Dermal Facial Treatment

Results are noticeable after the first treatment and will continue to improve over time. Regular treatments performed on a monthly basis are recommended. Factors such as home care products, use of SPF, smoking, water intake, stress, or illness will affect results and the frequency of treatments required.

Topical creams, dermal filler, muscle relaxant, facial threads, or Embrace RF.

• Active skin issue in the treatment area, including cold sores, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, cancer
• Active or recent viral or bacterial infection (coughs, colds, flu)
• Autoimmune diseases
• Medications: Roaccutane in past 12 months, photosensitive medications
• Photosensitive epilepsy
• Allergies to product ingredients
• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Discomfort, redness and swelling, itching or irritation, skin peeling or flaking – up to 14 days after procedure
• Hyperpigmentation & acne breakouts
• Hypopigmentation, infection, or scarring is very rare
• Reaction to product and/ or local anaesthetic (if applicable) rarely occur but can include an immediate reaction of swelling and very rarely, life threatening anaphylaxis

What is topical anaesthetic?
A topical anaesthetic is used to numb a small area of the skin to stop you from feeling pain. It is applied to the surface of the skin, not injected. The degree of anaesthetic will vary from person to person.

What are the risks of topical anaesthetic?
Although every anaesthetic has a risk of side effects and complications, topical anaesthetic is generally very safe. Risks and complications may include but are not limited to:

• The local anaesthetic does not work effectively or at all
• Allergic reaction – may appear in the form of a rash, redness, swelling, itching, or blistering
• Pain and bruising at injection site (common)
• Temporary nerve damage, for a few days to months, causing weakness and/or numbness (uncommon)
• Infection at the site of injection (uncommon)
• Damage to surrounding structures – blood vessels, nerves, or muscles (uncommon)
• Allergy to local anaesthetic solution (uncommon)
• Permanent nerve damage (rare)
• Overdose of local anaesthetic (rare)
• Cardiac arrest (rare)

Death (very rare) What are my responsibilities before having topical anaesthetic?

• Notify your practitioner if you have:
• Health problems – diabetes, high blood pressure, infectious diseases, serious illnesses
• Used recreational drugs in the last 72 hours
• Previous problems or known family problems with anaesthesia
• Taking prescribed and/or over the counter medications, herbal remedies and supplements; may include and are not limited to blood thinning medicines, contraceptive pill, antidepressants, diabetic medicines
• Allergies or intolerances of any type

After a thorough skin consultation, active ingredients are applied to the skin. These products have varying levels of strengths and concentrations which are dependent on the areas of concerns and patient’s skin type.

The procedure will take around 75 minutes to complete.

• Attend appointment with no makeup, lotions, or SPF
• 2 weeks prior: avoid excess sun exposure
• weeks prior: No antiwrinkle injections or dermal filler
• 3 days prior: no exfoliation, waxing, or hair removal in the treatment area
• 3 days prior: if prone to cold sores, take prophylactic medication
• 5 days prior: no products containing No products containing AHA’s, Vitamin A products, Retin-A, scrubs, or enzymes
• 2 days prior: avoid alcohol and stay hydrated

Your skin may become very hot, red, and peel significantly depending on the skin condition and products applied.

• Avoid strenuous exercise and heat (saunas, LED, hot showers) for 24 hours
• Don’t scrub, exfoliate, or aggressively massage treatment area for 3 days
• No products containing AHA’s, Vitamin A products, Retin-A, scrubs, or enzymes for 5 days
• No peels, IPL, laser, facial treatments not prescribed by the clinic for 2 weeks
• Don’t pick, scratch, or peel the skin
• Eat a healthy diet and hydrate with 2–3L of water daily
• Avoid excess sun exposure. Daily SPF is required

1300 884 577

If you haven’t yet completed your New Non-Surgical Patient Form, please use the button below:

New Patient Form

After reading this document, it is a requirement that you complete the consent form online.

Consent For Treatment

If you are unable to complete the consent form online, please contact the clinic.