Dual Effect Hybrid Filler South AFrica

At Dr. Nerina Wilkinson + Associates we understand the importance of embracing the facial structures and skin as a whole. The goal is to achieve harmonious results using facial reshaping injectables and state-of-the-art skin rejuvenating treatments. 

No area of the face exists in isolation, all are connected and often corrected indirectly through facial reshaping. Treating areas in isolation leads to exaggerated and aesthetically unattractive features. 

Hybrid Fillers are not just about restoring volume, it is also about the enhancement of skin quality for more holistic facial rejuvenation.

By understanding how all areas of the face are interconnected and how treating one area communicates with another facial area, we are able to use much less product and produce constant and beautifully, natural results.

Once the Doctor has determined and confirmed your areas of concern by means of a detailed consultation, they will proceed. HArmonyCa™ may be suitable for anyone with signs of ageing, who could benefit from potential improvements in skin architecture and facial soft tissue augmentation. It is ideal for the treatment of sagging skin on the lower face and for improving skin quality.

Hybrid Filler can be used under the skin, in certain areas of the face, and cannot be injected around the eyes, the lips, or around the mouth. it is ideal for the treatment of lower face sagginess, accordion lines in the cheeks, jawline sculpting, skin tightening, and quality improvement in the lower face

AREAS IT CAN TREAT:

• Not used in the midface, although its lifting effect can improve the midface
• Lateral face
• Lower face

AREAS IT CANNOT TREAT:

• Glabellar or periocular areas
• Lips and perioral areas

Bio-stimulators and hyaluronic acid facial fillers work differently and may not give the same results. Hybrid Fillers combine calcium hydroxyapatite with hyaluronic acid, capturing the potential benefits of both in one treatment. Hybrid Fillers may offer the combined action of hyaluronic acid lift and lasting collagen production from calcium hydroxyapatite in one injection. Hybrid Filler treatments result in an immediate improvement and are followed by sustained tightening for up to 3 years due to the presence of CaHA which stimulates the formation of new collagen.

Hybrid Fillers may give you an immediate lift while stimulating your body’s own collagen production. Research shows that our product of choice offers a lifting effect as early as the second week after injection, and results have been demonstrated in 86% of 85 treated areas. In fact, 92% of patients treated with this product reported an improvement in the general appearance of the facial areas that were treated.

Hybrid Fillers have an instant lifting effect, with results that improve for up to 3 months and can last for 1-3 years.

The cost of treatment depends on your face shape, concerns, personal goals, how much product is required, and the treatment(s) required. You will be provided with an estimate after your initial consultation with one of our Aesthetic Doctors.

We are unable to provide you with an exact cost / quotation pre-treatment as an in-depth consultation is part of our individualised and holistic Aesthetic Couture journey to help you achieve the results you desire; we quote on the steps required to achieve this outcome, not simply on the amount of product required.

Please contact us for any more information.

Hybrid Filler procedures are normally safe when performed by a qualified Aesthetic Doctor.

Hyaluronic Acid-based Fillers are substances that have been used for a long time to improve features and surrounding skin. In the past, harmful substances used in Filler procedures could cause adverse reactions and side effects.

As a result, doctors have continuously improved on and sought out better ingredients to help them perform this procedure safely, with minimal or no adverse reactions.

As with other injectable treatments, the most common side effects after injection with Hybrid Fillers include:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Pain
• Tenderness and itching

These are often mild and typically get better within 24-48 hours, while swelling may take up to a week to completely go away.

Applying ice packs or cold compresses to the treated areas for 24 hours after treatment can help to reduce redness, swelling, and irritation. it is also possible that you may feel small bumps under the skin in the injected areas. If this happens, make sure to massage the skin in these areas. There are other, less common side effects with Hybrid Fillers, which your treating doctor will be able to discuss with you during your consultation.

Remember: It can only be injected in the lower face and should only be injected by an experienced aesthetic doctor.

What to do before a Hybrid Filler procedure

PREPARING FOR YOUR TREATMENT

2 Weeks prior to your treatment, we advise you strongly to avoid:

• alcohol
• garlic
• lidocaine
• fish oil supplements
• aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory drugs for pain, swelling and/or fever, such as medicine containing diclofenac, mefenamic acid, indomethacin, or ibuprofen. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether your medication includes any of these ingredients. This will reduce the risk of bruising or bleeding at the point of injection.

Because bruising and swelling are the most common side effects, especially in the lower face, schedule appointments at least 48 hours before any major event. Please let us know if you have been to the dentist / oral hygienist or if you are planning to go to the dentist/ hygienist in the next 4 weeks. Why? When your teeth are cleaned, bacteria are released into your mouth and travel into the bloodstream. CaHA injectables of any kind are considered an implant, a foreign substance in the body, and these excess bacteria increase the risk of infection and the formation of Biofilm (bacterial infection). If this is your first visit you will need to provide us with information regarding your medical history and any medical concerns, as well as details of any allergies you have or medications you are taking.

Day of Hybrid Filler procedure

Please note that you will have to arrive without make-up to prevent any Biofilm (bacterial infections) when doing HArmonyCa™ treatments.

Once the Doctor has determined and confirmed your areas of concern by means of detailed consultation, they will proceed. It’s important that you’re honest with the doctor about your medical history, medication, and expectations during this time. So that, if they’re not in line with the treatment, then another can be recommended instead.

What to do after a Hybrid Filler procedure

Please follow these instructions carefully to aid in achieving optimal results:

For 2 hours: Avoid make-up at the injection site to avoid contamination in the area.

For 4 hours: Do not lie down or do strenuous exercise and similar activities, nor should you do anything that increases the blood flow to the injected area

For 12 hours: Massage the treated areas if you feel any small bumps

For 24 hours: Avoid any high-intensity exercise or activities, exposure to sunlight, tanning beds, or extreme weather conditions

For 24 hours: Apply an ice pack or cold compressions to the treated areas as with most injectable treatments there may be some redness, swelling, and irritation.

For 1 month: Avoid dental procedures and any invasive skin treatments

For 3 months: Avoid any other injectable treatments, such as Dermal Fillers.

Please follow these instructions carefully to aid in achieving optimal results: Please note that no treatment can halt the ageing process completely, you will require top-up treatments if you want to maintain the effect, so please ask your doctor when she would recommend rescheduling another appointment.

Dr Nerina Wilkinson + Associates is a private, high end, luxurious clinic located in the prestigious V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Dr Wilkinson founded the House of Aesthetic Couture and Skin Science. Your treatment will be performed at Dr. Wilkinson’s clinic.

HArmonyCa™ contains 0.3% lidocaine hydrochloride, an anaesthetic, to reduce pain during treatment. It is as comfortable as other fillers.