BIO NUTRI-LIFT

Before treatment with Bio Nutri-lift, make sure you inform your doctor:

• If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
• If you are taking any medications, especially antibiotics by injection, muscle relaxants, allergy or cold medicine, or sleep medicine.
• If you have had any problems with similar injections in the past.
• If you suffer from any type of bleeding disorders (haemorrhagic problems) or if you are taking substances that prevent blood from clotting (anti-coagulant medication).
• If you suffer from any disease that disturbs the interaction between the nerves and the skeletal muscles (peripheral neuromuscular dysfunction).
• If you have kidney, liver, or heart problems, breathing difficulties, or eye disorders.
• If you suffer from a pronounced muscular weakness or decreased muscle volume in the muscle where you will receive the injection.
• If you have any swallowing difficulties.
• If you are due to have surgery or have had previous facial surgery.

It is important that your skin is clear of rashes, infections or cold sores prior to your treatment. If you are prone to cold sore outbreaks it is advisable that you mention this to the doctor at the time of your initial consult and commence a course of anti-viral medication a week prior to your appointment and for a week afterwards.

If you are taking any medications or supplements that promote bruising (and are not medically necessary), stop them at least two weeks prior to your appointment. Do not stop any medications without consulting your GP first.

What you do after your treatment and how you take care of your skin is very important.

• Don't touch the treated sites.
• Avoid strenuous activity, saunas and humid environments for 24 hours.
• Avoid rubbing and massaging the treated area for four hours to avoid spreading the toxin to other muscles.
• Do not get facials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion for 24 hours.
• Use topical arnica and yellow or green concealers to treat and cover up any bruises.

Following pre- and post-treatment care guidelines will help optimise your results. Your clinician will walk you through any contraindications or side-effects that might impact you. The below list includes common and rare side effects that may be serious and may require immediate medical attention. Serious side effects are rare.

• It is not uncommon to have bruising at treatment sites for up to a week following treatment with hyaluronic acid gel. This can be alleviated using ice packs and topical arnica in the post-injection period. We advise all our patients to undergo 20 minutes of red-light treatment (available at our centre) immediately afterwards, which helps decrease the bruising and promotes collagen remodelling. A temporary sensational swelling can last anywhere between 12 hours to three days post-treatment. Most people return to work and their normal routine the next morning after treatment. It is our practice to review our patients at two weeks post-treatment for further product placement if desired. A reversal agent can be used to alleviate swelling.
• Side effects from mesotherapy are very unlikely if you see an experienced practitioner for the treatment. Some possible side effects may include nausea, pain, sensitivity, swelling, itching, redness, bruising, bumps at the injection site, dark patches of skin, rashes, infection, and scarring. Our medical facility can help manage these side effects in the unlikely event that they occur.

Please give us a call and seek immediate emergency treatment if:

• You develop swallowing, speech or breathing difficulties.
• You have an allergic reaction which may lead to swelling of hands, feet or ankles, or difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing.
• You have exaggerated muscle weakness.