Your face is the first thing people will notice. Cosmetic Injectables should be conducted with a highly trained Cosmetic Injector and here at anti-aging, we ensure that all our doctors and nurses are up to date in all aspects in this field. Anti-wrinkle injections will temporarily paralyse the muscle that causes the skin to wrinkle. Relaxing these muscles results in smoothing out of the wrinkle. We use a range of safe, tested and approved anti-wrinkle products made by reputable companies such as Allergan, Galderma and Merz. The governing bodies have deemed the products safe for cosmetic use st ..read more

Acne Management A recent article in the Peer Review section of Prime Journal highlighted key points for acne management. Acne vulgaris is one of the most common concerns of the patient with scarring of such acne a further concern for these patients. Treatment options vary on the type of scarring and include surgical techniques, chemical peels, injectables and laser resurfacing. Often a combination of therapeutic options are tailored to each patient. Treatment options include: Microneedling is considered safe for all skin types as the risk of dyspigmentation is low and its downtime is minimal ..read more

AT THE DAY AT THE BOTANICALS Had a wonderful day with my girlfriends at The Botanical Gardens yesterday. It was a beautiful sunny day and it was great to know Spring is just about here. Jenny, one of my girlfriends, has always impressed me with her incredible glow and youthful looks but could never get the courage to ask her secrets till then. When we went for a ladies touch up stop at the restrooms I finally found the perfect moment. What she said blew me away… Aging process in Australia is greatly accelerated due to our relentless sun and also bone structure in women appears to start to rece ..read more

HAY FEVER If only flowers would keep their pollen to themselves… but no they have to ‘share’ it around leaving us with runny eyes, sneezing and generally feeling lousy. At anti-aging we have a new treatment for hay fever. We have been using it for the last few years and with over 60% getting 90% relief. Did you know that Melbourne is the world’s allergy capital… yes that is right if you live in and around Melbourne, the town I call home, you live in the worst place in the world for allergies. Professor Bardin of Melbourne said ‘botox offers hay-fever relief by blocking nerve endings in the nas ..read more

CRYOLIPOLYSIS – IT’S A BIG WORD BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Cryolipolysis is a fancy medical word for ‘fat freezing’. Yes, you heard right…FAT FREEZING!!!! So what does this mean and is this the best invention since sliced bread? Well if you were to ask me, I think so. So let me tell you all about it. Fat freezing is a safe non-invasive, non-surgical procedure with proven efficacy for reducing fat deposits in problem areas. The technology was developed by Harvard University scientists. Results are permanent and there is no downtime. There is around 20-30% reduction in fat per treatment area. Result ..read more

A day at the Tennis A day at the Tennis…. Second set under way and you wonder how they can possibly keep up with this heat. The sun today makes its presence felt but you feel happy because your SPF 50 is with you and that wonderful topical Vitamin C surely has been working after months of regular application. Well deserved drink break for all involved and you can quickly make a run to the lavatories…lucky you, got there before the others!!! Time to reset your hair and a quick look on the mirror….only then do you notice your arms looking only slightly loose in their firmness and ..read more

Lip Enhancement can be achieved using Dermal Fillers for natural looking results Lips can be re-contoured, rejuvenated or enlarged by placing the dermal filler/gel along the lip borders (vermillion). Redefining this edge with natural fillers lead to a more youthful and appealing look. It can also prevent lipstick “bleeding” into the small lines around the lips and so onto the skin outside the lip area. The Cupid’s Bow or fold that extends up towards the nose from the top lip can be further defined by injecting the gel into them, thus creating lip enhancement around the ..read more

Interest Piece – Treating Migraines with Muscle Relaxants By anti-aging Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner Michelle Fitzgerald     What is a migraine? A migraine is a severe headache, commonly unilateral in nature, that may be preceded or accompanied by sensory warning signs (aura) including blind spots, tingling in arms/legs, nausea, vomiting, flashes of light, photosensitivity, unpleasant smells, difficulty speaking, confusing thoughts and sensitivity to sound (Medical News Today 2015). Migraines, particularly those without aura, can be difficult to diagnose as there are no tests cu ..read more

What are Skinboosters Skinboosters are very different to those we use to plump the lips, add volume in the cheeks and smooth out deep lines on the face. Skinboosters are made from complex sugar chains also known as Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and are combined with a unique stabilisation process called NASHA® technology. The aim of a Skinbooster treatment is to restore and maintain the hydro-balance of the skin by improving elasticity and skin surface smoothness. The treatment is ideal for the rejuvenation of mature and photo-damaged skin, enabling long lasting effects of hydration and short term derm ..read more

Information piece – What are the differences between anti-wrinkle products available By anti-aging Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner Carla Parker Not all anti-wrinkle products are created equal There is increasing consumer awareness in the market today of the price of anti-wrinkle injections. However not all consumers are aware that not all anti-wrinkle injections are created equal. So what is the difference? Firstly, what is an anti-wrinkle injection? Anti-wrinkle injections are Schedule 4 drugs and for that reason we are limited to how we can refer to these products. There are many serotypes ..read more