Guides

A chemical peel uses acids to renew the top layer of skin. A superficial peel stings briefly and redness fades in 1–2 days; a medium peel heals in 7–14 days. Melior leaves 2–4 weeks between botulinum toxin and a peel.

Collagen stimulators are injections of microparticles (PLLA, calcium hydroxylapatite, PCL) around which the skin gradually builds its own collagen. Final results usually show in 1–3 months (3–6 for PLLA) and typically last 12–18 months, up to 2 years with some products.

A PRP facial injects platelet-rich plasma made from your own blood. A course is usually 2–3 sessions 3–4 weeks apart; skin often looks fresher in 1–2 weeks and results last about 4–6 months. Studies show modest improvement, most clearly in skin texture.

Polynucleotides are injections of purified DNA fragments that strengthen and hydrate thin under-eye skin without adding volume. A course is usually 2–3 sessions 3–4 weeks apart, and results last up to 6 months. They don’t fill a hollow or remove eye bags.

Usually botox and lip filler are done 2–4 weeks before a Christmas party, no later than 2 weeks before: the full effect develops and swelling or bruising usually settles. HIFU, Profhilo and lipolysis start 2–3 months ahead; nothing new in the final week.

Botulinum toxin (botox) temporarily blocks the nerve signal to sweat glands: underarm, palm or foot sweating drops within 3–7 days, peaks within 2 weeks and usually lasts 4–9 months. Sweating elsewhere stays normal.

Masseter botox weakens how hard the jaw muscles contract: you clench with less force, and jaw pain and tension may ease. It usually lasts 3–4 months. It does not treat the cause; with worn teeth or jaw joint pain, a dentist comes first.

Sun spots and broken capillaries usually need 1–3 ELOS Plus sessions; a treated spot darkens, then flakes off in 1–2 weeks. Untanned autumn and winter skin lowers the risk of burns and new spots. Light can worsen melasma: the specialist decides.

If the cause is fat, fat-dissolving injections (2–4 sessions) or cryolipolysis (1–2) reduce it; HIFU tightens mildly lax skin. Final results take 6–12 weeks, 2–6 months after HIFU. If the cause is bone structure or marked laxity, none of them helps.

A first lip filler often uses 0.5–1 ml of hyaluronic acid filler, and the result usually lasts 6–12 months. Swelling peaks on day 1–2 and mostly settles within 2–5 days; the final shape can be judged after about 2 weeks.