Vitamin B5

I start with a consultation and a quick skin assessment (concerns, sensitivities, medical history, downtime preferences, and your timeline). From there, I recommend the smallest effective plan—often a combination of professional treatments plus a simple home routine (especially daily SPF).

Please postpone if you’re unwell, have an active skin infection, open wounds in the treatment area, a fresh sunburn, or an uncontrolled flare of a skin condition. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, some procedures and ingredients may not be recommended—tell me and I’ll suggest safer options.

Yes, but please tell me in advance. Some procedures can trigger a herpes flare in people with a history of cold sores. In many cases, prophylactic antiviral medication is recommended. I’ll guide you based on your history and the treatment area.

Most side effects are temporary (swelling, bruising, tenderness). The rare but most serious risk is accidental injection into a blood vessel, which can cause skin injury and, in extreme cases, vision problems. This is why provider training, anatomy knowledge, and an emergency protocol matter. Hyaluronic acid fillers are reversible with hyaluronidase if needed.

Yes. My approach prioritizes proportion, symmetry, and soft definition. I can build gradually over multiple visits if you want a subtle change. Temporary swelling right after treatment can make lips look larger for a few days before settling.