Treatment guide

Tiny, precise amounts are placed into the muscles that crease the skin when you frown, raise your brows or smile. With less movement, lines soften and the skin has a chance to smooth over. The aim is a rested, fresher look, never a frozen one.

Ideal for

Forehead lines, frown lines between the brows, crow's feet

Results

Begin after 3 to 5 days, settle fully at around 2 weeks, and usually last 3 to 4 months

Downtime

Minimal. Small marks at injection points usually fade within the hour

The platysma is a thin muscle sheet running from the jaw down the neck. When it pulls, it can form vertical cords and drag the jawline down. Relaxing it along the bands and the jaw edge softens the cords and helps define the jawline. You may hear this called a "Nefertiti lift".

Ideal for

Visible neck bands and a softening jawline

Results

Develop over 2 weeks and typically last several months

Downtime

Minimal. Neck anatomy is delicate, so this is a treatment for an experienced injector

For excessive sweating that antiperspirants can't control. Small injections into the skin quieten the nerve signals that switch sweat glands on, most often in the underarms. It is one of the most effective treatments available for the condition.

Ideal for

Underarm sweating, and in some cases palms

Results

Usually noticeable within 2 weeks, lasting around 4 to 9 months, often longer with repeat treatments

Downtime

None for most people

Used to replace lost structure and bring balance back to the face. Dr Ruaa works with your natural proportions, often using small amounts across several points instead of a lot in one place, so the result looks like you on a good day.

Ideal for

Cheeks, chin, jawline, temples and nasolabial folds

Results

Immediate, settling over 2 weeks and typically lasting 6 to 18 months depending on the area

Downtime

Some swelling or bruising is possible for a few days. Filler can be dissolved if ever needed

Lips can be gently redefined, hydrated and balanced without looking "done". Treatment might focus on the border for shape, on the body of the lip for subtle volume, or on smoothing fine lines around the mouth.

Ideal for

Thinning lips, loss of definition, uneven lips, fine lip lines

Results

Immediate. Swelling settles over a week to show the final result

Downtime

Lips are often swollen for 24 to 72 hours

A soft filler placed carefully into the tear trough to soften hollows and the shadows they cast, so you look less tired. The under-eye is one of the most technical areas to treat and isn't right for everyone. If you have puffiness or prominent bags, Dr Ruaa may suggest polynucleotides or another approach instead.

Ideal for

Hollowness and shadowing beneath the eyes

Results

Immediate and long-lasting, often 12 months or more

Downtime

Mild swelling or bruising for a few days

A hybrid injectable that does two jobs. Hyaluronic acid gives an immediate, gentle lift, while calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres stimulate new collagen over the following months. The result is firmer, better-supported skin that keeps improving after treatment.

Ideal for

Mild to moderate laxity in the mid-face and jawline

Results

Some lift straight away, building over 2 to 3 months and often lasting a year or more

Downtime

Some swelling or tenderness for a few days

Made from poly-L-lactic acid, a biocompatible material that gradually encourages your body to rebuild collagen. There's no instant volume. Instead, skin firms and structure is restored slowly over a course of sessions, which is why results look so natural.

Ideal for

Overall volume loss, thinning skin and early sagging

Course

Usually 2 to 3 sessions, about 4 to 6 weeks apart

Results

Appear gradually over 2 to 3 months and can last around 2 years

A newer-generation poly-L-lactic acid biostimulator, made in Sweden. Its fine microparticles dissolve slowly over 9 to 12 months, and as they do, your body lays down fresh collagen in their place. That improves firmness and skin quality without changing the shape of your face.

Ideal for

Loss of firmness, fine lines and dull, thinning skin

Results

Gradual, building over several months

Downtime

Mild swelling for a day or two

Skinvive by Juvéderm places microdroplets of hyaluronic acid evenly through the skin to improve hydration, smoothness and radiance. It won't change your features. Think of it as long-lasting hydration from within.

Options

Light for fine lines and wrinkles (€350), Glow for the face (€650), Neck (€650), and Complete for face and neck (€1,200)

Results

Visible within weeks, with glow typically lasting up to 6 months

Downtime

Small bumps or redness usually settle within a day or two

A patented blend of non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid and amino acids, the building blocks of collagen and elastin. It hydrates while encouraging the skin's own repair cells to produce more support, improving crepey texture and fine lines. It is well suited to delicate areas such as under the eyes.

Ideal for

Crepey skin, fine lines, under-eye texture, neck and décolletage

Course

Usually 4 sessions, a few weeks apart

Downtime

Small bumps at injection points, which settle within a day or two

One of the most concentrated hyaluronic acid treatments available. It is injected at five points on each side of the face and spreads naturally beneath the skin, hydrating it and improving firmness. It's often described as "bio-remodelling" because it improves skin laxity without adding volume.

Ideal for

Dehydrated, lax or tired-looking skin on the face and neck

Course

2 sessions, 4 weeks apart, then maintenance every 6 to 9 months

Results

Best around 4 to 8 weeks after the second session

Highly purified DNA fragments that support the skin's natural repair. They calm inflammation and stimulate the cells that make collagen and elastin, improving skin quality from within. The version with hyaluronic acid adds extra hydration.

Ideal for

Dark circles and crepey under-eye skin, fine lines, scarring and sensitive or tired skin

Course

Usually 3 sessions, a few weeks apart

Downtime

Small bumps for a day or so, and occasional bruising

A revitalising cocktail from Filorga combining hyaluronic acid with over 50 vitamins, amino acids, minerals, coenzymes and antioxidants. It nourishes and hydrates tired, dull skin, leaving it brighter and more even. It also works well added to another treatment.

Ideal for

Dull or dehydrated skin, early fine lines, and skin that needs a lift before an event

Course

Usually 4 sessions for best results

Downtime

Small bumps at injection points, which settle within a day or two

A carefully chosen exfoliating solution lifts away dull, damaged surface cells to reveal fresher, more even skin underneath. Peels range from gentle, no-downtime refreshers to deeper treatments, and are tailored to your skin type and concern.

Ideal for

Uneven tone, pigmentation, sun damage, congestion and dullness

Course

Often a short course for best results

Downtime

From none to a few days of light flaking, depending on the peel

Also known as collagen induction therapy. Fine needles create controlled micro-channels in the skin, triggering its natural healing response and a boost in collagen and elastin. Over a course of treatments, texture becomes smoother and firmer.

Ideal for

Acne scarring, enlarged pores, fine lines and uneven texture

Course

Typically 3 to 6 sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart

Downtime

Redness similar to mild sunburn for 1 to 2 days