Collagen Banking for Better Skin Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a procedure that’s taking the beauty world by storm… and for good reason – this treatment has the ability to give you smoother, more youthful-looking skin. Here’s how it works: Tiny needles are used to create small punctures in the skin. […]
What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic and relapsing skin condition that primarily involves the central face. It can present as mild flushing, areas of veins on cheeks and around the nose, and sometimes as pustules that may appear to be acne but are, in fact, rosacea. Rosacea can also affect the eyes with redness […]
Juvederm Fillers What Goes Where … and Why In the last number of years, the types of fillers available for facial injection has increased dramatically. This article explains which kinds of fillers are best suited for different areas of the face. The Juvederm brand, from Allergan, is the leading brand. It has different kinds of […]
Don’t you just love a skin treatment that is effective, quick, and has no downtime! Here are my 3 favourite summertime treatments to keep your skin looking fabulous and to help you achieve the MAKEUP OPTIONAL status. Chemical Peels Chemical peels are a gentle chemical exfoliation of the superficial layer of the skin. By carefully […]
We have all done it…stood in front of the ‘lotions and potions’ counter at various retail outlets (and now online stores) and tried to choose from the myriad of face creams available. We have also stockpiled products in our bathroom cupboards that ‘didn’t work’ or were too harsh. It is estimated that in 2018 over […]
The Good and the Bad Fillers have had a bad rap over the last number of years. That is because bad filler is very noticeable. We have all seen it. On the other hand, we have all seen (but perhaps not noticed) good filler in our friends and colleague. It is hard […]
One of the reasons I love my occupation as an Aesthetic Physician is that it allows me to help clients achieve self-confidence by improving the quality of their skin and their facial appearance. I believe that self-care is never a selfish act – taking care of yourself enables you to take care of others. Self-care […]