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Facial Rejuvenation Options
Clients often ask about the options available
to freshen their skin, give their appearance
a lift and generally stave off the inevitable
aging process.
There are several different alternatives available
and since they all have their strengths they
are often used in conjunction with one another
to maximize the result.
The different approaches include:-
- Dermal Fillers
- Collagen Stimulants like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Therapy (and Sculptra)
- Anti wrinkle (muscle relaxing) injections
Dermal fillers these days are made from a natural
substance called hyaluronic acid. Various formulations
are used to hydrate, reshape and add volume
as well as helping to smooth out deeper lines
and folds. This type of filler provides an immediate
result and lasts 3-12 months depending on the
choice of product and the client's lifestyle.
By the way, good tip to maximize the longevity
of these treatments is to keep well hydrated.
Some areas are not suitable for treatment
with dermal fillers. For example, the fine skin
immediately under the eye is an area that responds
very well to Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP treatment.
This treatment is also sometimes referred to
under the trade name Regen. The technique works
by reintroducing your own plasma very superficially
into the skin around the target area. A small
amount of the patients own blood is drawn and
then spun down using a sterile technique and
this separates the red cells from the plasma.
The plasma is then reintroduced to the skin.
The treatment revitalizes the skin by gradually
increasing collagen. This increases the skin
thickness by up to a third and restores a more
youthful texture and suppleness.
Best results require 2-3 visits about 4 weeks
apart. There is a day or two of downtime with
this procedure. The results gradually kick in
over a period of time and can take up to 2 months
to appear in some patients, with continuing
improvement as time passes. A yearly top up
is recommended as a maintenance program. Platelet
Rich Plasma Therapy has been around for quite
a while and is both safe and effective. Platelet
Rich Plasma is also used in mainstream medicine
for wound care, burns treatment, tissue regeneration
and hair regrowth.
For a more complete rejuvenation of the eye
area, a combination of a muscle relaxant for
the crow's feet area, and the platelet
rich plasma treatment for the fine crepey skin
under the eye will have the optimum result for
fresh more vibrant eyes . For more information
about any of these treatments please call us at Cairns Plastic Surgery
on 07 40315755 to discuss a rejuvenation plan
to suit your individual needs.
Dr. Isolde Hertess |
