This is a really common and important question we get asked in the clinic by anyone considering cosmetic injectables. How we look and feel is important, so it’s essential to do your research and speak to a qualified doctor or nurse. High-quality cosmetic injections are not cheap either, so it is important to understand the journey before it begins.
How long the results of cosmetic injectables last depends on many factors, such as the type of treatment, the individual's age, skin and where the treatment is being performed. We’re going to answer this question for two of our most popular treatments in both our Port Macquarie and Kempsey clinics; anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers.
These cosmetic injectables most commonly use the Botulinum toxin, which basically stops our muscles from being overactive. When used to prevent and treat fine lines and wrinkles, these injections are most commonly used around the top half of the face to strategically target certain muscles to relax.
The result is a reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as the prevention of new lines forming.
Injections into the larger muscles in the forehead and in the jaw will last longer than, say, around the lips and mouth.
Slowly as the muscles start to regain function, lines may start to reappear and to maintain results, the treatment will need to be repeated. It is usually recommended to get your anti-wrinkle injections every 12-14 weeks.
Staying consistent with your treatment schedule will mean better results in the long run. With each treatment, the muscles become shorter and smaller and so less toxin will need to be used to achieve the same result. As this happens, the time gap between treatments can also slowly start to expand.
Dermal fillers are commonly based from hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in the skin to hydrate, plump and add volume. As we age, certain areas and structures of the face, particularly the cheeks, lips and jaw, tend to lose their fullness and elasticity, so we need to replace that lost volume.
How long the results of dermal fillers vary from person to person, as everyone's body metabolises the filler at a different rate. For example, young, fit people may metabolise the filler faster than someone a little older who exercises less.
However, to maintain your desired look, you may need a couple of touch-ups within that period. It’s also important to note you probably won’t achieve your goals in one go! Slow and subtle is the name of the game.
Other areas of the face, such as the temples, jaw and cheeks, may require fillers that are a little denser in volume, so these will last slightly longer.
There are a few things you can do outside the clinic that will help to maintain your results.
The first, and probably most important, is to protect yourself from the sun. The sun damages and ages our skin dramatically, SPF every day baby!
Keep up a good skincare routine, stay hydrated and eat well. Smoking also ages the skin and increases the appearance of wrinkles, so avoiding smoking will be a great improvement to your skin (and health).
There are also some more advanced skincare options at Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic that improve your skin health and reduce ageing so that your injections look better for longer. These include treatments such as medical microneedling and peels.
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