Sometimes patients have a desire for fuller upper lips. For relatively small “ adjustments”, injections are often used. These are temporary, however; there are more permanent fillers available.

For those who have little or no red (Vermillion) show to their lips. This is a surgical process requiring anesthesia ( usually local anesthesia only), and incisions along the edge of the lips.

Ageing of the face involves loss of fat in certain areas. This causes wrinkles and sunken temples, hollow cheeks, deep frown and smile lines, thinner lips and a smaller chin. Fat transplantation is a procedure in which fat is removed from the buttocks, abdomen or thighs and injected into the face. Approximately one-third of this fat may survive permanently.

Laser skin resurfacing is generally used to reduce fine lines that appear around the mouth and eyes. Erbium lasers use a beam of laser energy that turns the top layers of wrinkles skin or damaged skin to vapour at highly specific and extremely controlled levels, taking off one layer at a time. Results vary and may last up to four to five years.

Dermabrasion and dermaplaning are two treatments that help smooth defined edges of superficial irregularities, such as fine facial wrinkles that appear near the mouth, and acne scars. They are methods of monitored surgical scraping which make the skin appear smooth.

As part of the ageing process, the detrimental effects of sun exposure, natural gravity and facial muscle movement become more evident. The tissue that keeps skin looking youthful and firm begins to deteriorate. This results in “crows feet”, smile lines and facial creases. Lips also shrink. The usual process to try and alleviate these lines and creases is to inject certain substances or reduce muscle action.

The ST Treatment is the latest advancement in non-invasive skin tightening treatments. Using the well known ELOS technology, the procedure incorporates a highly focused energy delivery system to improve skin laxity, whilst rejuvenating and firming the skin. The overall improvement in skin texture seen from an ST Treatment will foster a more youthful and refreshed appearance.

Photo-rejuvenation can be used on the face, hands and body. This is a non-invasive, new development that improves the skin's appearance and removes age spots, most benign brown colouring from sun damage, and the flushed look that results from broken capillaries. Furthermore it can remodel deep collagen to restore tissue elasticity. Superb results have been noted and patient satisfaction has been exceptional. There is little or no down time.

Utilising a muscle relaxant that works at the nerve muscle junction, a tiny amount is injected into the muscle via a fine needle, blocking the nerve impulse from reaching the specific area. As the muscles ease up, wrinkles in the skin slowly diminish and often vanish, making the face look more relaxed and revitalized. Areas typically treated are the furrowed lines between eyebrows. This is a quick and easy treatment that can be carried out during a lunch break.

These may be injected into fine lines and wrinkles to make the skin appear smoother and younger. These injectables can also be used in lips and cheeks. An allergy skin test, depending on the choice of filler used, is required six weeks prior to your treatment.

There are several types of injectable fillers available, one of which the manufacturers claim to be permanent. It is used for lip enlargement, deep wrinkles and facial contours e.g. cheekbone enhancement.

Injectable gels allow speedy and instant corrections without the need for a skin test for allergy. They are made of hyaluronic acid and are injected under the surface of the skin at intervals, along the line of the wrinkle. The gels can be used on frown lines, acne scars and smile lines to make them appear smooth. They can also be used to produce a fuller look in lips. They dissipate naturally over time and are perfect for anyone who wants and instant improvement.

This is a locally produced range of specialist skin- care products, tried and proven to be ideally suited to our harsh climatic conditions. It is ideal for pre-operative skin preparation and on going post operative sensitive skin.

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