UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Focused options, guided by an understanding of your concern and each treatment's limits.
Consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon · Al Khobar
A CONVERSATION COMES FIRST
Non-surgical options include botulinum toxin, fillers and skin treatments. Each serves a different purpose, and non-surgical treatments do not reproduce surgical outcomes in every case. Ask about suitability, the product used, risks and aftercare before treatment.
Your goals and individual assessment guide the plan.
A hyaluronic-acid-based product discussed among options for skin laxity. Its purpose differs from adding volume with dermal fillers.
Short for polydeoxyribonucleotide. Product suitability and use are discussed following skin assessment.
A range of skin-treatment products with ingredients that vary by formulation. Assessment guides the product choice and purpose of treatment.
A range of skin-treatment products. Dr Haber discusses the appropriate product, how it is used and aftercare with you.
A CLOSER ASSESSMENT
Start with the concern, then discuss the appropriate product and its limits.
Botulinum toxin temporarily reduces activity in selected muscles to soften certain expression lines. Fillers add fullness in selected areas, so treatment should not be chosen simply by a familiar name or another person’s experience.
When a skin booster is proposed, ask for the product, substance and specific goal: texture, hydration or volume. Uses differ by product; a marketing label does not establish effectiveness for every concern or area.
Some lasers, including pulsed dye laser (PDL), may make selected scars less noticeable. The device and timing depend on the skin and scar; the aim is improvement, not erasure or a uniform result.
SELECTED RESULTS
BEFORE YOU VIEW
This section contains medical photographs of the face, which may show treatment marks or parts of the hair. Choose to view them for medical information about the procedure.
Injectable treatments
Start with the details that matter to you. Discuss them with Dr Haber to understand the options suited to your own features.
Explore the procedureDiscuss your own caseIndividual results vary.
How to read clinical photographsExamples for discussion, not a complete list. Risks depend on the procedure and your health. Discuss your individual risks and alternatives, including no treatment.
Recovery and follow-up
Swelling or bruising may follow fillers; ask about activity and aftercare for the product used.
Instructions differ by treatment; after botulinum toxin, avoid rubbing the area as instructed and do not assume filler advice applies.
This information helps you prepare for a consultation. It does not determine suitability or replace a medical examination.
You do not need to have made a decision before your consultation.
No. These procedures also require assessment, an explanation of risks and appropriate aftercare.
No. Its effect is temporary, and further treatment may be discussed when lines return. Starting treatment depends on assessment and goals, not reaching a particular age alone.
No. Management depends on the material, and removing some fillers may be difficult or impossible. Ask about the product before injection rather than assuming reversal is simple.
If you are healthy without a nutrient deficiency, start with a balanced diet. Supplements may be considered for a specific need, but can interact with medicines or health conditions. Tell your clinician what you take; an advertisement cannot determine your need or dose.
No result is guaranteed. Anatomy and healing vary from person to person. Case photographs and simulations are not a promise of your outcome.
This depends on the procedure, your health and your work. Discuss expected downtime, restrictions, follow-up and when to seek urgent advice before scheduling treatment.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS
Guides to assessment, treatment options and knowing when to seek medical care.
Comparing dermal fillers with the transfer of your own fat for facial volume, including limitations and consultation questions.
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Care for dryness and dark spots after sun exposure, and when assessment should come before exfoliants or treatment.
Read the guideYOUR FIRST STEP
Understand your options in a consultation.