Dermal Fillers

At British Cosmetic Clinic we pride ourselves in offering some of the highest quality techniques when administering our fillers. Dermal fillers are injectable substances that are used to restore volume and fullness to the face, as well as to smooth out wrinkles, lines, and folds. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the body that helps to hydrate and add volume to the skin. When injected as a dermal filler, it can plump up thin lips, soften facial creases and wrinkles, and improve the appearance of scars. Hyaluronic acid fillers are temporary and typically last between 6 and 18 months.

What dermal fillers can do:

• Plump thin lips
• Enhance shallow contours
• Soften facial creases and wrinkles
• Improve the appearance of recessed scars
• Reconstruct contour deformities in the face
• Decrease or remove the shadow of the lower lids

 

Post Treatment: The affected area may be a bit red, sore and swollen. Any swelling or bruising should settle down in a few days. You should be advised about what to do to help reduce the risk of side effects. This includes not wearing make-up immediately after the procedure and avoiding alcohol, coffee and the sun.

 

Important:

It’s important to note that while dermal fillers are generally safe when administered by a trained and licensed healthcare professional, there are risks associated with any medical procedure. These risks can include infection, allergic reactions, and the formation of nodules or lumps under the skin. It’s important to discuss the risks and benefits of dermal fillers with your healthcare provider before deciding whether they are right for you.

Vitamin Injections

At British Cosmetic Clinic we feel you should feel good on the inside as well as the outside. We are proud to offer many different types of Vitamin Injections including: Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D & Biotin which you can have either individually or as a package deal. Each vitamin we choose to offer has different properties read below to find out more…

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is one of the daily health supplements recommended to help and enhance the immune system and act as an anti-viral and antioxidant. Our body does not produce vitamin C, which means that we need to source it from our diet. It is found in citrus fruits and vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and spinach. While ingesting supplements remains the most current way of ingesting this much-needed vitamin, injectable Vitamin C is an efficient and much faster way to achieve a Vitamin C boost.

• Injections are absorbed better than oral supplements.
• Reduces fatigue
• Improves the look and quality of the skin
• More gentle on sensitive stomachs
• Boosts the immune system
• Gives you more energy
• Helps with bone strength

 

Vitamin D

Vitamin D ingested orally can take weeks, sometimes months, to have an impact on your health meaning the dose is lost when it is converted in the gut. However, intramuscular vitamin D injections have a much more immediate impact – some patients report feeling the effects right away. The Vitamins Injections are administered directly into the muscle, bypassing the gut, a much higher percentage of the vitamins can be utilised by the body.

• Maintains bone density and bone health

• Supports the immune system

• Regulates the activity of more than 200 different genes

• Aids the absorption of calcium and phosphate in the body (these are essential for muscles, teeth, and bones)

• Helps prevent osteoporosis

• Reduces inflammation

• Protects against heart disease

• Supports brain function

 

Vitamin D

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in brain function and the production of DNA and red blood cells. Vitamin B12 deficiency left untreated can lead to pernicious anaemia or neurological problems. Low B12 in the body is also associated with chronic fatigue, weakness, and poor energy levels. Injections are the most common way to treat or prevent the B12 deficiency. The injections are doctor prescribed and administered into the muscle.

• Boosts metabolism
• Prevents anaemia
• Improves brain health
• Helps prevent depression
• Helps to prevent Osteoporosis
• Promotes healthy hair, nails, and skin
• Helps to prevents macular degeneration
• Boosts & Increases energy levels

 

Biotin

 

 

Post Treatment: Your arm may feel tender to achey after your procedure but this usually goes away after a couple of days. Avoid touching the injection site for 6 hours after your treatment. You may experience a dull ache at the injections site for around 1 hour after your treatment. Avoid any blood thinning medication.

 

Important:

It’s important to note that while Vitamin Injections are generally safe when administered by a trained and licensed healthcare professional, there are risks associated with any medical procedure. It’s important to discuss the risks and benefits of dermal fillers with your healthcare provider before deciding whether they are right for you.

Fat Dissolving

Aqualyx®, developed for the non-surgical reduction of localised fat under the skin is a gel-based aqueous solution, which dissolves fat and is biocompatible and biodegradable.

Aqualyx® works by causing the dissolution of fat cells. The body then expels the released fatty acids naturally.

Aqualyx® is the only product available for ‘Aquaplasty’ or ‘Aqualysis’ (treatment) exclusively via Healthxchange Pharmacy.

Developed by renowned aesthetic surgeon the late Professor Motolese, Aqualyx® has been available internationally since 2009, and over 2,000,000 vials have been used for patient treatments in 49 countries worldwide.

The treatment should only be performed by a doctor or surgeon, and specialist training is given to every doctor before they offer Aqualysis™.

Typically, two treatments are required for each area being treated; patients report good tolerance of the treatment.

The treatment will be repeated between two and eight times depending on the number of small pockets of fat tissue to be reduced. The treatment is repeated every three to four weeks.

After each treatment patients can expect some swelling, redness and skin irritation and tenderness in the area treated, which will subside after four to six days.

 

Post Treatment:

Minimal side effects have been reported globally since its introduction, but patients can expect a little skin irritation, bruising and oedema, which will ease after a few days. Clients are advised to drink 3 litres a day for a week post treatment as this helps to achieve the best results. We also advise that clients massage the targeted area every three hours.

 

Important:

It’s important to note that while dermal fillers are generally safe when administered by a trained and licensed healthcare professional, there are risks associated with any medical procedure. It’s important to discuss the risks and benefits of dermal fillers with your healthcare provider before deciding whether they are right for you. 

What does PRP help?

• Fuller and healthier natural-looking hair

• Significantly increase of hair regrowth

• Production of new healthy cells

• Decreased hair dystrophy and burning or itching sensation

• Can serve as a safe and effective treatment option in Alopecia areata (AA)

 

Before your PRP treatment

We will always have a free consultation before the procedure to discuss what the clients concerns are and what results they want to see form the treatment. We will access wether the client is suitable for the treatment and do a thorough medical form to make sure there is no risk of any adverse effects. We also ask clients to come to their appointment hydrated as it means blood can be taken more easily.

The Procedure:

PRP is prepared from an extract of your own blood.

• PRP treatment will commonly last between 30 minutes and 60 minutes

• To do this, 30 – 60 ml of blood is drawn from your arm

• The blood is then placed in a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins and separates the platelets from the rest of the blood components

• 3 – 6 ml of platelet-rich plasma will then be extracted

• The concentrated and growth factor-concentrated platelets are injected into the scalp via micro injections

Post Treatment

There is no downtime for PRP so you can immediately return to your normal daily routine. It is recommended that strenuous activity and alcohol consumption is be avoided for 24 hours post procedure. The results of PRP can usually be seen between two to three months post treatment. Depending on your type of hair loss, and the extent of the loss, PRP for hair restoration is usually recommended as a course of 3 to 6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Then depending on your individual needs, a maintenance session once a year is usual.

Important:

It’s important to note that while dermal fillers are generally safe when administered by a trained and licensed healthcare professional, there are risks associated with any medical procedure. It’s important to discuss the risks and benefits of dermal fillers with your healthcare provider before deciding whether they are right for you. 

Lip Filler

Lip Fillers are a highly effective way of enhancing the natural contour and shape while adding volume to your lips. At British Cosmetic Clinic we make sure all of our enhancements are natural looking and compliment your other facial features. We offer both 0.5 ml and 1 ml depending on the look you are going for but this will be discussed in depth with our Head Practitioner to ensure you get the results you want.

From the rise of overfilled pouts to the danger of botched jobs, there’s plenty of reason to exercise caution and have reservations around lip augmentation.That is why at British Cosmetic Clinic we make sure to thoroughly consult with our clients with a free consultation before every appointment. We also offer correction work if needed if you are not happy with existing filler you have previously had from another Practitioner.

What are lip fillers?

Lip fillers are made of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occurring substance present in the skin. When used as a filler, is low-risk and well-accepted by the body. Using hyaluronic acid means that the filler can easily be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase if you change your mind.

 

Post Treatment

Lip Fillers are a highly safe procedure when done by a highly trained professional. For aftercare we advise a few things to ensure you get the best results out of your treatment and minimise recovery time.

• Avoid alcohol consumption for the first 24 to 48 hours post-treatment because alcohol thins the blood and can make bruising worse (also can dehydrate you meaning filler may not be as effective)
• Stay hydrated – drinking plenty of water day to day is not only good for your health but will benefit the filler in your lips making them last longer. Hyaluronic acid in the filler binds with water in the body to increase its volumizing effect, therefore it is very important to keep your fluids up while you’re recovering. We recommend drinking at least two litres of water a day to get the best possible results from your lip injections.
• Bruising and swelling is normal after treatment and usually goes down within a few days – ice can be applied to reduce swelling and staying hydrated and avoiding alcohol will minimise this.
• For the first 24 to 48 hours after the procedure strenuous activity or exercise should be avoided as these activities can raise your heart rate and blood pressure, which may increase swelling and bruising.

 

Important:

It’s important to note that while lip fillers are generally safe when administered by a trained and licensed healthcare professional, there are risks associated with any medical procedure. It’s important to discuss the risks and benefits of dermal fillers with your healthcare provider before deciding whether they are right for you. 

Profhilo

The first of its kind, Profhilo® is a revolutionary ‘beneath the skin’ hyaluronic acid moisturising treatment, made with the patented NAHYCO® technology. This results in a unique hyaluronic acid injectable gel, which has a prolonged stimulating activity on the dermal cells. When injected into skin, Profhilo® stimulates the skin cell receptors to counteract skin laxity and improve and restore firmness of the skin.

One of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid on the market, Profhilo® not only boosts and hydrates the skin, but also remodels ageing and sagging tissue. The most common areas of treatment include the face and neck and can also be used for the décolletage, hands, arms, knees and abdomen area where it would effectively treat skin laxity. The treatment is suitable for men and women as well as offering skin benefits for patients of all ages.

What does Profhilo do?

• clears your skin, your skin tone, and the texture of your skin
• restores skins radiance
• increasing skins firmness and elasticity
• rehydrates skin
• prevents / reduces visible signs of ageing
• stimulates the production of collagen
• reinforce the skin’s resilience
• leaves skin with a youthful glow

How often do I need to get Profhilo?

To achieve the best results and maximum effect, it is advised clients get a course of 2 x treatments 1 x month apart. This is to be repeated every 6 months as desired.

Post Treatment: The affected area may be a bit red, or swollen from where product has been injected. Any swelling or bruising should settle down in a few days. You will be informed of full aftercare procedure by your Practitioner which includes: not wearing make-up immediately after the procedure and avoiding alcohol, coffee and direct sunlight sun 48 hours post procedure.

 

Important:

It’s important to note that while Profhilo is generally safe when administered by a trained and licensed healthcare professional, there are risks associated with any medical procedure. These risks can include infection, allergic reactions, and the formation of nodules or lumps under the skin. It’s important to discuss the risks and benefits of Profhilo with your healthcare provider before deciding whether they are right for you.

Thread Facelift

A thread lift is a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure that lifts and tightens your skin for a younger look while stimulating your body’s collagen production. Collagen creates firmer, more supple skin and naturally diminishes with age. A thread lift procedure has a quick recovery with minimal complications.

How do they work?

Ageing causes loss of facial fat, especially around the cheeks, eye area, jowls, and neck and elastic fibres in the skin become thinner resulting in loss of facial elasticity. This results in longer face and signs of ageing due to the “facial scaffolding”not being able to provide as much support.

The Procedure: involves the use of pro threads which when placed under the skin, tighten and lift loose or sagging areas in various parts of the face providing you with a visibly signs of ageing – results are highly effective! The lifting results are instantaneous. However, the best results are obtained after 3 months as PDO threads also stimulate the production of collagen, which help to tighten and lift the skin.

 

What areas can benefit from PDO thread?

• Eyebrow lifting

• Cheeks

• Nasolabial folds

• Around the mouth

• Jaw Line

• Jowls

• Neck

• Arms

• Abdomen

• Other body parts

 

Post Treatment:

• You might notice tightness and tenderness around your face for a week. Some redness and bruising might also be noticeable.

• Avoid anti-inflammatories (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac) for pain as this increase bleeding, if necessary take paracetamol.

• Avoid applying cosmetic to the treated area for 24 hours.

• Try to sleep on your back for the first week.

• Sleep on a soft pillow for at least a week.

• Avoid showering (washing or touching your face) for 24 hours after the treatment.

• Avoid vigorous or physically demanding activities for 5 days.

• Avoid alcohol for the next 48 hours.

 

Important:

It’s important to note that while Thread Facelifts are generally safe when administered by a trained and licensed healthcare professional, there are risks associated with any medical procedure. These risks can include infection, allergic reactions, bruising and swelling, migrations and more. It’s important to discuss the risks and benefits of dermal fillers with your healthcare provider before deciding whether they are right for you.

Vampire Facelift

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, also known as the ‘Vampire Facelift’ or ‘Dracula Therapy’, works on the basis that the body’s own natural healing powers may slow and even reverse the ageing process. It is a revolutionary repair system that places growth factors in the exact location where we want the skin to repair and rejuvenate itself.

Platelets contain a high content of “growth factors” – proteins that help to heal injured tissue or damaged skin. Upon re-injection the platelets release their growth factors which trigger surrounding cells to proliferate, in turn stimulating repair, increasing volume and rejuvenating the skin.

The first stage of the process of the Vampire Facelift® is to inject small amounts of hyaluronic acid (HA) filler to begin sculpting specific areas of the face. The HA filler replaces the skin’s natural glycosaminoglycans – which hold water like a sponge and give volume and shape to the face – but are lost as part of the body’s ageing process. This initial injection of hyaluronic acid is the precursor to the ultimate desired shape and form.

The second stage is the refining and polishing of the sculpting process, which ultimately contributes to the appearance of a younger version of you.

The third and final stage of the Vampire Facelift® process is to harness and use the growth factors from PRP to stimulate the unipotent stem cells in your skin and facial tissue.

 

What Vampire Facelifts can help:

• restoring natural beauty and shape
• loss of volume to the face
• fine lines and wrinkles
• crow’s feet
• tear trough hollows
• dark circles
• smoker’s lines
• temple hollows
• crepey neck and décolletage

 

Post Treatment:

• Do not touch your skin for at least 6 hours. Allow the serum to remain on your skin so it can continue to work.
• You can rinse your face the next morning with lukewarm water, but avoid using any cleansers that can cause harm. Wash your hands with soap before touching the skin.
• Gently pat dry taking special care not to rub the skin. You may sense that the skin is firmer than usual. But, over the next few days up to 2 weeks, it will soften and regain a supple, smooth feel.
• While the discomfort should settle within 24 hours, if you continue to feel pain, take a Tylenol. Do not take anti-inflammatory or any other medications without checking with the doctor.
• Use an ice pack to calm the swelling, but place a thin cloth between the pack and your skin. Avoid direct contact and time the applications at 5-minute intervals.
• For the next 2 days, sleep on your back with your head elevated. In this way, you can lower the swelling and bruising.
• As part of the aftercare for Vampire facial, do not use any exfoliating or any other harsh agents on your skin for at least 72 hours. But, you can use a non-chemical, organic moisturizer that is gentle. If your dermatologist recommends it, you can use hyaluronic acid to moisturize and nourish your skin.

 

Important:

It’s important to note that while Vampire Facelifts are generally safe when administered by a trained and licensed healthcare professional, there are risks associated with any medical procedure. These risks can include infection, swelling, itching, bruising, tingling or a slight burning sensation.