Short vs Long Term Goals

There has been lots of debate about dermal fillers versus bio stimulators over the last few years but with more choice in cosmetic procedures than ever before how do you decide what treatment to choose? And is it really as simple as this versus that.

 You might have also heard all sorts of talk in the media about how fillers are ‘out’, and bio stimulators are ‘in’. Does this remind anyone of skinny jeans?!

 Some celebrities have even come out to talk about how they have chosen to have their fillers dissolved in order to achieve a more natural look. Could this be the same celebrities that once claimed they hadn’t undergone any work, yet have become barely recognisable?

 Fortunately, here in New Zealand the trend has always been towards a soft and natural look and when it comes to filler removal the majority of patients seen at Clinic 42 have either been treated overseas or elsewhere by inexperienced practitioners.

For those of you who are new to cosmetic medicine, let me break it down in layperson’s terms. The three most powerful tools (or products) in cosmetic medicine which can potentially help and where most patients start are:…