Deformities

Any deformity can have a disproportionate impact on a patient’s self-confidence and self-esteem. Regardless of the cause, deformities tend to become more visible and apparent as we age due to the natural loss of collagen and elastin in the skin. What may start out as a barely noticeable deformity becomes larger and more obvious which can cause increasing anxiety for the patient.

Clearly, advanced skills for assessment, in-depth understanding of anatomy and the science of the possible with non-surgical and surgical treatments is required. Every patient is different and a bespoke treatment plan must be developed taking into consideration the objectives, the possible and what will look natural. Most patients require multiple treatments over a period of time to achieve the best possible outcome. The treatment indicated will depend on the location of the deformity. Scarring may require subcision (i.e. breaking the fibrous connective tissues that tether the scar to the deeper layers of the skin), potentially filling and remodeling of the scar tissue itself. Nose deformities will require a combination of dermal filler and potentially scar treatment. Every patient is different but a treatment plan specific to your needs will be put together when you meet with your botonics clinician.