Key Takeaways
- Suitable option for most patients
- Needle free treatment, medication sprayed up the nose
- Improves symptoms
- No downtime
- You can use it with your usual medication.
Seasonal allergies are allergies to pollen and other environmental triggers that peak during the spring and summer months. Symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, coughing and an itchy, irritated nose. Seasonal allergies can disrupt daily life, and can be relentless when the pollen count is high.
Shellharbour Skin offers an in-clinic treatment to combat the symptoms of seasonal allergies. The treatment involves a dilute form of botulinum toxin that is sprayed into each nostril. Shellharbour Skin administers botulinum toxin for anti-wrinkle injections, but instead of injecting the medication for relaxing wrinkles, they spray it into the nostrils using a nasal atomiser.
Table – NCTF® at a glance
Indications: Sinusitis
Treatment time: 15mins
Number of treatments recommended: 1-2 per year
Duration of results: up to 12 months
Downtime and anesthesia: no downtime, no anaesthesia required
Cost: $
Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect?
We recommended patients use a sinus rinse, take an antihistamine, use a 12-hour nasal decongestant the morning of the appointment. This ensures the nose is as uncongested as possible, to allow for the medication to be absorbed.
Just before the treatment, the nurse will ask the patient to blow their nose with tissues to clear any excess mucous. Patients should refrain from blowing their nose for at least an hour after the treatment. The appointment takes only 15 minutes and has no downtime.
We schedule a review appointment at the 6-week mark. If you have severe allergies, the recommendation is to undergo a second treatment.
How much does allergy treatment cost?
$145 (including 10units of Type B antiwrinkle)
What are the results of this treatment?
Results vary, but most patients see a significant decrease in symptoms in the following days.
Are there risks or complications with allergy treatment?
Regardless of the cosmetic or medical treatment, you should know the associated risks and complications before deciding on any treatment. Allergy treatments carry the following risks and complications:
- Allergic reaction
- Scarring
- Blisters
- Swelling
- Bruises
- Itching
- Redness
Sounds great. Where do I start?
Before undergoing an allergy 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 how the treatment recovers.
If you have any concerns, a consultation is when you ask questions about your treatment. Your clinician 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.
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