How does it work
By injection of hyaluronic acid fillers underneath the skin. Whether you chose Atanga Aesthetics in Wimbledon or South Kensington, Nurse Emily only use the highest quality of hyaluronic acid fillers. Dermal fillers are used with extensive research and development with proven safety and effectiveness. Dermal fillers or medically known as hyaluronic acid is an injectable gel that allows the skin to increase and restore the volumes of the face and body, to treat wrinkles and fine lines of the skin and to hydrate your skin with simple follow-ups and without surgical intervention. It is a hydrophilic molecule naturally present in the connective tissue of the dermis. In the skin, hyaluronic acid fills the inter-cellular spaces by creating an attraction for water. It has a very strong hydrating power. Hyaluronic acid injections also improve skin hydration.
TREATMENT TIMES
LENGTH 20-45 minutes
EXPECT RESULTS immediately, and further improvement in the coming weeks
RESULTS LAST Up to 24 months after initial session and with ongoing maintenance can last decades
AFTERCARE
Avoid inducing activities such as exercise, saunas, hot showers
Avoid pressure on the treated area like massage and sleep on your back if possible
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
Avoid active cosmeceutical products (AHAs, retinols, vitamin C) and oil based makeup for 24 hours
After 24hours arnica cream can be applied to any bruising
Avoid facials, waxing, chemical peels, skin needling, microdermabrasion, IPL or laser treatments for 2 weeks after treatment.
RISKS & ADVERSE EFFECTS
Risks and adverse effects associated with injectable fillers are minimal in general. The common immediate adverse effects are bruising, redness, swelling and itching in the injected area, which will subside in a few days. Much less commonly there may be eruptions, skin sores or infection at the injection site. On rare occasions, hard persistent bumps or nodules may form requiring surgical excision or dermal fillers may migrate and spread to an area other than the one they were injected into.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The presence of an active skin condition in the treatment area
Individual with a history of severe allergies
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