ProMD Health - Wellington

A: If Voluma was the filler product used in your chin treatment, it can be dissolved to revert back to your original facial structure. Typically, a provider will inject a small amount of hyaluronidase directly into the area where the filler has been injected. The amount of hyaluronidase used may range from a few drops to a few units, depending on the specific case.

It's important to note that while hyaluronidase can be an effective method of removing filler, it should only be administered by a qualified healthcare professional who has experience with this procedure. Incorrect use of hyaluronidase can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions, so it's important to seek treatment from a licensed medical professional.

A: According to the manufacturers of Emsculpt, the treatment has not been specifically tested on people who have had kidney stones or gallstones. Without knowing more about the specifics of your case, it's difficult to say whether or not Emsculpt would be a safe treatment option for you. In the aesthetic industry, we tend to air on the side of caution and I would recommend waiting until the stones pass or are removed before undergoing an emsculpt treatment.

A: After a microneedling treatment, it's generally recommended that you wait at least two weeks before undergoing an IPL or BBL treatment. This allows your skin to fully heal from the microneedling procedure and reduces the risk of any adverse reactions when undergoing the next treatment.

Since both treatments involve stimulating the skin's natural healing and renewal processes, it's important to space them out to allow for appropriate healing time. Your skincare professional can provide specific guidance on the appropriate timing for your individual case based on your skin type, the extent of your skin concerns, and other factors.

A: Botox and Dysport are both injectable treatments used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. They work by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles to form. We compare the two products like Pepsi and Coke. Although they are similar in their overall effects, there are some key differences between the two.

Firstly, Botox and Dysport are made from different strains of botulinum toxin, which is the active ingredient that relaxes the targeted muscles. Dysport has a slightly smaller molecule size compared to Botox, which means it may spread more easily and work faster.

Botox and Dysport are talked about in different unit terms as well. 20 units of Botox typically treats one facial area, while 60 units of Dysport will treat one facial area.

Ultimately, the choice between Botox and Dysport is usually best made in consultation with a qualified provider who can assess the patient's needs and recommend the appropriate treatment option.

A: I do recommend the use of a cannula in the cheek and train all my providers to more safely and accurately correct the cheeks with a cannula. Cannular delivery of dermal fillers is safer, less traumatic and leads to a more desirable result with less down time, in the right hands. As to which product to use in the cheeks; I recommend Lyft because it has a higher G prime and can generate more projection and correction than Restylane classic but again, every case should be carefully assessed by a well-trained provider.