Risks and Important Information

Prescription Facial Treatments

Volume loss, lips, expression lines and skin firmness are treated with prescription medicines, so they cannot be described here by name. Every plan begins with a consultation, and treatment only goes ahead after a documented discussion of the risks below and your written consent.

Common, usually short-lived

• ·Redness, swelling, tenderness and bruising at the treated area, usually settling over a few days to two weeks.
• ·Small lumps or unevenness that can be felt before they can be seen, usually settling as swelling resolves.
• ·A heavy or tight feeling, or a headache, in the first days after treatment.
• ·Asymmetry or a result that reads as more or less than intended, sometimes needing a review and adjustment.

Less common, more serious

• ·Infection at the treatment site.
• ·Allergic reaction to the product or to an anaesthetic used with it.
• ·Prolonged swelling, nodules or delayed reactions that can appear weeks or months later.
• ·Blockage of a blood vessel (vascular occlusion), a rare but serious complication that can cause skin damage and, very rarely, vision loss. It needs immediate treatment, which is why you are given a direct contact after every injectable treatment.
• ·Temporary drooping of the brow, eyelid or lip, or an uneven smile, when a muscle-relaxing treatment affects a nearby muscle. This resolves as the treatment wears off.

Recovery and aftercare

Most people return to work the same or the next day. Bruising can take up to two weeks to fade. You will be asked to avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, heat and pressure on the area for a short period, and to avoid make-up over injection sites for the first day. Results are gradual and are reviewed at a follow-up appointment.

Skin Treatments

Rejuran, PRX-Plus, microneedling and MediLUX LED work with the skin's own repair. They are not surgery and they are not prescription medicines, but they still carry risks that depend on your skin, your history and how the skin is cared for afterwards.

Common, usually short-lived

• ·Redness, warmth and a sunburn-like feeling for a day or more, longer for microneedling and Rejuran.
• ·Pinpoint bleeding, small bumps or bruising at needle sites (microneedling, Rejuran).
• ·Dryness, tightness and mild flaking in the days after PRX-Plus.
• ·Temporary darkening or lightening of the skin, more likely in darker skin types and where sun exposure follows treatment.

Less common, more serious

• ·Infection, cold sore reactivation, or a breakout after treatment.
• ·Allergic or irritant reaction to a product used during or after treatment.
• ·Scarring or persistent pigmentation change.
• ·Eye irritation from LED light if the eye protection is not worn.

Recovery and aftercare

PRX-Plus and LED involve little visible recovery, though the skin can feel tight for a few days. Microneedling and Rejuran usually mean one to three days of redness and a week of sun avoidance. No active skincare, exfoliation, swimming or heavy exercise for the period Bobbie sets, and daily sunscreen throughout. Changes develop over the weeks that follow and several sessions are usually needed.

Body and Hair Treatments

truSculpt iD uses radiofrequency heat, truFlex uses electrical muscle stimulation, and Exomide is a regenerative scalp treatment. Fat reduction by consultation uses a prescription medicine that cannot be named here and carries its own risks, discussed in person.

Common, usually short-lived

• ·Warmth, redness and tenderness over the treated area, sometimes lasting a few days (truSculpt iD).
• ·Muscle soreness like a hard workout for a day or two (truFlex).
• ·Scalp tenderness, redness or small bumps at the treated area (Exomide).
• ·Swelling, numbness, bruising and tenderness under the chin that can last several weeks (fat reduction by consultation).

Less common, more serious

• ·Burns, blistering or skin injury from radiofrequency heat, and firm lumps in the fat layer that settle over weeks.
• ·Skin irritation or a reaction to the pads or gel used with either device.
• ·Nerve irritation causing temporary weakness or an uneven smile after fat reduction by consultation, usually resolving over weeks to months.
• ·Uneven results, or less change than hoped, because the body's response differs from person to person.

Recovery and aftercare

Body contouring usually means no time off work. Tenderness can last a few days and any change develops over the following weeks and months. Fat reduction by consultation can mean visible swelling for one to two weeks. Bobbie will tell you what to avoid after each session and when to return for review.

When a Treatment May Not Be Suitable

Tell Bobbie at your consultation if any of these apply. Some treatments will be postponed or ruled out.

• ·You are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy.
• ·You have an active skin infection, cold sore or inflammation in the area to be treated.
• ·You have a history of keloid scarring, a bleeding disorder, or take medicines that affect bleeding or immunity.
• ·You have an implanted electrical device (truFlex, truSculpt iD), metal implants in the area, or a neuromuscular condition.
• ·You have had a reaction to a previous aesthetic treatment or to a local anaesthetic.

After Your Treatment

Bobbie gives you aftercare instructions and a direct contact at every appointment. Contact the clinic the same day if you notice skin that turns pale, blotchy or dusky, pain that is out of proportion, any change to your vision, spreading redness or heat, or a fever. If it is an emergency, call 000.

Clinic: 0410 595 401 · 19 Longland Street, Newstead QLD 4006.