Every patient wants to know how much is an ml of filler or a unit of wrinkle reducer. But it’s not the amount or price of injectables that determines the final result. You wouldn’t pay an artist by the amount of paint they use – would you? Ever wonder how about the quality and quantity of the Injectable product or Dermal Filler you’re actually getting? For a better result, you pay for the artistic skill of the injector. You pay more for experience and backup support, You’ll pay extra for medical premises rather than an injecting salon. This blog explores the reasons for the different injectables prices in Melbourne Australia.
When anti-aging home remedies don’t work and surgical procedures seem a bit too complicated, you can always rely on injectables treatments such as muscle-relaxing injections or dermal fillers (skin volumisers) to cater to your facial rejuvenation needs. But there seems to be an option for getting cosmetic injections on just about every street corner, with discount pricing even being advertised on discount online websites. Injections are not a simple beauty treatment and shouldn’t be taken lightly by an unknown injector.
They are often best performed by an experienced Clinician with medical training in anatomy and physiology as well as a solid understanding of the different injectables product brands – and how to get you natural-looking results by using the right injecting strategy. So how do you know WHAT you’re really getting in an injectables treatment – e.g., how much of the product are you getting and what type? Is it expired? Is it Diluted? Can you trust them?
More people these days are choosing cosmetic injectables and dermal filler injection treatments based solely on price. What this often means is that people have embarked on injectables without knowing a lot about them. Many consumers are not fully familiar with brand quality differences, how they are actually used on different parts of the face – and what longevity to expect from a temporary injection treatment.
Injectables fall into the category of being a temporary anti-ageing facial solution. They are even being used in the 30s and 40s as an ageing prevention measure, although not quite as much as they are currently being used to treat aged or sun-damaged skin. The main benefits of cosmetic injection treatments remain in the areas of:
(a) wrinkle reductions and fine lines minimisation using muscle-relaxant injectables solutions
(b) skin volumisation using dermal fillers to compensate for lost volume (tear troughs, temples, cheeks, lips or jawlines)
(c) feature enhancement or facial contouring (primarily enhancement of the lips, jawline, chin, cheeks or nose)
In fact, Injection Treatments may often be a preferred approach over plastic surgery options due to fewer risks of side effects. There’s also a lower cost of rejuvenation therapies using fillers and other injectables compared to surgical incisions.
Eventually, however, the skin and facial features will benefit more from surgery to regain a more youthful appearance than injections.
So there WILL come a time when the best investment of your cosmetic expenditures is likely to be towards a surgical round-block or SMAS facelift, a neck lift, and/or a deep skin peel rather than cosmetic injection treatments on their own. If you’ve developed a trusting relationship with your long-term Injecting Clinician, you’ll be able to discuss whether or not injections are still your best option as a rejuvenation measure or whether it’s time to speak with a Plastic Surgeon such as Dr Sackelariou or Dr Barnett.
According to several sources, some of the small clinics and beauty centers who offer deep discounts are thinning out the muscle-relaxant powder by adding a higher amount of saline solution to the powder before injecting – creating a dilution below the supplier’s standards. This might be being done to be able to offer cheap injections and still increase the profits OR to entice clients in the shape of low-cost injections therapy advertisements. Unfortunately, many clients fall for these discount offers even though they might be getting an unknown brand or unknown quantity (or dilution ratio). Why is this common?
In some cases, it has been observed that the cost of anti-wrinkle injections at a small clinic or beauty salon is only a fraction of therapy cost offered at a reputed clinic with a reputation for using only quality brand injection solutions
That’s nearly 1 of every 3 people who get injections.
The actual dynamics of the injectables procedure (such as the dilution ratio, recommended dosage or quantity in each unit) can be unfamiliar to clients. Sadly, many people who opt for these facial rejuvenation injecting therapies do too little research to understand how an injection or a dermal filler solution is prepared. If you do your homework, you’ll have a general sense of how many units are required for each area, and a rough idea of how long you can expect them to last.
Sometimes men might require more anti-wrinkle units than women due to having a slightly different brow area anatomy.
For lip filler, usually 1 syringe is adequate to plump the lips (this varies depending on which type of filler is used).
As the name indicates, “injectable cosmetic procedures” work by one of three typical mechanisms:
Like all cosmetic rejuvenation procedures, injectables treatments have benefits and strengths along with weaknesses and risks – and you should know about these before opting for injections.
It’s important to know that injections are minimally invasive, but they can become unsafe if the wrong injector uses the wrong injecting agent – or uses the right injecting solution but in the wrong area of the face (read our blog on “Injection Danger Zones”). Understand your risks and choose an experienced, qualified Clinician for your Injections (an experienced Physician, Surgeon or Registered Nurse with extensive injecting experience).
Here is why you might opt for Injectables cosmetic procedures using volumising fillers or anti-wrinkle reducing injections:
Cosmetic and Anti-Wrinkle Injectables can be a lot of help as an anti-ageing treatment for the skin AND facial features – but their effectiveness depends on a number of factors including the skin condition, the injecting sites, the brand used and the skill of the Injector
Injectables therapies continue to evolve as rejuvenation treatments. A good injector will know what strategy to use to get the most rejuvenating effects that remain natural-looking and long-lasting.
The quality of results can also vary from person to person – and from Injector to Injector. Your Clinician should be able to guide you as to what to expect from the procedure. A good Clinician will also be able to articulate an effective injecting strategy and why they think it will work for you – and give you a general idea of how long it might last.
An honest, experienced clinician won’t over-promise AND will be able to discuss your injecting plan and expected costs (or units) BEFORE you agree to a service. You should expect a written quote before you proceed with any injecting treatments, including potential options for treating some of your main concerns rather than all of them at once.
Our Clinic uses only well-recognised, top quality injectables brands for dermal fillers and wrinkle reducing injections.
A temporary-filler-solution is found naturally in middle layers of your dermal tissues (skin). HA contributes to the ongoing elasticity of your skin and helps keep your skin plump.
The price of each injection varies and complete treatments may require up to 5 or more units of injections, depending on what you’re having done.
Excess fat removed via liposuction can also sometimes be used as a facial filler injecting substance. This may be performed as part of a facial rejuvenation procedure such as a facelift.
Fat transfers involve a bio-compatible substance as it comes from your own body, but the procedure can be very costly and time-consuming. Unlike other fillers, the liposuction procedure along with unknown fat uptake rates can add an extra level of uncertainty, complexity or risk to your facial filler procedure. ATF can also potentially cause lumps or swelling in certain situations. There is also some risk of the injected fat ‘not taking’ – which could lead to tissue breakdown or fat necrosis. The donor areas are usually from the buttocks, thighs and flank region; with risks similar to any liposuction procedures.
Avoid getting injectables treatments if you have any type of bleeding-related disorders, acute acne breakouts or pimples, active skin infections or inflammation, skin rashes, cysts and/or a history of severe allergic reactions.
Make sure your injection treatment is carried out by a qualified and experienced Injector with medical qualifications (a Registered Nurse or a Physician or Surgeon). Quality Injectors will likely have made cosmetic injections their clinical focus area for at least 10 to even 20 years, not just the last 1 to 5 years.
Finally, be sure to discuss not just the price and units being provided, but all of the possible side effects and injecting risks. Ask how your Clinician would handle any risks should an unwanted reaction occur. Also, be completely honest about your medical history, so that the best type of injectable therapy can be chosen for your facial rejuvenation treatment.