FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is the difference between muscle relaxants and dermal fillers?
Will the treatment hurt?
Some of the treatments can be slightly uncomfortable while others are virtually pain free. We can administer local anaesthetic before treatment if medically suitable.
I would like lip fillers but am concerned they will look unnatural?
Skin Deep Clinic will always advise the patient on the most natural looking lip filler enhancement. Some patients prefer a more heavily treated result, while others want to focus on highlighting the lip border and others favour a subtle volume increase. We will listen to your concerns and endeavour to provide a look that you’re happy with.
When performed correctly, just one treatment of lip filler will naturally enhance the lips, but won’t leave an overly treated pout. That is not the Skin Deep way!
I would like more than one treatment. Can I have them on the same day?
It is possible to complete some treatments on the same day but not all. This will be explained at your consultation. Some treatments need a 14 day gap between. We also do not advise having too many treatments at the same appointment. Injectable treatments cause trauma to the skin as they are administered by needle or micro cannula. The skin is a delicate organ that we must not overload and allow time to recover and heal.
How long will the results last?
The length of time results last vary with individual treatments. Wrinkle relaxing treatment results can last between 3 and 4 months. However, the effects can last even longer with patients who have repeat regular treatments. Dermal filler results can last from 6 to18 months depending on the area treated, volume and type of filler used.
Some patients will wait until results have completely worn off before repeating and others will treat sooner. This will be answered in greater detail at your face to face consultation following full assessment of your concerns and expectations.
Are there any risks with these treatments?
How can I be confident that I'm in safe hands?
Whether this is your first time considering a non-surgical aesthetic treatment, or you’re simply looking around for a new clinic, you’ll want to know you’re putting your money and safety in professional hands. There are a lot of “cowboys” operating in the UK, including beauty therapists who aren’t qualified to prescribe and administer prescription-only injectables but are doing so nonetheless.
We are dedicated to making aesthetic treatments carried out in the UK safe, no matter who is administering them. That is why I support organisations like Safety In Beauty and Save Face, that work to eradicate unsafe practices and make sure the public are making safe, educated decisions.
We are Save Face accredited and registered healthcare practitioners. We are listed on the Save Face UK register and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. Save Face completes an annual onsite assessment of my clinic which involves an audit by the Clinical Director and meeting exceptionally high standards of practice. As Nurses we register annually and must meet strict specific criteria to do so.
You can learn more on my Save Face profile and check our nursing qualifications at www.nmc.org.uk/regstration/
Can I have treatment on the same day as the consultation?
I need to cancel my appointment. How much notice must I give?
We respectfully request that you do not move or cancel your appointment with less than 48 hours’ notice. Short notice cancellations (with less than 48 hours’ notice) or no shows will result in a fee equal to 100% charge. We do understand that unavoidable emergencies arise in which case we ask that you re-book within 7 days. If you move or cancel your appointment with less than 48 hours’ notice on more than one occasion, we will ask for prepayment in full to book again.
Customers booking a Face-to-Face Consultation will be charged £25 at the time of booking. If you cancel your consultation with over 48 hours’ notice a £1 admin fee will be charged to process the refund. If you cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice, you will not be entitled to a refund. The £25 consultation fee will be deducted from your treatment at your first appointment following your consultation providing you are medically suitable and choose to book treatment.
