The last two decades have seen the cosmetic industry enter a new phase.
As younger patients have engaged more and more, there has been an increased focus on prevention, and the range of treatment options available in this area has developed and expanded. The shift in cosmetic medicine towards biostimulators and regenerative medicine fits perfectly with Clinic 42’s longstanding ethos.
While this may seem like a contemporary approach to some practitioners, Clinic 42 has always strived to provide long-term plans for their patients and have avoided following passing trends in treatments, or over-treating patients, no matter what their age.
This is something that the doctors at Clinic 42 have also passed on to their team, and the nurses that they provide standing order cover and training to throughout New Zealand, via the Clinic 42 Academy programme. Wanting to feel current can often lead patients to trying treatments they have heard about via social media that may not be suitable for them, or deliver their desired results, or enhance their natural features.
Traditional firmer HA fillers are ideal for providing structural volume that naturally deteriorates as we age, these are best used deeper in the dermis, sometimes directly on the bone or at the ligament attachment point.
Regenerative products are ideal for younger patients who don’t yet need re-volumisation or to layer over the top where thinning skin may be an issue. They encourage our own cells to work at maximum capacity, restoring elastin, collagen and adipose fat, giving tissue back its robust bounce and glow and disguising any underlying structural work that may have been done.
While you may be able to integrate a trend into your closet, injectables are still a prescription medicine or medical device (dermal fillers are often classified as class III medical devices) that you are trying to integrate into your body! They require a thorough assessment, consultation and advice from an experienced cosmetic doctor or nurse.
How well the product will integrate and whether it will be visible requires expert skill in clinical treatment, access and knowledge of product ranges, and experience working with a variety of patient types. As mentioned earlier, one of the most critical factors that dictates the choice of product and method of treatment is your skin’s thickness. Which is why a stepped approach or a treatment plan can be integral to getting the best results.
This doesn’t mean you can’t start making small changes now. The best place to start is often with a free nurse consultation so that you can understand all options available. From there you can make an informed decision on whether you want to proceed and work out a timeline that best suits you.
You need patience, trust, and to acknowledge that it’s a process, that your look will continue to evolve over time, and that simultaneously you will be ageing too. However, with expert guidance from the team at Clinic 42 you can maintain a refreshed and rejuvenated look.
Visit clinic42.co.nz to book or find out more information; or contact the team on 09 638 4242.
DERMAL FILLER, Medical Device Class III to smooth facial wrinkles and folders, correct facial wrinkles and folds, correct facial atrophic scars, restore or enhance the lips, or restore facial volume. Dermal filler has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if dermal filler is right for you. For product information, check with your doctor or the supplier.
