Russell provides the following ‘Non Surgical Facial Treatments’ at The StoneRock Facial Clinic, wrinkle reducing injectables, dermal fillers, lip enhancements and PRGF (Meso-gun therapy). Please see below for more information
Wrinkle Reducing Injectables
There are a number of brand names associated with wrinkle reducing injections. The most well-known of which is Botox. At StoneRock Russell has chosen to use Azzalure, a similar material to Botox with the same results.
What is Azzalure?
Azzalure is derived from Botulinum toxin which is used to temporarily relax muscles causing a reduction of lines and wrinkles, softening facial expressions and helping to reverse the signs of ageing. It works by preventing the release of a chemical between the nerve ending and muscle thereby reducing muscle contraction.
Am I suitable for Azzalure?
Not everyone is suitable for Azzalure treatment. You should avoid treatment if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a history of neuromuscular disorders e.g. Myasthenia gravis.
At your consultation Russell will take a full medical history and advise you which treatment he feels would be best to address the concerns that you have.
Russell will also discuss with you the risks and benefits associated with any treatment. It is important to note that Russell will not perform cosmetic procedures unless he feels the benefits greatly outweigh any risks and that your expectations are realistic.
Is Azzalure safe?
Azzalure has been used extensively for both medical and cosmetic procedures over the past 20 years.
What areas of the face can be treated with Azzalure?
The commonest areas which are treated with Azzalure are the forehead and around the eyes. These include frown lines and Crow’s feet. Treatment can be created to facilitate a non-surgical brow lift.
Azzalure can also be used to reverse downturning of the corners of the mouth and webbing of the neck (platysmal glands).
What can I expect at my treatment?
You will be asked to make specific facial expressions, so that the muscles to be treated can be identified and marked. Photographs will be taken with your consent, to keep record of your progression through treatment.
Your skin will be cleaned, and using a small needle, Azzalure will be injected directly into the muscles.
The treatment usually takes 5-10 minutes, depending on the number of areas treated. This is not a painful procedure and is very similar to having acupuncture. Therefore, local anaesthetic is not usually required. If requested we can apply topical anaesthetic cream 20-30 minutes before treatment to help with any tenderness at the injection site.
How quickly does it take effect and how long do the effects last?
The Azzalure will start to work after 2-3 days and the full effect can be seen after 14 days. Speed of action is dependent on the strength of your facial muscles and your individual response to the injection.
In most individuals, the effects typically last 3-4 months. After several courses of Azzalure the duration between treatments tends to increase.
What are the risks and side effects?
Mild redness, swelling and bruising may occur, but usually only lasts a few days. If this occurs it can be concealed with make-up and treated with ice and/or arnica cream.
If you experience a headache or discomfort after the procedure, we would recommend that you take paracetamol (but avoid aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs e.g. ibuprofen).
Prices from £180
Dermal Fillers
What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal Fillers are used to smooth away lines and replace volume loss. At the StoneRock Facial Clinic we use Restylane, which is made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural substance found in the skin and body which diminishes as part of the natural ageing process, causing dry, loose skin and reduced fullness of the face.
What areas of the face can be treated?
The commonest area is the nose to mouth lines (nasolabial folds) and mouth to chin lines (marionette lines).
Fillers can also treat lines around the mouth including the upper lip.
They can also be used to enhance the lips and also sculpt the cheeks and reduce the bags under eyes called tear trough.
What can I expect at my treatment?
Most dermal fillers contain a local anaesthetic, which is injected at the same time as the dermal filler. Anaesthetic cream is advised on the area to be injected. However, sometimes a separate local anaesthetic injection is required.
Your skin will be cleaned and the dermal filler is injected into the skin. The average treatment time is 15 minutes but it does depend on the size and number of areas you are having treated.
How quickly does it take effect and how long do the effects last?
The effects are immediate and usually last 6-10 months.
What are the risks and side effects?
Mild redness, swelling and bruising may occur, but usually only lasts a few days. If this occurs it can be concealed with make-up and treated with arnica cream.
If you experience any discomfort we would recommend that you take paracetamol (but avoid aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs e.g. ibuprofen).
Prices from £395
Lip Enhancement
As part of the natural ageing process we tend to lose volume and definition in the lips, particularly the upper lip. Fullness of the upper lips is considered to be sensuous. Lip enhancement with dermal fillers is used to increase the volume and fullness of thin-looking lips and to reduce the fine lines.
An anaesthetic injection or cream is used to numb the lips prior to the procedure.
The lips can be sculpted to give volume and definition in correct proportion to enhance the smile and surrounding facial tissues.
If you are prone to cold sores around the mouth, please ask your GP to prescribe zovirax tablets to be taken just before and for a few days after this procedure.
Due to the anatomy of the lip, swelling following lip treatment can sometimes be significant and take up to 14 days to settle. During this time the lips may appear to be slightly uneven. The result directly following the treatment should not be seen as the final result and two weeks should be left to judge this.
After the treatment a cool pack can be applied to soothe the lips and help reduce swelling.
Prices from £395
For more information
If you would like more information or to make an appointment please contact our Reception Team on 01580 752202 or info@stonerock.co.uk who will be more than happy to help with any matter.