Botulinum, filler, stitches and fat way injection - what helps with WHAT?
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Armpit sweating
INDIKATION: Heavy sweating in the armpits.
GOLD STANDARD: Botulinum reduces sweating for 5-6 months.
NO-GO: Only go to experienced therapists. Surgery only if botulinum does not bring improvement.
COSTS: ab CHF 500 after cost of materials.
Upper arms
INDIKATION: Typical sagging of the upper arms with wrinkled skin with advancing age. Muscle training is important, but alone is not enough.
GOLD STANDARD: Especially in cases of mild or moderate sagging, the combination of the fat way injection and a special tightening hyaloronic acid/threads is promising.
NO-GO: Plastic surgery should always be the last therapy option with all the risks of surgery and really only be used in cases of very pronounced sagging. Laser and other apparative procedures are unsatisfactory.
COSTS:Fat way injection from 450 CHF, filler from 400 CHF, stitches from 500 CHF Durability: depending on predisposition and aging repeated treatment necessary.
Bra fat
INDICATION: With age and due to localised excess fat, unsightly love handles form when wearing a bra.
GOLDSTANDARD: The fat removal injection can usually remove these fat deposits after 2-3 applications without any problems. There are no scars or scarring in the tissue.
NO-GO: Liposuction in this region is problematic, the same applies to surgical removal because there is inevitably scarring. Cryolipolysis also does not show good cosmetic results.
COSTS: ab 350 CHF per treatment and material expense, usually 2-4 treatments necessary. The result is permanent.
Belly
INDICATION: Increase in the circumference of the abdomen with sagging of the skin.
GOLDSTANDARD: There are different procedures with different risks and chances of success.
Cryolipolysis needs several treatments, results only after several weeks, often disturbing residual fat deposits. Liposuction is effective in the case of very extensive findings, but with costly follow-up treatment, also residual fat deposits. Fat removal injection is effective, can be placed precisely and also tightens the skin. In the case of mild and moderate abdominal fat, very tolerable and effective method, ideally supported by a change in diet. Usually 2-3 treatments are necessary.
NO-GO: No method is suitable for losing weight in general.
COSTS: Fat removal injection from CHF 450 per treatment. Durability: permanent.
Hip fat ("love handles")
INDICATION: With increasing age, fat pads form in the typical places as so-called love handles.
GOLDSTANDARD: As it is usually very “soft” fat, the fat removal injection is ideal as there is no scarring. Usually 2-4 treatments are necessary.
NO-GO: In the case of massive findings, it is essential to aim for weight loss. Restraint in liposuction (liposuction) is indicated.
COSTS: from CHF 450 depending on the cost of materials. Result is permanent as the fat cells are removed.
Thigh
INDICATION: For localised fat accumulation on the outer or inner thighs. In most cases, cellulite is also present.
GOLDSTANDARD: Overall, a rather difficult region to treat if cellulite is also present. Liposuction can reduce the fat deposits, but often leaves the cellulite unaffected. New procedures such as “Cellfina” is a complex treatment, which however only treats the cellulite and does not lead to any fat reduction. Fat-absorbing injections in combination with mesotherapy/Co2 treatment/lymph drainage can bring about a significant improvement if the patient is motivated and has very few complications.
NO-GO: Beware of overly optimistic promises with a single procedure. Patience is needed and the risks should be as low as possible.
COSTS: Fat removal injections from 450 CHF. Usually 3-4 treatments necessary for permanent improvement, stitches from 500 CHF.
Kneecap
INDICATION: Formation of local fat deposits above the kneecap.
GOLDSTANDARD: Fat removal injections are ideal because there are no scars. Depending on the extent, 2-3 treatments are necessary.
NO-GO: No indication for liposuction.
COSTS: from CHF 250 per treatment. Durability: permanent.
Ankle cuffs
INDICATION: formation of local fat deposits on the ankles.
GOLD STANDARD: Fat way injection is ideal because there are no scars. Depending on the extent, 2-3 treatments are necessary.
NO-GO: No indication for liposuction.
COSTS: from 250 CHF per treatment. Durability: permanent.
Upper arms
INDIKATION: Typical sagging of the upper arms with wrinkled skin with advancing age. Muscle training is important, but alone is not enough.
GOLD STANDARD: Especially in cases of mild or moderate sagging, the combination of the fat way injection and a special tightening hyaloronic acid/threads is promising.
NO-GO: Plastic surgery should always be the last therapy option with all the risks of surgery and really only be used in cases of very pronounced sagging. Laser and other apparative procedures are unsatisfactory.
COSTS:Fat way injection from 450 CHF, filler from 400 CHF, stitches from 500 CHF Durability: depending on predisposition and aging repeated treatment necessary.
Chest
INDICATION: In old age, a female breast attachment may develop in men. After ruling out hormonal and other causes (very rarely breast cancer), an attempt can be made to gradually reduce the local accumulation of fat.
GOLD STANDARD: The excess and cosmetically disturbing fat can be gradually reduced in several treatments without leaving scars. Depending on the extent, 2-4 treatments are necessary
NO-GO: No treatment should be carried out without careful clarification of the accumulation of fat (“gynaecomastia”).
COSTS: from CHF 450 per treatment. Removal of fat cells is permanent.
Armpit sweating
INDICATION: Heavy sweating in the armpits.
GOLDSTANDARD: Botulinum reduces sweating for 5-6 months.
NO-GO: Only go to experienced therapists. Surgery only if botulinum does not bring improvement.
COSTS: ab CHF 500 after cost of materials.
Belly
INDICATION: Increase in the circumference of the abdomen with sagging of the skin.
GOLDSTANDARD: There are different procedures with different risks and chances of success.
Cryolipolysis needs several treatments, results only after several weeks, often disturbing residual fat deposits. Liposuction is effective in the case of very extensive findings, but with costly follow-up treatment, also residual fat deposits. Fat removal injection is effective, can be placed precisely and also tightens the skin. In the case of mild and moderate abdominal fat, very tolerable and effective method, ideally supported by a change in diet. Usually 2-3 treatments are necessary.
NO-GO: No method is suitable for losing weight in general.
COSTS: Fat removal injection from CHF 450 per treatment. Durability: permanent.
Hip fat ("love handles")
INDICATION: With increasing age, fat pads form in the typical places as so-called love handles.
GOLDSTANDARD: As it is usually very “soft” fat, the fat removal injection is ideal as there is no scarring. Usually 2-4 treatments are necessary.
NO-GO: In the case of massive findings, it is essential to aim for weight loss. Restraint in liposuction (liposuction) is indicated.
COSTS: from CHF 450 depending on the cost of materials. Result is permanent as the fat cells are removed.
Thigh
INDICATION: For localised fat accumulation on the outer or inner thighs. In most cases, cellulite is also present.
GOLDSTANDARD: Overall, a rather difficult region to treat if cellulite is also present. Liposuction can reduce the fat deposits, but often leaves the cellulite unaffected. New procedures such as “Cellfina” is a complex treatment, which however only treats the cellulite and does not lead to any fat reduction. Fat-absorbing injections in combination with mesotherapy/Co2 treatment/lymph drainage can bring about a significant improvement if the patient is motivated and has very few complications.
NO-GO: Beware of overly optimistic promises with a single procedure. Patience is needed and the risks should be as low as possible.
COSTS: Fat removal injections from 450 CHF. Usually 3-4 treatments necessary for permanent improvement, stitches from 500 CHF.
Kneecap
INDICATION: Formation of local fat deposits above the kneecap.
GOLDSTANDARD: Fat removal injections are ideal because there are no scars. Depending on the extent, 2-3 treatments are necessary.
NO-GO: No indication for liposuction.
COSTS: from CHF 250 per treatment. Durability: permanent.
Ankle cuffs
INDICATION: formation of local fat deposits on the ankles.
GOLD STANDARD: Fat way injection is ideal because there are no scars. Depending on the extent, 2-3 treatments are necessary.
NO-GO: No indication for liposuction.
COSTS: from 250 CHF per treatment. Durability: permanent.
Double chin/neck/decolletage
INDICATION: Formation of a double chin due to local excess fat or tissue slackening with age. Age-related sagging and wrinkling of the neck and décolleté.
GOLDSTANDARD: In the presence of a double chin (multiple) treatment with the fat way injection. Sagging, wrinkled neck and décolleté can be significantly improved with special hyaloronic acid, PRP (autologous plasma therapy) and collagen-stimulating threads, also in the sense of prevention. In the case of very pronounced findings, a surgical neck lift is inevitable for a satisfactory result. Muscle strands in the neck area can be reduced with botulinum.
NO-GO: Injecting an incorrectly selected hyaloronic acid into transverse folds on the neck can cause unsightly nodules. Only allow lifting threads to be inserted by practitioners who are very experienced in this method.
COSTS: Botulinum from 250 CHF , fillers from 400 CHF. Stitches from CHF 400, PRP from CHF 500, fat removal injections from CHF 250, durability: 9-12 months, regular repetitions advisable.
Frown line
INDICATION: Muscular frown lines that develop due to severe strain and give rise to a grim facial expression.
GOLDSTANDARD: The ideal application is botulinum, which is injected into selected, fine points and, depending on the dose, leads to reduced activity of the affected muscles.
NO-GO: Injection with fillers, as there are a lot of arteries running here and there is a risk of blindness.
COSTS: from 250 CHF, repetition after 3-4 months recommended
Cheeks
INDICATION: Sagging cheeks and sagging contours with age.
GOLD STANDARD: In case of volume deficiency, specific regions of the face are relined and supported with special fillers in several layers. In addition, lifting threads can be inserted that make an upward pull backwards and stimulate collagen growth after dissolution in the tissue. In case of very pronounced findings, surgery is necessary.
NO-GO: Laser and filler in the wrong place. The tissue may sag even further.
COSTS: Filler from 750 CHF, sutures from 1200 CHF. Durability: Filler: 12-18 months, sutures 18- 24 months.
Skin
INDICATION: With increasing age and due to external factors (UV radiation, smoking), there is a sagging of the skin and subcutaneous tissue in the face, neck and décolleté with the formation of fine and coarser wrinkles with an increase in local pigmentary disorders.
GOLD STANDARD: Special hyaloronic acid (“skin booster”) can be injected superficially into the skin. In addition, mesotherapy (local vitamins and nutrients), PRP (autologous plasma treatment) in combination with “microneedling” as well as collagen-stimulating threads can be used. Special infusions for the regeneration of aged skin serve as further support.
NO-GO: Beware of taking special “cocktails” and capsules that can be ordered on the Internet. There is often a lack of accurate proof of quality and precise information about the composition of the ingredients.
COSTS: Skinbooster from 400 CHF, Mesotherapy 8x from 1500 CHF, PRP from 500 CHF, Infusions from 200 CHF. Repeated treatments necessary for lasting improvement.
Nasolabial fold
INDICATION: Nasolabial folds are caused by a combination of decreasing elasticity of the tissue and a lack of volume in the midface or cheek area. Individual predisposition also plays a role.
GOLDSTANDARD: Injection of fillers with good lifting capacity under exact consideration of the anatomy. Additional support with small sutures possible. In the case of a pronounced nasolabial bulge, also careful use of injection lipolysis (fat way injection).
NO-GO: Good anatomical knowledge and experience necessary, as arteries run in the nasal area, which must be spared at all costs.
COSTS: Filler from 450 CHF, sutures from 500 CHF. Fat removal injections from 150 CHF Durability: filler 9-12 months, sutures 12-18 months.
Forehead
INDICATION: Transverse mimic wrinkles that develop due to the strain on the mimic muscles and give a worried facial expression. Lack of volume in old age.
GOLDSTANDARD: Reduction of transverse wrinkles with botulinum, which is injected specifically into fine points and, depending on the dose, leads to reduced activity of the forehead muscle. Correct volume deficiency with special fillers.
NO-GO: Injection with wrong fillers and wrong technique – only for very pronounced wrinkles – only by experienced therapists.
COSTS: Botulinum from CHF 250 Shelf life: 3-4 months, filler from CHF 450 Shelf life: approx. 12 months.
Hair
INDICATION: Hair loss caused by stress or deficiencies of vitamins, hormones and minerals.
GOLDSTANDARD: Correction of vitamins, minerals and hormones with infusions, tablets. In addition, repeated (8-10x) injections of nutrients (MESOHAIR) and PRP (self plasma therapy) into the scalp.
NO-GO: Hair transplantation without prior careful clarification of any deficiency conditions.
COSTS: from 1600.00 CHF depending on findings
Eyebrows/Upper eyelids
INDICATION: Drooping upper eyelids that develop into drooping eyelids and give a tired facial expression.
GOLD STANDARD: If the extent is still small, a good correction can be achieved with botulinum in combination with fillers. In case of more pronounced skin, a thread lift can be performed.
NO-GO: Immediate surgery if the condition is still mild. The ageing process continues, so surgery is only necessary if the findings are very pronounced.
COSTS: Botulinum from CHF 350, filler from CHF 350, thread lift from CHF 550. Durability: Botulinum approx. 4 months, filler approx. 6 months, / thread lifting 12-18 months.
Lower eyelids/eye rings
INDICATION: Formation of a tear trough, fine eye wrinkles and dark circles.
GOLD STANDARD: For tear troughs, relining with a special hyaloronic acid (filler) is useful. A combination of hyaloronic acid, sutures and PRP (autologous plasma) can be used for eye grooves. In the case of very pronounced findings, surgery is necessary. Fine eye wrinkles (“crow’s feet”) can be reduced with botulinum.
NO-GO: Laser therapy alone, which only removes small wrinkles but does not correct a lack of volume. Filler must be injected deeply, otherwise it can shimmer through blue (Tyndale effect).
COSTS: Botulinum from CHF 250, fillers from CHF 450, threads from CHF 400, PRP from CHF 500. Durability: Botulinum 4 months, filler 9-15 months, threads & PRP approx. 12 – 24 months.
Nose
INDICATION: Small bumps, humps or drooping nose tip
GOLD STANDARD: Special fillers with great lifting capacity are injected precisely into the tip or bridge of the nose. In the case of pronounced findings, surgery is necessary.
NO-GO: Laser or local cortisone injections. Caution is advised with pre-operated noses.
COSTS: Filler from CHF 450, shelf life: 12-18 months
Lips
INDICATION: Narrow and uneven lips.
GOLD STANDARD: Injection of special hyaloronic acid (fillers) into the lip. In addition, careful strengthening of the lip contours and lifting of the corner of the mouth, if necessary. Before treatment, anaesthesia with a cream or a “dentist’s injection”.
NO-GO: Use of botulinum and fake fillers.
COSTS: from 500 CHF. Shelf life: 6-9 months
Chin/marionette lines/chin line/hamster cheeks
INDICATION: Narrow chin with a pronounced chin furrow due to lack of volume, additional sagging cheeks and increasingly elongated chin line due to tissue slackening and shifting of fat pads with age.
GOLD STANDARD: Here, a combination of fillers (volume correction) and the fat way injection is recommended. Additional insertion of lifting threads, if necessary.
NO-GO: A well-timed therapy plan is necessary. Several sessions are necessary if different methods are combined. No fillers in the wrong place, otherwise the hamster cheeks would be accentuated.
COSTS: Filler from CHF 450, fat removal syringe from CHF 250 Shelf life: 12-18 months
Nasolabial fold
INDICATION: Nasolabial folds are caused by a combination of decreasing elasticity of the tissue and a lack of volume in the midface or cheek area. Individual predisposition also plays a role.
GOLDSTANDARD: Injection of fillers with good lifting capacity under exact consideration of the anatomy. Additional support with small sutures possible. In the case of a pronounced nasolabial bulge, also careful use of injection lipolysis (fat way injection).
NO-GO: Good anatomical knowledge and experience necessary, as arteries run in the nasal area, which must be spared at all costs.
COSTS: Filler from CHF 450, stitches from CHF 500. Fat removal injections from 150 CHF Durability: filler 9-12 months, sutures 12-18 months.
Skin
INDICATION: With increasing age and due to external factors (UV radiation, smoking), there is a slackening of the skin and subcutaneous tissue in the face, neck and décolleté with the formation of fine and coarser wrinkles with an increase in local pigmentary disorders.
GOLDSTANDARD: Special hyaloronic acid (“skin booster”) can be injected superficially into the skin. In addition, mesotherapy (local vitamins and nutrients), PRP (auto-plasma treatment) in combination with “microneedling” as well as collagen-stimulating threads can be used for treatment. Special infusions serve as further support for the regeneration of the aged skin.
NO-GO: Beware of taking special “cocktails” and capsules that can be ordered on the internet. The exact proof of quality and precise information about the composition of the ingredients is often missing.
COSTS: Skinbooster from 400 CHF, Mesotherapy 8x from 1500 CHF, PRP from 500 CHF, Infusions from 200 CHF. Repeated treatments necessary for lasting improvement.
Cheeks
INDICATION: Sagging cheeks and sagging contours with age.
GOLD STANDARD: In case of volume deficiency, specific regions of the face are relined and supported with special fillers in several layers. In addition, lifting threads can be inserted that make an upward pull backwards and stimulate collagen growth after dissolution in the tissue. In case of very pronounced findings, surgery is necessary.
NO-GO: Laser and filler in the wrong place. The tissue may sag even further.
COSTS: Filler from 750 CHF, sutures from 1200 CHF. Durability: Filler: 12-18 months, sutures 18- 24 months.
Frown line
INDICATION: Muscular frown lines that appear due to a strong stress and cause a grim facial expression.
GOLD STANDARD: The ideal application is botulinum, which is injected into selected fine points and, depending on the dose, leads to reduced activity of the affected muscles.
NO-GO: Injection with fillers, because of the large number of arteries involved and the risk of blindness.
COSTS: from 250 CHF, repetition after 3-4 months recommended.
Double chin/neck/décolleté
INDICATION: Formation of a double chin due to local excess fat or tissue slackening with age. Age-related sagging and wrinkling of the neck and décolleté.
GOLD STANDARD: In the presence of a double chin (multiple) treatment with the fat way injection. Sagging, wrinkled neck and décolleté can be significantly improved with special hyaloronic acid, PRP (self plasma therapy) and collagen stimulating threads, also in terms of prevention. In case of very pronounced findings, a surgical neck lift is inevitable for a satisfactory result. Muscle strands in the neck area can be alleviated with botulinum.
NO-GO: Injection of an incorrectly selected hyaloronic acid into transverse folds in the neck can cause unsightly nodules. Insertion of lifting threads should only be performed by practitioners highly experienced in this method.
COSTS: Botulinum from 250 CHF, fillers from 400 CHF. Stitches from 400 CHF, PRP from 500 CHF, fat way injection from 250 CHF, durability: 9-12 months, regular repetitions advisable.
Hair
INDICATION: Hair loss caused by stress or deficiencies of vitamins, hormones and minerals.
GOLD STANDARD: correction of vitamins, minerals and hormones with infusions, tablets. In addition, repeated (8-10x) injections of nutrients (MESOHAIR) and PRP (self plasma therapy) into the scalp.
NO-GO: Hair transplantation without prior careful clarification of possible deficiency conditions.
COSTS: from 1600.00 CHF depending on the findings.
Forehead
INDICATION: Mimic transverse wrinkles that appear due to the stress of the mimic muscles and give a worried facial expression. Lack of volume in old age.
GOLD STANDARD: Reduction of transverse wrinkles with botulinum, which is specifically injected into fine points and, depending on the dose, leads to reduced activity of the forehead muscle. Correct volume deficiency with special fillers.
NO-GO: Injection with wrong fillers and wrong technique – only for very pronounced wrinkles – only by experienced therapists.
COSTS: Botulinum from 250 CHF shelf life: 3-4 months, fillers from 450 CHF shelf life: approx. 12 months.
Eyebrows/Upper eyelids
INDICATION: Drooping upper eyelids that develop into drooping eyelids and give a tired facial expression.
GOLD STANDARD: If still less pronounced, a good correction can be achieved with botulinum in combination with fillers. If more pronounced, a thread lift can be performed.
NO-GO: Immediate surgery in case of still minor manifestation. The aging process continues, therefore surgery is only necessary in case of very pronounced findings.
COSTS: Botulinum from 350 CHF, filler from 350 CHF, thread lifting from 550 CHF. Durability: Botulinum approx. 4 months, filler approx. 6 months, / thread lifting 12-18 months.
Lower eyelids/eye rings
INDICATION: Formation of a tear trough, fine eye wrinkles and dark circles.
GOLD STANDARD: In case of tear troughs, relining with a special hyaloronic acid (filler) is useful. In the case of eye grooves, a combination of hyaloronic acid, sutures and PRP (autologous plasma) can be used. In case of very pronounced findings, surgery is necessary. Fine eye wrinkles (“crow’s feet”) can be reduced with botulinum.
NO-GO: Laser therapy alone, which only removes small wrinkles, but does not correct volume deficiency. Filler must be injected deeply, otherwise it can show through blue (Tyndal effect).
COSTS: Botulinum from 250 CHF, filler from 450 CHF, stitches from 400 CHF, PRP from 500 CHF. Durability: Botulinum 4 months, Filler 9-15 months, Sutures & PRP approx. 12 – 24 months.
Nose
INDICATION: Small irregularities, bumps or drooping nose tip.
GOLD STANDARD: Special fillers with high lifting capacity are injected precisely into the tip or bridge of the nose. In case of pronounced findings, surgery is necessary.
NO-GO: Laser or local cortisone injections. Caution is advised for pre-operated noses.
COSTS: Filler from 450 CHF, shelf life: 12-18 months.
Lips
INDICATION: narrow and uneven lips.
GOLD STANDARD: injection of special hyaloronic acid (fillers) into the lip. In addition, careful strengthening of the lip contours and lifting of the corner of the mouth, if necessary. Before treatment anesthesia with a cream or a “dentist’s syringe”.
NO-GO: use of botulinum and false fillers.
COSTS: from 500 CHF. Shelf life: 6-9 months
Chin/marionette lines/chin line/hamster cheeks
INDICATION: Narrow chin with pronounced chin furrow due to lack of volume, additional sagging cheeks and increasingly stray chin line due to tissue slackening and shifting of fat pads with age.
GOLD STANDARD: Here, a combination of fillers (volume correction) and the fat way injection is recommended. In addition, insertion of lifting threads, if necessary.
NO-GO: A well-timed therapy plan is necessary. Multiple session necessary if combining different methods. No fillers in the wrong place, otherwise still accentuation of hamster cheeks.
COSTS: Filler from 450 CHF, fat way injection from 250 CHF Durability: 12-18 months.
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