30-45 minutes from application with cling-film occlusion. We typically apply numbing in the treatment room as soon as you arrive, then complete pre-session consultation and check-in during the activation window so you're ready to start immediately.
Topical regimens 3–6 months consistent use. Chemical peel course 4–6 sessions over 3–6 months. Laser 1–3 sessions for sun damage; not recommended for most melasma. Total timeline 3–12 months depending on type and approach.
12-18 months total. Mechanical lift component 3-6 months while threads intact; collagen stimulation benefit continues for additional months after threads dissolve.
15-25 years for well-bonded ceramic restorations (inlay, onlay, or crown). Depends on material, fit, bite forces, hygiene, and underlying tooth condition.
Most resolve within 4–6 hours; some linger 24–36 hours. By 48 hours the area should look normal. The bumps are the placed product spreading through tissue, not swelling or bruising. If a bump is still visible at 72 hours, call reception — we'll book a brief check appointment to confirm everything's normal.
Sustained as long as body composition remains stable. Significant weight gain after treatment can affect treated areas; modest weight fluctuation typically doesn't undo results. Maintenance not typically needed for stable-weight patients.
6–9 months for most patients after the starting two-session course. Maintenance is typically every 6–9 months — one session sustains the result and adds cumulatively to previous gains. The effect doesn't drop off a cliff at month 9; it tapers gradually, and most patients book maintenance when they notice the firmness starting to reduce.
Similar to facial — 6–9 months before maintenance is typically needed. Some patients with less sun damage and better baseline skin quality go longer; others with significant baseline laxity benefit from 6-month maintenance. We assess at the 8-week review and recommend based on what we see.
6-12 months typical. Hormonally-driven cases more frequent.
6–10 weeks for most patients. Some metabolise faster (5–6 weeks); some hold longer (10–12 weeks). The duration is shorter than other aesthetic medicine because we use a smaller dose to preserve normal lip function.
At least 4 weeks no significant sun exposure, no sunbeds, no tanning of any kind. Spray tan and self-tanner must be fully off 2 weeks before. For darker skin types (Fitzpatrick IV-VI) we recommend 6 weeks for tighter safety margins.
SPF50 daily for at least 2 weeks after each session, ideally 4 weeks. Treated skin is more photosensitive than usual. Sun exposure during this window risks post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and undermines treatment outcomes.
5-10 years typical with relining and adjustments along the way. Bone resorption under dentures means fit changes over time and replacement/relining becomes necessary.
6–9 months for most patients, similar to facial Profhilo. Maintenance every 6–9 months. Cumulative effect builds over 2–3 years of regular maintenance.
4-6 weeks minimum for skin healing and immune-mediated pigment clearance. Closer doesn't speed total timeline.
From splint therapy: typically 4–8 weeks for substantial pain reduction. From masseter aesthetic: muscle relaxation within 2 weeks, but the substantive TMJ pain relief from masseter aesthetic is more variable — some patients see real change, some don't. The splint produces more reliable pain relief than masseter aesthetic for TMJ specifically.
Typically 3 months after delivery, or 3 months after stopping breastfeeding (whichever is later). Hair patterns often shift postpartum so we reassess at resumption rather than just continuing the previous plan.
Surgical face lift produces substantially more dramatic and sustained results — lifting tissue, removing skin, reshaping. PDO threads produce subtle mechanical lift with limited longevity. Different category of intervention.
Different mechanism (heat vs cold). Onda doesn't carry the PAH risk associated with Coolsculpting. Outcome profile similar; safety profile lacks PAH-specific complication. See /compare/onda-vs-coolsculpting/ for detail.
The technique uses the same product as other prescription aesthetic medicines but placed in a specific muscle (the masseter) for a specific clinical effect (reducing parafunctional overactivity and producing contour change over months). The mechanism is the same; the indication and placement are masseter-specific. At DWL it's also delivered within a combined dental + aesthetic framework rather than as a standalone aesthetic procedure.
Different wavelength band selection on the same device. Vascular IPL targets dilated capillaries and visible vasculature (rosacea, thread veins). Photofacial targets surface pigmentation and fine lines via collagen stimulation. Different protocols, different patient profiles.
Different mechanism. Profhilo is hyaluronic acid biostimulator for skin quality. PRP is growth-factor-based for healing and regeneration support. Profhilo has stronger standalone evidence for skin quality; PRP works best in combined protocols.
Filler adds volume to the lip body (actual gel placed inside the lip) — visible enlargement, lasts 6–18 months. Lip flip changes how the existing lip sits by relaxing the surrounding muscle (no volume added) — subtle effect, lasts 6–10 weeks. Different treatments, different outcomes. They're sometimes combined; they're not interchangeable.
Gum-lift surgery (gingivectomy) physically removes excess gum tissue around the teeth — permanent change. Lip flip changes how much lip covers the gum — temporary, reversible. Gum-lift suits patients where the gum tissue itself is the issue; lip flip suits patients where the lip's position is the issue. Sometimes both are needed.
Same active ingredient (hyaluronic acid biostimulator) and same mechanism. The difference is in volume per syringe (more product for larger areas) and injection pattern (adapted for body anatomy). The biological response and the timeline are the same.