Facial aesthetics: Rejuvenate and transform the appearance of your skin

Our skin changes as we age, leading to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of volume and elasticity. To address these skin changes on the face, some people may choose to try facial aesthetics, a range of non-surgical procedures that reduce the signs of ageing.

Here, Dr Okeoghene Oteri, leading medical aesthetics injector at The London Dermatology Centre, provides an expert insight into facial aesthetics.

What are the most common facial aesthetic treatments?

Common facial aesthetic treatments include:

• Wrinkle-relaxing treatments: Wrinkle-relaxing treatments involve injections which relax the muscles in the face to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
• Dermal fillers: Dermal fillers can be used to restore lost volume, improve facial contours, and smooth out deep folds. Example of treatment areas include the cheeks, lips, and nasolabial folds.
• Skin boosters: Skin boosters help hydrate the skin and improve elasticity and skin texture. The treatment involves injections of hyaluronic acid under the skin.
• Chemical peels: Chemical peels can be used to rejuvenate the skin.

How do you personalise each treatment to the patient?

Before treatment, the patient will have a tailored consultation. At the consultation, an examination will take place, and time will be taken to understand the patient's goals for the treatment and discuss in detail what treatment options are best suited for the patient. This will also include a discussion on the risks and benefits, and what the patient should expect from the treatment.

Are there any side effects to be aware of?

Different treatments have different amounts of downtime. Possible side effects of injectable treatments include redness, bleeding, bruising, or swelling after treatment. Risks are discussed in detail at the consultation for each treatment.

What results can patients expect with facial aesthetic treatments?

Facial aesthetics can reduce the signs of ageing. This could include reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Facial aesthetic treatments can also help to provide definition and restore lost volume, such as with dermal filler treatments. In addition, they also provide the benefit of hydrating the skin by having skin booster treatments and providing radiance to the skin with chemical peels.

How soon will patients notice these results, and how long will they last?

It depends on the treatment:

• Wrinkle-relaxing treatments: With anti-wrinkle treatments, it can take up to two weeks to notice results. However, the patient may start to feel a difference sooner.
• Dermal fillers: Dermal fillers provide instant results, but need time for the swelling to settle.
• Skin boosters: Skin boosters such as Profhilo and Redensity 1 require multiple sessions before noticing a difference.
• Chemical peels: Depending on the chemical peel, multiple sessions may be required.

If you are looking to try facial aesthetic treatments and would like to consult your options with an expert, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with Dr Okeoghene Oteri via her Top Doctors profile today.