Yes! Anti-wrinkle is a prescription medication, used to inhibit the contraction of facial muscles, therefore reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Dermal filler is used the replace volume loss and enhance areas of the face by adding volume.

Dermal filler is made from Hyaluronic Acid, which is a naturally occurring sugar molecule in our body. Hyaluronic Acid works to attract fluid to tissue, and can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water. Dermal filler works to hydrate and volumise an area. Your body naturally breaks down the Hyaluronic Acid over time, and filler can be dissolved if needed.

Those who are pregnant or breast-feeding. Immunocompromised patients. Active infection anywhere in the body, you must be fit and well on the day of treatment. Known severe allergies to bee stings and/or local anaesthetic.

So long as you are over the age of 18, there is no right or wrong time to start injectable treatment. However, younger patients must be treated with caution. Changes in facial volume/shape are still happening in the early 20’s, and must be treated accordingly. Younger patients are on more of a preventative pathway with treatment, whereas more mature patient we are working to maintain and/or restore. Expectations for treatment will be discussed in the initial consultation.

This is so hard to answer, as every individuals pain tolerance is very different. And this can even fluctuate in the individual dependent on one’s menstrual cycle. Antiwrinkle is a relatively quick procedure, with small needles involved, and some would relate the pain to that of plucking an eyebrow. Dermal filler has local anaesthetic in the product, often patient will find the first injections slightly more uncomfortable, but as more product is used, the treatment becomes more comfortable. If pain is something you are nervous about, or you are needle-phobic, please let me know during the consultation so we can plan your care accordingly.

You are able to resume to your day to day activities after treatment with either antiwrinkle or dermal filler. Aftercare advice for both treatments is no makeup for 24 hours after treatment, no strenuous exercise for 24hrs, no alcohol for 24 hours, no excessive heat or sweating such as a sauna for 24 hours. There is likely to be swelling and bruising after dermal filler treatments, this is normal. It takes approximately 2-4 weeks for this to settle completely and the product to integrate. Some individuals may take longer than this, please bear this in mind when booking dermal filler around important events such as weddings, holidays, photography etc.

We recommend no alcohol for 24 hours prior to your appointment, to reduce the risk of bruising. You must be fit and well on the day of your appointment, please let us know if you are on a course of antibiotics, as we will need to reschedule your appointment. Avoid any blood thinning medications and/or supplements before your appointment, again to reduce the risk of bruising. Examples are: Ibuprofen, St John’s Wort, fish oils and vitamin E. Please EAT before your appointment, it is important keep your blood sugar levels up.

Flora has a 48 hour cancellation policy. 

If you cancel your appointment within 48 hours you will be required to pay 50% of the scheduled service

(by default: 70 unit package for Dysport bookings or 1ml soft filler for filler bookings).

No shows will be required to pay 100% of the service.

These charges will be invoiced directly, and no further bookings are accepted from clients until the invoice is paid in full.

By booking with Flora you are agreeing in full to the cancellation policy.