Dual Effect Hybrid Facial Fillers 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.

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The Hyaluronic Acid particles work deep within the skin, where they help plump it up for an immediate lift effect, moreover, Calcium Hydroxyapatite particles support the body’s own collagen production, so new collagen fibres start to grow. As the gel slowly disappears over time, a firm and dense collagen network is built in its place for a gradual, long-lasting lift from Calcium Hydroxyapatite.

Once the Doctor has determined and confirmed your areas of concern by means of a detailed consultation, they will proceed. Hybrid facial fillers 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.

The procedure is minimally invasive and performed through a series of injections using an ultra-thin needle. The new Dual Effect Hybrid Facial Filler contains 0.3% lidocaine hydrochloride, an anaesthetic, to reduce pain during treatment, making it as comfortable as other filler treatments.

Treatment time can vary between 30-45 minutes, depending on the area(s) treated. You will be able to go home right away, and no downtime is required. A 15-minute follow-up appointment is required 8 – 12 weeks after your treatment.

The new Dual Effect Hybrid Facial Filler may give you an immediate lift while stimulating your body’s own collagen production. Research shows that this hybrid filler 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 hybrid filler reported an improvement in the general appearance of the facial areas that were treated.

The new Dual Effect Hybrid Facial Filler has an instant lifting effect, with results that improve for up to 3 months and can last for 1-3 years.

Hybrid facial fillers 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 CAN NOT TREAT: 

Glabellar or periocular areas Lips and perioral areas

Hybrid facial fillers may give you an immediate lift while stimulating your body’s own collagen production. Research shows that hybrid facial fillers offer 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 hybrid fillers reported an improvement in the general appearance of the facial areas that were treated.

Hybrid facial 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 for 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.

After the procedure, you will be able to go home right away and no downtime is required. You may have some swelling and bruising, but you should be able to return to normal activities within a few hours. You will need to follow your aftercare instructions carefully in order to ensure optimal results and recovery.

Depending on your areas of concern you can be expected to have between 2 – 3 sessions spaced at 6 – 8 week or 3-month intervals, depending on advice from your Doctor.

This will be discussed and determined during your consultation or after your first session.

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.

The initial consultation with an Aesthetic Doctor is very important. We will need your complete medical history so check your own records ahead of time and be ready to provide this information. After your initial consultation, your doctor will decide if the Hybrid Fillers are suitable for you.

You will have a comprehensive examination that includes a VISIA Skin Analysis and Next Motion photographs which track your before and after progress. Based on the results your doctor will be able to determine the best course of treatment.

It’s important to discuss your expectations frankly with your Aesthetic Doctor and to listen to her opinion. They will discuss the variables that may affect the procedure: such as your age, medical illnesses and social habits, as well as describe the procedure in detail, explaining its risks and limitations.

Don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have, especially those regarding your expectations and concerns about the results.

What to do before Hybrid Facial 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.

Please contact us to find out our specific requirements before undergoing a Dual Effect Hybrid Facial Filler procedure at Dr Nerina Wilkinson + Associates. 

Day of Hybrid Filler procedure

Please note that you will have to arrive without make-up to prevent any Biofilm (bacterial infections) when doing Hybrid Facial Filler 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.

After Hybrid Filler procedures

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.

Dual Effect Hybrid Facial Fillers Before & After Photos

• Allergy/hypersensitivity to fillers or lidocaine
• An open wound with infection localized/systemic infection (bacterial or viral) A low platelet count
• Pregnancy and/or nursing mothers
• Auto-immune disease Diabetes
• Poor wound healing or Keloidosis
• Patients on anti-coagulants
• Active skin cancer

Yes, there are alternative treatments for reducing issues associated with facial skin ageing and improving skin architecture.

Natural Lift procedures restore youth and refine the facial profile allowing light to naturally reflect from the skin, and involves the precise placement of very small volumes of hyaluronic acid filler in multiple areas of the face to build deep structural support and the shift the balance between the elevator and depressor muscles of the face.

Bio skin remodelling involves the use of stabilised Hyaluronic Acid boosters to provide noticeable improvements in the hydration, tightness and firmness of your skin.

Botulinum toxin treatments are popular non-surgical procedures that appeal to adults looking to attain a more youthful and relaxed appearance, and also to younger clients who want to prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.

Bio-remodellers 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 facial fillers contain 0.3% lidocaine hydrochloride, an anaesthetic, to reduce pain during treatment. It is as comfortable as other fillers.

Hybrid facial fillers contain 0.3% lidocaine hydrochloride, an anaesthetic, to reduce pain during treatment. It is as comfortable as other fillers.