Skin Sculpting Treatments

When considering any aesthetic treatment, it is important to be informed about potential risks and to consider two key factors: the safety of the treatment process and the qualifications, training, and experience of the person performing it. Taking time to research your options is strongly recommended.

All medical procedures carry possible side‑effects, which will be discussed with you during your consultation. Treatments designed to restore or enhance facial features use a smooth gel‑based material placed beneath the skin. As with any procedure of this nature, temporary effects such as swelling, bruising, lumpiness or mild discomfort can occur and generally resolve within a few days with simple aftercare. In rare cases, more significant side‑effects such as infection, allergic reaction, granuloma, or tissue injury have been reported, and in extremely rare circumstances, visual changes or vision loss have been documented.

At The Cosmetic Studio Noosa, our team is trained in emergency response and the management of all adverse events in line with recognised clinical safety guidelines. We follow strict protocols for safe treatment delivery and medical management should a complication arise. At your initial consultation, and at least every 12 months thereafter, you will have a consultation with one of our supervising medical practitioners, who will review your medical history, current medications, and any allergies or health conditions that may affect your suitability for treatment.

Our clinical team undergoes ongoing professional development and participates in regular in‑clinic safety and skills training. We also stay current with industry safety standards and emergency protocols through professional memberships and conference attendance. For your safety, we only use products and devices supplied via approved Australian therapeutic channels and with established safety profiles.

Although we follow strict protocols and take every precaution to ensure your safety, any treatment involving application beneath the skin carries potential risks and side effects.

Common responses may include swelling, minor bleeding resulting in bruising, redness or itchiness, tenderness at the treatment site, and the development of small lumps or bumps. These effects are typically mild and resolve within a few days, although bruising and swelling can persist for up to 14 days in some individuals.

Less commonly reported adverse events may include localised infection, allergic response, excessive tissue response, fatigue, or, in rare instances, complications such as vascular occlusion or granuloma formation.

At The Cosmetic Studio Noosa our staff are regularly trained in emergency responses in the management of all adverse events in accordance to the ‘Guidelines on Emergency Responses to Adverse Events’. We abide by safe injecting practices and adhere to strict protocols for medical management to resolve these conditions in the rare event of them occurring.

At your first consultation and every 12 months, you will have a FaceTime consultation with one of our supervising medical prescribers, who will assess your medical history, current medications, and any allergies or illnesses that may affect your suitability for this treatment.

NB: Recent changes to dilutions, attendance to anatomical workshop with adverse event recognition training have markedly reduced the incidence of these severe but rare complications.

Skin Sculpting Treatments are known for its long-lasting results, typically lasting up to 2 years or more. This is significantly longer than most traditional products, which often need to be repeated every 6-18 months.

However, it’s important to note that individual results may vary depending on several factors, including:

• Age and skin condition: Younger skin with good collagen production may see longer-lasting results.
• Severity of volume loss: More severe volume loss may require additional treatments to achieve desired results.
• Individual metabolism: The rate at which your body processes the active ingredients in collagen-stimulating treatments, such as PLLA, can influence how long the results are maintained.• Lifestyle factors: Sun exposure, smoking, and poor nutrition can accelerate collagen breakdown and shorten the duration of results.

Following a healthy lifestyle and good skincare routine can help prolong the results of your Skin Sculpting Treatment. Additionally, touch-up treatments can be performed to maintain optimal results over time.

During your consultation at The Cosmetic Studio Noosa, we’ll discuss your individual needs and provide a personalised estimate of how long your collagen-stimulating treatment results may last.

**When Skin Sculpting Treatments wear off, your skin will gradually return to its pre-treatment state. This means that the volume and lift achieved may diminish over time, and lines or folds may become more noticeable again.**

However, it’s important to understand that Skin Sculpting Treatments work by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production. Even after the active ingredients have been metabolised, the collagen your body has produced may continue to support improvements in skin texture and firmness for a period of time.

These treatments may also contribute to slowing visible signs of ageing by promoting long-term collagen regeneration. So while your skin may not retain the same level of lift as immediately post-treatment, it will often appear more refreshed than it would have without treatment.

Your pain tolerance or fear of needles are comprehensively covered in your consultation. We offer many types of pain relief, from potent prescribed anaesthetic numbing cream, ice packs and proven distraction techniques!

Best of all, Skin Sculpting Treatments contain a local anaesthetic component, which helps to numb the area during the procedure, whether applied using a fine needle or a blunt-tipped cannula.

• At your consultation, we take your health history and other relevant information discussed, including consent, risks and benefits, then provide you with written Before & Aftercare instructions.
• A comprehensive facial assessment is conducted, and your treatment plan is given.
• While Skin Sculpting Treatments are not classified as prescription medicines, the topical anaesthetic used for numbing is. For this reason, we arrange a 12-month prescription through a videoconference consultation with our authorised prescriber.
• All your makeup is removed. Then, an anaesthetic cream is applied to the areas to be treated and allowed to penetrate for approximately 30 minutes.
• The anaesthetic cream is removed, and the skin is cleansed with an antiseptic solution.
• This collagen-stimulating treatment is administered in small amounts to mapped-out areas using either a fine needle or a blunt-tipped cannula, with multiple application points used as needed.
• Cryo-ice therapy is used throughout for added comfort and can be applied to help reduce bruising and swelling.
• After the treatment session, the area will be massaged to distribute the product evenly.
• The treatment session usually takes 45 minutes to complete.
• Before leaving, we go over Aftercare and provide you with a home care information sheet