What's the secret to getting good non-surgical results?
13/12/20
The initial consultation!
First of all I need to find out about what it is that's bothering you, your medical history, other treatments you've had and how your appearance may be limiting your enjoyment of life.
Next I examine your face both stationary and in animation. I may touch and gently move your tissues.
I then take detailed photographs to assess the shadows your face is creating and allows me (after you've gone home) to make detailed plans on what the best treatments are for you.
With your photographs, we will analyse your face and I will refer to other patients images to demonstrate to you what is possible in the non- surgical arena. I am honest with you and may discuss surgery (I have no affiliations) if I think it may be an option for you.
I analyse your face shape, a feminine shape is more like an inverted triangle (the chin being the pointed end) and a masculine face is more square and angular especially the jawline and chin.
However as women age, because of soft tissue descent, the face becomes more square in shape. This is when I need to use clever techniques with several treatment modalities (see below) to create the most flattering facial shape for you. I usually ask for a photo of you when younger to see what structures in your face has changed and then formulate a plan to replace or replenish these features. Not many of my patients want to look like someone else, they just want to look like a fresher and rested version of themselves.
We will also discuss benefits, downsides and maintenance of your proposed treatments.
Lastly, at the end of the consultation, I show you a treatment plan with the associated time frames and costs. This is then emailed to you.
Once your treatment plan is created, we work together to formulate your aesthetic priorities. For example you may want to look less tired, so we may target your under eye area as the first priority. When I treat your face I often make use several treatment modalities in clever and advanced ways. I use products such as Botox (or other toxins that are prescription only and only given if it is medically appropriate), dermal fillers (I use Restylane, Juvederm, Belotero, Teosyl and orther high grade medically safe products), polynucleotides, dermal bio-stimulators (Profhilo, Ellansé, Sculptra, Radiesse, HArmonyCA), PDO threads, Aqualyx (for under chin fat dissolving/ jowl reduction), medical grade peels and skincare.
Don’t worry about the choices here, it's understandable to feel overwhelmed, you will be gently guided as to what is likely to give you the best results.
We may decide to perform a small procedure, if time allows, like Botox or lesion removal, however larger procedures like filler or threadlifts will mean another visit is required. Filler treatments require performing ultrasound, making you comfortable and numb, thoroughly cleansing the face then doing the procedure. This in itself often requires an hour. This thorough approach of the consultation first, followed by the procedure at the next visit, is so important when you want to achieve the best natural and fresh looking results.
Here is a 2 minute video explaining the stages of your facial assessment. Click here if you want to watch it.
It's amazing that all this can be acheived in the hour consultation, but it is.
I am different to other clinics, who rely on you to tell them the product you want and where you want it. I think this is why there is "bad and obvious" work out there. I treat people as though they are my GP patient, tell me the problem that's bothering you and let me help you solve it. And if I can't with all the tools and skills I have then I can advise and refer you to someone who has other tools and skills.
Do you want to see me for a consultation?
I can be found in a beautiful private clinic in the Welsh countryside, outside the village of Rossett between Chester and Wrexham.
Click on the link below to book online:
https://www.drkenningham.co.uk/contact-me/#appointments
With my warmest regards,
Dr Maeve K