Frequently Asked Questions
Premium injectable treatments that restore confidence and reveal your natural beauty in New Zealand

Consultations & Clinic Policies
The actual injections take less than 5 minutes. However, we book 30-minute appointments to ensure we have ample time to discuss your goals, review your facial anatomy, and answer any questions.
The under-eye area is complex, which is why it should only be treated by an experienced medical professional. We use a blunt-tipped cannula instead of a sharp needle to significantly maximize safety and minimize bruising.
Aqualyx is highly effective, but patient selection is key. It works best on clients close to their ideal body weight who have localized, stubborn pockets of fat. It is not a general weight loss solution.
We charge a $50 consultation fee. However, this fee is fully redeemable against the cost of any treatment you proceed with on the day, acting as a deposit for our clinical time.
Good candidates have a true structural hollow without excessive under-eye bags or fluid retention. We must assess you in person to determine if filler is the safe and correct choice.
Yes, this is a highly safe, FDA-approved medical treatment for excessive sweating. It targets only the local sweat glands and does not affect your body's overall ability to cool itself.
This treatment is generally for adults who experience frequent, debilitating headaches (often defined as 15 or more headache days a month) and haven't found relief with standard medications.
The treatment itself takes about 15 to 20 minutes, though we allocate 45 minutes for your appointment to allow for a thorough consultation, mapping, and a slow, precise injection technique.
For the best results, a primary course of two treatments spaced 4 weeks apart is required. To maintain the glow, a single top-up treatment is recommended every 6 months.
The injections take just a few minutes. We book a 30-minute consultation slot to palpate the muscle, assess your bite strength, and determine the exact dosage required.
Preparation & Aftercare
We apply a strong, medical-grade topical anesthetic cream before the procedure. You will feel a vibrating sensation and some pressure, but the treatment is highly tolerable.
You may feel a warm, tingling, or slightly "spicy" sensation while the active peel solution is on your skin, but it should not be painful. Our lighter peels feel very comfortable.
We prioritize your comfort. Premium fillers contain Lidocaine (a local anesthetic) inside the gel, which numbs the area as we inject. We also use topical numbing cream for sensitive areas like the lips.
Mild, temporary side effects can include slight redness or a tiny mosquito-bite-like bump at the injection site, which usually disappears within 15 minutes. Occasional mild bruising or a transient headache can also occur.
If you have a deeper peel that induces visible shedding, the flaking usually begins on day 3 and is fully complete by day 5 to 7. Light "lunchtime" peels have no visible shedding at all.
We advise avoiding washing your face the evening of your treatment. Let the serums applied in-clinic fully absorb. The next morning, you may use a gentle cleanser and tepid water.
Swelling is a guaranteed part of the process—it indicates the fat cells are breaking down. You should expect your double chin to look slightly larger for the first 3 to 5 days before it begins to shrink.
Come with a clean face if possible, and bring a list of your current skincare products and any medications you take. It also helps to bring reference photos of results you admire (and results you don't!).
Your skin will look and feel like you have a moderate sunburn immediately after. This redness typically subsides significantly within 24 to 48 hours.
Yes, but strict sun protection is non-negotiable. If you cannot commit to wearing SPF 50+ daily and wearing a hat outdoors, it is safer to save deeper peels for the winter months.
Medical Wellness
Generally, cosmetic clinics cannot process medical insurance claims directly. However, we can provide you with a detailed receipt if your specific health insurance policy covers hyperhidrosis treatments.
We target the specific muscle groups that contribute to tension and nerve compression. This includes the frontalis (forehead), temporalis (side of head), occipitalis (back of head), and cervical paraspinal muscle groups.
The results for hyperhidrosis are exceptionally long-lasting, typically providing dry comfort for 6 to 9 months before the treatment needs to be repeated.
The pain relief and muscle relaxation usually last around 4 to 6 months. Many clients find that after a few consecutive treatments, the habit of grinding is broken, and results last even longer.
It involves multiple shallow injections into specific, clinically mapped trigger points across the forehead, temples, back of the head, and sometimes the upper neck and shoulders.
In older clients with significant skin laxity, shrinking the masseter muscle rapidly could theoretically leave behind loose skin. We assess this risk during consultation and may recommend a lower dose or combined skin-tightening treatments.
The underarm skin is surprisingly resilient. We use an ultra-fine needle to make shallow injections just beneath the skin's surface. Most clients report it feels like tiny, very tolerable pinpricks.
Because the protocol includes injecting the forehead and frown muscles, you will experience a cosmetic softening of lines in your upper face. This is generally considered a welcome "side effect" by patients!
The most commonly treated area is the underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis). We can also treat excessive sweating on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet.
Not noticeably. We only reduce the excess overactivity of the muscle. You will still be able to chew, talk, and smile entirely normally—you just won't have the strength to unconsciously grind your teeth.
Skin Health & Rejuvenation
Dehydration is a lack of water in the skin, often caused by environmental factors, air conditioning, ageing, or using harsh skincare products that damage the skin barrier.
Uneven texture is usually caused by a buildup of dead skin cells, slowed cellular turnover, sun damage, or mild acne scarring. As we age, our skin struggles to exfoliate itself naturally.
Dark circles can be caused by true hollowing (a structural shadow), thinning skin that reveals blood vessels, hyperpigmentation, or a combination of all three.
While it is difficult to completely "erase" deep scarring, our treatments can significantly soften indentations, remodel the tissue, and dramatically improve the overall smoothness of your skin.
Dermal fillers stay where they are placed to build volume and shape. Profhilo is a bioremodelling skin booster that flows smoothly under the skin like honey, hydrating the tissue without changing your facial contours.
We apply a strong, medical-grade topical anesthetic cream before the procedure. You will feel a vibrating sensation and some pressure, but the treatment is highly tolerable.
You may feel a warm, tingling, or slightly "spicy" sensation while the active peel solution is on your skin, but it should not be painful. Our lighter peels feel very comfortable.
No. Dry skin lacks oil, while dehydrated skin lacks water. You can have an oily skin type but still suffer from cellular dehydration, making it look dull and tight.
We recommend a combination approach. Professional Peels clear away dead cells immediately, while treatments like Microneedling and Skin Boosters remodel the skin from underneath for long-term luminosity.
Microneedling stimulates new collagen production. As this collagen forms, it plumps the skin and tightens the walls of the pores, making them appear visibly smaller.
Cosmetic Injectables
The treatment itself takes about 15 to 20 minutes, though we allocate 45 minutes for your appointment to allow for a thorough consultation, mapping, and a slow, precise injection technique.
No. Unlike Hyaluronic Acid fillers, Radiesse cannot be dissolved with Hyalase. This is why it is an advanced treatment used primarily for structure (jawlines, cheeks) by highly experienced injectors.
The enzyme starts breaking down the filler immediately on contact. You will see a significant reduction before you even leave the clinic, with the full dissolving process completing within 24 to 48 hours.
Not at all. Our philosophy at Aesthetica is "less is more." We use precise micro-dosing to soften your lines while preserving your natural ability to express emotion.
Depending on the product used and the area treated, results typically last anywhere from 9 to 18 months. Areas with less movement (like cheeks) tend to hold filler longer than areas with high movement (like lips).
Filler adds immediate volume to physically lift a hollow. Rejuran (Polynucleotides) regenerates and thickens the skin tissue over time to reduce dark pigmentation and crepey lines without adding bulk.
Most clients require between 2 to 4 sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, to achieve optimal reduction of under-chin fullness.
No. If you decide to stop, your muscles will simply regain their normal movement over a few months, and your lines will slowly return to their pre-treatment state. They will not look worse than before you started.
Filler is used to correct hollows. If your primary issue is protruding fat pads (puffy bags), adding filler may actually make them look worse. During your consultation, we will assess if you are a suitable candidate.
One of the great benefits of Hyaluronic Acid fillers is that they are not permanent and are fully reversible. If you are unhappy, we can safely dissolve the filler using an enzyme called Hyalase.
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