FAQ's

No, this is not true. Botulinum toxin relaxes your muscles, temporarily reducing lines and wrinkles. Having regular treatments reduces and prevents static line formation. It’s a perfect prevention for a client in the early stages of ageing in their late 20s and 30s and an excellent rejuvenation treatment for clients who already have static lines and second stages of ageing in their 40s-50s. If you were to stop having treatments, you would simply return to how you were before having any treatments.

If you begin to protect your skin early on, you will reap the rewards. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers and, in a high percentage of cases, could have been prevented by protecting yourself from the sun's harsh rays. 

Wearing sunscreen regularly will also help to prevent sunburn and premature ageing and helps to even skin tone. So make sunscreen a part of your daily routine, even on cloudy days. 

• Depending upon the area(s) treated and product(s) used, you may feel “firmness” in the treated area(s) for 1 to 2 weeks after treatment. Over time, the area(s) will soften and “settle”. 
• Apply an ice or cold gel pack to the area(s) treated (avoiding pressure) as this helps reduce swelling and the potential for bruising. 
• Once you have adequately cooled/iced the area(s) as instructed and any pinpoint bleeding from the injection site(s) has subsided, you may begin wearing makeup. 
• Avoid placing excessive pressure on the treated area(s) for the first few hours and up to 2 to 3 days; when cleansing your face or applying makeup, be very gentle. 
• Avoid exercise or strenuous activities for the remainder of the treatment day; you may resume other normal activities/routines immediately. 
• You may take simple analgesia if you experience any mild tenderness or discomfort if these are not contraindicated for you. 
• Avoid extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. You may want to apply an SPF 50 or similar sunscreen. 
• Wait for a minimum of six weeks (or as directed by your provider) before receiving any skincare or laser treatments.

• Pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers.
• Patients with certain conditions affecting the connections between nerves and muscles (such as Myasthenia Gravis and Eaton-Lambert Syndrome).
• People with a previous allergic reaction to botulinum toxin or with allergies to egg or human albumin.
• People taking aminoglycoside antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, gentamicin etc.).
• Anyone with a skin infection in the area to be treated.
• Patients should exercise caution when taking blood-thinning medication such as Warfarin, Rivaroxaban and Clopidogrel, simply due to the possibility of severe bruising.

Despite popular belief, it is considered sooner the better as Botox is an anti ageing preventative. However, whilst there is no particular age limit, those with deeper wrinkles may benefit more from dermal fillers instead of Botox®. A full consultation with Nurse April will help ascertain the most suitable course of treatment to meet your needs.

Effects may take up to 2 weeks post-treatment to be fully appreciated, though this can be sooner.  Re-treatment is usually recommended at least every 3 months, although this can vary from person to person ranging from 2 to 5 months on average.

Dermal fillers are made up of hyaluronic acid, naturally occurring in the body. Its most vital role is absorbing water and transporting nutrients to the skin, ensuring the structure and volume are maintained. During the ageing process, the production of HA in the body decreases, and as such, the skin loses volume and elasticity. Dermal fillers help to re-volumise the skin by injecting HA back into various areas of the face.

The effects of dermal filler are noticeable immediately after the procedure, although they may look more exaggerated to begin with, due to swelling. These effects are long-lasting, non-permanent and reversible. Generally, most clients return for a follow-up treatment approximately every 6-12 months. However, some prefer to return sooner if they want to gradually build up a fuller appearance (which we usually recommend with lip filler patients to achieve a more natural, fuller look).

Most reactions are generally temporary and minimal. All patients are assessed for contraindications ahead of treatment to minimise and avoid any reactions taking place. You should still expect some swelling and may experience some slight bruising; however, these reactions are expected to subside within a couple of days. Your practitioner will advise the best aftercare and management for this during your appointment.

Lip filler for lip augmentation is a dermal filler treatment for the lips. It has many benefits, varying on technique, but most of all, it can add volume to thin lips, correct uneven lip shape, smooth out smoker’s lines and be used to treat scars on the lips. Meredith Clinic the highest quality and market-leading brands.

Usually, a course of 3 or 4 treatments is required at 4-6 weekly intervals. For example, patients would need between 2 and 4 treatments to treat double chins. The number of treatments required depends on the amount of fat to remove and will be discussed at your consultation.

As with all injectable treatments, many patients feel a slight discomfort; however, it is generally considered painless, and the discomfort is tolerable. Deso does contain a local anaesthetic which helps with patient comfort.

Deso fat dissolving can result in inflammation, swelling and redness at the injection site, making the treated area feel sensitive following your appointment. However, you may continue with day-to-day activities and physical activities as usual.

Patients should avoid hot showers and baths on the day of treatment and wear a compression garment (such as Spanx) for 72 hours afterwards. After that, however, you can continue day-to-day activities and exercise as usual.