If you are having Profhilo, you can usually expect very little downtime. You may notice small raised bumps, mild redness or some swelling at your injection points straight after treatment, but these early effects are usually temporary. Your skin still needs a short time to settle after the injections, even though Profhilo is designed to… Read more… Profhilo Downtime and Aftercare: Swelling, Bumps and What Is Normal
Your Profhilo treatment is usually planned as a course of two sessions around four weeks apart. You may notice some changes after your first treatment, but your overall response is usually easier to assess after completing the initial course and allowing your skin time to respond. Any changes from Profhilo tend to develop gradually rather… Read more… How Many Profhilo Sessions Do You Need Before Results Show?
If you are considering Profhilo, you may be wondering how long your results could last and when you might need maintenance. The duration can vary between individuals, and although factors such as your age, skin condition and treatment area may influence how your skin responds, current studies do not establish exactly how much each factor… Read more… How Long Does Profhilo Last, and When Should You Book Maintenance?
If you are planning VASER liposuction before your wedding, honeymoon, holiday or another important event, you need to give your body enough time to recover. You may feel well enough to return to your normal routine before your swelling and bruising have fully settled, so your final contour may take longer to appear. Your body… Read more… VASER Liposuction Before a Wedding or Event: How Far Ahead Should You Book?
You can be fit and at a relatively stable weight while still having stubborn areas of fat around your abdomen, waist, flanks, back or thighs. Some areas may also feel firmer or denser because of the connective tissue within your subcutaneous fat. “Fibrous fat” is a cosmetic term often used to describe denser fat that… Read more… Treating Fibrous Fat with VASER: Why Athletic and Diet-Resistant Areas Differ
If you have a stubborn pocket of fat that does not respond to diet and exercise, you may consider treatments such as VASER or CoolSculpting. VASER liposuction physically removes fat through surgery, while CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling to reduce selected fat cells without surgery. Your choice can depend on how much fat reduction you want,… Read more… VASER vs CoolSculpting: Which Is Better for Stubborn Fat?
Your VASER liposuction may sometimes be performed under local anaesthetic, allowing you to stay awake while your treatment area is numbed. You may also receive sedation to help you feel relaxed. The aim of local anaesthetic is to control surgical pain, although you may still notice pressure, movement or vibration. Your surgeon will decide whether… Read more… VASER Liposuction Under Local Anaesthetic: What Does Awake Treatment Feel Like?
If you’re wondering when you can return to the gym after VASER liposuction, there isn’t one fixed date that applies to everyone. General liposuction literature suggests that most patients return to regular activities in around 3 to 4 weeks, but that does not mean you are automatically ready for running, heavy weights or HIIT. Your… Read more… When Can You Return to the Gym After VASER Liposuction?
If you are planning VASER liposuction, you may want to know what your recovery will feel like after the procedure. Your swelling, bruising and comfort can change over the first few weeks, and you may gradually return to work, exercise and your normal routine. Your recovery will depend on the areas treated, how much fat… Read more… Week-by-Week Recovery After VASER Liposuction: Swelling, Bruising and Compression
If you’ve recently had VASER liposuction, you may be wondering whether a new soft or swollen area is simply part of healing or could be a seroma. Swelling is common after liposuction, but a seroma is a more localised pocket of fluid that can develop beneath your skin as your tissues heal. If you notice… Read more… Fluid Build-Up After VASER Liposuction: Seromas, Care and Warning Signs
