Cosmetic Injections
Important things to know before you have
this or any Treatment.
If you’re thinking about having Cosmetic injections, be clear about why you want them.
Make sure the person doing your cosmetic injections is suitably qualified.
They should be a medical practitioner and on a register to show they meet set standards in training, skill and insurance.
Avoid practitioners who have no training or have only completed a short training course.
When you meet the practitioner, ask about:
- Their training and qualifications.
- The name of the product, if it’s licensed, by how and where it’s made.
- Any risks or possible side effects.
- What will happen if things go wrong.
- What insurance cover they have.
Cosmetic injections can only be prescribed in a face-to-face meeting by a qualified medical practitioner.
How much do Cosmetic Injections cost?
The cost of Cosmetic Injections can range depending on things like the type of product, number of syringes used and the complexity of the area being treated.
What having Cosmetic Injections involves
Your face will be cleaned and you will be injected into muscles of the required area, usually the your face, using a very fine needle.
You’ll need injections in different places, depending on the area being treated. You’ll be asked to move the muscles to help find the best places for the injections to be administered. It will usually takes about 10 minutes depending on the area being treated.
Are Cosmetic Injections right for me?
Having cosmetic Injections is a big decision, so it’s important not to rush into anything.
All procedures have some risks. If you’re disappointed with the outcome, this can also have an impact on your emotional well-being.
Some people look at cosmetic Injections to solve life problems or during difficult times in their lives. Do not assume that cosmetic Injections will make everything better. How you feel about how you look is only one aspect of your well-being.
Things like your lifestyle, social life, work and what you eat are also important.
After Cosmetic Injections
You may see a change straight away. It can takes about 2 or 3 days to start working, and a week or more to see the full effect.
Do not massage or rub your face for 3 days. Also, avoid vigorous exercise, sunbathing (including using sunbeds) and going in to the sauna for 2 days. Your practitioner should be able to give you more advice about what you should and should not do. Please ask if you are unsure about anything!
The effects usually last for about 3 or 4 months. If you have Botox injections again, you should wait at least 3 months. It may stop working if you have it too often as the body could become resistant.
Risks of Cosmetic Injections
The risks of Cosmetic injections are small, if it’s done correctly by a suitably qualified practitioner. Speak to your practitioner about the risks.
After treatment you may have:
- a headache and flu-like symptoms for the first 24 hours.
- bruising, swelling and redness where the needles went in the skin.
- a frozen look – you might not be able to move the muscles in your face / Injection sights if too much is injected.
- temporary weakness and droopiness in your face – for example, your eyelids or eyebrows may droop if the Botulinum toxin moves into these areas.
Very rarely, serious problems such as blurred or double vision can happen if the area around the eyes is treated or some breathing difficulties in cases where the neck area is injected but this is even less likely with a qualified medical Doctor administering the injections.
What to do if you have problems with Cosmetic Injections
Talk to your practitioner if you’ve had Cosmetic injections and you’re not happy with the results.
If you have a serious problem, such as difficulty breathing, dial 999 to ask for an ambulance or go straight to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E).
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