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Lipoatrophy or facial wasting is the loss of subcutaneous fat from the face.

People who suffer from Lipoatrophy can notice fat loss to the face, shoulders, arms or legs. The area inside the hollow can often be tender to touch, and the skin can become slightly lighter or darker than the surrounding skin.

The substance used in the Face Rejuvenator treatment is a biocompatible, synthetic material that has been used by doctors for over 30 years. It contains skin-smoothing micro particles to help lift and smooth sagging skin without surgery.

The fatty tissue, which helps to fill out the face, is lost, causing skin to sag and further wrinkle. This reduction in skin volume can make the face look thin and narrow, making you appear older than you are. Fortunately, the product can assist in smoothing lines and wrinkles and help the skin regain a firm and youthful appearance by restoring skin volume that has been naturally lost.

For patients undergoing therapy for HIV and AIDS, the treatment for these hollowed areas in the cheek or temples is now subsidised by the pharmaceutical benefits scheme.

The number of treatments required varies from patient to patient depending of the severity of Lipoatrophy. Commonly, two or three treatments at least are required, at four to six week intervals to create the desired results.

Further treatments may be required for more severe cases for optimal results.

Laser Toning requires no downtime. You may experience flushing or slight redness to the skin, which can be easily covered by makeup. We offer a complimentary makeup application here at Cosmetic Image Clinics after treatments if requested.

With this treatment you may feel some mild discomfort however at Cosmetic Image Clinics we do everything within our power to make the procedure as comfortable as possible utilising ice, numbing cream, vibrating instruments, ‘cannulas’ to minimise discomfort instead of needles. We also offer other forms of pain relief so talk to our team upon arrival.

You will be instructed to massage the treated areas for five days after your treatment. All you need is a minimum of five minutes five times a day. This is very important for the first few days immediately after the treatment and should be continued for the full five days.

You can return to normal activities after your treatment

Some side effects of this treatment may include bleeding, tenderness or pain, redness, bruising, or swelling. Patients can use ice packs to ease any pain and swelling. These effects generally resolve in 2-6 days. Rarely, an allergic reaction can occur which can cause red, inflamed nodules. This has never to date been seen amongst Cosmetic Image Clinics’ clients however it is still a risk.

The most common long-term side effect is the occurrence of palpable nodules where excess collagen has formed. This can occur; it is estimated in studies, in just fewer than 10% of patients. The formation of these nodules is far less common now with improved techniques and products. The nodules generally are not a problem if they occur as long as they are not visible. Visible nodules are rare and can be treated. The incidence of nodules is significantly increased if the treated areas are not massaged for five days after treatment to help disperse the product evenly throughout the skin.