Complication and Dissolving Clinic

Complication and Dissolving Clinic

The cosmetic industry has grown exponentially. This has seen an increase in complications. We decided to provide this service to the community and other practitioners, as we recognise diagnosis and treatment makes a significant difference to the eventual outcome.

The most common complications referred to us include:

• Post laser skin problems including burns, ulceration and scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH),
• Unfavourable aesthetic outcomes may include overfilled or asymmetrical lips, visible or palpable lumps, swelling beneath the eyes and in the tear trough area, and overall facial imbalance and disproportion —particularly noticeable during facial movement,
• Vascular events related to aesthetic procedures can present with changes in skin colour, discomfort, blistering, and in severe cases, tissue damage or loss.

Who is a suitable to attend

We accept patients through doctor’s referral, assisting them in managing a complication as a result of an aesthetic procedure.

We also accept patients through self-referral (with no doctor’s referral). Please be reassured that we understand the need for discretion, however we are also more than happy to liaise with your practitioner to advise them of the outcome of our management.

What to expect

The first step is to contact our reception staff to request an appointment in our Complication and Dissolving Clinic. Many complications require urgent or semi-urgent assessment and management, so we will triage your appointment accordingly.

Whilst a referral is not necessary, the more information you can tell us about the procedure you have had performed, the better equipped we are to manage your problem.

Treatment may be performed during the initial consultation but depending on your reason for attending and the scale of the problem, you may be asked to return for further treatments or follow up.

We often use ultrasound to identify the exact locations of product related complications and we also use ultrasound to guide our treatment when dissolving is required. We may also prescribe medication when necessary.

Skin related complications, often as a result of laser treatment, are managed with a combination of prescription topical, oral or injectable medication and occasionally laser treatments.

Just like the rest of our practice, we approach each patient from a medical point of view, and safety is our first priority.