BOTOX® – SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX® is a prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet. It has risks and benefits—ask your doctor if BOTOX® is right for you. If side effects occur, seek medical advice.
Treatments typically last about four months, are not publicly funded, and medicine plus clinic fees apply. Review the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz for precautions and side effects. Administered only by trained medical professionals. Distributor: Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland.
JUVÉDERM® / LIP FILLERS
JUVÉDERM® dermal fillers are Class III medical devices containing hyaluronic acid and lidocaine to enhance contours, define or hydrate lips, and improve skin tone or texture. They are unfunded treatments—product and professional fees apply.
Always read and follow your provider’s instructions. Possible effects include swelling, tenderness, or bruising that usually resolve within days. Ask your healthcare professional if JUVÉDERM® is right for you and consult the Patient Information Leaflets from Allergan Aesthetics (0800 659 912 / allerganaesthetics.com.au/products).
PROFHILO®
Profhilo® contains low- and high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid and is a Class III medical device for contour redefinition and skin laxity remodelling. It has risks and benefits—discuss suitability with your clinician.
Do not combine Profhilo® with laser resurfacing or medium/deep peels, and use caution if you take anticoagulants. Avoid injecting into inflamed areas, veins, or muscles. Possible reactions include transient pain or swelling at the injection site. Distributor: Accelagen Pty Ltd, Whanganui.
RELFDYESS® (BOTULINUM TOXIN A)
Relfydess® is a prescription medicine containing 150 units of botulinum toxin type A, indicated for softening frown lines and crow’s feet.
Relfydess® has risks and benefits. Ask a doctor or healthcare professional if it is suitable, follow the instructions provided, and review the Consumer Medicines Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz for precautions and side effects. Treatments must be administered by trained medical professionals. Supplier: Galderma Australia Pty Ltd.
RESTYLANE®
Restylane® fillers are hyaluronic acid gels for intradermal injection to smooth wrinkles or enhance lips. They are unfunded, so product and doctor/nurse fees apply.
Potential side effects include swelling, bruising, redness, tenderness, itching, or small lumps. Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine. Avoid extreme heat or cold until redness or swelling resolves. Restylane® must be injected by a nurse or doctor. Supplied by Q-Med/Galderma New Zealand via Healthcare Logistics, Auckland.
DYSPORT® (BOTULINUM TOXIN A)
Dysport® is a prescription medicine containing 300 or 500 Ipsen units of Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex for treating frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet.
Dysport® has risks and benefits—ask your doctor if it is right for you. Only trained medical professionals may administer it. Medicine and clinic fees apply. Results typically last 4–6 months and further courses may be required. Consult www.medsafe.govt.nz or your healthcare professional for side-effect guidance.
HYALASE
Hyalase® (hyaluronidase) is a prescription-only enzyme used to reverse, dissolve, or correct hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
It is administered in clinic by trained therapists after a face-to-face medical consultation to assess risks. Potential reactions include rare anaphylaxis, local irritation, or bruising. Please advise us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
ALL INJECTABLE TREATMENTS – GENERAL GUIDANCE
All neuromodulator and dermal-filler treatments at Pulse are prescription services that require an in-person consultation and informed consent. Patients are responsible for medicine/device costs plus professional fees, and results vary per individual.
Disclose your medical history, medications (especially blood thinners), and pregnancy or breastfeeding status before treatment. Temporary redness, swelling, or bruising can occur; contact the clinic if symptoms persist or worsen. Refer to the relevant Consumer Medicine Information on www.medsafe.govt.nz for comprehensive risks and contraindications.
