Sponsored: On the couch with Melanie Potter from Caci Clinic

Involved in the beauty industry for over 20 years, Caci Nelson clinic owner Melanie Potter thrives in her role helping people to feel great in the skin they’re in. This month Melanie talks to Nelson Magazine about some of their most commonly asked questions about cosmetic injectables.

How do the most common injectables work?

There are three types of cosmetic injectables that we love at Caci, all with different purposes to get you great results.

The first are anti-wrinkle injectables, which says it all in the name! As we age and our collagen and elastin production slows down, lines become more pronounced. Anti-wrinkle injections, made from a purified protein, temporarily reduce the action of the targeted muscles. We treat frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines. As a result, lines and wrinkles are softened, giving you a younger, fresher-looking appearance. Results take up to two weeks to fully take effect and will last 3-4 months. We’ve made it easy to have regular treatments with our membership and payment plans.

Next up is Dermal Filler. A clear injectable made from hyaluronic acid, injected to add lip volume and to smooth or define facial features. Our goal is enhancing your best features for a natural look. Dermal filler results are immediate and can typically last up to 12 months.

At Caci, we also offer a bio stimulator, injected just under the surface of the skin to stimulate new collagen and elastin to improve hydration, wrinkles and skin firmness, while giving a tightening and lifting effect. When having treatment for the first time, you will be recommended to have at least two treatments 4-6 weeks apart to get the best results.

What are possible side effects of injectable treatments?

Cosmetic injectables are the most common nonsurgical anti-ageing treatments available globally. Our expert injectors use market-leading products proven to be effective for millions worldwide. Each injectable type has the possibility of side effects, and these are all thoroughly explained during your free consultation.

What areas can be treated?

For antiwrinkle injectables: Frown and forehead lines, plus the crow’s feet. For Dermal Filler: Lips, cheeks, jawline, chin, marionette lines plus the nasolabial folds which are the lines or folds that from around the nose, mouth and chin.

How do I get started?

Our consultations are always complimentary, we’d love to see you for a chat. We will put together options for a personalised treatment plan just for you. It is important to us that you have all of your questions answered and that our team of experts give you the best results!

Botulinum toxin injections are prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet round the eyes. Botulinum toxin injections have risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if botulinum toxin injection is right for you. If you have side effects, see your doctor. You will need to pay for your botulinum toxin injection and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions & side effects consult your doctor or go to www.medsafe.govt.nz. Botulinum toxin injections lasts about 4 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Should only be administered by trained medical professionals.