Frequently Asked Question

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• What is it?

Botulinum toxin is a protein that is injected into the skin to relax the muscles in your face to smooth out lines and wrinkles, such as crow's feet and frown lines. The effects of Botox are a non-permanent cosmetic treatment, re-treatment is required after a period of time.

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• Is it safe?

Provided you’ve had a full consultation with a medical professional and your treatment is being administered by a qualified professional, we highly recommend a medical professional, you should have no particular problems with using Botox.

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• What are the side effects?

Side effects are generally minimal. You can resume normal activities straight after treatment. At most clients experience some mild swelling and bruising which subsides after a few days or so

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• Will my face look frozen?

In some cases people have an excessive amount of Botox caused through over treatment or have Botox administered by untrained professionals using poor technique. In these cases the effects of Anti Wrinkle produces a unnatural frozen look

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To ensure that you look as natural as possible, it’s recommended that you’re treated by an experienced medical professional who takes the time to accurately assess your facial structure, how much Botox you need, or whether you even need it at all. 

You should also not experience any numbness or lack of skin sensitivity more than a few days after the initial treatment.

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• When will I see effects after treatment?

Effects take up to 2 weeks post treatment to fully develop & show, though this happen sooner. Re-treatment is usually at least every 3 months, this varies from person to person ranging from 2 to 5 months on average.

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• What do lip fillers do?

Dermal Lip filler is injecting dermal filler in the lips. It can add volume to thin lips, correct uneven lip shape, smooth out smoker’s lines and be used to treat scars on the lips with dermal fillers.

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• What are lip fillers made of?

Lip fillers are made of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), which is a substance that naturally occurs in the dermis of the skin. It can be found in many beauty products, as it is a hydrophilic molecule, meaning that it attracts water.

We use only the safest and most reputable brands. 

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• Are lip fillers safe?

Lip fillers are a cosmetic procedure administered via injections. Provided you are having a treatment with a qualified, medical professional using a quality product you should not experience any issues. Julia is a trained professional at Inspire Glasgow and has been a registered nurse for over 40 years she will safely guide you step by step through the treatment & answer any questions you may have.

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• Do lip Fillers hurt?

Lip filler injections are relatively painless though this does vary from person to person 7 their comfort levels with needle injections.

Julia is very experienced in administering lip filler injections & her technique will help reduce any discomfort or pain.

Numbing cream can be applied upon request.

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• What happens during the treatment?

The treatment involves application of a cream to numb the lips, so that the treatment is comfortable.

A tiny needle is placed into the lips or border to give the desired results.

Some gentle massaging is done as part of the treatment.

The process usually takes around 30 minutes. There is usually some swelling immediatley after the treatment 

This can be reduced with the use of an ice pack we will give you one to take away. 

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• What can I expect post treatment?

There will be some swelling and the lips may feel bigger than usual which can feel strange.

However, the swelling will soon go down to reveal the desired look This usually takes 1-2 weeks but can take longer,

We will give you a lip filler journey card for you to take away which explains everything & what to expect.

We reccomned applying arnica cream if you're prone to bruising but it also helps to hydrate the lips as the swelling settles.

Occasionally, you may be able to feel the lip filler, in which case gentle massage may be helpful,if you aren't confident doing it yourself we will be happy to help massage your lips.

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• How long does the filler last?

Lip Filler generally will last at least 6 months and sometimes even longer we have seen some clients have 12 months.

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• What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are made from a product called hyaluronic acid, which naturally occurs in the body. Its key role is to absorb water and transports nutrients to the skin ensuring that the structure and volume is maintained. As we age we the production of HA in the body decreases as such the skin loses volume and elasticity. Dermal fillers help to re-volumise the skin by injecting HA back into various areas of the face.

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• When can I expect to see results after treatment?

The effects of dermal are noticeable immediately after the procedure. These effects are long lasting & non-permanent,Generally most clients return for a follow up treatment approximately every 6-9 months.

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• Are there any side effects?

Most reactions are generally minimal and temporary. You should expect some swelling and you may have some slight bruising however these reactions are expected to subside within a couple of days.

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• What happens during treatment?

Prior to treatment we remove any make up and cleanse the area to be treated. We use a topical anaesthetic on the area which we will inject. The product is placed using a cannula which helps to keep swelling and bruising to a minimum. Discomfort during the treatment should be minimal. 

The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes.

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• What happens post treatment?

Post treatment we advise against rubbing the area that has been treated and

avoid any beauty treatments such as facial massage

We recommend avoiding extreme temperatures for up to 2 weeks after.