FAQs

Popular dermal fillers are made of a material using hyaluronic acid based products, such as those in the Juvéderm range manufactured by Allergan. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are non-permanent, meaning they are reabsorbed into the body over time. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that is found in body tissues, and it has been used safely in general medical applications for several decades.

Collagen and fat are materials that prevent our skin becoming loose and saggy. As we age our skin becomes thinner allowing visible fine lines and wrinkles to appear. The facial bones and fat pads begin to shrink accelerating the creation of folds and deep wrinkles. Dermal fillers act as a replacement for the lost fat and helps to restore our skin to its former youthful appearance. The material is carefully injected into different layers of the skin depending on the type of filler selected and the patient’s needs. Dermal fillers are available in different thicknesses and viscosity that match to the patients needs. The thicker products are generally reserved for deep folds or wrinkles, whilst smoother product is used to plump out fine lines and wrinkles.

Dermal fillers are non-permanent, so as our faces and perceptions of beauty change over time we can reassess our needs. Beauty by Victoria only uses FDA approved Juvéderm fillers. There is a range of Juvéderm Fillers to use for varying applications. For example, thicker material such as Voluma are used to add volume to sunken cheeks and less defined chins, and to reshape the tip of a person’s nose, and the Juvéderm Ultra range comes in varying thicknesses, allowing greater precision and are long-lasting. Dermal fillers are often the preferred treatment to cosmetic surgery because of the risks associated with general anaesthetics and cosmetic surgery and their cost effectiveness. Results are instant! Patients can see how much they like the treatment as it progresses and can request a more dramatic effect if they so desire.

When Botulinum Toxin Type A is injected into a muscle it temporarily relaxes the muscle by blocking nerve impulses. The relaxed muscle is temporarily unable to contract so that wrinkles are not formed. This gives the overlying facial skin a softer, smoother and more youthful appearance.

Botulinum Toxin Type A as a muscle relaxant has an excellent safety record and a long record of use in medicine. It has been used successfully in adults and children in a variety of medical conditions over the last 20 years. It has been used cosmetically to treat facial wrinkles for about 15 years and has become one of the most popular and frequently used cosmetic treatments.

It can take about 2-14 days to see the full effects after the initial treatment. The cosmetic effects can last up to six months but typically range from three to four months. Eventually most people require re-treatment as the wrinkles reappear.

Microblading is a semi-permanent brow tattoo using a feather stroke technique to produce the appearance of fuller eyebrows or to enhance the natural features of the face. Microblading is a softer/subtle cosmetic tattoo. By contrast, body tattoos use ink while cosmetic tattoo procedures involves pigments. Unlike ink, pigments are designed to gently fade over time and are applied by hand rather than with a tattoo machine. Fading is desired as it allows the artist to make changes to color and shape over the years as client’s natural coloration and facial changes occur.

The treatment is considered semi-permanent and will fade over time. Touch-ups are recommended every 1-2 years maintain shape, color, and detail. How often depends on a number of factors including: - Skin type (oily skin fade faster) - Pigment color used (lighter colors fade faster) - Sun exposure (over time can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment) - Use of daily anti-aging products e.g.- (Tretinoin (Retin-A) & Alpha Hydroxy). These products increase your cell turnover rate and will shorten the life of your cosmetic tattoo

We do all that we can to ensure that the process is as comfortable as possible. Before the Microblading begins, a topical anaesthetic is applied to the area to minimise discomfort, followed by a liquid anaesthetic during the procedure. Some clients may feel a slight discomfort, but it’s relatively pain free for most. However, if you are a frequent smoker, or have your appointment during your menstrual cycle, the pain level could be intensified.

Profhilo® is not a filler, but an ultrapure grade HA (Hyaluronic Acid) gel, which bio-remodels your skin to treat its laxity. Profhilo® has a patented bio-fermentation process which ranks worldwide as 'top quality' in terms of purity and safety. Profhilo® counteracts the reduction of HA in the skin, restoring elasticity and skin tone and deep hydration with the mechanical action of lifting the skin. It is intended for tissue remodelling, improvement in skin laxity in the face, neck and body. It is a temporary treatment and the Hyaluronic acid is completely broken down within the skin leaving no trace. Profhilo® is the latest skin tightening treatment used in facelift treatment. It helps you overcome the problem of facial ageing, making you appear younger. It is made of 100% HA and is unbelievably effective in nourishing dermal cells and restoring natural firmness of the skin. It helps to get rid of crepey skin by hydrating it from inside out.

The ideal time to start preventive therapies to accommodate ageing skin is from 30 onwards which is when we start losing significant collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin. If you feel the quality of your facial tissue has started to become lax or is drooping significantly and you are looking older than your age, you should consider Profhilo®. In younger people, it can have a more of a preventive effect by strengthening your skin's collagen and elastin, and by increasing it's hydration. If you have significant volume loss or deep folds as well as laxity, then treatment with Profhilo® will initially replace lost collagen and elastin, strengthening the skin. This in combination with other options for e.g. dermal fillers can have much improved results than fillers alone. We recommend dermal fillers once a Profhilo treatment has increased volumisation and the skin has regained its strength and hydration.

A course of Profhilo® involves two injectable treatments spaced four weeks apart. You can expect to see a gradual intense hydration, improvement in lines and tightness of your skin. You will see drastic improvement after eight weeks with a lifting and tightening of the skin. Your skin is more hydrated and appears more youthful and in better health. Some clients have reported an immediate improvement after treatment. Overall, you can expect increased firmness, elasticity and an overall improved quality of skin, with the effects lasting up to SIX months or longer.

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Semi-permanent eyelash extensions are a year-round ‘must have’ for the fashion conscious! Lash extensions draw more attention to your eyes than mascara alone, and 24/7, so you’ll look fab when you wake up, after your workout, in the office, on the beach… One lash at a time, frame your eyes with a long, thick, luxurious set. Single strands of high quality synthetic lashes are applied onto your natural lashes to enhance and extend, creating a bespoke look, using a variety of extensions to build the right volume, length and curl for your unique style.

With proper care, your extensions will last up to 4 weeks. You should expect to shed most of them throughout the growth cycle of your natural lashes. Lash extensions are incredibly delicate – so give them the TLC they deserve! Exposure to steam or extremely hot water, and touching, picking, or rubbing your lashes can weaken the adhesive bond on your extensions. We recommend coming by for infills when your extensions begin to look sparse. Infills are touch-ups for your extensions. Performed regularly, they’ll keep your lashes looking full and luscious. You may need them more or less often depending on how well you look after your extensions, your natural lash cycle, and the style of your initial set.Typically, clients get infills every 2-3 weeks, however some clients prefer to replace their full set every 4-6 weeks.

Most clients don’t find it necessary to wear mascara with eyelash extensions. However, if you must wear mascara, we advise using a water-based formula. DO NOT USE OIL-BASED OR WATERPROOF MASCARA! (Oil-based eye makeup and makeup remover should also be avoided.) Oil based products can dissolve the bonding agent used on your extensions, causing the lashes fall out sooner.