REAL-LIFE STORY
A FULL-FACE TRANSFORMATION Business owner and busy mother of three Kate Rice seeks aesthetic treatments to rejuvenate her full-face and combat the signs of ageing As someone who regularly helps others achieve their desired cosmetic goals, Kate Rice felt it was her turn for a refresh and confidence boost. Kate is a busy aesthetic nurse practitioner in her late 30s, who also juggles three children, and felt like she needed a lift. “I wanted to feel better about my ageing face!” she says, explaining, “I had been concerned about my skin and general facial sagging due to ageing for some years and I felt old and drawn out.” So where do aesthetic practitioners go when they themselves feel they need a treatment? Kate approached Dr Manav Bawa for his advice as she knew him as a trustworthy aesthetic mentor and trainer in the industry. “I had witnessed Dr Bawa treat various patients and the results he creates are incredible, so I knew he was the right person to work with my face,” says Kate.
consultation that by treating the whole face rather than a couple of areas, a more symmetrical result could be achieved. It’s important the practitioner goes through any concerns and risks of potential treatments during a consultation. Kate says, “Dr Bawa explained in great detail what he thought would work for my face, and what the outcome may look like, then we spoke about the possible complications and restrictions on medication or treatments.” Being a practitioner herself, Kate understood the essential importance of seeking treatments from an experienced and qualified practitioner. “I wasn’t worried at all, quite the opposite, I was excited! As long as you know that the practitioner is qualified, registered with their regulatory body, and experienced, you’re in safe hands,” says Kate, adding, “Just relax and enjoy it, as the results can be incredible!”
Preparation is key Evaluating the full-face
Kate gave Dr Bawa official written and verbal consent before the The consultation process is an essential part of any aesthetic treatment as is standard practice. Her makeup was removed and the treatment, and that’s no different when practitioners treat other skin was cleaned twice to remove any bacteria or dirt, and ‘before’ practitioners. A full history of the issues Kate wanted help with were photos were taken. “Dr Bawa then marked up the injection points on taken, as well as a medical and social history to make sure Dr Bawa my face and we were ready to go!” says Kate. selected the right treatment. Experiencing the treatment Kate originally approached Dr Bawa with a desire to get fillers in Due to her in-depth consultation with Dr Bawa as well as her specific areas of her face. “As an aesthetic nurse, I thought I knew what experience as a nurse practitioner, Kate knew what to expect from the I needed,” she explains, adding, “I had it in my head that I just needed majority of treatments she was to receive. “I had witnessed Dr Bawa my cheeks and jaw treated, however when Dr Bawa showed me executing the MD Codes, which are very precise guidelines to follow my side profile, I noticed how my chin had receded back, which was when administering hyaluronic acid fillers, taking in to account the making the rest of my face look over-tired and prematurely aged. Dr Bawa showed me more options, suggesting Before After rejuvenation of the whole face, specifically my cheeks, temple, jowls, and chin using hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, which would have a more effective overall result.” In her consultation, Dr Bawa asked Kate how her appearance made her feel. “I run my own clinic around my other job as a mum to three active boys which takes up nearly all of my time!” explains Kate, adding, “It’s very tiring and with the combination of approaching 40, and not having much time to invest in skincare, I just really wanted to feel more positive about the way I look. Looking in the mirror I could see the areas that could be improved, and they were bothering me on a daily basis. I know appearance isn’t everything, but it certainly helps!” Before and after full-face rejuvenation treatment. After image shows a lifted mid-face, fuller cheek area, brow lift, an elongated chin and a reduced jowl area. Images courtesy of Dr Bawa. Dr Bawa explained to Kate during the 22
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