Subcision – Shellharbour Skin

Subcision for acne scars and cellulite

Subcision involves the use of a blunt cannular (a flexible long sterile tube) that is inserted through the skin via a port hole made with a sharp needle (known as an introducer). The cannula releases the fibrous tethers underneath the skin that cause rippling or dimpling in the skin. This is why subcision is gold standard treatment for acne scars and cellulite. Once the underlying tethers are cut, the skin looks more uniform. The cannula moving underneath the skin causes controlled trauma. This trauma recruits the fibroblasts in the dermis to make more collagen and elastin. This collagen stimulation means the treated areas become firmer over time.

Multiple sessions of subcision can be required, especially for large areas such as the buttocks and thighs. dissolved. Bruising and swelling after the procedure is very common and can last for up to 2 weeks.

The treatment is performed under local anaesthetic and is generally well tolerated. Subcion often works best with combination treatments such as strong chemical peels, radiofrequency microneedling and dermal fillers.

Benefits of subcision

Gold standard in the combination treatment for dimples, pitting and rippling in the skin that occurs with some acne scars and cellulite
Minimal discomfort
Not time consuming

Subcision consultation at Shellharbour Skin

Before undergoing a subcision treatment you must register at our Shellharbour clinic for an initial consultation with our qualified clinical team. During your consultation, you will discuss your lifestyle and health, including medical history, allergies, and any medications or supplements you may be taking. It is important to mention any allergic reactions to drugs or skin care products you may have experienced in the past and any other recent beauty treatments you’ve had. These factors affect how your body responds and your suitability for treatment.

If you have any concerns, a consultation is when you ask questions about your treatment. Your doctor will ask about your current problems and reasons for wanting a cosmetic procedure and evaluate the treatment area. You should discuss what you hope to achieve with the treatment and your aesthetic goals. All the information you provide during the consultation is essential to developing a customised treatment plan that considers your health, concerns and expected outcomes to achieve the best possible result.

What to expect

On the day of your appointment, the area will be assessed by the doctor. Once the area for treatment has been identified and marked out, you will be shown the area and confirm this is where you agree to treatment. Photos will be taken and stored securely on your file prior to treatment, and shortly afterwards. Local anaesthetic will then be prepared and injected into the zones outlined for treatment. Results are usually visible immediately after your treatment, but bruising and swelling will begin shortly after the procedure and will take 2-4 weeks to fully settle.

Some patients may notice significant swelling in the area. This settles within 2 weeks and is expected after treatment. If there are other symptoms, such as redness, tenderness, or pain, this may indicate a possible severe allergic reaction or infection. If patients notice these symptoms, they should contact our clinic immediately.

Cost of Subcision in Illawarra

The cost of subcision varies from patient to patient and depends on the area being treated to achieve the desired results. We always recommend that our patients have an initial consultation in our clinic to determine the cost of their thread lift. The Doctor can assess your problem areas and develop a customised treatment plan based on your goals, health, and concerns.

Results & aftercare for Subcision

Subcision is permanent and irreversible. In most cases, multiple sessions of subcision are required, as well as combination treatments such as chemical peels, dermal fillers and radiofrequency microneedling or C02 laser. This is discussed in depth during the consultation, and a plan outlining the estimated financial requirement will be discussed and agreed upon.

To ensure proper healing and best results, your doctor will provide you with a follow-up plan, which may include:

Take pain relief as required
Do not touch the site of insertion
Do not wear makeup for the first few days after treatment.
Do not exercise for a week after the treatment
Do not use active skin care products for at least five days after treatment.
Avoid skin treatments that may cause stress or stress on the skin, such as microdermabrasion, micro-needling, and facial massage.

Risks & complications

Regardless of the cosmetic or medical treatment, you should be aware of the associated risks and complications before deciding on any treatment. Ultrasound guided dermal filler dissolving carries the following risks and complications:

Infection
Allergic reaction
Unwanted aesthetic outcome
Swelling
Bruises
Bleeding
Hematoma
Skin discolouration
Itching
Skin ulcers

Guided Ultrasound – Dissolving Dermal Fillers

The surge in popularity and accessibility of dermal filler treatments has also led to a rise in the demand for dermal filler dissolving. The most commonly used dermal fillers are Hyaluronic acid (HA) based gel like fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that provides hydration and moisture to the skin. HA fillers are a synthetic version, and are used to create shape, volume and hydration depending on the ‘thickness’ or viscosity of the dermal filler. When the filler needs to be removed, an enzyme called Hyaluronidase (Hyalase) is injected to break down the unwanted dermal filler and dissolved it.

The reasons for dissolving dermal fillers are usually due to an unwanted aesthetic outcome, the filler has moved or ‘migrated’ or the filler has entered into a blood vessel and is blocking the flow of blood to the surrounding skin tissue (vascular occlusion0.

At Shellharbour Skin, we use Ultrasound to scan the underlying tissues and identify where the dermal filler is precisely before dissolving. This means we can use less dissolving agent, more accurately.

Multiple sessions of dissolving can be required, depending on the amount of HA filler to be dissolved. Bruising and swelling after the procedure is very common and can last for up to 2 weeks.

For those who have Anaphylactic reactions to bee or wasp stings, Hyalase treatments are not recommended.

Benefits of Ultrasound Guided Dermal Filler Dissolving

More precise dissolving
Generally less sessions of dissolving required, and less Hyalase required for use
Less downtime after the procedure
Less breakdown of levels of natural HA in the skin

Dermal Filler Dissolving consultation at Shellharbour Skin

Before undergoing dermal filler dissolving you must register at our Shellharbour clinic for an initial consultation with our qualified clinical team. During your consultation, you will discuss your lifestyle and health, including medical history, allergies, and any medications or supplements you may be taking. It is important to mention any allergic reactions to drugs or skin care products you may have experienced in the past and any other recent beauty treatments you’ve had. These factors affect how your body responds and your suitability for treatment.

What to expect

On the day of your appointment, the area will be scanned with a hand held ultrasound machine by the Doctor or Nurse. Once the area for dissolving has been identified and marked out, you will be shown the area and confirm this is where you agree to treatment. Photos will be taken and stored securely on your file prior to treatment, and shortly afterwards. Hyalase will then be prepared and injected into the zones outlined for treatment. Results are usually visible immediately after your treatment, but bruising and swelling will begin shortly after the procedure and will take 2-4 weeks to fully settle.

Cost of Ultrasound Guided Dermal Filler Dissolving in Illawarra

The cost of Ultrasound guided dermal filler dissolving varies from patient to patient and depends on the amount used and the area being treated to achieve the desired results. We always recommend that our patients have an initial consultation in our clinic to determine the cost of their thread lift. The Doctor can assess your problem areas and develop a customised treatment plan based on your goals, health, and concerns.

Results & aftercare for Dermal Filler Dissolving

Dissolving of dermal fillers is permanent and irreversible. In most cases, multiple sessions of dissolving are required, as well as post dissolving retreatment with dermal filler to correct the volume loss. This is discussed in depth during the consultation, and a plan outlining the estimated financial requirement will be discussed and agreed upon. Some patients prefer to leave the filler where it is, and this is a personal choice of the patient unless it is a vascular occlusion (where the filler blocks a vessel, and it must be dissolved in an emergency situation).

To ensure proper healing and best results, your doctor or nurse will provide you with a follow-up plan, which may include:

Take pain relief as required
Do not touch the site of insertion
Do not wear makeup for the first few days after treatment.
Do not exercise for a week after the treatment
Do not use active skin care products for at least five days after treatment.
Avoid skin treatments that may cause stress or stress on the skin, such as microdermabrasion, micro-needling, and facial massage.
Stay away from extreme temperatures, such as saunas, hydrotherapy, ice baths, or hot yoga, until complete recovery.
Avoid inverted positions and keep your head elevated for the first four hours after treatment.

Risks & complications

Infection
Allergic reaction
Nodules
Granuloma
Unwanted aesthetic outcome
Swelling
Bruises
Bleeding
Hematoma
Skin discolouration
Itching
Skin ulcers

NCTF Boost 135 HA – Polyrevitalising solution + Hyaluronic acid

NCTF® stands for New Cellular Treatment Factor, a blend of over 50 active ingredients including hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants.

This cocktail consists of:

12 vitamins for skin health
24 amino acids essential for collagen production
6 minerals to boost skin function
6 co-enzymes to assist in the regeneration process
Hyaluronic acid for hydration boosting

The solution is injected into the superficial layers of the skin using a combination of needles and RF microneedling. This treatment is for all skin types and age brackets, deeply hydrating the skin and restoring elasticity by stimulation of collagen and elastin.

The NCTF booster can be used alone, or in combination with biostimulating filler and RF microneedling.

Benefits of NCTF Boost 135 HA – Polyrevitalising solution + Hyaluronic acid

Subtle, natural looking results
Improves crepey skin and wrinkles
Can be used on the face and body
Long lasting results
A compliment to anti wrinkle injections, dermal fillers and radiofrequency microneedling

NCTF Boost 135 HA – Polyrevitalising solution + Hyaluronic acid consultation at Shellharbour Skin

Before undergoing an NCTF booster treatment you must register at our Shellharbour clinic for an initial consultation with our qualified clinical team. During your consultation, you will discuss your lifestyle and health, including medical history, allergies, and any medications or supplements you may be taking. It is important to mention any allergic reactions to drugs or skin care products you may have experienced in the past and any other recent beauty treatments you’ve had. These factors affect how your body responds and your suitability for treatment.

What to expect NCTF Boost 135 HA – Polyrevitalising solution + Hyaluronic acid

On the day of your appointment, you will be assessed by the treating clinician. Once the area for treatment has been identified and marked out, you will be shown the area and confirm this is where you agree to treatment. Photos will be taken and stored securely on your file prior to treatment, and shortly afterwards. Results are not immediate. You will not see a change from a single session of NCTF Booster. Once the required number of treatments for the indicated skin concern are completed, it takes up to 6 months after the course of treatment has been completed to see the full effect of the treatment. Bruising and swelling will begin shortly after the procedure and will take 2-4 weeks to fully settle. Redness will be evident if the NCTF Booster has been done in combination with RF Microneedling.

Cost of NCTF Boost 135 HA – Polyrevitalising solution + Hyaluronic acid in Illawarra

The cost of NCTF Booster varies from patient to patient and depends on the amount used and the area being treated to achieve the desired results. We always recommend that our patients have an initial consultation in our clinic to determine the cost of their thread lift. The Doctor can assess your problem areas and develop a customised treatment plan based on your goals, health, and concerns.

Results & aftercare for NCTF Boost 135 HA – Polyrevitalising solution + Hyaluronic acid

NCTF Booster treatments last up to 6 months and require follow up sessions to maintain results. In most cases, multiple sessions of NCTF are required and are best done in combination with other therapies such as RF microneedling, anti wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. This is discussed in depth during the consultation, and a plan outlining the estimated financial requirement will be discussed and agreed upon.

To ensure proper healing and best results, your treating clinician will provide you with a follow-up plan, which may include:

Take pain relief as required
Do not touch the site of insertion
Do not wear makeup for the first few days after treatment.
Do not exercise for a week after the treatment
Do not use active skin care products for at least five days after treatment.
Avoid skin treatments that may cause stress or stress on the skin, such as microdermabrasion, micro-needling, and facial massage.
Stay away from extreme temperatures, such as saunas, hydrotherapy, ice baths, or hot yoga, until complete recovery.
Avoid inverted positions and keep your head elevated for the first four hours after treatment.

Risks & complications

Regardless of the cosmetic or medical treatment, you should be aware of the associated risks and complications before deciding on any treatment. NCTF Booster treatment carries the following risks and complications: