What really happens at a cosmetic injectables appointment?

Go behind the scenes of Brisbane’s fast-growing world of cosmetic injectables to see what really goes down. WATCH THE VIDEO

One of Brisbane’s fastest growing skincare clinics has provided a rare, inside look into the luxe, sexy world of cosmetic injectables.

The Courier-Mail spent a day behind the scenes at LA Lips as two clients – a man and woman – undertook treatments, including fillers and anti-ageing.

Emma Treasure, 38, said she wanted to enhance her appearance with lip filler to boost her confidence.

“I generally have pretty good self-esteem but I always think we should look our best, and there’s room to improve, why not go ahead and do it,” she said.

Emma Treasure prior to her appointment. Picture: Danica Clayton

“It’s something I wanted to do for quite a while. I decided to have my lips done because I wanted to have them more defined, plumped up, and looking a bit more sexy.”

After arriving Ms Treasure was given a short consultation session with senior cosmetic injector and registered nurse, Elicia Lacey. Towards the end of the consultation a numbing cream was applied to Ms Treasure’s lips in preparation for the treatment.

Prior to the treatment Ms Lacey sanitised her working area and carefully pre-measured the amount of filler required for Ms Treasure’s appointment into a needle.

Ms Treasure had numbing cream applied before her appointment. Picture: Danica Clayton

“We did a little bit of anti-wrinkle,” she said.

“We wanted a natural outcome so it didn’t have a frozen look. For her lips we added some more shape, definition and hydration to her lips.

“She seemed to be more prone to bruising. Some people do get a lot of bruising, and some people don’t. Everyone’s different.”

The treatment itself is non-invasive, with the needle smaller than what you may find at your local GP.

Ms Treasure described the pain as “pretty much nothing” after her 20 minute appointment.

“My appointment went really well, other than some bruising. Little bit pinchy at times. Overall went really, really, well,” she said.

Ms Lacey and Ms Treasure during the appointment. Picture: Danica Clayton

“I can already see the gorgeous cupid’s bow and shape.”

Ms Lacey said it was incredible what treatments can achieve.

“It is not as taboo as what some make it out to be,” she said.

“It’s become more acceptable over the years. It makes our client makes us really happy, and makes us really happy too.”

It’s just not just women getting cosmetic treatments either, with Jordan Buckley, 30, just one of the hundreds of Brisbane residents booking procedures at clinics.

Ms Treasure was given numbing cream prior to the injection of filler in her lips. Picture: Danica Clayton

“I want to be proactive with anti-ageing and look after my body a bit,” he said.

“Put it through quite a bit on the weekend so try to do good by it.”

Bianca Brown, co-founder of La Lips said cosmetic injectables use needles rather than scalpels to help clients achieve their desired outcome.

“Anti-wrinkle gets injected into areas such as your forehead, crows feet, or frown lines, and it prevents lines from forming because if you’re not using those lines they aren’t going to appear,” she said.

Every part of the procedure is completely measured. Picture: Danica Clayton

“There are certain parts of your face you can still animate, still look sad or angry, but no dynamic lines.

“If you haven’t done preventive treatment you might opt for dermal filler.

“You have also got fillers that help enhance natural features of yourself such as cheeks, a more prominent jaw line, and all of this can be done through injectables.

“What used to be called cosmetic surgery, now you can shape your face with injectables.”

Senior cosmetic injector and registered nurse, Breanna Swift said she enjoys making people feel more confident about themselves.

“I get to help people and change their lives for the better,” she said.

Ms Brown said the industry has come a long way over the past five years ago.

Ms Brown, co-founder of La Lips. Picture: Danica Clayton

“We are moving into a generation where we’re asking ‘where did you go’, ‘what did you get’, people are very interested in finding out more,” she said.

“I think it’s just going to get bigger. Definitely during my parents era, nobody spoke about it.

“Now there is so much opportunity to be educated.

“The medicines are improving every year, the pain is reducing, the swelling is reducing and the side effects is reducing.”