NON-SURGICAL - Dr Willem

Non-Surgical Procedures

What Are
Non-Surgical
Procedures?

Non-surgical medical procedures are used to diagnose, measure, monitor or treat problems such as skin disease or injuries that do not require surgery.

They are generally not highly invasive and do not involve surgery.

Botox

Wrinkle reduction with Botox/Dysport would not be as popular as it is if it didn’t work, and it does, especially for wrinkles of the forehead, frown lines and laughter lines around the eyes.

It paralysis the cause of the wrinkles, ie the superficial muscles attached to the skin, by chemically blocking their neural transmitters, and in doing so prevents one from frowning or scowling.

The effect is seen fully only after about ten days, and it could last up to six months, but may be as short as three months.

FAQ

Is it poisonous to my system?
No, Botox is safe in the hands of a professional and is even used in children with muscle disorders

How long does it take to work?
Between 3-7 days

How long does it last?
Between 4-6 months

How much will I need?
Average of 25units per face

Will I bruise?
There is a small chance but it will be small

Can I do exercise after?
I use very small volumes and high concentrations that make it safe to continue with your daily routine

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Fillers

A great way to give yourself a youthful mouth (just don’t overdo it please), fill in those nasolabial folds or reshape cheekbones and jaws, without having to go under the knife.

The downside, it’s not permanent but does last long enough to warrant only doing it once a year.

FAQ

What is it made of?
A non-toxic gel that occurs naturally in our bodies that can be produced in a laboratory

How long will it last?
Between 6 to 12 months

Can it be done over lunch?
Yes, it takes about 30 minutes from start to finish

Is there any swelling?
Sometimes there is some swelling, but it resolves very quickly

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Pigmentation

Pigmentation is a difficult problem to treat because it takes time.

There is no quick fix. Bleaches and steroids have bad side effects if used for a long time or incorrectly and the pigment can be very deep in the dermis where it will remain for up to years.

Prevention is important, but if that’s too late then don’t forget to prevent it from getting worse.

Use a good sunscreen, every day. Use products with Vitamins A and C.

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Wrinkles

Mostly caused by the sun and age but they can be treated, but before even thinking of a consultation start looking after your skin.

Peels

Peels are great for the pale skin types and should be less and less aggressive the darker one’s skin.

Peels can help with sunspots, wrinkles.

Great in winter.

Before embarking down the resurfacing road, know that your skin will need to be built up before and that looking after your resurfacing procedure should be a year-long task of sunscreen twice a day, and Vitamins A and C at night. Avoiding the sun on your face is also very important