Botulinum Toxin
(Xeomin®, Botox® and Dysport®)
Botulinum toxin is used to temporarily relax facial muscles, reducing wrinkles and lines giving a more youthful appearance. We can work together to get the results you are looking for. The injections are generally well tolerated with results showing after 14 days and lasting approximately 3 months.
Botulinum Toxin (Excessive sweating)
Botulinum toxin is also offered for hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of the axillae. It works by blocking the nerve signals responsible for activating sweat glands, effectively reducing excessive perspiration. This safe and minimally invasive procedure provides relief from the physical discomfort and social embarrassment associated with excessive sweating.
Dermal Filler (Hyaluronic Acid)
Dermal fillers are designed to restore volume, enhance contours, and rejuvenate the skin. They can be used to target areas such as the cheeks, lips, chin and jaw. By replenishing lost volume and smoothing out wrinkles, dermal fillers help to provide a natural and youthful appearance. With results lasting 18 months or longer.
Profhilo®
Profhilo® is an injectable treatment that deeply hydrates and rejuvenates your skin using hyaluronic acid to boost collagen and elastin, enhancing skin tone, texture, and firmness. Often seen as a "deep moisturizer," Profhilo® is ideal for the face and neck. It delivers noticeable results with minimal downtime. Typically, two sessions spaced four weeks apart are recommended for the best outcomes.
Profhilo®, containing low & high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, is a Class III medical device for the treatment of the face and body for contours redefinition and laxity remodelling where skin laxity is a problem. Profhilo has risks and benefits. Do not use with treatments such a laser resurfacing or medium deep skin-peeling. Caution in people on blood thinning medicines. Do not inject into inflamed areas or intravenously or intramuscularly. Possible side effects: pain and swelling at injection site. Accelagen Pty. Ltd. Whanganui.
Botox® is a prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines , horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet round the eyes. Botox® has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Botox is right for you. If you have side effects, see your doctor. You will need to pay for Botox® and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions & side effects consult your healthcare professional or the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) at www.medsafe.govt.nz . Botox® treatment lasts about 4 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Should only be administered by trained medical professionals. (contains botulinum toxin A 50,100 & 200 units) Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland.
Xeomin® is a Prescription Medicine containing 50, 100 units of incobotulinum Type A, purified Botulinum toxin type A complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines on the forehead, lateral periorbital lines and horizontal forehead lines in adults. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Xeomin treatment lasts about four months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Cautions: people receiving blood thinning medicines, care at the proposed injection sites, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects: headache, pain, swelling or infection at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eye lids, lack of feeling & nausea. Treatment last for up to 4 months. You will need to pay for this medicine. Discuss with your specialist if Xeomin is right for you. For more information or for a copy of CMI please contact the NZ distributor: Merz, Sydney. Distributed by Healthcare Logistics, Auckland