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FACIAL AESTHETICS

Facial aesthetics

These treatments are only offered to patients aged 18 and over. They help restore a youthful appearance giving you that extra confidence. A consultation appointment and an appraisal of your medical history will be required prior to treatment in order to assess your needs and suitability.

WRINKLE CORRECTION

A purified form of the Botulinum toxin is diluted and gently injected safely under the skin to smooth or eliminate facial wrinkles caused by sun damage, age, excessive squinting and smoking. It is safe, reversible, effective and a quick alternative to surgery with no recovery time. Allow 2-7 days to see the changes and the effect lasts for approximately 3 months after which you will have the option to top up regularly. The chances are reversible and over the 3 months the effects of the treatment will wear away. In areas where the muscles are highly active the effects may not last as long. Every individual’s required dose can be calibrated depending on the severity of wrinkles. All information is confidentially documented for future reference.

AREAS THAT CAN BE TREATED WITH BOTULINUM

  • Forehead wrinkles
  • Deep troughs creases between the eyes
  • Smiles lines around the eyes
  • Excessive underarm sweating

DERMAL FILLERS

Dermal filler is a temporary injectable gel used to enhance facial features and reduce wrinkles caused by sun damage, smoking, excessive squinting and frowning, and will define or add volume to the lips. The gel contains hyaluronan, a natural component of collagen. It is not permanent, not of animal origin and is non allergenic. A topical anaesthetic is applied before injecting. Dermal fillers can be used in conjunction with wrinkle treatment.

AREAS THAT CAN BE TREATED WITH BOTULINUM

  • Naso-labial and chin creases
  • Deep forehead creases
  • Define lips
  • Increase lip volume

EXCESSIVE UNDERARM SWEATING (AXILLARY HYPERHIDROSIS)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical term that describes uncontrollable sweating even in cool weather despite using antiperspirant, causing clothing to be soaked through or dripped with sweat. This condition is embarrassing, debilitating and extremely uncomfortable to endure on a daily basis.
Botulinum toxin is FDA approved to effectively treat hyperhidrosis and reduce excessive underarm sweating by up to 75%. The effects can last 5-6 months and will lift your spirits, enhance your confidence to do more outdoor activities and expand your wardrobe. Just 2 sessions per year can keep you stable. A numbing cream can be applied before gently injecting skin.