Mandatory Statements
Important information about prescription medicines and cosmetic injectable treatments
Important information about prescription medicines and cosmetic injectable treatments
As a New Zealand appearance medicine clinic, we are required to provide certain information relating to prescription medicines and treatment risks. We encourage all patients to read the information below and discuss any questions during their consultation.
botulinum toxin injections
Botulinum toxin injections are prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow's feet around the eyes. Botulinum toxin injections have risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if botulinum toxin injections are right for you. If you have side effects, see your doctor. You will need to pay for your botulinum toxin injection and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions & side effects consult your doctor or go to www.medsafe.govt.nz. Botulinum toxin injections last about 4 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Should only be administered by trained medical professionals.
Dermal Filler and Skin Boosters
dermal filler
Dermal filler injections are Medical devices for the treatment of loss of volume in the skin. Dermal fillers have risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if dermal filler injections are right for you. For further information ask your doctor or go to www.medsafe.govt.nz
sunekos®
Sunekos 1200 is an implantable medical device that modifies the structure of mature skin, restoring volume, filling wrinkles and folds in the skin and in scar sites. It is suitable for creating a temporary increase in the volume of skin tissue. Sunekos 1200 is a medical device that is sterile, injectable, non-pyrogenic, biocompatible, re-absorbable, made with hyaluronic acid and amino acids. Sunekos Performa is a medical device recommended for the treatment of blemishes and depressions in the skin caused by wrinkles and scars. Sunekos Performa is a sterile resorbable injectable solution which acts as a filler, supporting the restoration of physiological elasticity and temporarily replacing volume by expanding the soft tissues. Sunekos should not be used on patients: with known hypersensitivity to any of its components; presenting with a general infection, inflammatory or infectious cutaneous problems; with history of severe multiple allergies or anaphylactic shock; prone to hypertrophic scars/keloids or streptococcal diseases; in patients presenting with porphyria; under 18 years of age; in pregnancy or lactation; others. See full Instructions for use before prescribing for full safety information, available from www.xytide.co.nz New Zealand Sponsor: AA-Med Pty Ltd Distributed by: Xytide Biotech NZ Pty Ltd (NZBN 9429049668612) C/O Alliott Ltd, Level 2, 142 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 1023 NZ. For more information please phone +61 1800 570 036.
restylane® skinboosters
Restylane® Skinboosters Medical Device Class III. For the treatment of skin structure, hydration and elasticity. Restylane Skinboosters has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Restylane Skinboosters is right for you. 20mg/ml stabilised hyaluronic acid. For product information check with your doctor or from product details with the supplier. Galderma Australia Sydney or distributor Healthcare Logistics, Auckland.
Biostimulators
sculptra
Sculptra® is a poly-L-lactic acid implant liquid that is injected by a healthcare professional into or below the skin to increase volume of depressed areas, particularly to correct skin depressions. Class III Medical Device. Sculptra® may also be used for large volume restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss. Sculptra® has risks and benefits. Sculptra® treatment may result in injection site reactions and pain. Ask your healthcare professional to explain the range of possible side effects and tell them if any side effects concern you. Sculptra® should not be injected into skin that is inflamed or infected. Exposure to excessive sunlight or UV lamp exposure should be avoided until redness or swelling has resolved. Sculptra® is not recommended for people taking blood thinning medicines and has not been tested in pregnant or breast-feeding women or those aged under 18 years. Lasts for 12-25 months. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU ARE GIVEN. Galderma Australia, Sydney. Distributed by Healthcare Logistics Auckland.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections