When providing Medical Aesthetics, Complete Wellbeing offers both cosmetic and medical treatments.
Cosmetic Treatments
At Complete Wellbeing we have a focus on positive aging as part of a wholistic treatment plan. Treatments are intended to be subtle and bring a natural look. We can treat clients aged 18yrs and over.
How Do Medical Aesthetics Work?
The most common treatment uses Neurotoxins. These are injected and block the nerve signals to the muscles. The result is that wrinkles relax and soften.
Treatment with fillers provides volume augmentation, or plumping by injecting compatible substances into the face. This service will be available soon.
What Does Treatment Help With?
Neurotoxin treatment can have a positive effect on a wide range of areas. It is indicated for forehead and frown lines, crow's feet at the corners of the eyes, brow lift and can also be used off-label, a legal and common practice, for other areas on the face including upper lip wrinkles.
How Often Are Medical Aesthetic Treatments Needed?
The effects of neurotoxin are temporary and gradually wear off. The treatment will need to be repeated after at least 4 months, with the actual frequency depending on the client's treatment plan.
How Long are Sessions and What is The Cost?
The length of sessions is determined by the areas being treated and the client's desired outcomes. They may be short or take up to an hour.
The cost is dependent on the amount of product used. This in turn relates to the areas being treated and on the client's treatment goals.
After a Medical Aesthetic Treatment
Some side effects are to be expected after a treatment. Temporary bruising is rare, and a mild headache may be present that can last a few hours. At the start of each visit an informed consent is discussed and signed. This reviews all possible side effects and includes relevant information from product monographs (a factual, scientific document on a drug product) and the literature.
When Not to Come for Medical Aesthetics
There are certain contra-indications to treatment with neurotoxins which include pregnancy, breastfeeding and neuromuscular disorders. These are reviewed during the initial consultation and each time you come to ensure for client safety.
Medical Treatments
Medically indicated Neurotoxin treatments (not cosmetic) can provide effective relief from conditions such as chronic migraines and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
A Nurse Practitioner or Medical Doctor can refer clients aged 18 years or over for this treatment. Frequency of the treatments depends on the individual. For hyperhidrosis this may be every 6 - 14 months.
Are Medical Treatments Covered on Insurance?
Most insurers cover a significant cost of these medical treatments, as well as any Nurse Practitioner consultation / referral fee. Contact your insurance provider to check the details. They will not cover treatment for purely cosmetic purposes.