be cooler than usual. The injection sites may be washed with a mild soap and towel dry. Showers are best taken in the evenings before bedtime since dilation of the superficial veins can occur after showering. A lying-down position while in bed is least likely to cause pooling of blood in the leg veins.
• You are encouraged to walk a mile a day and to avoid excessive standing while motionless. Options to walking include cycling and light aerobics. You may flex and point your toes 10 times or so every 5 minutes while sitting to circulate blood through your legs by exercising your calf muscle venous pump.
• Certain tissue changes may be experienced after sclerotherapy. Injected veins may become lumpy and hard for several months, but usually soften and resolve with time. Several injections are usually needed to shut down the tortuous, more significant, varicose veins. Bruising may occur around the injection site and can last days or weeks.
• If you experience any signs or symptoms which are worrisome to you, you should contact the clinic. Side effects that are worrisome include fever and chills, expanding redness or swelling at injection site, formation of skin ulcers at injection site, and increasing pain localising to a varicose vein segment. While deep vein thrombosis is uncommon following sclerotherapy, the development of selling or tissue edema in the leg should prompt you to contact us immediately.

There is little to no downtime. It is very different to surgery. Immediately after the treatment, the nose is shiny and a little red, which is to be expected when there are needles involved. This settles within a couple of hours, and you can apply makeup safely after only an hour. It is highly unlikely anyone will be able to tell you have had work done. 

The injecting procedure itself takes only 15 minutes or so. The filler lasts approximately 12-18 months, although it varies according to the individual. 

Although it is compulsory and good medical practice to have a consultation for safety reasons, we are happy to perform consultations on the same day as the procedure, However, you are under no obligation to have treatment. The entire appointment is only about 30 minutes long.

Every patient is different, and most patients say the discomfort is minimal and barely noticeable. Bruising is not impossible, but only a small percentage of patients suffer from this because of the treatment. Most commonly, puffiness and tenderness is experienced for a couple of days. 

You may experience minor lumpiness or bruising. The injections can be localised and temporary swelling and inflammation for a couple of days, the area is sensitive. 

After treatment, you can immediately return to normal daily work and social activities. After each session, for a few days there is a slight swelling of the skin with a mild lifting effect. The results start to become visible after about 24 hours and will be progressively better after each successive treatment session.

The platelet gel obtained is autologous, meaning that it derives from the patient and there is therefore no possibility of an allergic reaction or rejection. The treatment in fact consists of a shift of platelets to an area of the body that requires their activation, but where the body has not delivered the message. Furthermore, at no point of the treatment does the blood meet the external environment, making it impossible for any contamination with microorganisms or any toxic or dangerous substances. 

Your blood in extracted, usually from the arm, and placed into a centrifuge (a machine that spins the blood extremely fast to separate its components, protein rich plasma and red blood cells).

Patients undergoing this treatment may experience mild pain at the injection site, scalp tenderness and swelling.

Some patients may experience mild pain at the injection site, tenderness of the scalp, swelling, itching, temporary bleeding at the injection site and headache. 

Each session may take between 1 and 1.5 hours to complete.

Three treatments are required, 4-6 weeks apart, with a maintenance treatment being required every 6 months.

It may take between 3-5 months before you start noticing an improvement.  This varies from person to person, and if you have less hair loss, you may notice an early improvement.

No, it is not recommended.

No aftercare is required. A cooling gel will be applied straight after the treatment. Patients will experience localised redness in the treatment site, but this will subside within a few hours. There may be a red line where the treated vein was; this is most common in lower limbs. The redness is the vein wall being reabsorbed, and this may remain for a few days, but can be longer. There is the potential for small amount of crusting within 48-72 hours, this is normal and requires no additional aftercare. No bandages or additional precautions are necessary.

No, once a successful treatment has been completed the treated vein cannot resurface as it will cease to exist. However, if a patient is prone to the condition, then other veins may appear in similar areas but never the same vein.

The sealed vein wall will be naturally absorbed by the body.

Three treatments are required, 4-6 weeks apart, with a maintenance treatment being required every 6 months.

Occasionally a small amount of bleeding is normal and a small amount of pressure applied to the area will cause it to subside.

A typical treatment should take no more than 15 minutes, immediately after this time the patient will see a significant improvement in their condition if not total eradication.

Many patients can be treated in just one session, depending on the extent of the condition. It would be unusual for a patient to require more than 3 sessions as the treatment is very effective.

A minimum of 28 days between sessions, with 6 weeks being the optimum timeframe.

Treatment of veins is instant; patients will see them disappear as they are treated.

Once successfully treated – no. There is a wide range of underlying causes to the condition which may lead to new areas developing. If this happens a top up treatment will clear the condition. If there are concerns of recurrence, we generally advise a review with the patient 4-6 weeks after the treatment if possible.

Unlike with other treatments, there are no known side effects. The patient suffers no bruising, scarring or similar and there is no downtime.

Most patients liken the sensation to a little pinching or hair being plucked or lower in terms of tolerance. When treating sensitive areas such as intranasal, there may be some eye watering.

ThermaVein® uses a very different technique and there is no downtime at all. Patients are able to walk out of the treatment and back into their lives unaffected.

ThermaVein® contraindicates treatments in patients who: 

ThermaVein® can be used on any area of the body.

Yes, the unit is safe to use on all skin types, but if any concerns are identified, a discreet patch test will be carried out first.

This is a precision treatment, and we only target the vein and not the surrounding area which means there is no burning of the skin.