Frequently Asked Questions

General information

DRV Clinic provides doctor-led aesthetic treatments for the face, skin and body. Depending on your individual concerns, treatment options may include botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, lip enhancement, facial contouring, skin boosters, Profhilo, polynucleotides, Sculptra, Radiesse, HArmonyCa, PDO threads, Morpheus8 and other advanced aesthetic procedures.

A consultation is recommended to determine which treatment, if any, is appropriate for you.

You do not need to know which product or procedure you need before your consultation.

We recommend starting with the concern you would like to improve rather than choosing a treatment based on social media or current trends.

During your consultation, your facial anatomy, skin quality, medical history, previous treatments and aesthetic goals can be assessed before suitable options are discussed.

At DRV Clinic, the consultation should determine the treatment — not the other way around.

Yes. DRV Clinic follows a doctor-led approach to aesthetic medicine.

Medical assessment is particularly important for injectable and advanced aesthetic treatments because suitability depends on anatomy, medical history, previous procedures, treatment risks and the patient's individual objectives.

Only verified professional qualifications and registrations should be relied upon when choosing an aesthetic practitioner.

Our approach is centred around natural-looking results and preserving your individual facial characteristics.

The objective is not necessarily to remove every line, create maximum volume or dramatically change the shape of the face.

Good aesthetic treatment should consider proportion, movement, structure and the relationship between different facial features.

In some cases, the most appropriate recommendation may be a conservative treatment — or no treatment at all.

A consultation may include discussion of:

  • Your main concerns
  • Your medical history
  • Previous aesthetic treatments
  • Current medications where relevant
  • Facial or skin assessment
  • Natural asymmetry
  • Possible treatment options
  • Expected results
  • Potential risks and complications
  • Recovery and aftercare
  • Alternative treatments

Your practitioner should also explain when a requested treatment may not be suitable.

All medical and aesthetic procedures carry potential risks.

The type and severity of risk depend on the treatment being performed.

Possible effects can range from temporary swelling, bruising or tenderness to less common complications that require medical management.

Safety depends on factors including:

  • Patient selection
  • Medical assessment
  • Anatomical knowledge
  • Product selection
  • Technique
  • Sterility
  • Appropriate aftercare
  • Recognition and management of complications

No responsible clinic should describe an injectable or medical aesthetic treatment as completely risk-free.

Treatment costs vary according to the procedure, product, treatment area and individual treatment plan.

Some treatments are priced by area, while others depend on the amount of product or number of sessions required.

Where possible, pricing should be discussed clearly before treatment begins.

The cheapest treatment is not necessarily the most appropriate treatment, particularly when medical products and facial anatomy are involved.

Longevity varies significantly between treatments and between patients.

Factors that may influence duration include:

  • Treatment type
  • Product used
  • Treatment area
  • Dose or amount of product
  • Metabolism
  • Muscle activity
  • Skin condition
  • Lifestyle
  • Previous treatment history

Some treatments create temporary muscular or volumising effects, while others aim to stimulate gradual collagen or skin remodelling.

Your practitioner can provide a more realistic expectation once the proposed treatment is known.

Contact your treating clinic if you develop an unexpected result or symptom after an aesthetic procedure.

Depending on the concern, you may require:

  • Reassurance and observation
  • A clinical review
  • Correction
  • Medical treatment
  • Imaging
  • Specialist referral


Do not attempt to dissolve, massage, manipulate or otherwise correct an aesthetic complication yourself unless specifically advised by an appropriately qualified clinician.

Sudden visual changes, difficulty breathing, significant swallowing difficulty, severe allergic symptoms, acute neurological symptoms or rapidly worsening severe symptoms require urgent or emergency medical assessment rather than a routine clinic appointment.

Yes, patients may request an assessment for concerns relating to treatment performed elsewhere.

Where possible, bring information such as:

  • The treatment date
  • Product used
  • Amount or dose
  • Areas treated
  • Before-and-after photographs
  • Treatment records
  • Details of any previous correction attempts

An assessment does not automatically mean that further treatment will be recommended.

Sometimes the safest approach may be observation, returning to the original practitioner, further investigation or referral.

At DRV Clinic, the priority is to understand the problem before deciding whether another procedure is appropriate.

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