Are you considering cosmetic injectables? In today’s episode I talk through some vital pointers to consider before letting the needle touch your skin.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Why
2:30 Goals
4:23 Budget
7:52 Timing
10:58 Research
13:16 Choosing Your Injector
17:20 Conclusion
Tip 1 - Why
When you consider cosmetic injectables, it’s important to know your motivations. Are you thinking of having a surgical procedure and you want to test the waters? Are you following a trend on social media? Is it peer pressure from colleagues at work? Or is it something deeper than that, perhaps you’re unhappy about something and by changing you’ll get a confidence boost.
By establishing your ‘why’ it’ll help you to better understand your motivations and whether it really is the right thing for you.
Tip 2 - What is your goal
Before embarking on any cosmetic procedure, it’s important to think thoroughly about what you want to achieve. Are you thinking of a dramatic change or a subtle change? It makes it easier for your injector if you bring in a photo of something that you would desire to have. This way both you and the injector can be on board and establish whether the goals are realistic.
Tip 3 - Budget
Whilst cosmetic injectables are cheaper than permanent surgical procedures, they still add up and can be quite pricey. Some clinics will advertise cheap injectables but this should always make you think twice as sometimes they are cheap for a reason, and very often the cheapest ends up being the most expensive. It’s important to speak with your practitioner about your budget so that a degree of forward planning can be made.
Tip 4 - Timing
This is a vital aspect to consider. You should know that cosmetic procedures take time to settle. Anti-wrinkle injections take up to 2 weeks to settle and sometimes there may be complications, for example, if the product migrates this can lead to drooping eyelids or brows, this alone can take a few weeks to settle after the treatment. We always advise if you are having injectables - whether dermal fillers or anti-wrinkle, to at east wait please wait 6-8 weeks prior to an event.
Not only is it important to plan ahead for events, but it is also important to think about timing in your life. If you are about to undergo a weight loss journey, dermal fillers may not be the most effective use of your money. It could be worthwhile waiting to complete your weight loss journey and then consider dermal fillers thereafter. With regards to anti-wrinkle treatments, these can be done during your weight loss journey, but be aware that your metabolism may be changing and so the longevity may be altered. Be sure to always seek the advice from your cosmetic practitioner for an individual treatment plan.
Tip 5 - Research
Cosmetic injectables may seem straightforward but they are not without their own risks. Your cosmetic practitioner should discuss these with you fully prior to consenting to the procedure. On a simplistic level, as a needle is used, it may cause bruising, bleeding and inflammation. More serious complications can occur, for dermal fillers, there may be granulomas or nodule formations, or even more seriously skin cell death and possible blindness. For anti-wrinkle injections, this may include product migration. For these reasons, it is essential to have full knowledge of what is involved in the procedure before commencing.
Tip 6 - Who is your practitioner
In Australia, Doctors, Dentists or Nurses can be cosmetic practitioners. It is important to find someone that has a wealth of knowledge in facial anatomy so that they know where to inject safely and what to do should there be a complication. Similarly it is important to choose someone who has experience, you may wish to use word of mouth or social media. Though do be careful as pictures can be doctored to appear better than real life.
My final tip is to consider, after all of the above, are cosmetic injectables for you. If the answer is yes, then I wish you the best of luck and please seek a second opinion from an adequately qualified health professional. If you choose that it is not for you then I am glad that this video has helped in your decision making.
COMPANION VIDEOS
How to Reverse Fillers: https://youtu.be/zd_iMSy3cIg
Aftercare for Anti-Wrinkle Injections: https://youtu.be/NsbOjEaEtZU
Non-Surgical Nose Job: https://youtu.be/cbnLuKu2rCE
How to Take Before and After Pictures: https://youtu.be/XEOKEXQK7S0
Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment below or pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy.
Dr Nora 💉
Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
FILM BY VTUDIO | https://vtudio.com
In today’s episode I inject 1ml of dermal filler using a multitude of techniques, including the Russian technique, to help Mary on her lip filling journey to plumper, more defined and hydrated lips.
Our beautiful patient today is no stranger to lip fillers and having increased the volume of her lips over a period of time, it was now time to crank up the definition to both the upper and lower lip as well as the cupid’s bow.
To help achieve this 1ml of Hyaluronic Acid based non-permanent filler was used, typically this can last 6-9 months.
After using a strong, specifically compounded doctor prescribed topical anaesthetic cream, a number of lip filler techniques were used:
- Russian Technique, this is the use of vertical tenting along the border of the lips to help give the lips a wider more defined look without loosing the projection of the body. It is best employed in those without previous lip fillers, however, it worked beautifully on our gorgeous model.
- Linear threading within the body of the lips to achieve volume and projection.
- The fanning technique was used with linear threads to minimise the number of injection sites into the lips.
- Finally, structural support to the oral commissures was given to help lift up the corners of the mouth.
To ensure patient satisfaction and symmetry, the lips are assessed regularly. At the end of the treatment, the lips are cleansed with antiseptic cream and moulded into shape.
The patient was shown the before and after pictures instantly using Treatment Pad, an application that can be downloaded on the iOS store.
The outcome is fantastic, the lips look immediately plumper, more defined and hydrated. Needless to say, she was very pleased with the outcome. Be sure to check out the final outcome once her lips are settled over on instagram @drnoracosmetics.
COMPANION VIDEOS
How to Take Before and After Pictures: https://youtu.be/XEOKEXQK7S0
Lip Filer to Restore Structure: https://youtu.be/7yplO_DMn1Q
Natural Lip Filler Masterclass: https://youtu.be/RsxDQS3FYLY
First Time Lip Fillers: https://youtu.be/KELuYW8YEY0
Thinner To Plumper Lips: https://youtu.be/7xjleYcISXw
Live Lip Filler Treatment: https://youtu.be/iDFruH3WvaY
You can view more video demonstrations or arrange to drop by at my website: https://drnora.com
Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment below or pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy.
Dr Nora 💉
The information provided in this video is not a substitute for getting appropriately trained by an accredited healthcare professional.
This video was taken with the patient’s consent.
Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
FILM BY VTUDIO | https://vtudio.com
Join me behind the scenes of Beauty and Spa Insiders event that was held in Sydney, where I presented and showcased Treatment Pad, an application for cosmetic physicians that uses artificial intelligence to generate better before and after photos.
BEAUTY + SPA INSIDERS
The summit for salon, spa and clinic professionals BEAUTY & SPA Insiders was produced by Australia’s leading B2B magazines for the aesthetics industry, SPA+CLINIC and Professional Beauty. It brought together industry experts for a day of inspiring talks, innovative ideas, and engaging conversations.
TREATMENT PAD
https://treatmentpad.com
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Treatment Pad uses computer vision technologies to aid you in quickly generating before and after photos.
LAYOUT EDITOR
- In the gallery view first select your before and after photos.
- Then press the facial alignment icon to use computer vision to mark and identify facial features detected in the photographs for automatic alignment.
- Use the optional grid overlay for micro-adjustments.
- Tap next to either save the collage to your device or share it.
CAMERA
- In the gallery view tap the camera icon at the bottom to launch the layout camera.
- Select photographs to compare with using the left pane.
- Take photographs with the camera using the right pane.
- Both panes have the facial alignment icon to aid alignment of the photographs.
WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING?
With the ever-growing popularity of aesthetic treatments and facial sculpting injectables, producing quality before and after photos has never been more paramount for practitioners. Unfortunately, the slightest change in angle rotation or camera orientation can considerably change how the outcome of a procedure is portrayed in photos, thereby misrepresenting a practitioner’s good work.
https://spaandclinic.com.au/technology/a-new-ai-photography-app-for-injectables
GET TO KNOW OUR SPEAKER DR NORA
https://spaandclinic.com.au/education/get-to-know-our-speaker-dr-nora
COMPANION VIDEOS
Creating Before and After Pictures: https://youtu.be/XEOKEXQK7S0
Jaw Filler Treatment: https://youtu.be/mogqDBJETIM
Lip Filler Treatment: https://youtu.be/7yplO_DMn1Q
Anti-Wrinkle Treatment for Men: https://youtu.be/WQh0Yp_7Cx8
Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment in the comments section below or pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy.
Dr Nora 💉
Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
FILM BY VTUDIO | https://vtudio.com
From thinner lips to fuller plumper vivacious lips using 1ml of dermal filler has given this gorgeous lady some va va voom.
This was the first time our beautiful model had lip fillers and she wanted to achieve a natural plumper look and a reduction in mouth wrinkles around the upper lip.
To help achieve this 1ml of Hyaluronic Acid based non-permanent filler was used, typically this can last 6-9 months.
After using a topical anaesthetic cream, a number of lip filler techniques were used:
- Linear threading along the borders of the lips to achieve definition and reduce upper lip wrinkles.
- The fanning technique was employed to achieve volume in both the upper and lower lips.
- Vectoring or tenting was used to help evert the lower lip.
- Finally, structural support to the oral commissures was given to help lift up the corners of the mouth.
To ensure patient satisfaction and symmetry, the lips are assessed regularly. At the end of the treatment, the lips are cleansed with antiseptic cream and moulded into shape.
The outcome is fantastic, the lips look immediately plumper and after 2 weeks they’re fully settled with the upper lip mouth wrinkles reduced dramatically. Our beautiful models lips look hydrated, volumised and suit her face wonderfully. Needless to say, she was very pleased with the outcome.
COMPANION VIDEOS
Kim Kardashian Inspired Lips: https://youtu.be/lhWnfZPSjgQ
First Time Lip Fillers: https://youtu.be/KELuYW8YEY0
Thinner To Plumper Lips: https://youtu.be/7xjleYcISXw
Live Lip Filler Treatment: https://youtu.be/iDFruH3WvaY
You can view more video demonstrations or arrange to drop by at my website: http://drnora.com
This video was taken with the patient’s consent.
Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
FILM BY VTUDIO | https://vtudio.com
From thinner lips to fuller plumper vivacious lips using 1ml of dermal filler has given this gorgeous lady some va va voom.
This was the first time our beautiful model had lip fillers and she wanted to achieve a natural plumper look and a reduction in mouth wrinkles around the upper lip.
To help achieve this 1ml of Hyaluronic Acid based non-permanent filler was used, typically this can last 6-9 months.
After using a topical anaesthetic cream, a number of lip filler techniques were used:
- Linear threading along the borders of the lips to achieve definition and reduce upper lip wrinkles.
- The fanning technique was employed to achieve volume in both the upper and lower lips.
- Vectoring or tenting was used to help evert the lower lip.
- Finally, structural support to the oral commissures was given to help lift up the corners of the mouth.
To ensure patient satisfaction and symmetry, the lips are assessed regularly. At the end of the treatment, the lips are cleansed with antiseptic cream and moulded into shape.
The outcome is fantastic, the lips look immediately plumper and after 2 weeks they’re fully settled with the upper lip mouth wrinkles reduced dramatically. Our beautiful models lips look hydrated, volumised and suit her face wonderfully. Needless to say, she was very pleased with the outcome.
COMPANION VIDEOS
Lip Filler Masterclass Highlights: https://youtu.be/b2W59Ctb9yo
First Time Lip Fillers: https://youtu.be/KELuYW8YEY0
Thinner To Plumper Lips: https://youtu.be/7xjleYcISXw
Live Lip Filler Treatment: https://youtu.be/iDFruH3WvaY
You can view more video demonstrations or arrange to drop by at my website: http://drnora.com
This video was taken with the patient’s consent.
Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
FILM BY VTUDIO | https://vtudio.com
