Bio-restructuring

This is a new treatment that has just launched in Australia. It is a novel product designed to help regenerate the superficial fat layer of the side of the face - the first treatment of its kind.

One of the characteristic signs of facial ageing is thinning of the subcutaneous tissue of the face. This is the thin layer of fat that helps support the sides of face and helps give our face a plumper and more youthful appearance.

As an analogy, this important layer of fat acts like the underlay of a carpet and performs two key mechanical roles:

- it helps cushion the skin from external forces and makes the skin feel pumper and firmer

- it also helps hold the skin in place so that the area doesn't look hollow or feel lax and saggy

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THE SCIENCE OF BIO-RESTUCTURING

This novel approach has three key differences when compared to other previous treatments:

1) Instead of 'filling' like with traditional facial volumisation treatments, this new approach instead stimulates the superficial fat to regenerate itself. The product signals to your tissues to regenerate and unlike with other fillers, the product does not stay in your face. Instead it is turned into water (hydrolysed) and is completely removed from your body.

2) Bio-restructuring treatments are designed to be used in two very specific areas of the face:

- under the cheek bone

- in the patch of skin just in front of the ears.

It is placed in these specific regions to help re-stimulate fat that has been lost or atrophied over time and due to genetic factors.

As aging thins this fat layer, this results in the overlying skin to slowly shift downwards and forwards with gravity, leading to hollowing, sagging and jowling.

Bio-restructuring provides a lipolifting effect by restoring the adipose tissue layer, leading to firmer skin and better support for the facial tissues.

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WHO ARE THE BEST CANDIDATES
FOR BIO-RESTRUCTURING?

'Sinkers'

'Saggers'

KEY FEATURES OF BIO-RESTRUCTURING

Consultations

New patient consultations and treatments can be done on the same day if you are suitable. You'll need a second bio-restructuring session a month later to start seeing the benefits.

Skin & volume indications

Bio-restructuring treatments are performed as a standard protocol to treat both sides of the face. Unlike with facial volumising treatments, you will not see contouring, definition or any exaggerated changes with this type of treatment.

Outstanding satisfaction

For patients already looking after their skin, these treatments can provide exceptional and long-term anti-aging results. Whilst subtle, patients report better facial volume, firmness and laxity.

Excellent longevity

Bio-restructuring treatments are performed as a minimum of two treatments to start seeing the results. Depending on your baseline hollowing/sagging, extra treatments can be tailored to give you the best long-term results. These are recommended every 3-6 months.

DOWNTIME & AFTERCARE AFTER BIO-RESTRUCTURING

For the first 24-48 hours after a treatment you may see or feel some swelling of the areas treated. (The swelling can make the sides of the face looks rounder and this is temporary)

Bruising is part and parcel of any injectable treatment and so this can in a minority of cases occur. Some people heal very quickly from bruises but others who are fairer skinned, those with more mature or thinner skin can take 1-2 weeks to heal from a simple bruise.

The same aftercare for all filler treatments applies for bio-restructuring treatments. The most important thing to avoid is no makeup, skin products, fake tan, bronzers, sun cream or similar for 12 hours afterwards. (Therefore you can apply these the day after your treatment)
You don't need to massage the area treated - the mild swelling will disperse itself over 24-48 hours
It's best to avoid the gym for 24-48 hours until the swelling has settled as this will reduce the risk of excessive swelling and any late onset bruising.

How do wrinkle treatments work?

Wrinkle treatments are performed using tiny injections that temporarily relax muscles. By targeting specific muscles of facial expression, we can soften fine lines and wrinkles seen in the skin. Over a period of around 4 months, the treatment wears off and the wrinkles will slowly return.
How should I prepare for my wrinkle treatment?

As for all injectable treatments, please come with no make up, foundation or similar on your skin. This will reduce the risk of an infection. To reduce the risk of bruising: - avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior - stop any fish oil supplements at least 5 days prior - stop any garlic, ginger, gingko biloba or ginseng in high doses - avoid any anti-inflammatory medicines (neurofen, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc) for 5 days before your treatment if possible. Prescription medicines that can make bruising much more common include warfarin or other anti-coagulants. If these are prescribed by your GP, it's not recommended to stop them. You can still have injectables but you should expect bruising to be much more common and obvious.
What can't I do after a wrinkle treatment?

You can go back to most of your normal daily activities with two simple exceptions: 1) Avoid massaging, rubbing or washing the areas injected. This therefore includes avoiding things like having a massage, facial or similar movements on the face immediately after an anti-wrinkle treatment. 2) Avoid sport, exercise or any other vigorous activity after an anti-wrinkle treatment. These rules help prevent the anti-wrinkle product spreading and affecting other muscles of the face that we don't want to treat. You can go back to all normal activities the morning after your treatment. Failure to follow these instructions will increase the risk of complications - most importantly eyelid or eyebrow drooping. These are both avoidable and reversible side effects but can take several weeks or even months to settle. Avoiding alcohol after any injectable treatment until the following day can also reduce your risk of bruising.
What are the potential side effects?

The most common side effects include: - Mild discomfort during the procedure - very temporary swellings and redness (that disappear within minutes) - bruising (always a risk when a needle is used) Rarer side effects include: - In less than 1% of cases, patients can very rarely experience eyebrow or eyelid heaviness (called a 'ptosis'). This is very rare, temporary and often resolves in three or four weeks on it's own. This might be caused by a failure to follow the after care rules described above. In this scenario, some special eyedrops might be prescribed to you to help lift the heavy eyelid but you'll need to be reviewed in person first.
Do wrinkle treatments hurt?

The injections only take minutes to perform and no special measures are needed. Dr Jake uses the smallest needles available and most patients are pleasantly surprised at how easy the process is.
Are there any people who shouldn't have a wrinkle treatment?

There are just a few but important conditions that are contraindications to wrinkle treatments: - Pregnancy or breastfeeding. (Patients trying for a baby, undergoing IVF or who are unsure if they are pregnant will also be refused treatments) - Rare neurological diseases such as Myasthenia Gravis Those taking the following medicines should also not have these treatments: - Aminoglycoside antibiotics (Gentamycin, Neomycin, Streptomycin, etc) - Penicillamine (used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis) - A known allergy to human albumin A detailed medical history will be taken prior to your treatment but it is your responsibility to declare any medical problems to us in good time.
How often should I have treatments?

If the recommended dose is done on the day of your treatment, the results will last 2-4 months on average. Most people therefore come every 3-4 months to help maintain a consistent appearance.