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The process begins with a consultation where we will discuss your reason for treatment and determine whether you are a suitable candidate.

The practitioner will make a series of injections to administer the substance. We can apply a topical anaesthetic to minimise discomfort. The unit will vary depending on the size of the area and the severity of the concern. You may feel a very slight scratch as the injections enter the skin.

In some cases, the nurse may inject a lower dosage than initially expected – this is standard practice when treating forehead wrinkles, particularly if you have a small forehead. It is essential to assess how your muscles react to the treatment to avoid eyebrow or eyelid drooping. Your nurse will discuss a follow-up appointment to administer the rest of the treatment.

We treat wrinkles by targeting the underlying muscle that wrinkles the overlying skin. It restricts the contraction of the muscle, so the overlying skin appears smooth. By inhibiting this movement, the toxin can create many other positive aesthetic effects or have health benefits.

It can take up to 2 weeks to see the full effect of the treatment depending on the size of the area treated and the condition. For treatment to the masseter, it can take four weeks, and calf muscles can take six weeks before you see results.

The permanency varies from patient to patient, but usually, it starts to wear off after around 12 weeks. Its longevity also depends on the strength of the muscle.

Approximately 15-30 minutes, depending on the number of areas. Numbing cream will require an additional 20 minutes to apply before treatment.

You may experience redness, bruising and swelling following your treatment which should subside within 1-3 days.

Filler dissolves naturally over time. Your aesthetician will discuss the associated risks and side effects with you during your consultation.

Other side effects and risks include:

• Pain
• Tenderness
• Firmness, lumps and bumps – lumps and bumps can often be massaged out and will settle within a week or two of treatment. For massaging instructions, you should consult your aesthetician. If the bumps remain, you may desire to have the bump dissolved.
• Itching
• Dryness – relatively common after lip fillers.
• Tyndall effect causes a blue tinge that is visible through the skin and can occur as a complication of tear trough fillers. This effect is more likely to present itself if the patient has particularly thin skin, or if the filler is placed too superficially under the skin.
• Blindness- It’s more likely to occur when injected into areas like the nose.
• Tissue death – More likely to in injectable areas like the naso lines or nose.
• Scarring
• Scabbing
• Infection

Dermal fillers are non-permanent with results lasting between 4-9 months depending on your metabolism and the type of filler. Lip fillers tend to break down slightly faster, lasting between 3-6 months. Some filler types offer more permanency, lasting up to a year. Longevity varies from patient to patient.

You may experience swelling and bruising around the injection site which should subside with a week.

Mesotherapy is an injectable treatment that delivers a custom combination of skin-enhancing ingredients to your complexion.

During your consultation, we will discuss your skin concerns to determine which formulation the nurse will administer through your Mesotherapy treatment. It will usually contain a blend of hyaluronic acid, vitamins and amino acids.

Before your treatment, we may apply a topical numbing cream to your skin.

Through a series of fine injections, a bespoke blend of peptides, growth factors and antioxidants are delivered into the mesoderm (the middle layer of the skin) from between 1-4mm beneath your skin to improve skin quality and function.

This treatment takes approximately 30 minutes – 1 hour.

The skin’s barrier function plays a vital role in protecting your skin from environmental aggressors such as pollutants, UV damage and irritants. When working optimally, your skin counteracts the harmful free radical damage that scavenges your healthy skin cells. However, with natural ageing, sun damage and other external forces, your skin cell barrier function weakens.

Lipids made up of cholesterol, ceramides, and fatty acid form the barrier to prevent microrganisms and irritants entering the skin and protect it from Transepidermal water loss. When the skin barrier is weak, the skin can become dry, irritated and inflamed.

Mesotherapy is one way to encourage the restoration of your skin cell barrier function and restore your natural moisturising factors, to help bring your skin back to optimal health.

With over 60 different ingredient combinations, we can adapt the Mesotherapy to your skin’s needs. With an efficient transportation system and a surge in skin-loving ingredients, skin cell function improves, and the skin repair barrier becomes more resilient to environmental aggressors and other ageing factors.

Generally, a patient will need around ten sessions to see optimal results. The number of treatments required will vary from patient to patient, depending on the patient’s skin concerns.

These sessions are usually weekly for the first month, every two weeks over the second month, and sporadically from then onwards depending on how your skin responds to treatment.

Profhilo is a suitable treatment for those who are looking for a treatment that will provide revitalisation, radiance and hydration, and a smoother skin surface.

As the formulation synthesises collagen and boosts elasticity, it can also reduce wrinkles, tighten the skin and give a subtle lifting enhancement. It’s suitable for all skin tones and skin types.

Unlike other filler types that build volume, or plump out lines, Profhilo has a smoother consistency that spreads evenly. You could think of it like an injectable serum, that disperses Hyaluronic acid so that you can take advantage of its hydrating benefits.

As the hyaluronic acid spreads, it stimulates four different types of collagen and elastin. In doing so, it helps to smooth lines and wrinkles and tighten the skin. The moisture-binding injectable also keeps the skin dewy and plump.

The cell-regenerative effect improves the overall condition, quality and texture of your skin.

You could expect to see skin remodelling within 2-3 treatments.

Once a month for the first 2-3 sessions, then between 3-6 months for any maintenance treatments.

Results will improve with each treatment and can last 28 days or more. With the boost in hyaluronic acid, you could expect to benefit from an increase in collagen that lasts for several months after your treatment.

The Dermapen treatment usually begins with the application of a topical numbing cream. Using a hand-held pen-like device, the nurse will then make several passes over the entire face.

The collagen inducing Dermapen creates virtually invisible micro-injuries in the skin that ignite the body’s healing and regenerative processes. This influx of collagen and elastin and release of growth factors results in an improvement of overall skin smoothness, suppleness, and strength.

Additionally, the micro-channels allow for optimal absorption of active ingredients to enhance their results and increase their efficiency.

Immediately after the treatment, you may notice tiny pinpricks of blood. The nurse will usually pat the face down after which point; the skin will no longer draw blood.

Your skin may be red for up to 24 hours and will gradually resolve throughout the following week. It may also feel a little rough, warm and dry for the first couple of days after your treatment and may begin to flake.

We recommend 4-6 treatment sessions. Every four weeks.

The type of filler we use will depend on the severity of the hollowing as dermal fillers vary in consistency and suitability.

At 1111 Harley St., we often use Teosyal Redensity II that was specifically created to alleviate signs of ageing around the eyes. It’s made of cross-linked hyaluronic acid that allows it to spread and blend more easily and absorbs more moisture for longer-lasting results. It also contains nourishing minerals, antioxidants and amino acids to enhance the rejuvenating, anti-ageing and brightening effects.

The filler may contain Lidocaine to minimise discomfort during treatment. Alternatively, we can apply a topical numbing cream. Following this, your injector will make a series of injections. The Doctor or nurse may use a cannula to improve precision and control. This injectable technique also helps to minimise bruising.

Tear trough fillers are suitable for those with dark circles, loss of volume under the eyes and the early signs of ageing around the eyes. Some people have a genetic predisposition to developing dark circles, which can worsen with age as the skin becomes thinner and fat displacement begins to cause shadowing.

An ideal patient will have darkness due to volume loss, rather than those who are experiencing an accumulation of fat an excess fluid under the eye leading to an under-eye bag. Under-eye bags are often confused with dark circles as the under-eye bags can cause a shadow under the eyes. However, they may require laser resurfacing treatments or surgical removal.

For those with darker skin tones, under-eye dark circles can be more noticeable. However, when the appearance of dark circles is due to pigmentation or vascular issues, fillers are less successful.

The skin in this area is the thinnest on the body, making it particularly vulnerable to environmental damage and ageing. Dark circles appear due to thinning of the skin, loss of fat (creating hollowing and a tear trough deformity), and hyperpigmentation. Ageing, diet, lack of sleep and hydration, smoking, inflammation, allergies, skin tone and genetics can also play a role in the formation of dark circles and tear trough deformity.

At 111 Harley St., we favour the use of Redensity II for tear trough fillers. The combination of hyaluronic acid, amino acids, vitamins and minerals help to restructure and re-strengthen the eye area and replace lost volume. The hyaluronic acid improves skin hydration, and the vitamins fight ageing around the eyes to prolong the results.

The results will be immediate but will continue to improve as swelling and bruising dissipate.

The results will last approximately 6-12 months.

During your consultation, your aesthetic nurse will discuss your cosmetic goals and desires with you. They will also outline the treatment, the risks and possible side effects.

The technique and amount of injections will vary from patient to patient.

Your aesthetician will also discuss the type of filler best suited to you and your goals. The amount of filler injected typically varies between 0.5ml and 2ml. The injector may recommend that you start with a smaller amount, and gradually build up over a few treatment sessions until you achieve the result you are looking for; this gives the practitioner more control over the lip volume. Swelling can affect the outcome, and spreading the treatments out gradually allows your lips time to stretch and settle into their new shape without overfilling them.

The ideal candidate would have well-defined and reasonably sized lips and might be looking to add volume to the lips to enhance them. The success of the treatment will be highly dependent on your natural lip shape and size and expectations.

The results of your lip filler treatment will be visible immediately, but swelling may start to ensue shortly afterwards. The swelling typically lasts from 3-5 days, and you should get a final indication of your lips after around seven days.

Results typically last around 4-6 months, but this varies from patient to patient and depends on the type of filler. Some filler types like Juvéderm Volbella can last up to 12 months. The rate of absorption depends on your metabolism.

The process takes around 15-20 minutes.

The treatment begins with a consultation where your practitioner will assess your skin to decipher your skin conditions and the best course of treatment.

Certain peels like Cosmelan or Enerpeel may require skin preparation with the use of at-home products in the lead up to your appointment. Your practitioner will prescribe a list of recommended products that will be suitable for you or provide you with the appropriate preparation kit.

If we’re treating you with a Cosmelan peel, we’ll require you to use a prepping de-pigmentation kit before your initial treatment to prepare your skin for the peel.

During your treatment, your practitioner will double cleanse and prepare the skin by applying a barrier cream around sensitive areas and remove all sebum to aid penetration of the acids.

Following this, we will apply the peel of choice and leave it on for a few minutes before neutralising or removing the peel. A neutraliser will prevent the acid from working on the skin, whereas a removal wipe will leave the acid active on the skin to continue improving the complexion following treatment.

Chemical skin peels are suitable for anyone who is looking for overall skin rejuvenation and an improvement in skin tone and texture. Or, those who have:

• Acne
• Acne scars
• Pigmentation and sun-spots
• Mild actinic keratosis
• Moderate wrinkles or fine lines
• Rosacea
• Large or open pores
• Crepey skin

The duration of the treatment will depend on your custom needs. Some peels may be left on for longer, depending on your needs and tolerance to treatment. Typically, it’ll take around 30 minutes.

Chemical skin peels vary in strength and substance and are either superficial, medium or deep depending on your skin concerns and skin type.

The acids and other active compounds react with the skin and dissolve the outermost layers of the skin to reveal a fresher, clearer and brighter complexion. Chemical skin peels also promote collagen and elastin growth that will encourage the growth of healthier skin.