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Injectable treatments have revolutionised the world of aesthetics, offering minimally invasive solutions to enhance facial features, restore volume, and improve skin quality. However, to truly get the most out of your investment in injectables, it’s essential to understand the various options available and the strategies to ensure optimal results. In this blog post, I explore the different types of injectables, the benefits of combining treatments, and additional steps you can take to maximise your investment.

Exploring Your Injectable Options

Injectables come in various forms, each designed to address specific aesthetic concerns. Let’s take a look at the most common types of injectables and their unique benefits:

Dermal Fillers

These are perhaps the most well-known injectables, used to restore lost volume, smooth out wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. The most commonly used fillers use hyaluronic acid (HA), and include products like Juvederm and Restylane, which provide immediate results with minimal downtime.

Botox

Botulinum toxin injections, known by brands such as Botox are used to relax facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles. This treatment is particularly effective for frown lines, crow’s feet lines, and forehead wrinkles, providing a smoother, more youthful appearance. Injections can also be used to relax overactive muscles in the lower face leading to a lifting effect, such as to the corners of the mouth and jawline and to improve ageing around the mouth, lift the tip of the nose, treat a gummy smile and improve the texture of the skin on the chin.

Skin Boosters

Unlike traditional fillers, skin boosters are designed to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and overall quality. Products like Profhilo deliver hyaluronic acid deep into the skin, promoting a firmer, more radiant, dewy complexion. They are very effective at improving skin hydration, texture, and firmness and treating dull, dry, or unevenly textured skin, and reducing fine lines. They are especially beneficial for the face, neck, hands, and décolletage.

Polynucleotides

These injectables promote tissue regeneration and repair. Polynucleotides stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture, making them an excellent choice for those seeking long-term rejuvenation. They are ideal for improving overall skin health and quality, and preventing future signs of ageing. If you’re aiming to improve your skin’s natural firmness, elasticity, hydration, and overall health or have specific concerns such as rosacea, scarring, dark circles or pigmentation, polynucleotides are well worth exploring.

HArmonyCa

A unique type of injectable, HArmonyCa combines the benefits of hyaluronic acid with  a biostimulator called calcium hydroxyapatite. It provides immediate lifting, whilst stimulating collagen production for long-lasting results. Many patients seek help with lifting and tightening, and there is only so much we can do with dermal filler and other devices, which is where HArmonyCa comes in. We use it to restore volume in areas which have deflated and where the skin most needs tightening, especially in the lateral face where we can use it to ‘backpin’.  The most common comment is the improvement in the skin firmness. It’s also perfect for lifting and tightening the jowls, marionette lines, the jawline and smile lines that are notoriously difficult to treat.

Combining Injectables for Enhanced Results

To maximise the benefits of injectable treatments, consider combining different types of injectables. For example, using dermal fillers to restore lost volume can be complemented by skin boosters to enhance skin quality and hydration. This multi-faceted approach addresses various aspects of aging and skin health, providing a more comprehensive rejuvenation.

Or if you’re concerned about deeper lines and wrinkles or more prominent laxity, combining injectables with energy-based devices like radiofrequency microneedling and Sofwave can significantly enhance results. RF microneedling  uses radiofrequency energy delivered through tiny needles to stimulate collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production, while Sofwave utilises ultrasound technology to lift and tighten the skin. These treatments work synergistically with injectables, promoting deeper skin rejuvenation and prolonging the effects of the injectables.

Skincare and Lifestyle: The Pillars of Longevity

While injectables provide impressive results, maintaining and enhancing these outcomes requires a commitment to good skincare and a healthy lifestyle. Investing in high-quality cosmeceutical skincare products can make a significant difference. Look for products containing ingredients like retinoids, antioxidants, and peptides, which support skin health, bolster collagen production and skin cell turnover, and complement the effects of injectables.

Hydration, a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, regular exercise, and adequate sleep all contribute to skin health and the longevity of injectable results. Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption is equally important, as these can accelerate the ageing process and diminish the effectiveness of treatments.

Maintain your treatments

Regular follow-up appointments are also essential. These allow your practitioner to monitor your progress, make any necessary adjustments, and ensure that you continue to enjoy the benefits of your treatments.

Injectable treatments offer a versatile and effective solution for enhancing your appearance and addressing signs of ageing. By understanding the various options available, combining treatments for synergistic effects, and maintaining a good skincare routine and healthy lifestyle, you can maximise the results of your investment. Remember, the key to success lies in personalised care and professional guidance, ensuring that you achieve a refreshed and rejuvenated look that stands the test of time.

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