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Results can be seen immediately, with best results noticeable after about 6 months, and will continue to improve for up to 12 months after the procedure. Results usually last between 5 – 10 years depending

on genetics and lifestyle factors such as diet, sun exposure, smoking status, and overall skin health.If required, patients can have a ‘top-up’ procedure after 5 years.

Surgical facelift, laser treatments, forehead/brow lift, or dermal filler.

• Patients with excess skin laxity in treatment area
• 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 disorders
• Keloid scarring
• Medications: Roaccutane in past 12 months, photosensitive medications
• Abnormal platelet function or blood disorders
• Anti-coagulation therapy (Coumadin, Warfarin, Plavix, Aspirin, Lovenox)
• Allergies to product ingredients including local anaesthetic
• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Temporary unwanted visual side effects may cause dissatisfaction or distress, and include an increase in asymmetry, swelling, lumps, bumps, puffiness, or surface irregularities.
• Bleeding, bruising, haematoma, damage to nerves, or burns to underlying structures may occur. In rare cases this could cause continuous problems in appearance, sensation or function and may require medical intervention to treat or may be permanent.
• The formation of nodules (lumps) or granulomas (a collection of inflamed cells) which may require removal or other treatment.
• Bacterial, viral or fungal infections can occur post procedure. Treatment around the lip area may trigger recurrence of cold sores which may require treatment.
• Immediate reaction to local anaesthetic may result in swelling or anaphylaxis. Delayed reactions localised to the skin can cause nodules, lumps or bumps, or very rarely sterile abscesses.
• Infection, pain, bleeding, bruising, haematoma, damage to nerves. In rare cases this could cause continuous problems in appearance, sensation or function and may require medical intervention to treat or may be permanent.
• The precise degree of improvement cannot be guaranteed. The outcome’s subjective nature also means dissatisfaction is a possible outcome regardless of effectiveness of treatment.
• Results may be temporary; additional or alternative cosmetic treatments may be needed for optimal results and further expenditure will be required.

The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic in the clinic.

A tiny incision is made in the treatment area and a very thin cannula is inserted under the skin.

The cannula is moved back and forth across the treatment area while emitting radio-frequency energy and generating heat to specific temperature.

After the procedure, the excess fluid (anaesthetic liquid and any liquified fat) is removed via manual liposuction to aid comfort and a faster recovery.

The treatment takes less than 45 minutes to complete and patients are able to return home after the procedure.

Schedule a few days off work. Expect a ‘social
downtime’ of around 5 – 7 days

• Day of appointment: Attend appointment with no jewellery, makeup, lotions, or SPF
• 1 day prior: if face is being treated, wash hair prior to appointment
• 2 days prior: avoid alcohol and stay hydrated
• 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
• 1 week prior: avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medication – aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, Vitamin E
• 2 weeks prior: no smoking, antiwrinkle injections or dermal filler

Patients may experience swelling, redness, bruising, and tenderness in the treatment area. These effects are so common they can be considered a normal part of the process and will resolve over several days.

• Facial treatments: Sleep with head elevated on 2 – 3 pillows for 2 nights
• The compression garment must be worn continuously for 72 hours, and then nightly for 1 week
• Ice may be gently applied over compression garment
• Do not apply make-up or skin care with active ingredients for 24 hours
• Do not apply products containing Retin-A, isotretinoin, glycolic or salicylic acid for 24 hours
• Avoid strenuous exercise and heat (saunas, LED, hot showers) for 48 hours
• Avoid anti-inflammatory medication for 48 hours
• Do not scrub, exfoliate, or aggressively massage treatment area for 72 hours
• Avoid bending or lifting heavy objects for 7 days
• Avoid exercise for 4 weeks
• Avoid excess sun exposure. Daily SPF is recommended

• Ice may be gently applied the day after the treatment
• Antihistamines may be taken to reduce swelling
• No products containing AHA’s, Vitamin A products, Retin-A, scrubs, or enzymes for 48 hours
• Avoid strenuous exercise and heat (saunas, LED, hot showers) for 48 hours
• Do not scrub or exfoliate treatment area for 72 hours
• Paracetamol is recommended for any pain relief. Avoid Ibuprofen for 72 hour.
• Do not massage treatment area for 2 weeks
• Eat a healthy diet and hydrate with 2 – 3L of water daily

If you develop severe pain, swelling, or discolouration in or around the treatment area

Any other side effects that you think are important

If you feel distressed or worried in any way

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