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<strong>Cosmetic</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong><br />
<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Eddie</strong> <strong>Roos</strong>
DR EDDIE ROOS<br />
<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Eddie</strong> <strong>Roos</strong><br />
BMedSci, MBChB, FRACGP, FACRRM, FACAM, FCPSA, FACCSM, FAICD<br />
Medical Director, <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic
DR EDDIE ROOS<br />
ABOUT<br />
DR ROOS<br />
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS<br />
• Founder and Medical Director,<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic<br />
• Immediate Past President &<br />
Fellow, Australasian College of<br />
Aesthetic <strong>Medicine</strong><br />
• Fellow, Australasian College<br />
of <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Surgery, Faculty<br />
of <strong>Medicine</strong><br />
• Fellow, <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Physicians College<br />
of Australasia<br />
• Full Member, <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Physicians<br />
Society of Australasia<br />
• Member, Australasian College of<br />
Phlebology<br />
• Founding Member, Skin<br />
Cancer Society of Australia<br />
and New Zealand<br />
• Member, Skin Cancer College<br />
of Australasia<br />
• Fellow, Australian Institute of<br />
Company Directors<br />
<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Eddie</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> received a Bachelor of Medical Science degree in 1984 and<br />
a Bachelor of <strong>Medicine</strong> and Surgery in 1988. He worked in South Africa<br />
for 10 years before moving to Australia in 1998. He began practising<br />
cosmetic medicine in 2001 and in 2004 founded <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic in<br />
Toowoomba, Queensland.<br />
Quality of service and offering patients the latest in cosmetic medicine is the<br />
most important priority for <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> and his staff at <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic.<br />
<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> has extensive experience and expertise in cosmetic medicine, with<br />
a particular interest in light-based therapies to treat a variety of anti-ageing<br />
skin concerns. Enhancing the natural beauty of patients using non-surgical<br />
procedures is his mission.<br />
He also has a special interest in skin cancer treatment. With more than 25<br />
years diagnosing and treating skin cancer, and his expertise gained in cosmetic<br />
medicine over 13 years, <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> has changed the lives of many people in<br />
Toowoomba and the Downs.<br />
‘<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic is the realisation of a long-held dream I have<br />
had. I have always had a keen interest in skin cancer medicine and cosmetic<br />
medical procedures,’ says <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong>. ‘Originally I worked in general practice – in<br />
South Africa and then Bowen, Goondiwindi and Withcott in Queensland. As<br />
the cosmetic medicine industry became more accessible I invested in a beauty<br />
salon in Toowoomba from which I offered cosmetic medicine treatments. I<br />
soon realised the synergy that could occur <strong>by</strong> combining a medical skin<br />
practice with a beauty salon: medical treatments with the best cosmetic<br />
outcome in mind. It was a new concept at the time but I truly believed patients<br />
would benefit from a more holistic approach to skin care. With a dream and<br />
a business plan, <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic was born.’<br />
COSMETIC CLINIC<br />
• Wrinkle-reduction Injections<br />
• Dermal Filler Injections<br />
• Non-surgical Facelifts<br />
• Pigmentation & Acne<br />
Treatments<br />
• Vampire Facials<br />
• Total Facial Rejuvenation<br />
• Dermastamp<br />
• Acne & Acne Scarring Treatments<br />
• Dermasound Facials<br />
• <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Mole Removal<br />
• <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Tattooing<br />
• Hair Reduction<br />
• Liposonix Body Contouring<br />
• Facial & Leg Vein Treatments<br />
• All Beauty Treatments<br />
• Skin Care Prescriptions<br />
LASER CLINIC<br />
• Laser Hair Removal<br />
• Fraxel Laser Resurfacing<br />
• Laser & IPL Photorejuvenation<br />
• Laser Tattoo Removal<br />
• Laser Scar & Pigmentation<br />
Treatment<br />
• Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation<br />
• Laser Treatment for<br />
Sun-damaged Skin<br />
SKIN CANCER CLINIC<br />
• Skin Cancer Checks, Diagnosis<br />
& Treatment<br />
• Photodynamic Therapy<br />
• Laser Treatment of Sunspots<br />
• Skin Cancer Surgery in Clinic<br />
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DR EDDIE ROOS<br />
YOUR CONSULTATION<br />
WHEN CONSIDERING COSMETIC<br />
ENHANCEMENT, DR EDDIE ROOS EXPLAINS<br />
A GOOD CONSULTATION CAN MAKE ALL THE<br />
DIFFERENCE WHEN IT COMES TO RESULTS.<br />
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‘Unless you<br />
develop a good<br />
rapport with<br />
your doctor<br />
you won’t feel<br />
comfortable<br />
enough to talk<br />
honestly about<br />
what you want’<br />
A<br />
consultation is much more than simply an obligatory step before a<br />
procedure. Before any cosmetic procedure, the consultation provides<br />
you with an ideal opportunity to learn more about the procedure you’ve<br />
chosen to have, and to tell your doctor what you hope to achieve. Whether<br />
you’re having a minor aesthetic tweak or a more major change, you will also be<br />
able to learn whether the results you are looking for are achievable, given your<br />
own personal circumstances.<br />
During the consultation, good communication is imperative. Unless you are<br />
able to develop an easy rapport with your doctor, you won’t feel comfortable<br />
enough to honestly express your concerns.<br />
Whereas some patients may know with great precision what they want to change,<br />
others may not be able to pinpoint their dissatisfaction. The consultation therefore<br />
provides an ideal opportunity to ask questions of your doctor, whilst learning more<br />
about the related risks and complications associated with your procedure.<br />
It’s important to take the opportunity to ask a number of questions of your<br />
doctor during the consultation. Also, take the time to find out how long the recovery<br />
period will last, what you will need to do to prepare for your procedure, and what<br />
you can expect to look like immediately after. The answers to these questions will<br />
help reinforce whether or not you want to continue with the treatment.<br />
It’s just as important for the doctor to use the consultation to find out more<br />
about you. Often, doctors will turn down patients if they feel they are not suitable<br />
candidates. This may be because the patient is not ready psychologically – they<br />
might be pursuing aesthetic enhancements for the wrong reasons, or have<br />
unrealistic expectations as to what a procedure can achieve. The doctor will<br />
therefore ask pertinent questions about your expectations, goals and reasons for<br />
wanting to change.<br />
Your doctor will also relay the type of anaesthesia to be used, the risks,<br />
limitations and costs involved, and will outline the steps you will need to take<br />
both leading up to and after major procedures.<br />
Lab testing or a medical evaluation may be required in order to establish your<br />
level of health and fitness, and alterations to any existing medication plan may<br />
be recommended. Aspirin and other blood thinning drugs, for example, should<br />
not be taken in the lead up to a procedure, if possible. If you’re a smoker you will<br />
be advised to stop well in advance of major procedures due to the increase in<br />
surgical and anaesthetic complications caused <strong>by</strong> smoking tobacco.<br />
Expect your doctor to take photographs of you during the consultation. This<br />
is an important part of tracking the changes that are made post-procedure. The<br />
doctor will also use them to put together a procedural plan, tailored to your<br />
appearance and personal circumstances.<br />
Along with the physical aspect of preparing for a treatment, it’s also important<br />
you are mentally prepared for the change that will take place in your appearance.<br />
Not only are there physical complications associated with procedures but there<br />
can also be psychological reactions.<br />
By making the most of your time with the doctor before your procedure,<br />
you will be well prepared and in the best position to enjoy the outcome of your<br />
aesthetic changes.<br />
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COSMETIC<br />
MEDICINE<br />
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The desire to refresh the face through subtle<br />
rejuvenation has made non-surgical cosmetic<br />
procedures a popular part of today’s beauty arsenal,<br />
reflecting a preference for less invasive procedures<br />
with shorter downtime and a ‘less is more’ attitude.<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> medicine can improve some of the most common signs of ageing<br />
such as facial lines and wrinkles; a gaunt and hollowed appearance;<br />
sun-damaged skin; acne and acne scars; a dull and uneven complexion;<br />
and sagging facial structures.<br />
Whether <strong>by</strong> using wrinkle injections, fillers, medical-grade peels or advanced<br />
light therapies, the array of choices available can treat just about any appearancerelated<br />
concern. Maintenance is the key and earlier, less-invasive procedures can<br />
actually delay the effects of ageing on the face, sometimes even negating the<br />
need for more invasive procedures.<br />
It is important, however, for prospective patients to thoroughly understand<br />
the procedure (or combination of procedures) they wish to undergo. A skilled<br />
and accredited cosmetic doctor will help guide each patient through the myriad<br />
of options, select the most appropriate course of action for the patient’s specific<br />
concerns and ultimately achieve the best possible, natural-looking results for<br />
the individual.<br />
Any cosmetic enhancement should be chosen for the right reasons and not in<br />
the impossible pursuit of perfection. Non-surgical cosmetic enhancement offers<br />
patients with realistic expectations the chance to look younger and rejuvenated,<br />
no matter what their age.<br />
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THE<br />
AGEING<br />
FACE<br />
Facial hollows and gauntness due to loss of volume, shrinkage of the bone<br />
structures, loss of collagen and elasticity and the effects of gravity are all<br />
manifestations of the ageing face. While some of the skin-related factors can<br />
be reined in with healthy lifestyle choices and a good skincare regime, many of<br />
the characteristics of ageing are a matter of genetics.<br />
INTRINSIC & EXTRINSIC AGEING<br />
Cutaneous ageing is caused <strong>by</strong> two distinct processes – intrinsic and extrinsic<br />
factors. Intrinsic, or chronological ageing, is the inevitable genetically determined<br />
process that naturally occurs. Intrinsic ageing is determined <strong>by</strong> each person’s<br />
genetic clock and is affected <strong>by</strong> the degenerative effects of free radicals and the<br />
body’s inability to perfectly repair their damage.<br />
Over time, cells, tissues and vital organs deteriorate. These internal changes<br />
to the muscle, fat and bones are not as visible as the signs of ageing on the<br />
external organ – the skin. Skin shows the wear and tear of extrinsic ageing,<br />
which is environmentally induced and manifests in age-associated skin changes<br />
including thinning, laxity, fragility and wrinkles. In addition, sun-exposure leads to<br />
pigmentation, premature wrinkling, spider veins and photoageing.<br />
Intrinsic ageing is a continuous process that usually begins in the mid-20s but<br />
may not become evident for decades. At this time collagen production slows and<br />
elastin loses its ‘spring’. Dead skin cells do not shed as quickly and turnover of<br />
new skin cells decreases.<br />
The apparent signs of intrinsic ageing include the loss and descent of underlying<br />
fat leading to hollowed cheeks and eye sockets, as well as loss of fi rmness and<br />
sagging skin as the bones shrink away from the skin due to bone loss.<br />
Genes control how quickly the normal ageing process unfolds. At a cellular<br />
level, ageing is thought to be related to the shortening of telomeres (the terminal<br />
portions of chromosomes) with each cell cycle, resulting in cell-cycle arrest or<br />
apoptosis once a critical length is reached.<br />
The preventable environmental factors that magnify intrinsic ageing, often<br />
act together with the normal ageing process to prematurely age skin. Most<br />
premature ageing is caused <strong>by</strong> sun exposure, though others are repetitive facial<br />
expressions, gravity, sleeping positions and smoking.<br />
Lines and creases form over major and minor joints as a result of skin<br />
contractions that lie perpendicular to the underlying muscular vector force.<br />
However, relaxed skin tension lines (RSTL) are formed during relaxation and are<br />
created <strong>by</strong> the natural tension on the skin from the underlying structures.<br />
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STRUCTURAL CHANGES<br />
Shrinking of facial bones also plays a role in ageing the face. Evidently, facial<br />
bones remodel their three-dimensional shape with age, showing the most<br />
pronounced difference measured in the T-zone. In women, the area between the<br />
brows and top of the nose (the glabellar angle) is shown to decrease as the area<br />
under the rim of the eyebrows retreats, resulting in sagging brows and deflated<br />
eyelid skin. In men, the glabellar angle decreases and the area supporting the<br />
cheeks (maxillary angle) is also shown to decrease.<br />
Additionally, the malar fat pad, which is responsible for cheek fullness, slides<br />
down and forward, pushing against the nasolabial fold and making the maxillary<br />
angle appear more pronounced. Bones can also recede in the pyriform angle<br />
(the opening of the nose), causing the appearance of an elongated nose and a<br />
drooping nasal tip.<br />
‘Extrinsic factors<br />
often act<br />
together with<br />
the normal<br />
ageing process<br />
to prematurely<br />
age skin’<br />
LOSS OF VOLUME<br />
Facial ageing is reflective of dynamic and cumulative effects of time on the skin,<br />
soft tissues and deep structural components of the face. It is a complex synergy of<br />
skin textural changes and loss of facial volume. Many of the facial manifestations<br />
of ageing combine the effects of gravity, progressive bone resorption, decrease<br />
in tissue elasticity and redistribution of subcutaneous fullness.<br />
With age, facial fat descends and causes the shape of the face to change.<br />
The youthful face is typified <strong>by</strong> full, well-supported fat, and surrounding ligaments<br />
serve to fixate this volume of fat to underlying structure. Together with the<br />
volumetric fullness of the upper cheek region are well-defined contours such as<br />
a smooth S-shaped curve (commonly called the Ogee curve) of the cheeks when<br />
seen from an oblique angle and a clean neck/chin angle and jaw line. It is this<br />
pairing of both fullness and facial definition that accounts for the more tapered<br />
appearance of the youthful face.<br />
As this ligament support reduces, facial fat volumetrically comes forward and<br />
descends in the cheek, producing a squarer facial contour with less distinction<br />
between upper cheek volume and mid-facial fat. This lowering of the facial fat<br />
means that over time the face appears vertically longer than young faces.<br />
Facial fat also deflates with age and this is most apparent in regions with a<br />
high density of retaining ligaments, which are typically volumetrically full in youth<br />
(malar, preparotid, lateral and infraorbital rim, and lateral chin). Along with facial<br />
deflation comes a laxity in soft tissue caused <strong>by</strong> diminished support.<br />
RADIAL EXPRESSION<br />
Facial ageing is not all vertical – the soft tissue that occurs along specific areas<br />
of the mid-face also undergoes radial expansion. The skin and underlying<br />
subcutaneous fat are densely attached to the deep facial fascia <strong>by</strong> retinacular<br />
fibres that weave in the skin, subcutaneous fat, superficial and deep fascia<br />
and muscle.<br />
For example, over time facial expressions cause the skin along the nasolabial<br />
line to disrupt the subcutaneous fat, disengaging these attachments and<br />
developing lines of differentiation on the face. This forces the skin and fat<br />
alongside the nasolabial fold to expand radially and fall out from the skeleton,<br />
explaining some of the nasolabial fold prominence in the ageing face.<br />
Radial expansion lateral to the marionette lines extending from the corners<br />
of the mouth downwards also accounts for some of the jowling that becomes<br />
apparent with age.<br />
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FACIAL<br />
REJUVENATION<br />
A COMBINATION APPROACH<br />
Anti-wrinkle injections can smooth the lines and wrinkles that develop on the<br />
face over time, resulting in a more youthful-looking appearance. However,<br />
as natural fat dissipates with age, often a face cannot be fully rejuvenated<br />
without restoring volume loss in the cheeks and other areas of the face.<br />
Where facial volume has been depleted with age, augmenting techniques<br />
such as dermal fi llers and fat transfer can be used in combination with antiwrinkle<br />
injections to achieve an overall, non-surgical facial rejuvenation.<br />
A number of different fi llers are available, all of which vary in their longevity,<br />
composition and viscosity. Depending on their individual circumstances, patients<br />
may benefi t from superfi cial fi llers used to tighten the skin, in combination with<br />
deeper, longer-lasting fi llers designed to tackle deeper issues and reshape and<br />
remodel the face.<br />
Complementary procedures such as anti-wrinkle injections to tackle fi ne lines<br />
and laser skin treatments to improve the tone and texture of the skin can be<br />
administered at the same time, or as part of a program spread over several<br />
weeks, in order to fully refresh a patient’s appearance.<br />
It is important that the methods used to refresh and restore youth to the<br />
face are tailored to each patient. The key to non-surgical facial rejuvenation is<br />
a thorough consultation, during which our cosmetic doctor, <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong>, can<br />
explain what can be achieved and decide upon the optimal treatment plan for<br />
each patient.<br />
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‘It is important<br />
that the methods<br />
used to refresh<br />
and restore youth<br />
to the face are<br />
tailored to each<br />
patient’<br />
WRINKLE<br />
INJECTIONS<br />
T<br />
he appearance of deep frown lines and wrinkles can result in a prematurely<br />
aged appearance. Wrinkle injections are a popular facial rejuvenation<br />
treatment and are an effective non-invasive treatment for reducing lines and<br />
revitalising the appearance.<br />
Wrinkle injections contain a protein produced <strong>by</strong> the bacterium Clostridium<br />
botulinum. It is a muscle relaxant that is commonly used for cosmetic facial<br />
enhancement, particularly to treat crow’s feet around the eyes, the frown lines<br />
between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) and the worry lines across the forehead.<br />
The treatment works <strong>by</strong> blocking nerve stimulation to wrinkle-causing<br />
muscles, which prevents the muscle from contracting and signifi cantly reduces<br />
wrinkles and fi ne lines and can also help prevent the formation of new ones.<br />
A few tiny injections are administered just under the skin, reducing nerve<br />
stimulation to the targeted muscles. The procedure usually takes about 10<br />
minutes but this can vary depending on the number of areas being treated.<br />
Because men tend to have larger and stronger muscles, they often require more<br />
injections to achieve satisfactory results.<br />
Generally, no anaesthetic is required. The needles are very fi ne and only a small<br />
volume of the product is needed, so the procedure is typically only associated<br />
with mild discomfort. If the patient is particularly concerned, the practitioner can<br />
numb the skin over the area before administering the injection.<br />
After treatment for lines on the forehead, ultimately patients are physically<br />
unable to frown. Over the fi rst few days, the muscles gradually relax, and it often<br />
takes three to six days for results to become visible. The effects gradually wear<br />
off, so in order to maintain results repeat injections are necessary every three to<br />
fi ve months.<br />
Common side effects are generally restricted to minor temporary redness<br />
or bruising at the injection site. There is a very slight risk that it can cause a<br />
temporary weakness in near<strong>by</strong> muscles, which may result in a slight drooping of<br />
an eyelid or eyebrow which may last from one to six weeks. Occasionally patients<br />
may experience a slight headache or nausea.<br />
Wrinkle treatments are not recommended for women who are pregnant or<br />
breast feeding. All patients are advised to avoid the use aspirin, anti-infl ammatory<br />
drugs or blood-thinning agents, unless they are medically required, for two weeks<br />
prior to treatment to minimise bruising.<br />
With careful placement, a more youthful appearance can be achieved while<br />
maintaining natural expression and character.<br />
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FILLERS<br />
Used to restore lost volume and smooth lines, fi llers are an increasingly<br />
popular way to rejuvenate the face. They are gel-like substances injected<br />
into different areas of the face to smooth lines, wrinkles and deeper folds.<br />
Fillers are also used to restore volume to the face where tissue has degenerated<br />
with age or where lipoatrophy (fat loss caused <strong>by</strong> disease) has caused the cheeks<br />
to collapse. They can also be used to fi ll in pockmarks and acne scars and to<br />
contour or reshape facial features, adding volume to lips and cheeks and to<br />
defi ne noses and jawlines.<br />
There are a multitude of different fi llers on the market, ranging in longevity,<br />
composition and viscosity, depending on the individual patient’s needs. Fillers<br />
can be used in conjunction with anti-wrinkle injections for a cumulative and<br />
complementary result.<br />
The vast majority of contemporary fi llers available are formulated with a<br />
humectant that occurs naturally in the human body throughout connective,<br />
epithelial and neural tissues and is particularly abundant in the dermis. These<br />
types of fi llers are biocompatible and biodegradable, and range in longevity,<br />
composition and viscosity.<br />
The humectant used in modern-day fi llers can attract up to 1,000 times its<br />
weight in water and is one of the main agents in maintaining hydration and a<br />
fresh, youthful appearance, as well a major component of tissue repair.<br />
COMPOSITION & LONGEVITY<br />
Filling superfi cial fi ne lines and moderate facial wrinkles, and for treating those<br />
with fi ne skin, calls for fi llers with lighter textures. Greater volumes of these fi ner<br />
fi llers may also be injected into the mid or deep dermis for subtle contouring of<br />
larger areas of the face such as the lips, cheeks and chin. Treatments can last<br />
around nine months, depending on the patient.<br />
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‘Fillers are used to<br />
restore volume to<br />
the face where tissue<br />
has degenerated<br />
with age’<br />
Where a stronger and longer-lasting result is required, practitioners may opt<br />
for medium volume fillers. These are intended for deeper injection to restore lost<br />
volume in areas like cheeks, under-eye hollows, nasolabial (nose to lip) folds and<br />
marionette lines (drooping mouth corners). They are also used to correct deeper<br />
facial wrinkles and folds and augment the lips. Results last for at around six<br />
months to a year, again depending on the patient.<br />
More robust and longer lasting fillers are used to revolumise larger areas such<br />
as the cheeks and mid-face, or fill out facial depressions, deep contours and<br />
hollows. Results can last around 12 months or more in some patients, and do<br />
not tend to migrate from the injection site.<br />
BIOSTIMULATORS<br />
Some volume injectables stimulate the patient’s skin to produce more of its<br />
own collagen and elastin over a period of weeks or months, to gradually restore<br />
more youthful and pleasing facial contours. They stimulate the fibroblasts (the<br />
key cells in connective tissue that produce collagen) to fill wrinkles and sunken<br />
areas as well as help tighten the skin.<br />
The amount injected at each session and the number of treatments<br />
required varies for each patient depending on volume loss and specific concerns.<br />
Results are subtle and progressive over a number of months and can last<br />
around two to three years. It is also designed to improve the skin’s overall texture<br />
and luminosity.<br />
Some ‘bio-stimulating’ injectables have a two-fold effect: on injection it<br />
immediately restores volume in addition to stimulating the growth of new<br />
collagen (neocollagenesis) over time. It is not suitable for the lips. Results<br />
generally last 12 to 18 months.<br />
Filler Uses<br />
Fillers are most often used for correcting wrinkles and furrows,<br />
restoring volume to hollows and for facial sculpting.<br />
Common uses include:<br />
• Filling facial hollows and troughs produced <strong>by</strong> the ageing<br />
process or depressed injury, surgical or acne scars;<br />
• Lifting the outer eyebrows and creating higher, more youthful<br />
cheekbones;<br />
• Adding volume and definition to the lips.<br />
How long the correction lasts depends on the individual and<br />
where the filler is injected. Although three to six months was the<br />
original expectation, many experienced injectors have found that<br />
corrections in the order of six to 12 months are not uncommon.<br />
A treatment takes about 20 to 45 minutes depending on what<br />
needs to be done and the correction is seen immediately.<br />
Following treatment, patients may experience some mild puffiness<br />
around the injected treated area(s) but this usually settles within 48<br />
hours. Lips may be swollen for the first two to three days before they<br />
settle to their ideal volume.<br />
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SKIN REVISION<br />
TECHNIQUES<br />
PEELS<br />
Peels are solutions applied to the surface of the skin to strip away the outermost<br />
layers, revealing the fresh new skin beneath. Used to treat a variety of skin<br />
conditions, peels can improve problems from dryness or skin dullness to acne,<br />
rosacea and pigmentation.<br />
Ingredients range from naturally occurring chemicals and herbal extracts<br />
to synthetic chemicals, and their effects range from mildly brightening to<br />
aggressive resurfacing. Depending on the strength, peels can be administered<br />
<strong>by</strong> dermatologists, cosmetic practitioners and skincare professionals, and are<br />
recommended as a course of treatments.<br />
Natural peels<br />
Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) peels are the mildest option, available in salon<br />
treatments and can be used on most skin types. They use lactic, fruit or glycolic<br />
acids to treat dryness and improve skin texture. Beta hydroxy acid (BHA)<br />
peels use salicylic acid to speed the skin cell shedding process and improve<br />
blemished skin.<br />
Chemical peels<br />
Chemical peels are higher strength solutions that use different grades of acid<br />
to strip the skin of dead skin cells and promote the production of collagen and<br />
elastin in the skin. These chemicals – ranging from alpha hydroxy and salicylic<br />
acids to trichloroacetic acid and phenol – also vary in their depth of penetration,<br />
causing them to directly target specifi c concerns. Typically, the stronger the<br />
strength of the peel the deeper the penetration and the more severe the posttreatment<br />
side effects.<br />
The treatments typically cause stinging during application and various degrees<br />
of fl aking after treatment, from fi ne fl aking to sheeting, as the new layers of skin<br />
start to form. Chemical peels can be quite aggressive, so skin analysis during<br />
consultation is required to fi nd out which peel is most suitable, and whether any<br />
allergic reactions will occur.<br />
<strong>Dr</strong>yness, redness and peeling can be expected for up to a week after most<br />
peels, which feels similar to sunburn. It is imperative the peeling skin is not picked<br />
at or rubbed as it may cause scarring. Makeup may be worn to cover this,<br />
depending on the consultant’s instructions. Using an unscented moisturiser can<br />
help relieve the tight sensation of treated skin, and a mild topical steroid cream<br />
or ointment can be used to soothe temporary swelling or redness. Sunscreen<br />
should be worn at all times while outside.<br />
The appearance of acne scarring can be improved with the use of fi llers;<br />
chemical peels, which remove the top layer of skin; microhydrabrasion, which<br />
‘polishes’ the skin; and laser, light-based and radiofrequency treatments, all of<br />
which heat the dermis and promote the formation of new skin.<br />
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‘Skin needling<br />
can improve the<br />
appearance of<br />
wrinkles, scars,<br />
stretch marks<br />
and skin texture’<br />
SKIN NEEDLING WITH DERMASTAMP<br />
Skin needling is a treatment used to improve the appearance of wrinkles,<br />
scars, stretch marks and skin texture <strong>by</strong> creating tiny punctures in the skin to<br />
stimulate the skin’s natural healing response. It is usually performed using a roller<br />
embedded with very fine needles that make multiple pinpoint puncture wounds<br />
in the dermis, stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin.<br />
The latest evolution in skin needling is the Dermastamp, a vibrational ‘stamping’<br />
device that uses oscillating micro needles to further increase skin stimulation and<br />
takes standard skin needling to a new level.<br />
The dermal damage created leaves the epidermis primarily intact,<br />
so the healing period is rapid and there is no risk of permanent<br />
structural damage, sun sensitivity, skin colour loss or hyper-pigmentation. Local<br />
anaesthetic cream is applied before the procedure and most patients are able to<br />
tolerate any discomfort.<br />
After treatment, the skin is red and swollen for around one to two days, with<br />
a light graze-like scabbing effect forming over the treated area on day two of<br />
recovery. Most patients are able to return to work and normal activities within 48<br />
hours of treatment.<br />
Multiple treatments are usually necessary to achieve significant improvement<br />
in the appearance and depth of lines and scars. Treatment effects are cumulative<br />
and can be seen six to eight weeks after the initial treatment. In comparison to<br />
the prolonged recovery time required <strong>by</strong> laser resurfacing and chemical peels,<br />
the short recovery period makes skin needling an effective alternative method for<br />
improving lines and scars.<br />
Skin needling can also be used to help other products containing active<br />
ingredients to be delivered to cells in the dermal layer of the skin. As well as this,<br />
it is suitable to treat sensitive areas such as the neck, backs of the hands and<br />
under the eyes, and can be safely carried out on all skin types and colours.<br />
MICROHYDRABRASION/MICRODERMABRASION<br />
Microhydrabrasion is a gentle facial cleansing method, decongesting and<br />
clearing debris from below the skin’s surface while simultaneously nourishing the<br />
skin for a more beautiful and fresh-looking complexion. This advanced treatment<br />
uses a diamond tip to exfoliate the skin and vacuumed water to cleanse away<br />
the debris. The dual action stimulates the skin, encouraging better circulation in<br />
the area treated and improving skin health.<br />
Microdermabrasion removes the outer layer of the stratum corneum<br />
(outermost layer of the skin) to aid the skin’s natural process of sloughing off<br />
dead skin cells, improving the appearance of fine lines, sun damage and scars,<br />
and creates a more even tone and texture on the skin.<br />
There are a number of different types of microdermabrasion. Generally the<br />
procedure is carried out via jets that blast fine particles onto the face to dislodge<br />
hardened skin cells, although a wand can also be used on the skin’s surface to<br />
create the same effect. Crystal dermabrasion works <strong>by</strong> blasting the skin with<br />
microscopic crystal particles; diamond microdermabrasion uses a diamond<br />
head to lightly abrade the skin’s surface; and organic microdermabrasion uses<br />
medical-grade baking soda or milled grains that are gentler than crystals and<br />
more suitable for sensitive skins. A handpiece is used to vacuum up the stripping<br />
agent and skin particles during and after treatment.<br />
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The treatment is generally well tolerated and can be compared to a more<br />
intense exfoliation. After treatment, the skin can feel hot and appear slightly<br />
red but this usually settles over a few hours. It’s generally recommended that<br />
a course of six treatments is carried out to improve problems such as age<br />
spots, but it can also be effective to treat blocked pores and blemishes with two<br />
to three treatments.<br />
SCLEROTHERAPY<br />
Sclerotherapy offers an effective, less invasive alternative to diathermy and laser<br />
treatments to improve the appearance of broken capillaries and spider veins that<br />
occur as a result of ageing.<br />
The treatment involves injecting the unwanted blood vessels with a sclerosing<br />
solution (saline solution which induces the hardening of tissue) that causes the<br />
target capillary to shrink and eventually dissolve as the body naturally absorbs<br />
the vein. This process occurs over a number of weeks.<br />
Sclerotherapy is typically preferred to laser for eliminating large spider veins<br />
(telangiectasiae) as well as smaller varicose leg veins. Unlike a laser, the sclerosing<br />
solution additionally closes the ‘feeder’ veins under the skin that cause the spider<br />
vein to form, making any recurrence of the spider veins in the treated area less<br />
likely. Having said this, sometimes a single blood vessel may have to be injected<br />
more than once, some weeks or months apart, depending on its size. A number<br />
of vessels can be injected in any one-treatment session.<br />
While sclerotherapy is a relatively simple treatment, injecting the veins requires<br />
a high degree of skill and accuracy. Because of this, it is important to seek<br />
treatment from a properly qualified practitioner.<br />
PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP) THERAPY<br />
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) gained significant traction in the world of aesthetic<br />
medicine when celebrity Kim Kardashian posted a photo on social media during<br />
a PRP, or ‘vampire facial’, treatment. But shock value and popular trends aside,<br />
autologous PRP signifies an innovative and seemingly endlessly applicable<br />
rejuvenation therapy.<br />
It uses a concentration of platelets, from the patient’s own blood, to promote<br />
healing in both hard and soft tissues. With a history of use in orthopaedics,<br />
sports medicine, wound healing, neurosurgery, dentistry and ophthalmology, its<br />
introduction into cosmetic enhancement was inevitable.<br />
The treatment involves sampling the patient’s own blood, centrifuging the<br />
sample to concentrate the platelets and growth factors in a small volume of<br />
plasma, and reinjecting the concentrated product into the treatment area.<br />
PRP is touted to assist in rejuvenating the complexion, reducing the<br />
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, evening skin texture and brightening skin<br />
tone. It does this <strong>by</strong> triggering the skin’s own regenerative mechanisms and<br />
inducing the proliferation of fibroblasts, osteoblasts and endothelial cells.<br />
PRP can be used as a standalone procedure to treat specific concerns – for<br />
example, wrinkles, scarring and dark circles under the eyes – or in conjunction<br />
with other modalities to optimise results and reduce scarring following surgery.<br />
In fuelling the dermis with growth factors and stimulating the cell renewal<br />
process, PRP can be injected around the eyes, across the cheeks, mid-face and<br />
forehead, and along the jaw line and décolletage.<br />
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ACNE<br />
TREATMENT<br />
Most people experience acne in varying degrees at some point in their<br />
life. There are a number of factors that contribute to the development<br />
of acne, the most common are genetic, hormonal, environmental and<br />
dietary factors. Not all acne is the same and not all skin is the same, so there is<br />
no one treatment that will work for everyone.<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic tailors treatments to suit each individual based on the<br />
type of acne, age group and lifestyle. We have a holistic approach to the treatment<br />
of acne that includes looking at diet, skin care regimen and treatment. We look<br />
at the whole person and are especially conscious of the psychological effect<br />
acne has on young lives. Our treatment plans feature the very latest in scientifi c<br />
technology including: Dermasound facial treatments, microdermabrasion, IPL<br />
light therapy, copper bromide laser treatment, medication and dietary advice.<br />
ALL ABOUT ACNE<br />
Acne typically affects areas of skin where there is an over-production of sebum<br />
(oil). Pustules and papules develop as a result of blockages in follicles caused <strong>by</strong><br />
sebum and dead skin cells. This is often compounded <strong>by</strong> bacterium, which leads<br />
to infl ammation and can result in scarring.<br />
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Acne is often erroneously addressed with over-washing and incorrect topical<br />
applications that irritate the skin. The relationship we have with our skin is<br />
something we all have to work at, but through constant care and good habits<br />
over the long term, beautiful clear skin can be more than just a dream.<br />
TREATING ACTIVE ACNE<br />
There are three components to clearing acne:<br />
• the treatment performed <strong>by</strong> your consultant,<br />
• the prescription of skin care given to you, and<br />
• compliance with your home skin care routine and dietary advice, which will be<br />
given <strong>by</strong> your skin care consultant.<br />
Over-the-counter and prescription acne treatments work to speed up skin cell<br />
turnover, slough dead skin calls, reduce oil production, fight bacterial infection,<br />
limit inflammation and ultimately improve the appearance of acne. Medications<br />
may be applied to the skin (topical) or ingested (oral). Side effects such as<br />
stinging, burning or redness may occur, and results may not be seen for up to<br />
eight weeks.<br />
Moderate to severe acne is sometimes treated with antibiotic medication in<br />
order to reduce bacteria and fight infection. Women may also see an improvement<br />
in acne after taking oral contraceptives.<br />
Laser and other light-based therapies are often used to treat acne and acne<br />
scarring. Light therapy targets the bacteria that cause acne inflammation whilst<br />
also improving skin texture and lessening the appearance of acne scarring.<br />
Similarly, laser treatment works <strong>by</strong> damaging the sebaceous glands, lessening<br />
the amount of oil they produce. Certain cosmetic procedures including chemical<br />
peels and microdermabrasion are considered effective acne management when<br />
used in combination with other treatments.<br />
To get the best out of your treatment, you will need to commit to the program<br />
recommended <strong>by</strong> your Skin Care Consultant, and realise that its success will be<br />
based on a good partnership between the both of you. Please also understand<br />
that treatment of this condition can change over the course of time, but will most<br />
likely be an ongoing process which needs to become a way of life for you.<br />
We recommend the Glymed Plus range of medical grade skin care products<br />
which has received many esteemed awards in the field of professional skin care.<br />
We can confirm that Glymed Plus products deliver results for even the most<br />
challenging and problematic skin conditions.<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic has a high success rate in treating acne and it<br />
is always a pleasure to see the self-esteem and confidence of our clients<br />
being restored.<br />
ACNE SCARRING<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic offers the latest in laser skin rejuvenation using fractional<br />
laser resurfacing to improve the texture and tone of your skin whilst reducing the<br />
appearance of acne scars and fine lines. Fractionated laser resurfacing is the<br />
latest in laser technology to rejuvenate skin.<br />
We offer both ablative and non-ablative fractionated laser resurfacing to<br />
treat acne scarring, facial rejuvenation and pigmentation. Having both these<br />
technologies means that we can offer you treatments with longer or virtually no<br />
downtime to achieve the best results for your skin.<br />
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SKIN CANCER<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
Don’t take risks with skin cancer! Research shows that skin cancer is the<br />
most common cancer in Australia and the one most people will develop<br />
in their lifetime.<br />
As with many other cancers, screening can be the fi rst line of defence against<br />
skin cancer, identifying abnormal skin tissue before a person has any symptoms.<br />
Regular exams of the skin <strong>by</strong> both the individual and their doctor increase the<br />
chances of detecting skin cancer early on, therefore providing an improved<br />
chance of survival.<br />
Most melanomas can be seen <strong>by</strong> the naked eye, typically growing on the<br />
surface of the skin before spreading to the dermis. Therefore, self-checking skin<br />
each month can help identify changes to be reported to the doctor.<br />
When skin is identifi ed as abnormal, a biopsy may be performed. The<br />
doctor will remove as much of the suspicious tissue as possible with a local<br />
excision. The tissue will then be inspected beneath a microscope to check for<br />
cancerous cells.<br />
Surgery may be used in the management of skin cancers. Once the cancer<br />
has been surgically excised, pathological examination will determine whether all<br />
cancerous cells have been removed. If the skin cancer is large, the neighbouring<br />
skin may be moved to cover the wound, reducing the scarring and providing a<br />
better tone and colour match than a skin graft.<br />
Other techniques may be adopted to manage pre-cancerous conditions<br />
such as actinic keratoses, or non-melanoma skin cancers such as basal cell<br />
carninomas. Cryotherapy, for example, can be used to freeze tumour cells. Most<br />
commonly used for the treatment of actinic keratoses, a cryogen is applied to<br />
the growths in order to freeze them. The growths then form a dry crust that<br />
falls off within three weeks. Basal cell carcinomas may also be treated with<br />
electrosurgery. Once the top of the lesion has been removed, the underlying cells<br />
and bleeding points are cauterised with an electrocautery needle. A curette is<br />
then used to remove the base of the lesion. Photodynamic therapy is also often<br />
used to treat large area actinic keratosis lesions or non-melanoma skin cancers<br />
such as basal cell carcinomas.<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic has an independent Skin Cancer Clinic which offers<br />
comprehensive, state of the art services. These include skin cancer imaging<br />
and mole scanning, photodynamic therapy (PDT), laser and IPL treatment,<br />
cryotherapy and surgical excision.<br />
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WHAT HAPPENS DURING A SKIN<br />
CANCER CHECK AT COSMETIC<br />
ELEGANCE CLINIC?<br />
• <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> will check your body for any lesions of concern using a<br />
Dermatoscope – a precision high-resolution optical device with<br />
polarized lens system and LED lighting to allow the doctor to see<br />
the lesion magnified clearly with accurate colour portrayal.<br />
• If there are any lesions that need monitoring these will be captured<br />
on our MoleMax system (digital imaging) for later referral.<br />
• Any recommended treatment will be discussed at this time and<br />
relative appointments made.<br />
• Treatment may vary from cryotherapy, laser/IPL treatment and<br />
photodynamic therapy to biopsies and complete excisions. Most<br />
treatments are performed in-house <strong>by</strong> <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong>.<br />
• All specimens are sent to QML or Sullivan & Nicollades for<br />
histopathology.<br />
• In all instances, we aim for the best possible cosmetic outcome.<br />
• Education on sun safe practise is crucial and is given to all patients.<br />
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS<br />
Australians have the highest incidence of Skin Cancer in the world. In the<br />
northern regions we live with solar UV radiation all year round yet many people<br />
are complacent or neglectful in protecting their skin from the sun. Prolonged<br />
exposure to UV radiation in sunlight can affect anyone regardless of their skin<br />
type – even darker skin tones are at risk of skin cancer. If early detection is not<br />
made then skin cancer can spread to other parts of the body.<br />
Several factors contribute to an increased risk of you developing skin cancer:<br />
• Sun exposure during childhood, especially without sunscreen<br />
• Involvement in outdoor activities, including an outdoors career, suntanning,<br />
outdoor sports and leisure activities.<br />
• Outdoor activity between the hours of 10am and 2pm, as the solar UV<br />
radiation is more intense at this time<br />
• A fair complexion, blue or green eyes and freckles, and skin which tans poorly<br />
and burns easily<br />
• A previous incidence of skin cancer or keratosis<br />
• A family history of skin cancer<br />
• Proximity to the equator—Queensland has a higher rate of diagnosed skin<br />
cancers than southern states.<br />
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COSMETIC<br />
MOLE REMOVAL<br />
‘In a lot of<br />
cases moles are<br />
removed for<br />
cosmetic reasons<br />
when the patient<br />
simply dislikes<br />
their appearance’<br />
The health of your skin is our number one priority. It is the foundation<br />
of your appearance now and in the future. In addition to the diagnosis<br />
and treatment of skin cancer, <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Eddie</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> has a special interest in<br />
cosmetic mole removal.<br />
Moles may be removed because they are suspicious of skin cancer, but<br />
in a lot of cases moles are removed for cosmetic reasons when the patient<br />
simply dislikes their appearance.<br />
Moles are skin growths made up of melanocytes (pigment-producing<br />
cells) which have grown in clusters rather than being dispersed throughout<br />
your skin. The heavy pigmentation in these cells causes moles to be brown or<br />
black in colour. Some people are born with moles, while other moles appear<br />
later in life, with sun exposure a signifi cant factor in their development.<br />
Moles can appear anywhere on your skin, with the majority forming in the<br />
fi rst 20 years of your life. Some moles are pre-cancerous or cancerous, but<br />
the majority are benign. A new mole appearing after 40 is more suspicious,<br />
and the older you are the more suspicious a new mole is.<br />
It’s important to check your moles regularly for any changes using the<br />
SCAN method – look for a spot or mole that is Sore, Changing, Abnormal,<br />
or New. Together with sun protection, early detection is your best defence<br />
against skin cancer.<br />
The <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic provides an array of methods, using the<br />
most advanced technology and proven techniques, for removing moles<br />
and skin lesions. There various methods of removal, and the techniques<br />
employed, depend on numerous factors including the type and size of<br />
the mole.<br />
<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> offers surgical removal, cryotherapy, laser ablation and<br />
photodynamic therapy of skin lesions, depending on the individual case.<br />
The high demand for cosmetic mole removal makes this treatment<br />
a constant and important part of the practice. Anything that is surgically<br />
removed from your skin will be sent to pathology so that a thorough and<br />
proper diagnosis can be made.<br />
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LIGHT<br />
THERAPY<br />
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The healing power of light has been recognised and used for thousands of<br />
years, dating back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Over the millennia,<br />
our understanding and use of light-based therapies have continually evolved<br />
to optimise results, reduce downtime and treat a wide range of skin conditions<br />
and ageing concerns.<br />
For cosmetic indications, light-based treatments can be broadly categorised<br />
as intense pulsed light therapy, photodynamic therapy and laser therapies.<br />
INTENSE PULSED LIGHT THERAPY<br />
Intense pulsed light (IPL) in cosmetic therapy uses light wavelengths that safely<br />
target either melanin or haemoglobin in the skin. It can be used to permanently<br />
reduce unwanted hair growth, fade brown spots and cauterise enlarged or<br />
broken capillaries and port wine stain birthmarks. Some treatments have been<br />
developed specifically to treat rosacea.<br />
Unlike lasers, IPL devices produce a broad spectrum of light in a range of<br />
wavelengths. The emitted light is further adjustable through the use of filters,<br />
allowing any skin colour to be treated. The range of light is typically between<br />
500-1500nm, depending on the machine and filter used. This versatility allows<br />
the characteristics of the light energy to be adjusted according to each patient’s<br />
skin type, specific condition and location of the area to be treated.<br />
In terms of safety, the two types are similar, but with both IPL and laser<br />
facial rejuvenation treatments the practitioner and patient each need to use eye<br />
protection, and treatment needs to occur in a controlled area where people<br />
cannot wander in and be exposed to the light.<br />
While lasers and IPL treat many of the same conditions, IPL is a single<br />
technology for a multitude of applications – from unsightly veins and birthmarks<br />
to ageing and sun-damaged skin, unwanted hair and rosacea.<br />
During the procedure pulses of intense light are fired at the skin through<br />
varying filters which isolate specific wavelengths of light. Various targets (such<br />
as haemoglobin in the blood to remove vascular lesions, or melanin to treat<br />
hyperpigmentation) are preferentially absorbed, heated and selectively destroyed<br />
<strong>by</strong> certain light wavelengths (called selective photothermolysis) without damaging<br />
surrounding tissues.<br />
IPL treatment cannot typically address extensive sun damage and skin<br />
discolourations but it can reduce surfaced capillaries and brown spots, as<br />
well as help revitalise and even out the overall complexion. Typically four to six<br />
treatments are required for optimal results.<br />
The usual downtime with IPL modalities is minimal to none, depending on the<br />
intensity of treatment, however full recovery can take around two weeks in some<br />
cases. Immediately after IPL a slight burning sensation can occur for a few hours<br />
but there is generally little discomfort.<br />
Temporary discolouration can occur for around three to four days after the<br />
procedure and this skin will flake off slowly. Short-term side effects include<br />
reddening of the skin (erythema), temporary bruising and oedema. Reactions<br />
such as scabbing and blistering are possible though rare. It is important to<br />
protect skin from UV light with daily sunscreen application.<br />
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WHICH LASER<br />
AND WHY?<br />
Most resurfacing lasers work <strong>by</strong><br />
removing microscopic quantities of<br />
skin and stimulating the production<br />
of new collagen. Non-ablative lasers<br />
use wavelengths which do not burn<br />
away skin and are suitable for the<br />
treatment of melasma, scarring, fine<br />
lines and wrinkles and typically do<br />
not require any downtime.<br />
The most common ablative<br />
lasers include carbon dioxide (CO 2<br />
)<br />
and Erbium:YAG lasers. These<br />
use a process where the upper<br />
layers of aged or damaged skin are<br />
vaporised <strong>by</strong> the controlled laser.<br />
More recently, laser is applied using<br />
fractionated technology.<br />
It is this damage that stimulates<br />
the healing and restructuring of<br />
the skin, resulting in a more even<br />
complexion and a significant<br />
reduction in lines and wrinkles.<br />
Carbon dioxide lasers can<br />
dramatically reduce wrinkles but<br />
downtime and side effects such as<br />
redness and peeling are extended,<br />
usually taking many weeks to heal.<br />
Erbium lasers have a great accuracy<br />
with fewer side effects but cannot<br />
treat deep wrinkles as successfully.<br />
PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY<br />
Photodynamic therapy uses a chemical reaction activated <strong>by</strong> light energy to<br />
selectively destroy specific tissues and can be used to treat sunspots, certain<br />
types of skin cancer, rosacea, acne and sun-damaged skin. A photosensitising<br />
medication is applied topically on the skin and a narrow band of light (red or blue<br />
light) is administered to cause a moderately deep exfoliation and target damaged<br />
tissue and sebaceous glands.<br />
When skin is exposed to a light source of an appropriate wavelength, its<br />
photosensitiser molecules are activated to produce oxygen intermediates<br />
that destroy the targeted cells. Recovery time is around two weeks after each<br />
treatment and usually one to three sessions are required.<br />
LASER THERAPY<br />
Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification for the Stimulated Emission of<br />
Radiation. Laser light is different to normal light for many reasons: it travels in a<br />
synchronised fashion; retains its intensity over a long distance; is monochromatic<br />
(of the same wavelength or colour) and can be pulsed.<br />
Laser therapies work <strong>by</strong> targeting tissue and can be used for a number of<br />
treatments, including pigmentation, scarring, unwanted hair, spider veins, sundamaged<br />
skin, wrinkle reduction and overall complexion rejuvenation.<br />
The principle behind lasers is light absorption. The same as a black car will<br />
be hotter than a white car because it absorbs more wavelengths of light, certain<br />
target tissues will absorb certain wavelengths of light more effectively. As the<br />
laser light is monochromatic the target tissue will take on maximum absorption<br />
while the surrounding tissues won’t. This allows the target to be isolated and<br />
treated. In other words, the laser emits a single frequency of light with all the<br />
light waves going in the same direction, allowing the target tissue to absorb the<br />
maximum amount of heat.<br />
The target tissue is all-important when treating skin problems with a laser.<br />
For pigmentation it is melanin; for spider veins and other vascular conditions it<br />
is haemoglobin (blood); and for wrinkles it is water. Each of these target tissues<br />
absorbs a different wavelength of light, meaning a different laser is needed for<br />
each specific problem.<br />
Recent advances in laser technology mean that laser skin resurfacing, once<br />
reserved for the treatment of severe conditions such as acne scarring due to the<br />
extensive downtime involved, has become an effective option for many people<br />
seeking reduction of lines and wrinkles and uneven skin colour, tone and texture.<br />
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WHAT IS A<br />
TARGET TISSUE?<br />
Different wavelengths allow delivery<br />
of energy to different structures.<br />
These structures are target tissues<br />
known as chromophores and for<br />
cutaneous laser therapy these<br />
are: haemoglobin (blood both<br />
oxygenated and de-oxygenated),<br />
water, melanin (pigment in hair and<br />
brown spots) and ink (tattoos).<br />
As each chromophore absorbs<br />
different wavelengths of light,<br />
different lasers are used for different<br />
treatments. The treatments usually<br />
fall into four categories:<br />
1. Resurfacing the skin, minimising<br />
wrinkles and scars (chromophore<br />
is water)<br />
2. Vascular lesions such as<br />
spider veins (chromophore is<br />
haemoglobin)<br />
3. Pigmented lesions such as<br />
brown spots and unwanted hair<br />
(chromophore is melanin)<br />
4. Tattoos (chromophore is protein).<br />
FRACTIONAL LASER THERAPY<br />
The advent of fractionated laser, where microscopic columns of skin are treated<br />
while surrounding skin is left intact, has made it possible to achieve results<br />
comparable to traditional laser resurfacing with fewer side effects and profoundly<br />
less downtime.<br />
Fractional skin resurfacing can utilise both non-ablative and ablative lasers<br />
– the breakthrough difference of this technology is the fractionated delivery<br />
system of light. Fractional laser technologies break up light beams to allow<br />
columns of untreated tissue to activate healing mechanisms beneath the skin’s<br />
surface, treating skin conditions ranging from scars and birthmarks to wrinkles.<br />
These lasers work <strong>by</strong> creating microscopic thermal injuries that trigger<br />
collagen production, stimulating cell renewal and plumping out the tissues. In<br />
other words, the laser works <strong>by</strong> creating tiny holes, or ‘dots’, in the skin’s surface,<br />
penetrating deep into the dermis which triggers the body’s natural healing<br />
responses. It leaves the skin around each dot intact, enabling the surrounding<br />
tissue to heal these microscopic thermal injuries <strong>by</strong> stimulating the production<br />
of new collagen.<br />
The anti-ageing benefits of fractional laser technology include improving<br />
evenness of skin tone and texture, reducing pore size and the appearance of<br />
lines and wrinkles, and helping to reverse the effects of sun damage. A more mild<br />
treatment may take several sessions, while one procedure is usually sufficient for<br />
a more aggressive treatment.<br />
Because laser treatments use heat, a mild to moderate burning sensation<br />
is experienced during treatment and slight swelling, redness and bronzing<br />
afterwards. This can be covered with makeup and normally subsides after a few<br />
days, however full healing can take several weeks, depending on the intensity of<br />
treatment and the areas targeted.<br />
Results of light-based therapies vary, depending on the technique and<br />
experience of the practitioner and the individual patient. Patients should always<br />
ask their practitioner how new the laser or IPL machine is. Recent models are<br />
far superior to earlier ones in terms of achieving predictable and precise results.<br />
PORTRAIT PLASMA TREATMENT<br />
While not a form of light therapy, Portrait Plasma is also a highly effective<br />
skin rejuvenation and resurfacing treatment. Instead of using laser, light or<br />
radiofrequency energy, Portrait Plasma uses energised nitrogen gas to improve<br />
skin tone, minimise lines and wrinkles and boost the production of collagen to<br />
improve skin laxity and overall texture.<br />
The Portrait Plasma treatment involves a computer-controlled hand piece<br />
delivering the nitrogen plasma energy onto the skin to cause a controlled thermal<br />
injury. This “thermal zone” does not damage or disrupt the surface of the skin – in<br />
fact, the stratum corneum remains intact and acts as a biological dressing after<br />
treatment so that no bandages or dressings are typically required after treatment<br />
– and results in the emergence of “new” skin.<br />
The Portrait Plasma has been shown to alter structures below the surface of<br />
the skin, inducing continuing regeneration of skin cells. Working below the surface<br />
of the skin, the treatment creates the right conditions and natural growth factors<br />
for generating new skin and creating new collagen for cumulative improvement<br />
in wrinkles and skin tone, texture and discolouration, as well as diminishing pore<br />
size and acne scarring.<br />
The non-invasive treatment usually takes about 30 to 40 minutes, with<br />
a downtime of around five to 10 days. Importantly, collagen remodelling can<br />
continue up to a year after treatment, offering long-lasting and natural-looking<br />
rejuvenation results.<br />
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FRAXEL SKIN<br />
REJUVENATION<br />
A<br />
decade ago, the Fraxel laser system pioneered the use of fractional laser<br />
technology in skin rejuvenation. Since then, more than 800,000 patients<br />
have been treated around the world with Fraxel to address cosmetic and<br />
anti-ageing concerns.<br />
Fraxel is a system designed to improve skin tone, texture, elasticity and overall<br />
skin health. It is suitable for reducing the appearance of wrinkles, acne scarring<br />
on the face and back, and pigmentation such as melasma and sun spots on<br />
the face, décolletage, neck and hands. Fraxel can also dramatically improve the<br />
texture, colour and smoothness of the skin.<br />
Fraxel uses cutting-edge technology to deliver results in a simple, though very<br />
effective fashion. It uses laser light to penetrate the top skin layers and cause<br />
micro columns of thermal damage to the dermis. This triggers the body’s healing<br />
response and stimulates the production of new collagen at the treatment site.<br />
The ‘fractionated’ effect means only a fraction of the skin is treated, as there<br />
are areas of healthy, untouched tissue between each column of damage.<br />
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‘<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Eddie</strong> <strong>Roos</strong><br />
has been using<br />
fractionated laser<br />
for six years at<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance<br />
Clinic and believes<br />
Fraxel delivers a<br />
wide range of skin<br />
treatment options’<br />
The Fraxel system has a good safety profile, which is partly due to the fact that<br />
the majority of the skin is left untreated.<br />
Fraxel treatment can be tailored to the individual patient, according to their<br />
concerns and current skin condition. There are two main wavelengths for Fraxel<br />
laser: 1550nm and 1927nm. <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Eddie</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> has been using fractionated laser at<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic for five years, and believes Fraxel delivers a wide range<br />
of skin treatment options. ‘The 1550nm wavelength is used for rejuvenation and<br />
scar remodelling. It penetrates deep into the dermis to achieve really significant<br />
results,’ he explains. ‘The 1927nm wavelength does not penetrate as deeply,<br />
and is used to treat pigment in the skin. It is ideal for improving sun-damaged<br />
skin that we see in Queensland and, indeed, the rest of Australia.’<br />
Typically, a full-face treatment will take around one hour and topical anaesthetic<br />
cream will be applied to make the patient as comfortable as possible. The number<br />
of treatments required varies between patients, and is dependant on their skin<br />
condition and what they are aiming to achieve.<br />
WHAT HAPPENS DURING FRAXEL TREATMENT?<br />
During treatment the laser is rolled across the area to be treated several times.<br />
Depending on the size and complexity of the treatment area, the actual procedure<br />
can take anywhere between 20 minutes and an hour. For best results, a series<br />
of treatments is usually recommended – typically one to two treatments for<br />
pigmentation and three to five for acne scarring and wrinkles.<br />
The Fraxel system has an inbuilt cooling system to help keep the skin’s<br />
surface cool and comfortable during treatment. This allows higher levels of heat<br />
energy to be delivered deep into the skin’s layers, without compromising the<br />
upper epidermis.<br />
‘The Fraxel system delivers an even treatment combined with cold air blown<br />
onto the skin, making the procedure tolerable to patients,’ <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> explains.<br />
‘The effect of laser treatments on the skin will vary from person to person,’ he<br />
continues. ‘The body’s response to fractionated trauma is explained in detail to<br />
patients before they go ahead, and we do emphasise that rejuvenation results<br />
will continue to improve for months following treatment – as the new collagen<br />
is created.’<br />
Some redness and swelling should be expected post-procedure, particularly<br />
with the 1927nm laser. There are several phases the skin will go through following<br />
treatment with Fraxel. Straight after treatment the skin feels like it has mild<br />
sunburn and may be red and a little swollen for the next two to three days, but<br />
this can be covered using a quality mineral makeup. After this time, the damaged<br />
skin will bronze and eventually flake and exfoliate off, revealing the fresh new<br />
rejuvenated skin underneath.<br />
The results of Fraxel treatment start to appear as the skin exfoliates, but<br />
continue to improve for the three to six months following the procedure. During<br />
this time, the new collagen synthesised in response to treatment is building and<br />
regenerating in the skin. As this occurs, the complexion becomes firmer and<br />
more resilient, with improved contours and texture.<br />
‘We are seeing fantastic results using Fraxel laser, particularly for acne scarring,<br />
pigmentation and overall facial rejuvenation, resulting in smoother, fresher, more<br />
radiant skin,’ says <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong>. ‘Patients are often amazed at their results.’<br />
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PERMANENT<br />
HAIR REDUCTION<br />
The permanent hair reduction market in Australia has boomed over the past<br />
decade with a variety of light-based technologies offering safe and effective<br />
solutions to excess and unwanted hair. Laser/IPL treatments can eliminate<br />
unwanted hair from all over the body and face with a series of relatively easy<br />
treatments. Most laser and IPL technology is best suited to pigmented hair.<br />
Permanent hair reduction, when performed <strong>by</strong> a fully trained operator, offers<br />
both men and women several benefi ts compared with other hair removal options<br />
such as shaving and waxing. Clients generally notice the hair grows back less<br />
quickly and also fi ner with the added bonus that there are rarely spots, ingrown<br />
hairs or itchiness.<br />
Before considering permanent hair reduction, consumers need to be aware<br />
that lasers and IPL machines are medical equipment. First and foremost, clients<br />
considering hair removal should visit a qualifi ed and skilled operator who knows<br />
what they are doing to avoid unnecessary complications.<br />
LASER<br />
Laser light is different to normal light for many reasons: it travels in a synchronised<br />
fashion; retains its intensity over a long distance; is monochromatic (of the same<br />
wavelength or colour); and can be pulsed.<br />
The principle behind lasers is light absorption <strong>by</strong> targets that selectively absorb<br />
pulses of radiation. Selective absorption means hair follicles are destroyed but<br />
the skin is left undamaged. The same as a black car will be hotter than a white<br />
car because it absorbs more wavelengths of light, certain target tissues will<br />
absorb certain wavelengths of light more effectively. In the case of hair removal,<br />
the target is the pigment, or melanin, in the hair follicle that colours the hair.<br />
Effectiveness is limited if there is no pigment – for example light blonde,<br />
white or grey hair. Second, in the telogen growth phase, the hair bulbs are unpigmented<br />
and therefore do not absorb light. The early anagen phase is the best<br />
stage to maximise responsiveness to laser and light treatment. Two or three<br />
days before treatment you need to either shave or use hair removal cream over<br />
the area to be treated. No sun, solarium or fake tan should be used two weeks<br />
before your treatment or superfi cial burning or pigmentation may occur.<br />
Laser hair removal has been described as being similar to a small rubber<br />
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‘Laser and IPL<br />
treatments<br />
can eliminate<br />
unwanted hair<br />
from all over<br />
the body<br />
and face’<br />
band being flicked against your skin and any discomfort is typically soothed <strong>by</strong><br />
the cooling device used simultaneously to take the heat out of the skin. Efficacy<br />
depends on the area being treated and can be influenced <strong>by</strong> sex, age and<br />
hormones. However, studies show an average hair loss of approximately 80<br />
percent after six to eight treatments, conducted six to eight weeks apart.<br />
Treatments are spaced to take into account the hair growth cycle: Anagen<br />
(active growth phase); Catagen (transitional period); and Telogen (resting phase).<br />
There is variation in the duration of anagen and telogen phases in different<br />
body sites. There is also seasonal variation, which means in summer there’s a<br />
higher rate of growth and slower growth during winter.<br />
Different lasers The Ru<strong>by</strong> laser (694nm), Alexandrite laser (755nm), Diode<br />
laser (810nm), Nd:YAG laser (1064nm) as well as IPL have been commonly used<br />
for hair removal. The Ru<strong>by</strong> and Alexandrite lasers are recommended for hair<br />
removal in patients with Fitzpatrick fairer skin types of 1 to 3.<br />
The Diode laser can be used in the range of Fitzpatrick skin types (1 to 5) – from<br />
fair with red hair to very dark skin. The long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser, functioning at<br />
a wavelength of 1064nm, can be used on all skin types and is the safest device<br />
for hair removal in very dark-skinned patients due to its long wavelength and the<br />
reduced risks of hypo-pigmentation.<br />
INTENSE PULSED LIGHT (IPL)<br />
This non-laser technology uses light wavelengths that safely target either melanin<br />
or haemoglobin in the skin. While it was developed for skin concerns, a side<br />
effect of the treatment recognised and harnessed is the reduction of hair growth.<br />
IPL sources have been used primarily for hair removal in patients with<br />
Fitzpatrick skin type 1 to 4 and light hairs (blonde, grey and white) tend only<br />
to be treatable if they are coarse in nature. Unlike lasers, IPL devices produce<br />
a broad spectrum of light in a range of wavelengths. This versatility allows the<br />
characteristics of the light energy to be adjusted according to each patient’s skin<br />
type, specific condition and location of the condition.<br />
During the procedure, pulses of intense light are fired at the skin through<br />
varying filters, which isolate specific wavelengths of light. Similarly to laser, the<br />
pigment is targeted and preferentially absorbed, heated and selectively destroyed<br />
<strong>by</strong> certain light wavelengths without damaging surrounding tissues.<br />
A minimum of four to six treatments are likely to be required to see results and<br />
ongoing treatment is recommended. Darker skin colour and lighter coloured hair<br />
will require more treatments, as there is less melanin in the hair roots and the<br />
machine cannot be operated at full capacity.<br />
The usual downtime with IPL modalities is minimal to none. Straight after IPL a<br />
slight burning sensation can occur for a few hours. Temporary discolouration can<br />
occur for around three to four days after the procedure and will flake off slowly.<br />
Short-term side effects include reddening of the skin (erythema), temporary<br />
bruising and oedema (swelling). Reactions such as scabbing and blistering<br />
are possible though rare. It’s important to protect skin from UV light with daily<br />
sunscreen application.<br />
ELECTROLYSIS<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic also offers electrolysis treatment for blonde, white or<br />
grey hairs. The treatment uses galvanic current and thermolysis to destroy the<br />
hair follicle. During treatment, a probe is inserted into each individual hair follicle<br />
to be removed.<br />
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TATTOO<br />
REMOVAL<br />
Removing tattoos just got faster and easier. <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic<br />
has acquired the latest tattoo removal laser from the USA, the PicoSure<br />
picosecond laser. This is the world’s most advanced technology for<br />
tattoo removal, and the only PicoSure laser in Toowoomba.<br />
The new PicoSure laser is the fi rst and only picosecond laser for tattoo<br />
removal and is set to become the new standard in clearing tattoos. ‘As<br />
the number of people with tattoos has increased, so too has the need for<br />
improved tattoo removal methods,’ says <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong>.<br />
‘PicoSure targets unwanted ink more effectively than older methods,<br />
successfully removing diffi cult ink colours, such as blues and greens, with<br />
fewer treatments and a faster clearance rate.’<br />
PicoSure signifi es an unprecedented innovation in laser technology.<br />
It delivers ultra-short pulse bursts of energy to the skin, causing a<br />
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‘The PicoSure<br />
laser is set to<br />
become the<br />
new standard in<br />
tattoo removal’<br />
photomechanical reaction for improved clearance over fewer treatments. The<br />
pulse length is a trillionth of a second – called a picosecond. This pulse is 100<br />
times shorter than that used in previous technology and causes a different, more<br />
effective, reaction in the skin.<br />
The ultra-short pulses create an intense photomechanical wave that<br />
‘shatters’ the ink, breaking the ink down into tiny dust-like particles which<br />
are then easily eliminated from the body. This is different from previous tattoo<br />
removal technology, which uses photothermal effects to deliver heat to the<br />
ink and surrounding tissues. This ‘heating’ could damage skin and result in<br />
scarring, whereas with PicoSure the pulse width is so short, there is less risk of<br />
injury and damage to the skin.<br />
Alongside a reduced risk of burning, PicoSure is touted to shift those colours<br />
that have been traditionally difficult to remove, such as blues and greens.<br />
Treatment with PicoSure often requires some form of topical anaesthetic and<br />
typically several treatments, eight weeks apart, are recommended to achieve<br />
optimum results. Most tattoos can be cleared in five to 10 treatments, as<br />
opposed to between 10 and 20 treatments with other lasers.<br />
As with any laser treatment, there is some post-procedure downtime involved.<br />
Redness, swelling and scabbing can occur directly after treatment. Scarring<br />
is still a possibility, however, because PicoSure uses a shorter wavelength<br />
and incurs fewer treatments, the risk of scarring is considerably reduced<br />
compared with prior lasers. Tattoo pigment will typically take several weeks to<br />
fade after treatment.<br />
People seek tattoo removal for a number of reasons, from career changes<br />
to new romantic relationships. PicoSure signifies new hope for those who have<br />
given up on tattoo removal in the past and can be a life-changing procedure.<br />
AT A GLANCE<br />
What is PicoSure?<br />
PicoSure is the first picosecond aesthetic laser specifically designed to treat<br />
tattoos. It delivers ultra-short pulse bursts of energy to the skin in trillionths of a<br />
second, making it 100 times shorter than traditional tattoo removal lasers.<br />
How does it work?<br />
PicoSure creates an intense photo-mechanical impact to shatter the target ink<br />
with fewer treatments and less fluence.<br />
How does it compare?<br />
Traditional Q-switched nanosecond lasers typically rely on photothermal action<br />
to deliver heat to the pigment and surrounding tissue and generally produce a<br />
small fraction of the power generated <strong>by</strong> a picosecond laser.<br />
PicoSure uses the patented PressureWave technology to shatter the smallest<br />
of ink particles, clearing even stubborn blue and green inks, as well as previously<br />
recalcitrant tattoos that failed to clear.<br />
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NON-SURGICAL<br />
BODY CONTOURING<br />
People come in all shapes and sizes. We tend to<br />
inherit our body shape (the fat bits and the skinny<br />
bits) and it’s hard to change – even when we are<br />
at our ideal weight.<br />
Those troubled <strong>by</strong> exercise-resistant pockets of fat<br />
now have the option of sculpting their body without<br />
the need for surgery. Spot reduction for body shaping<br />
around your waistline, thighs, arms and buttocks is now<br />
possible with Liposonix.<br />
Liposonix is the latest innovation in fat reduction,<br />
designed to help people trim down their stubborn fat<br />
deposits. It is a non-surgical, non-invasive fat reduction<br />
treatment that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound<br />
energy (HIFU) to permanently destroy fat cells.<br />
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‘Liposonix is a<br />
non-surgical<br />
treatment to<br />
permanently<br />
destroy fat cells’<br />
Specifically, the ultrasound energy destroys subcutaneous adipose tissue<br />
<strong>by</strong> generating enough energy to permanently kill the fat cells. The hand held<br />
Liposonix “treatment head” focuses energy at a specific depth beneath the skin,<br />
causing a rapid rise in temperature in a localised area, allowing control over<br />
precisely where the energy is delivered for a truly customised treatment.<br />
Above a temperature of 56 degrees Centigrade, irreversible cell death occurs<br />
and the targeted fat cells are therefore permanently destroyed. Because the<br />
energy is focused, none of the surrounding skin, tissue or organs are harmed<br />
<strong>by</strong> the energy.<br />
Liposonix can be used to target fat cells on the stomach area and thighs –<br />
areas that frequently collect fat despite regular exercise and healthy living. Results<br />
can be seen after just one treatment, but it usually takes eight to 12 weeks for full<br />
results to show. Most people typically lose a few centimetres or equivalent to one<br />
dress size after just one treatment.<br />
At the beginning of the treatment session, the practitioner will mark the area<br />
to be treated into a grid, to depict the sites on the skin on which the Liposonix<br />
hand piece will be applied. An abdomen is typically divided into between eight<br />
and 10 treatment sites.<br />
Once treatment begins, the hand piece is held in place over each site for a<br />
minute, before moving onto the next site. This is repeated four times. A complete<br />
treatment will therefore typically take one hour.<br />
The treatment is relatively quick, and there is typically only mild discomfort<br />
which can be alleviated with minimal pain relief. Some bruising and swelling<br />
may be expected immediately after the treatment, which recedes over the next<br />
few days.<br />
Because Liposonix penetrates 1.3 cm below the skin, patients need to have<br />
an inch of fat in order to benefit from the treatment. The ideal patient is around<br />
their target weight, in good shape and exercises regularly but still has some areas<br />
of excess fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise. It is not suitable for those<br />
looking for extreme body contouring; it designed to permanently destroy the fat<br />
cells in isolated areas such as the abdomen and flanks.<br />
Following treatment with Liposonix, the destroyed fat cells are processed <strong>by</strong><br />
the liver and excreted naturally. Because this is a slow process, taking place over<br />
the course of several weeks, studies have shown that no strain is placed on<br />
the liver.<br />
With a healthy diet and exercise regime, the results achieved with a single<br />
Liposonix treatment can often be maintained without need for further treatment.<br />
No fat reduction treatment should be used as an excuse to indulge in poor eating<br />
– with over indulgence, the weight will simply creep back on elsewhere.<br />
The treatment is performed at <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic under the supervision<br />
of <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> or RN Vicki Piets. There’s no downtime afterwards so you can even<br />
go straight back to work if you wish.<br />
Liposonix is a convenient, non-surgical option for body contouring that can<br />
reduce stubborn areas of fat in just one treatment. For those who have reached<br />
their ideal weight, the treatment option offers a suitable means to refine their<br />
curves, and fully enjoy the body they’ve worked so hard for.<br />
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NON-SURGICAL<br />
VAGINAL<br />
REJUVENATION<br />
MONALISA TOUCH IS A NEW WAY TO<br />
RESTORE VAGINAL TISSUE – WITHOUT SURGERY<br />
The continuing developments in laser technology have seen major<br />
advancements in skin enhancement, body contouring and now gynaecology<br />
and vaginal rejuvenation and tightening.<br />
MonaLisa Touch is a new non-surgical way to treat vaginal atrophy – a condition<br />
that causes symptoms including incontinence, poor lubrication, itching, dryness<br />
and pain during intercourse. MonaLisa Touch can also be used for aesthetic<br />
purposes, to counter the effects of ageing and achieve a rejuvenating effect <strong>by</strong><br />
restoring vaginal tissue.<br />
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‘Patients can<br />
rediscover the<br />
confidence<br />
to live the<br />
lifestyle they<br />
choose, free<br />
from vaginal<br />
discomfort’<br />
‘In the past, laser procedures for gynaecology were largely reserved for<br />
invasive surgical procedures,’ says <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong>. MonaLisa Touch treatment has<br />
transformed the application of this technology to create a procedure that is<br />
minimally invasive and available to almost all women.<br />
The MonaLisa Touch treatment helps patients suffering from symptoms<br />
such as vaginal itchiness and burning, dryness and loss of lubrication, urinary<br />
incontinence and urinary urgency, painful intercourse, vulval and vaginal<br />
pain, and laxity or looseness – these are all common conditions resulting from<br />
vaginal atrophy. Additionally, MonaLisa Touch can be used aesthetically for<br />
vaginal rejuvenation.<br />
‘MonaLisa Touch is the first solution designed to naturally counteract the<br />
effects of hypotrophy of the vaginal mucosa,’ explains <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong>. ‘By stimulating<br />
the regeneration of new vaginal tissue, MonaLisa Touch restores your body’s<br />
natural balance and function.’<br />
The versatility of MonaLisa Touch stems from the technology it uses to<br />
improve the genital mucosa and restore proper function in the treatment<br />
area. Using fractionated CO 2<br />
laser light, the MonaLisa Touch probe – which is<br />
inserted into the vagina – delivers thermal energy into the deeper layers of the<br />
vaginal tissue.<br />
This kick-starts the body’s natural processes to increase blood flow and<br />
stimulate the formation of collagen, which improves the integrity and elasticity<br />
of the genital mucosa. This can be effective in alleviating vaginal pain in those<br />
patients experiencing gynaecological problems or vaginal atrophy, or in simply<br />
tightening the vaginal walls for a rejuvenating effect. It creates more hydrated and<br />
healthy cells which help to increase vascularisation, hydration and acidity, which<br />
are important components of vaginal health.<br />
MonaLisa Touch delivers the thermal heating at specific depths in the tissue<br />
to achieve an optimum, targeted result. Also, the fractionated effect means there<br />
are areas of untouched tissue left between laser columns. This healthy tissue<br />
helps promote healing and reduces downtime after treatment. For most patients,<br />
it can be performed as a “lunchtime” procedure; it is non-invasive and requires<br />
no anaesthesia.<br />
‘Put simply, MonaLisa Touch stimulates natural regeneration using laser<br />
therapy,’ says <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong>. ‘Patients can rediscover the confidence to live the lifestyle<br />
they choose, free from vaginal discomfort and pain, and is sought <strong>by</strong> a significant<br />
number of patients of many different ages.<br />
Often a series of treatments is recommended to achieve the best results, but<br />
most patients notice a significant improvement after the first procedure.<br />
The likelihood of post-treatment complications following a MonaLisa Touch<br />
treatment is minimal. There may be some mild discomfort for 12 to 24 hours after<br />
the procedure, but typically most patients experience no side effects.<br />
Whether you’re looking to relieve the symptoms of vaginal atrophy, or seeking<br />
a rejuvenating effect, MonaLisa Touch offers an effective solution, backed <strong>by</strong><br />
clinical research and a history of success in a gynaecological setting.<br />
‘Almost all of my patients notice a significant improvement following the<br />
MonaLisa Touch procedure – it’s a simple light-based solution to help you feel<br />
like you again,’ <strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Roos</strong> concludes.<br />
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PREPARATION<br />
& RECOVERY<br />
PROPER PREPARATION IS KEY TO<br />
OPTIMAL OUTCOMES AND HAPPY<br />
PATIENTS, SAYS DR EDDIE ROOS.<br />
The decision to undergo a cosmetic surgery or cosmetic enhancement<br />
procedure should not be taken lightly. You should be well informed about<br />
the possible outcomes, potential risks as well as the actual procedure.<br />
The decision is always yours, and it should not be made in a rush. At<br />
consultation, your doctor will be able to discuss the benefits and risks and the<br />
likely outcome. You can eliminate much of the anxiety associated with any<br />
procedure <strong>by</strong> learning the basics of the process beforehand and preparing for<br />
what lies ahead.<br />
One of the most important decisions when electing to undergo a cosmetic<br />
treatment is your choice of doctor. The combination of training, experience and<br />
judgment the doctor brings to your case strongly affects the outcome of your<br />
procedure. You should also feel comfortable enough with your doctor to openly<br />
express your concerns and treatment goals.<br />
PREPARATION<br />
To prepare for your procedure, your doctor will schedule an in-depth planning<br />
session. During this consultation, the treatment, the type of anaesthesia (if any)<br />
to be used, the risks and limitations, costs involved, required medications,<br />
your expectations and goals, as well as the steps to take prior will be discussed<br />
at length.<br />
Your doctor will also need to know your medical history to plan the best<br />
treatment and achieve optimal outcomes. Fully disclose any health problems you<br />
may have had as some may interfere with surgery, anaesthesia and aftercare.<br />
Prior to your treatment you may be asked to undergo a medical evaluation.<br />
Your doctor may also make adjustments to the medications you may be taking<br />
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and advise you to stop taking all forms of aspirin, as well as any medication or<br />
vitamins which could increase the risk of blood clotting.<br />
Preparing for any cosmetic procedure isn’t just physical. You must also be<br />
mentally and emotionally prepared for the changes that are about to take place.<br />
GETTING READY<br />
FOR YOUR<br />
PROCEDURE<br />
Being well prepared will in turn<br />
make your recovery faster, easier<br />
and with less risk of complications.<br />
• Avoid using medications<br />
containing aspirin or any antiinflammatory<br />
agents. Aspirin<br />
reduces the ability of your blood<br />
to clot and could increase your<br />
tendency to bleed during the<br />
recovery period.<br />
• Do not smoke for at least<br />
two weeks before and after<br />
as this increases the risks of<br />
complications and inhibits<br />
wound recovery.<br />
• If you are having a general<br />
anaesthetic, choose a support<br />
person (a close friend or family<br />
member) who can drive you to<br />
and from the procedure and be<br />
with you the first 24 to 72 hours<br />
afterwards.<br />
• Fill prescriptions for your<br />
painkillers and antibiotics if<br />
required before your treatment<br />
and prepare icepacks to reduce<br />
any swelling or bruising.<br />
RECOVERY<br />
Recovery will depend on the technique and whether anaesthetic is administered,<br />
as well as the extent of the procedure and the individual patient.<br />
The specific length of recovery is dependent on factors such as your age,<br />
lifestyle, activity level as well as the number and type of procedures you have<br />
had performed.<br />
RISKS & COMPLICATIONS<br />
Every surgical or medical procedure involves a certain amount of risk. <strong>Cosmetic</strong><br />
procedures have a good safety profile but despite the highest standards of<br />
practice, complications can still occur. The most effective way to minimise the<br />
risks involved is to undergo a thorough physical examination with your doctor<br />
and follow instructions to the letter.<br />
Although complications are rare, they can include infection, nerve damage,<br />
blood clotting, fluid loss and negative reactions to anaesthesia. Bruising may be<br />
common with facial treatments such as fillers or anti-wrinkle injections.<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic has a sound post-procedure complications<br />
management protocol.<br />
SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF<br />
• Why do you want to have a particular procedure?<br />
• How do you feel about your body image now?<br />
• Is anyone prompting you to have the treatment?<br />
• Do you suffer from an emotional or psychological disorder?<br />
• Did you recently experience a stressful event eg. divorce or loss of a loved one?<br />
• Are you a perfectionist, and do you find minor flaws with many parts of your<br />
body and with your life?<br />
• Would you be prepared to handle a complication if something goes wrong?<br />
ARE YOU A GOOD CANDIDATE?<br />
The most important decision you will make when considering cosmetic<br />
treatments is whether the treatment, with its inherent risks and complications as<br />
well as its benefits, is the right thing for you.<br />
Once you have weighed it up and decided to proceed, the key to a successful<br />
outcome is having realistic expectations and understanding the procedure’s<br />
limitations for your individual case. It is also important to follow the post-treatment<br />
plan prescribed <strong>by</strong> the doctor or consultant.<br />
The psychology behind the decision to proceed is one of the most important<br />
aspects of the procedure. A good candidate is mentally and physically stable<br />
and understands the reality of what can be achieved.<br />
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BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS<br />
COSMETIC INJECTABLES<br />
GALLERY<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER Botox and filler treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER filler treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER filler treatment
GALLERY<br />
COSMETIC INJECTABLES<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER filler treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER filler treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER filler treatment
PIGMENTATION<br />
& VASCULAR LESIONS<br />
GALLERY<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment
GALLERY<br />
PIGMENTATION<br />
& VASCULAR LESIONS<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER Fraxel treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER Fraxel treatment
ACNE TREATMENT<br />
GALLERY<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER combination acne treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER combination acne treatment
GALLERY<br />
ACNE SCARRING<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment
SCAR TREATMENT<br />
GALLERY<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment
GALLERY<br />
SCAR TREATMENT<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment
SCAR TREATMENT<br />
GALLERY<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser treatment
GALLERY XXX XXX<br />
TATTOO REMOVAL<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser tattoo treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser tattoo treatment<br />
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TATTOO REMOVAL<br />
GALLERY<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser tattoo treatment<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER laser tattoo treatment
<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Eddie</strong> <strong>Roos</strong><br />
BMedSci, MBChB, FRACGP, FACRRM, FACAM, FCPSA, FACCSM, FAICD<br />
Medical Director<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic<br />
07 4638 2700<br />
www.cosmeticelegance.com.au
<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Eddie</strong> <strong>Roos</strong><br />
BMedSci, MBChB, FRACGP, FACRRM, FACAM, FCPSA, FACCSM, FAICD<br />
Medical Director<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> Elegance Clinic<br />
Suite 102, Medici Medical Centre<br />
15 Scott Street<br />
Toowoomba East, QLD<br />
07 4638 2700<br />
www.cosmeticelegance.com.au