Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)
Botox ® relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles. It is most commonly use to soften frown lines and "crows feet", but can sometimes be used in other areas of the face.
Botox is also used to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), particularly of the underarms (see below).
Dr Brigid Lee at the Skin Rejuvenation Clinic has developed a special interest in Botox treatments. As a medical practitioner she has a detailed knowledge of facial anatomy and each treatment is tailored to the client's individual facial characteristics and requirements.
Injectable Fillers
These are the treatment of choice for lower face rejuvenation and lip enhancement.
We use a number of wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers which are all made up of hyaluronic acid (Restylane,Juvederm). These are temporary fillers whose effects last about 9-12 months. They are used for lip enhancement and to treat deep lines and furrows, for example the naso-labial folds which run from the nose to the mouth corners, and finer lines, for example so-called ‘smokers lines’ which run vertically from the lips and often cause lipstick to ‘bleed’.
A combination of both botulinum and filler is often a very effective treatment for unwanted lines, particularly in the forehead for frown lines.
Radiosurgery
An excellent way to remove benign skin lesions, moles and skin tags. This is a technique using high frequency radio waves to remove the unwanted lesions with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue. This results in a very superficial wound, which usually heals with minimal or no scarring.
IPL- Intense Pulsed Light
At The Skin Rejuvenation Clinic we use IPL to treat:-
Sun damaged and photo-aged skin that shows irregular pigmentation , fine lines and freckling from chronic sun exposure. There is a visible improvement after a series of treatments.
Erythema – which is a flushed red appearance of the skin that initially only occurs following exposure to cold or heated environments or red wine but becomes a constant flushed appearance over time. Clients can expect a 50-75% reduction in erythema/flushing after just 5 treatments
Rosacea- is an inflammatory condition of the skin which can’t be cured but can be significantly improved with a series of treatments.
Acne-scarring which has left hyper-pigmented areas and erythema can be effectively reduced with a series of treatments.
Permanent hair reduction of any dark hair that is unwanted ( IPL can only target hair that has pigment in it – so is ineffective for fine fair hairs)Our IPL machine has FDA approval for permanent hair reduction based on 76% hair reduction at 12 months and 84% hair reduction at 24 months following a series of treatments.
At the Skin Rejuvenation Clinic we use a Quantum Lumenis IPL machine that is a medical grade IPL machine. Lumenis invented and trade marked the IPL technology and are recognized as the gold standard leaders in IPL technology. All our treatments are supervised by Dr Brigid Lee and all our operators are internationally trained with Laser Safety Certificates and approved operator certificates from the supplier.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are used to improve dull, lifeless skin, blotchy pigmentation, sun damage, fine wrinkles and open pores. We initially suggest a 30% lactic acid peel,which gives a faster result than skin care products but is still a relatively superficial peel with minimal potential for complications. Lactic acid peels are repeated up to 6 times for the best effect at 1-2 weekly intervals. With these peels there is little, if any visible skin shedding, treatment takes about half an hour and there is no need for time off work.
Sweating Reduction
Treatment of the axillae (arm-pits) with Botox can result in cessation of problem sweating for up to a year, sometimes longer. Fantastic for those embarrassed by damp patches under the arms during business meetings and in other social situations.
Skincare
It is important to support all these treatments with the best skincare that can be used at home to maximise the results of the treatments. At the Skin Rejuvenation Clinic we have Ultraceuticals which is specially formulated for Australasian skins and conditions and the Cosmedix and Results Rx range which are a practioner only skincare which are naturally based with no artificial additives and used by plastic surgeons worldwide.
Please contact us for further information
Botox® is a Prescription Medicine containing 100 units of clostridium botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of severe frown lines and associated "crows feet" around the eyes. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to us about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: people with defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, presence of infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning or redness at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids, lack of feeling & nausea. If you have side effects or concerns please talk to us or your doctor. Botox® treatment lasts pharmacologically for about four months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. Speak to us about your own
situation.
Restylane®is natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to smooth facial wrinkles and folds,enhance facial shape or to create fuller lips.Restylane®is available through prescription only from a medical professional and is delivered by injection into or below the skin.It is not to be injected into blood vesselsas this may lead to a lack of blood supply to the skin and ulceration and scarring.Restylane®contains hyaluronic acid, naturally found in the human body and is thought to help increase moisture in the skin.Treatment benefits are instant,do not affect facial expressionand results usually last 6-12 months.Ongoing treatments are needed to maintain best results.After a Restylane®treatment you may expect some degree of redness,swelling,pain or tenderness,itching and/or bruising which generally only lasts a few days.Inflammatory reactions may last upto 2 weeks in rare cases.Adverse effects from treatment are extremely rare and may include allergy, infection, granuloma formation,persistent discolouration at the injection site and/orulceration of the skin.Exposure to sunlight should be avoided during the initial post-treatment periodespecially if you have any redness or bruising in the treated areas.Restylane®should not be used in or near sites where there are active skin disease,inflammation or infection nor should Restylane®be placed into an area where a permanent implant has been placed.Restylane®is not to be used on people taking blood thinning medications or Roaccutane for acne.Restylane®has not been tested in pregnant or breastfeeding women and is not recommended at these times.Restylane®is an unfunded medicine.A charge for the medicine will be made in the itemised cost of the consultation.Contains:Hyaluronic Acid 20mg.ml,Phosphate buffered saline pH 7
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