Botulinum toxin stops muscle contractions that cause lines and wrinkles to show and develop. Read more about Botulinum toxin.

Fillers add lost volume and fill in the hollows/furrows in the face that develop over time due to the skin’s loss of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Read more about Fillers.

Botulinum toxin is the preferred treatment for:
. wrinkles around the outer portion of the eyes (Crow’s feet)
. horizontal lines in the forehead when raising eyebrows (forehead lines)
. less pronounced vertical lines between eyes (frown lines)
. small lines on the nose when smiling (bunny lines)
. lines causing corners of the mouth to turn down (marionette lines)

Injectable fillers are the preferred treatment for:
. hollowing under the eyes and around the temples
. more pronounced vertical lines between eyes (frown lines)
. lines from the nose to the mouth (nasolabial folds)
. lines around the upper lip (lipstick or smoker’s lines)lip enhancement
. popply or dimpled chins

Additionally, certain problems respond positively to a combined treatment of both Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers. For example, frown lines can be treated with fillers alone, but Botulinum toxin used in conjunction with dermal fillers restores smoothness to the forehead more than with a filler alone. By combining both techniques together, patients will experience results that are more aesthetically pleasing and longer lasting.

The Liquid Lift takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes. This procedure is performed with topical local anaesthetic to ensure that the treatment is as comfortable as possible.  Botulinum toxin is injected using a very fine needle, and most patients report feeling a quick sting similar to an insect bite. Fillers are also injected using a fine needle to fill and enhance the targeted area, during which time a small amount of tolerable discomfort will be experienced.

There may be swelling and redness over the treated area immediately after the treatment. This usually subsides within a few minutes to few hours. Makeup may be applied immediately after the treatment. Most patients are able to resume normal activities on the same day or by the next day, however strenuous exercise should be avoided for 48 hours after the treatment.

Results are immediate (with the exception of collagen stimulating fillers with PLLA or PDLLA, which takes a month to see full effects), however the face may take a few days to settle into its natural shape. A small amount of swelling or puffiness for 2 to 3 days is normal.

Liquid Lift using hyaluronic acid fillers lasts 6 to 9 months, calcium hydroxylapatite fillers last 18 months and collagen stimulating fillers last up to 2 years. Botulinum toxin injections may be needed every 4 to 6 months, or as desired. Refresher treatments can be done every 6 to 24 months, depending on the type of filler used and desired results.

Botulinum toxin has been extensively tested and safely used for many years. The dermal fillers used at IYAC have also been used safely worldwide for years, undergoing rigorous clinical testing and being widely used by physicians to treat hundreds of thousands of patients. The results are consistently reliable and reproducible.

Side effects can include bruising, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness and itching at the injection sites. Most of these diminish within 48 hours with the exception of mild bruising which may take two to 10 days to gradually fade. Make-up is often sufficient to cover most mild bruising. Most patients are able to resume normal activities on the same or next day, although strenuous exercise should be avoided for 48 hours. For ways to prevent and reduce side effects from fillers, click here.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not receive Botulinum toxin or dermal fillers. Also, Botulinum toxin may not be suitable for patients with conditions that affect muscle activity, such as Bell’s Palsy. People with bleeding disorders, previous allergic reactions that required hospital treatment, or a history of keloid scarring treatment should also avoid fillers.

If you are preparing for a specific event, schedule your treatment at least 3 to 4 weeks before the date, especially if you are having a filler treatment for the first time. This will give enough time for complete healing, as well as time for touch-ups if required.

At your initial consultation, our doctors will address your specific concerns taking into account the area being treated, your skin type and budget in order to choose the right filler for you. To minimise bruising, stop blood-thinning supplements and medications five days before your treatment. This includes aspirin, vitamin E, fish oil and gingko. Also, inform our doctors if you have occasional bouts of cold sores as medication to prevent a recurrence may be necessary. 

You will be provided with homeopathic preparations such as oral arnica tablets and arnica gel, and you will be given an LED treatment immediately after the treatment to help improve the skin’s natural healing process. 

S$1308 to S$2943 depending on the individual’s desired look.

All prices include GST.

Email or call us at 6738 9989 for an appointment.