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Risks and Side Effects 

Volumising Consultations

Most common side effects

• Localised burning/stinging during injection
• Bruising and redness
• Tenderness
• Swelling at the procedure site

Less common side effects

• Uneven/inadequate result/lumps
• Infection at the procedure site

Risks and possible complications

• Permanent granuloma/nodule/lump formation
• Necrosis of the skin
• Prolonged redness
• Prolonged pain and sensitivity at the treated areas
• Nerve damage
• Scar formation (keloid)
• Immediate hypersensitivity including Anaphylaxis
• Nasolacrimal duct obstruction, blindness (when treating around the eye area)

Wrinkle Consultations

Common side effects

• Transient headache

• Swelling

• Bruising

Risks and possible complications

• Pain, twitching, itching, oedema around the eyes
• Allergy including anaphylaxis is possible, but rare
• Asymmetry
• Temporary drooping of facial features, including eyebrows, cheeks and mouth
• Dry eyes
• Double or blurred vision

Laser Treatment

Common side effects

• Discomfort during treatment

• Micro crusting 

• Bruising

• Swelling

• Redness

Risks and possible complications

• Hyper and Hypo pigmentation

• Blisters

• Infection

• Scarring

• Incomplete removal 

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