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What
is it
Aphrodite Gold is a long lasting injectable. The gel consists of natural
atelocollagen and coated polymethylmetacrylate (PMMA) microbeads and
is used for the lasting correction of lines and wrinkles.
For
which wrinkles is it suited
Aphrodite Gold is suited for the treatment of:
* puppet
lines around the nose
* drooping corners of the mouth
* horizontal chin folds and minor chin imperfections
* wrinkles in the thicker skin
* lip augmentation
* scars and other skin imperfections (acne)
How
does it work
Aphrodite Gold is injected underneath the skin surface by a doctor using
a very thin needle. The needle is moved gently back and forth according
to the so-called 'tunneling’ technique, which creates tiny ducts. The
ducts are filled with Aphrodite Gold. The injected collagen is then
absorbed by the body and will stimulate the production of collagen.
A very thin layer of connective tissue is formed around the PMMA beads
occurring in the collagen but not absorbed by the body (encapsulation),
which causes skin augmentation.
This augmentation
process takes approximately two months. The wrinkle will again be shortly
visible a few weeks after the injection and will permanently disappear
after approximately two to three months.
How
long does a treatment take
An Aphrodite Gold treatment takes fifteen to thirty minutes on average.
(of course, this depends on the number of wrinkles to be treated)
Does
the treatment hurt
Generally, the treatment hardly causes any pain, but this differs depending
on the area to be treated. For example, a lip treatment will cause more
pain than a wrinkle treatment on the brow. Of course, you can always
discuss with your doctor whether additional anaesthetics are required
on top of the anaesthetic substance included in Aphrodite Gold.
What
happens after the treatment
The skin may turn a little red after the treatment and be slightly swollen
for two or three days. In time, the product may be noticeable, because
the injected collagen has already been absorbed by the body, but the
encapsulation process and the stimulation of new collagen production
are not ready yet. This lasts until two to three months after the treatment.
Afterwards, the skin will increasingly feel softer.
Is
the treatment followed by a long recovery period
There is no need for a recovery period. Just take it easy for a day.
What is important, however, is that you try to move your face muscles
as little as possible for up to three days after the treatment. Strong
facial expressions interfere with the encapsulation of injected PMMA
beads, whereas the formation of connective tissue is essential to achieving
nice results.
Is
it safe
Over 10 years of experience and more than 250.000 treatments using similar
technology have proven that the treatment is absolutely safe.
Specially
trained doctors
Since the final result is only for a little part dependent on the product
itself and depends to a far larger extent on the injection technique,
it is of the utmost importance that the treatment is carried out correctly.
For this purpose, the doctors using Aphrodite Gold receive special training
in this injection technique. Moreover, it goes without saying that the
utmost care is applied to the quality of the product.
Do
wrinkles disappear immediately
Wrinkles disappear after the skin has been augmented as a result of
connective tissue formation. The tissue needs time to develop. Hence,
the required results will not be optimal until after a couple of months.
Is
one treatment sufficient
In most cases, the best results require two treatments.
The doctor will inform you on this.
Do
wrinkles disappear permanently
Aphrodite Gold is a long-lasting wrinkle filler. This means that the
effect is visible for several years and does not disappear after a couple
of months, as is the case with temporary implants. With temporary implants,
the injected gel is slowly absorbed by the body, but with Aphrodite
Gold, the PMMA beads are encapsulated for permanent results.
Obviously,
the treatment does not put an end to the natural process of further
wrinkle formation and skin ageing.