FAQ

An aesthetic doctor is primarily a doctor, but one who has specialised in aesthetic medicine through additional qualifications after the general medical degree (which totals 10 years of study).
An aesthetic doctor is not a surgeon and therefore does not perform surgeries.
An aesthetic doctor is not a dermatologist and thus does not treat skin conditions.
An aesthetic doctor is a doctor of beauty.

Beware of treatments with fake injectors and non-medical centres, one should not play with their health.

1- Will it be noticeable that I've undergone aesthetic medicine treatments?

In my opinion, when it is apparent that someone has had treatments, it indicates that we've overdone it. When aesthetic medicine is noticeable on a face, it means it has been poorly executed. I believe aesthetic medicine should be used sparingly, to give a youthful glow and refreshed appearance, but certainly not to alter a face.

2- Don’t sell dreams!

Aesthetic medicine is a science that provides improvement in certain aspects of the face or body but can never replace plastic surgery.

In aesthetic medicine, we enhance, we prevent cellular ageing, we reduce some signs of the passage of time, but we don't erase areas that are too marked by time. It's important to understand this to avoid being disappointed with the results.

3- Treatment for men or women?

While long favoured by women, aesthetic medicine is seeing a rise in male clients every day. And rightly so!

4- The importance of consent

The documents we ask you to sign are not only to protect in case of mishaps but to inform you of the possible outcomes following any aesthetic treatment. It’s somewhat like the adverse effect notice you would find in a medicine box.

And indeed, there are unfortunately risks of spots after laser treatments and cases of necrosis after injections. Therefore, these treatments should be considered with due seriousness as they are above all "medical".

5- The ideal time to do it

There is no perfect time to undertake these treatments, but just be aware that results are more effective if the symptoms being treated are minor.

Don't undergo a treatment on Monday if you're getting married on Saturday!

I don’t want to be responsible for bruises in the photos.

6- What to tell your partner? To hide it or to disclose it?

Regularly, I am informed that a partner must not know if you undertake aesthetic treatments. However, let's ask ourselves the right question: Is it not legitimate, in our generation, to indulge ourselves and slow down time?
If we thoroughly analyse this: The partner's fear stems from the risk of transformation, and I find this legitimate. Never forget, ladies and gentlemen, that you are free in your choices. Your body and your face belong to you. It’s up to you to reassure them by explaining what you are embarking on.

7- Social media

If there is a term I must use to describe social media, it is the term CATASTROPHE.

Of course, social media is also a source for recruiting patients for aesthetic clinics. Remember that we only showcase positive results on our social media, and not the "failures" and the "non-responders". Do not solely rely on social media (even mine!!!).

Tip 1: Never undergo a treatment on the day of the consultation, as it's important to take a step back and reflect on both the financial aspect and the treatments offered in relation to your expectations.

Tip 2: LISTEN to the doctor, because often you come to a consultation with an idea of the result, and even though the doctor explains what you will achieve, you always hold onto the fantasy of another unattainable result.

Tip 3: Read the reviews.

But BEWARE, only trust the majority of reviews, because, conduct the experiment with a magnifying glass on social media. You will see it's always the same people who are quick to criticise a doctor.

Obviously, the doctor cannot defend themselves because they are bound by medical confidentiality. These same people, usually under a pseudonym, are either patients who believed in the dream and didn’t listen (tip 2), women or secretaries of doctors (an ideal method for diverting patients, unfair competition), or it may have gone poorly with the doctor. But it’s also important to know why it went poorly.

Tip 4: If your doctor advises against a treatment, listen to them, DON’T DO IT. A refusal = loss for the doctor, but a refusal = safety and peace of mind (for everyone!!!).

This morning, a kind lady insisted on having lip injections while she suffers from an autoimmune disease and has previously developed lumps post-injections. When I refused, she said: “I’ve crossed all of Paris for my lips, and you refuse me...” Indeed, one must avoid injections with an autoimmune disease.

Another individual, 30 years ago, received silicone in the face. NEVER INJECT on a hazardous ground like silicone. She was very offended to be refused any treatment.

Rest assured that these individuals will be very active on social media.

Tip 5: Aesthetic medicine allows for an improvement, but not a transformation. With two vials, you cannot reverse 20 years. Let's stop dreaming.

Tip 6 (The last one): The fees. The cost of a hyaluronic acid vial can range from the simplest (foreign product with no traceability) to the triple (a safe product from an established laboratory with a team of pharmacists). A laser procedure performed by a certified laser specialist does not cost the same as in a non-medicalised hair removal centre.

Do nothing if it destabilises your financial balance, remain as beautiful and handsome as you are. Do it when it becomes easier.

Social media and thus selfies are the source of the rejuvenation of the age of the first consultation. I find it really unfortunate that young people struggle so much to accept themselves and consider a simple aesthetic detail as a major flaw.

I believe that we, as parents, should not yield to our children's wishes before they are at least 20 years old. I often see in my consultations, parents who come with their children because they have given up. This battle is as important as the energy we put into their education; we must not give up and succumb to young people's demands.

I try each time to make young people understand not to step into aesthetic medicine because afterwards, one might not be able to do without it, and the demand will not stop at a simple desire to modify an aspect of one's body or face, but lead to an unhealthy escalation.

For my part, when it becomes noticeable that someone has undergone treatments, it means we have done too much.

When aesthetic medicine is visible on a face, it means it has been done poorly.

I believe that aesthetic medicine should be applied sparingly, to give a radiance boost and a healthy glow, but most importantly, it should not alter the face.

Aesthetic medicine is a science that enhances certain aspects of the face or body but cannot in any way replace cosmetic surgery.

In aesthetic medicine, we enhance, we prevent cellular ageing, we reduce certain signs of time, but we do not erase parts that are too marked by time.

It's important to understand this so as not to be disappointed with the results.

Long favoured by women, aesthetic medicine is now seeing an increase in male attendance every day. And quite fortunately too!

The documents we ask you to sign are not solely for protection in case of incidents, but to warn you about potential after-effects following any aesthetic treatment. It's akin to the list of side effects you find in a medicine box.

Indeed, there are unfortunately risks of spots after laser treatment and instances of necrosis following injections. Therefore, these treatments, which are fundamentally "medical", should not be taken lightly.

There is no perfect time to undergo these treatments, but do note that results will be more effective if the symptoms to be treated are minor.

We do not perform treatments on a Monday when you are getting married on Saturday!

I do not want to be responsible for bruises in the photos.

Regularly, I'm told that spouses shouldn't know that you are undergoing aesthetic treatments.

However, let's ask ourselves the right question: Isn't it legitimate, in our generation, to indulge ourselves and slow down time?

If we analyse this well: The fear of partners stems from the risk of transformation, and I find it legitimate.

Never forget, ladies and gentlemen, that you are free to make your own choices. Your body belongs to you, as does your face. It's up to you to reassure them by explaining what you are embarking on.

If there's one word I must use to describe social media, it is the word CATASTROPHE.

Of course, social media is also a source of patient recruitment for aesthetic practices. Remember that we only showcase successful results on our social media and not the "failures" or the "non-responders".

Don't rely solely on social media (even mine!!!).

Aesthetic medicine is not an essential medical service. One should not go into debt to erase a wrinkle on the cheek or to reduce hair growth. How did our mothers manage 30 years ago? Were they not happier?

In France, aesthetic medicine has been categorised as low-cost; and that's why it's so difficult to find doctors these days. People will pay less for a general medical consultation than for a manicure or a hair colour.

Aesthetic medical procedures do not stop at a simple injection or laser treatment. It is the responsibility of the doctor to acquire reliable machines (for your information, a hair removal laser costs €100,000). An aesthetic doctor is a physician who has completed 10 years of study and operates within a structure with exorbitant expenses.

To conclude on this subject, I repeat "Do not undergo aesthetic treatment if it will put you in financial difficulty. You are beautiful, even with a few wrinkles!"

There is a true scourge consisting of individuals posing as aesthetic doctors without the slightest knowledge of anatomy or the consequences of these actions. These fake injectors offer low-cost injections or other treatments in their apartments using products purchased online without knowing their origin. These products are often non-sterile, come from China, and cause irreparable damage to the face or body.

Fortunately, authorities are beginning to investigate this clandestine medicine, but it is like drug trafficking, you stop one, and another emerges.
It is important to know in medicine that the last person who treats a patient is responsible for all that happens thereafter. Therefore, we do not treat the adverse effects of procedures carried out under dangerous conditions.

Beware of the devastating consequences these products can have on your health.

I always say that if you notice a friend has undergone aesthetic medicine, it means too many treatments have been performed.

Aesthetic medicine is only beautiful when it it goes unnoticed. Treatments should be carried out with discretion and moderation. So, the women you see on certain streets of Paris with tight and swollen faces are those who haven't known when to stop. If they like it, it's fine, but this is not my view of aesthetic medicine.

Apart from the laser hair removal treatments we offer, for which sessions are scheduled every 6 to 8 weeks, a patient should see their doctor every 6 months.

And at each consultation, perform a small maintenance treatment. The results will be much more natural if small things are done regularly rather than having overly extensive sessions, which could risk disrupting the natural appearance.

I have a reputation for getting straight to the point in my consultations, ensuring that I do not waste the time of either my current or future patients.

In this respect, and in complete alignment with this ethic, I charge fair fees.

I am aware that I cannot suit everyone, but considering the feedback over the past 20 years, my method of working is highly appreciated.

Thank you for all the positive reviews about me on Google.

Ask your friends, at my clinic, there's no more than a 5-minute wait. A true delight according to my patients. Personally, I believe it's the least respect to see patients on time.

However, I expect the same from you, and if you arrive late, I will be obliged to reschedule our appointment.

All my patients have my mobile number, I am available 24/7.

I strongly advise against it, as it's always better to gather all the information and return with everything in mind. No one will be able to say to me, "oh, I didn’t know!"

Disappointment in aesthetic medicine stems either from poor explanation by the doctor regarding the expected results, or from overly high expectations from the patient. It is crucial to listen to what the doctor says during the initial consultation. Do not leave with the notion that everything is achievable.

On average, I decline 15% of patients during the assessment consultation.

Additionally, I need to explain a concrete medical notion to you. You have a wrinkle, for example a nasolabial fold, and I will choose the appropriate injection product for this wrinkle, yet this notorious wrinkle struggles to disappear. How can this be explained?

In fact, the skin can have a considerable shape memory and despite all efforts, it will return to its form after a very short period. This notion cannot be anticipated. We cannot predict how your body will react to treatments.

Similarly, a product that is supposed to last a year under the skin can be rapidly broken down and absorbed by your body. We do not know the reason for this phenomenon, nor can we anticipate it.

This reaction is not exclusive to aesthetic medicine treatments. It is also observed following breast implant placements, dental implants, antibiotic resistance, and the list goes on.

Every insertion of a product under the skin, every laser procedure, every body or facial treatment can be accompanied by an unpredictable reaction.

Fortunately, these undesirable effects are extremely rare, but they should not be overlooked and must be understood before undertaking any procedure.

An aesthetic procedure is primarily a medical act. Read the consent forms carefully, as they are akin to medication notices, alerting you to everything that could happen once you receive treatment.

Read the leaflet for Doliprane, which is the most commonly used medication in the world, and you'll understand!

As for bruising and swelling, these are minor side effects, but they can put you in a delicate situation when you have them.

I refuse to inject patients who have a major event within the 15 days following our appointment. I don't want a bruise on a lip to appear in all the photos of your wedding, for example!

Choose your treatment date wisely before proceeding with anything.

Before discussing this paragraph, kindly read the one above about fake injectors.

Apart from this situation, you may have been mistreated by your aesthetic doctor. Don’t shun them and try to resolve the issue with them first. Indeed, it’s very complicated to retake someone else's work.

If communication is broken or if you have lost all trust in them, come to us, and we will try to rectify the issue for you, but most importantly, ask your doctor for the names of the products injected or the parameters of the laser treatments performed.

For your information, an aesthetic doctor is supposed to provide you with a booklet detailing all the procedures performed along with the names of the products injected (traceability labels).

It is common for us to be faced with the need to perform a touch-up following a treatment. As any good professional would, it is normal to carry them out. However, it is important to understand that some procedures work over several days, and therefore, it is essential to follow the doctor's advice regarding the appropriate waiting period for carrying them out.

For example, following a laser hair removal session, it typically takes an average of 15 days for the hairs to shed. You might think that the doctor has missed a spot to treat, but in the vast majority of cases, these are hairs that have taken longer to fall out.

Similarly, after a hyaluronic acid injection, there may be hollows or bumps that appear post-injection, and it is crucial to wait two to three weeks before correcting them.

Why? If we rush to fill a hollow that was supposed to naturally fill over time as the hyaluronic acid settles, you risk ending up with bumps (due to an excess of product).

Except for malicious practitioners, we all have the ethics to complete the corrected work on a patient.

It is my custom to check my work 2 to 3 weeks after a treatment. This poses an issue for patients who are only in Paris for one day.

It is important to know this in advance, as we will not be able to make any necessary touch-ups.

Our body naturally produces hyaluronic acid and collagen until the age of 30. After that, this production declines, and depending on our genetics and lifestyle, the signs of ageing will begin to appear. It is therefore around the age of 30 that we should start preventing ageing with micro-injections.

It is important to understand that a wrinkle in the skin is like a scar that cannot disappear, but its intensity can be reduced.

It is strictly forbidden to inject hyaluronic acid in cases of autoimmune diseases such as Basedow or Hashimoto.

You will find doctors who bypass this prohibition, but my principle is that we engage in aesthetics and there is no way to end up with lumps everywhere.

Each to their own stance.

Generally, no, but any injection can cause a bruise or swelling. Swelling is common with skinboosters (especially during the first session, as the skin is often dehydrated).

There are the sensitive ones, the resilient ones, and the patients who can tolerate a bit of pain. A local anaesthetic can be administered.

In any case, most injectable products are mixed with anaesthetic agents, making the treatment entirely tolerable.

On average, allow 15 to 30 minutes per syringe of hyaluronic acid injected.

When performing injections on a face, we will choose the ideal product corresponding to the indication.

If the product disappears very quickly, then one must consider different hypotheses:

• Your metabolism is as destructive to external hyaluronic acid as it is to internal hyaluronic acid in your body, which has naturally dissipated.
• You expected a more significant result, and thus it may be necessary to consider a supplementary treatment.
• After your injections, the development of oedema occurred at the wrinkle site, which you appreciated because it added volume, and therefore, the perception of disappearance is nothing other than the oedema fading.

The solutions are either to supplement the treatment or wait for the definitive establishment of the injected product.

You have undergone an aesthetic medicine treatment and you don't like the result.

There are solutions to remove the injected products. However, carefully consider your desire to reverse the treatment, as you will find yourself in the same situation that led you to the aesthetic medicine consultation.

Hyaluronic acid is a product composed of microspheres. Therefore, it is normal to have the sensation of small lumps under the skin.

If these are bothersome, it is possible to inject a product to soften the hyaluronic acid.

If they do not bother you, it is preferable to leave them, as they will act as a pillar under the skin to support the depression of the wrinkle.