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ISSUE 70 • NOV-JAN 2016<br />
200+<br />
BEAUTY<br />
PRODUCTS<br />
TO COVET<br />
FACIAL<br />
SURGERY<br />
UPDATE<br />
LOWDOWN<br />
ON LIGHT<br />
THERAPIES<br />
9 771833 383011<br />
ISSN 1834-383X<br />
02<br />
THE<br />
CHEAT’S<br />
WAY TO<br />
A BIKINI<br />
BODY<br />
NEW FAT<br />
BUSTING<br />
MACHINES<br />
70th<br />
ISSUE
Change<br />
the way you age,<br />
naturally *<br />
Before<br />
After 120 days<br />
The photos above are for illustrative purposes only. Individual results may vary<br />
Time ages your skin, but that doesn’t mean you have to let it. *Ultherapy is a non-surgical treatment that<br />
harnesses your body’s natural healing processes to gradually lift and tighten sagging skin under the chin,<br />
on the face, neck and décolletage.<br />
• Non-invasive • No downtime • Non-surgical • Single treatment • Build collagen<br />
Learn more at ultherapy.com.au or follow Ultherapy Australia on Facebook<br />
Copyright © 2015 Merz Australia Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Merz Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 151 073 559), Sydney Australia, Ph: 1800 268 820. Merz Aesthetics and the Merz<br />
Aesthetics logo are trademarks of Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA. AU_ULT_BAD_V1:NOV15. Saatchi & Saatchi Health MRZ0053_CSBM_U Date of preparation: October 2015.<br />
ULTHERA ® is a Medical Device Class IIb. Please refer to Ultherapy Instructions for Use before treatment. 2015 Ulthera Inc. Ulthera ® and Ultherapy ® are registered trademarks of Ulthera, Inc.
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Ultherapy enables doctors to see and then treat the deepest support layers of the skin – usually only addressed<br />
in cosmetic surgery – without the need to disrupt the surface of the skin.<br />
Learn more at ultherapy.com.au or follow Ultherapy Australia on Facebook<br />
Copyright © 2015 Merz Australia Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Merz Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 151 073 559), Sydney Australia, Ph: 1800 268 820. Merz Aesthetics and the Merz Aesthetics<br />
logo are trademarks of Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA. AU_ULT_CAD_V1:NOV15. Saatchi & Saatchi Health MRZ0053_CSBM_C Date of preparation: October 2015. ULTHERA ®<br />
is a Medical Device Class IIb. Please refer to Ultherapy Instructions for Use before treatment. 2015 Ulthera Inc. Ulthera ® and Ultherapy ® are registered trademarks of Ulthera, Inc.
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contents<br />
regulars<br />
14 Editor’s letter<br />
16 Newsfront<br />
130 Directory<br />
features<br />
28 Survive the party season<br />
34 The cheat’s way to get a<br />
bikini body<br />
Latest ways to eliminate fat<br />
without surgery<br />
46 The face fixers<br />
Your facial surgery options<br />
52 Butt it out<br />
How smoking increases the risks of<br />
cosmetic surgery<br />
62 Light therapies explained<br />
82 Your best accessory<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> dentistry options to<br />
beautify your smile<br />
92 Making sense of sunscreen<br />
Protect your skin against the<br />
different types of pigmentation<br />
body<br />
38 Non-invasive body<br />
contouring in 25 minutes<br />
40 Freeze the fat away with<br />
Clatuu 360°<br />
breasts<br />
42 Body in balance<br />
How breast rejuvenation surgery<br />
can enhance the entire body<br />
face<br />
54 Small changes, big rewards<br />
Combination minimally invasive<br />
procedures for maximum results<br />
skin<br />
58 Lift & tighten with<br />
Ultherapy<br />
66 Use light to energise your<br />
skin with Healite II<br />
68 Fighting ageing skin deep<br />
Energy based systems to tighten<br />
and brighten skin from within<br />
70 HydraFacial, the new<br />
way to facial<br />
72 A new era of skin<br />
rejuvenation<br />
Use your body’s own growth<br />
factors for skin health and beauty<br />
74 A natural approach to<br />
age reversal<br />
Platelet rich plasma therapy to<br />
rejuvenate your skin and body<br />
104 Selecting a skincare brand<br />
genital<br />
78 Lasers & gynaecology<br />
A look at the growing popularity<br />
of lasers in a gynaecology setting<br />
80 Non-invasive vaginal<br />
tightening<br />
teeth<br />
86 Smile makeover<br />
Beautiful smiles made possible in<br />
just one visit
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96 Simplify your skincare<br />
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108 Body talk: the luxe way<br />
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ISSUE 70 • NOV-JAN 2016<br />
200+<br />
BEAUTY<br />
PRODUCTS<br />
TO COVET<br />
FACIAL<br />
SURGERY<br />
UPDATE<br />
LOWDOWN<br />
ON LIGHT<br />
THERAPIES<br />
9 771833 383011<br />
ISSN 1834-383X<br />
02<br />
THE<br />
CHEAT’S<br />
WAY TO<br />
A BIKINI<br />
BODY<br />
NEW FAT<br />
BUSTING<br />
MACHINES<br />
70th<br />
ISSUE<br />
34 The cheat’s way to a<br />
bikini body<br />
46 Facial surgery update<br />
62 Light therapies explained<br />
108 <strong>Beauty</strong> products to covet<br />
Read the FREE online version at<br />
www.cosbeauty.com.au
EDITOR’S LETTER<br />
Welcome to our 70th issue of <strong>Cosmetic</strong> <strong>Surgery</strong> & <strong>Beauty</strong><br />
<strong>Magazine</strong>. The years have passed so quickly, yet this<br />
industry never fails to remind us that everything old<br />
Wbecomes new again; fashion trends come and go, and beauty is<br />
no diff erent.<br />
While ‘less is more’ is still the catch-cry, and non-surgical<br />
procedures such as fi llers and wrinkle-relaxing injections have<br />
become mainstream, the move away from facial surgery has<br />
reversed. This is due to the realisation that sometimes surgery is<br />
the only option to achieve the best anti-ageing result for a suitable patient. On page 46 we<br />
have a rundown of all the surgical options for facial rejuvenation.<br />
You’ll also want to read our feature on light-based therapies (page 62) and their infi nite<br />
applications in aesthetic enhancement, as well as our skincare essentials feature on<br />
page 96. Probably the cheapest and easiest way to look younger is to stop smoking. On<br />
page 52 we outline the dangers of this frowned-upon habit and the benefi ts of quitting.<br />
From page 34 we showcase the newest in fat-busting technology, with a focus on two<br />
treatments that off er signifi cant fat reduction – with no surgery and no downtime.<br />
At this festive time of year, we all want to look our best and still party hard. Our article<br />
on Survive the Party Season on page 28 gives you tips on how to make sure you can look<br />
good while still backing up for more celebrations.<br />
As always, our beauty pages are packed full of tried and tested products, including<br />
the makeup must-haves to turn your look from day to night (page 112), tips and tools for<br />
head-turning hair (page 122), and some luxurious bath products to unwind from the end<br />
of the year rush (page 108).<br />
The team at Bella Media wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep<br />
safe and may 2016 be a wonderful year for us all.<br />
Michelle Kearney<br />
Editor-in-Chief<br />
michelle@bellamedia.com.au<br />
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articles submitted for publication remain the property of The Bella Media Group. This magazine contains general information only and<br />
does not purport to be a substitute for medical advice. All readers are advised to seek medical advice from a doctor if considering<br />
cosmetic surgery. The publisher and the authors do not accept any liability whatsoever in respect of an action taken by readers in<br />
reliance on the recommendations set out in this magazine. Except where specifi ed in captions, photographs depict models who have<br />
not necessarily received treatments described in this magazine.<br />
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Advertising Medical Services, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) advertising regulations for therapeutic goods and services,<br />
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Issue 70<br />
NOV-JAN 2016<br />
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and Implant <strong>Surgery</strong>.<br />
He maintains a specialised practice in Sydney limited to Aesthetics,<br />
Prosthodontics & Implant <strong>Surgery</strong>.<br />
Dr Sarkis Nalbandian<br />
B.D.S. (Hons.) Dip. Clin. Dent. (Oral Implants) Uni.Syd. FRACDS<br />
M.Clin.Dent (Prosthodontics) King’s College Uni.London<br />
Designer Smiles<br />
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For more information call<br />
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NEWSFRONT<br />
CATCH UP WITH WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE INDUSTRY...<br />
mediTerranean dieT<br />
sloWs ageing of Brain<br />
Following a Mediterranean-style diet slows the rate<br />
at which the brain shrinks by fi ve years, research<br />
suggests. The study indicates a diet consisting of fruit<br />
and vegetables, fi sh and olive oil but little red meat or<br />
dairy products may be associated with losing fewer<br />
brain cells due to ageing. The fi ndings add weight to<br />
the theory that a healthy diet can stave off the onset<br />
of Alzheimer’s disease by stopping the brain from<br />
growing older.<br />
The Columbia University study, published by the<br />
journal Neurology, shows that people following a<br />
Mediterranean-like diet had a larger brain volume than<br />
those who didn’t.<br />
Researchers say the diff erence between the two<br />
groups was about the same as fi ve years of ageing.<br />
Study author Dr Yian Gu, of Columbia University, said,<br />
‘These results are exciting, as they raise the possibility<br />
that people may potentially prevent brain shrinking<br />
and the eff ects of ageing on the brain simply by<br />
following a healthy diet.’<br />
The diet in the study included a high intake<br />
of vegetables, legumes, fruits, cereals, fi sh and<br />
monounsaturated fatty acids such as olive oil; a low<br />
intake of saturated fatty acids, dairy products, meat<br />
and poultry; and mild to moderate amounts of alcohol.<br />
University of Nottingham Professor of Dementia<br />
Research Tom Dening said: ‘These are interesting<br />
fi ndings and off er encouragement to people who think<br />
that the Mediterranean diet has preventative value<br />
in dementia.’<br />
Derek Hill, professor of medical imaging science<br />
at University College London, said: ‘Brain shrinkage –<br />
or atrophy – is a natural consequence of ageing, and<br />
this shrinkage proceeds more rapidly in people with<br />
cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease.’<br />
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more women<br />
trading in<br />
large implants<br />
for smaller sizes<br />
Demand is growing for “explant” procedures – the<br />
removal of implants altogether or in exchange for smaller<br />
sizes, according to the American Society of Plastic<br />
Surgeons. Demand grew by almost 10 percent from<br />
2010 to 2014, and nearly 24,000 women had an explant<br />
procedure last year.<br />
‘Surgeons are seeing a defi nite shift in the look<br />
many women are asking for, away from the very round,<br />
prominent ‘stripper boob’ toward something more<br />
in keeping with their natural shape,’ said American<br />
Society for Aesthetic Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong> President-Elect<br />
Dr Daniel Mills.<br />
‘It’s early in the trend, and not every woman is on<br />
board—I had a 50-year-old patient just yesterday who<br />
wanted to be a G-cup! – but we seem to be moving<br />
away from the ‘bigger is better’ attitude.’<br />
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The Kardashians<br />
are influencing<br />
the cosmetic<br />
surgery industry<br />
Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com<br />
While some people couldn’t care less about keeping<br />
up with the Kardashians, some are going to extreme<br />
lengths to look like them.<br />
The Kardashians are influencing lives right down to<br />
the plastic surgeries people are choosing to get.<br />
A UK cosmetic group has seen a 73 percent yearon-year<br />
rise in enquiries for achieving Kardashian-like<br />
features. This has been credited to the Kardashians’<br />
openness about surgery. Both Kourtney and Kris have<br />
admitted to breast implants, and Kim has also said that<br />
she has had facial injections. While both Kim and Khloè<br />
strongly deny rumours of buttock implants, enquiries<br />
for such enhancement procedures have seen a 54<br />
percent increase.<br />
With Kylie the new poster girl for lip fillers, the family<br />
has been attributed to doing more for the popularity of<br />
cosmetic surgery than anyone before.<br />
Victoria Beckham<br />
hints release of<br />
new beauty line<br />
Forty-one-year-old fashion-force Victoria Beckham revealed that a<br />
beauty line is on her list ‘to go into at some point’.<br />
This will be the first time she will be launching her own beauty<br />
creations as part of her award-winning brand.<br />
In an interview, Victoria talked about how her brand has evolved<br />
over the years, saying, ‘I think we have grown in confidence... I never<br />
want to be one of those brands where people know what they’re going<br />
to see. I always want an element of surprise. One thing I never want to<br />
do is copy what anybody else is doing. I have a signature, and it’s very<br />
important to me to stay true to that.’<br />
With her makeup always on point, we are more than a little bit<br />
excited to see what the line will include, and whether it will be based<br />
on Posh’s own luminous beauty looks.<br />
Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com<br />
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lens imPlanT<br />
Brings hoPe for<br />
1.3m PeoPle<br />
Over 1.3 million Australians suff er from presbyopia, the<br />
age-related deterioration of the eye, which prevents<br />
reading small print and seeing detail up close.<br />
This natural part of ageing, which necessitates reading<br />
glasses, can now be reversed with a small disk that’s put<br />
into the eye. Called the Kamra inlay, this opaque 3.8mmwide<br />
disc is placed into one eye, correcting presbyopia,<br />
and removing the need for reading glasses.<br />
Dr Chandra Bala, eye surgeon with PersonalEYES,<br />
Australia’s largest network of eye care clinics, says: ‘This<br />
inlay works by only allowing focused light to reach the<br />
retina. With focused light rays, you receive a wide range<br />
of improved vision for all distances, near and in between.’<br />
The small-aperture technology off ers an alternative<br />
to implantable lenses that use a multi-focal approach.<br />
Thousands of tiny perforations around the surface of<br />
the inlay help your cornea stay healthy after implantation.<br />
The inlay will not be suitable for everyone, however,<br />
an eye examination will determine each patient’s<br />
treatment options.<br />
The Kamra inlay can be used in conjunction with laser<br />
eye surgery, depending on the needs of the patient. This<br />
enables a correction to be made to distance vision if<br />
this is needed while the Kamra inlay will correct your<br />
near vision.<br />
DO<br />
BLONDES<br />
HAVE<br />
MORE…<br />
HAIR?<br />
Blondes may or may not have more fun, but they defi nitely<br />
have more hair. Hair colour helps determine how dense<br />
the hair on your head is, and blondes (only natural ones,<br />
of course), top the list.<br />
Just two percent of the world’s population is naturally<br />
blonde. The average human head has 100,000 hair<br />
follicles, each of which is capable of producing 20<br />
individual hairs during a person’s lifetime. Blondes<br />
average 146,000 follicles. People with black hair tend to<br />
have about 110,000 follicles, while those with brown hair<br />
are right on target with 100,000 follicles. Redheads have<br />
the least dense hair, averaging about 86,000 follicles.<br />
Hair colour is based on how much melanin, or<br />
pigmentation, is in the hair. Two types of melanin create<br />
hair colour: eumelanin and phaeomelanin. The more<br />
eumelanin a person has, the darker their hair will be.<br />
Phaeomelanin works in a similar way, except instead<br />
of causing hair to be blacker, it causes hair to be more<br />
red. Low levels of both eumelanin and phaeomelanin<br />
characterise blonde hair. Blonde hair can range from<br />
practically white (platinum blonde) to a dark golden<br />
blonde. Strawberry blonde, the mixture of blonde and<br />
red hair, is the rarest type of blonde hair.<br />
firefighTer undergoes World’s mosT eXTensiVe face TransPlanT<br />
A marathon 26-hour surgery took place at NYU Langone<br />
Medical Center in New York, to successfully complete the<br />
world’s most extensive face transplant.<br />
Volunteer fi refi ghter Patrick Hardison was left with<br />
disfi guring burns across his entire face, head, neck and<br />
upper torso after entering a burning house in the line of<br />
duty back in 2001. Hardison had lost his ears, lips, eyelids,<br />
eyebrows, most of his nose and all of his hair. Fourteen years<br />
later, he has undergone a surgery that sets new standards<br />
in facial transplantation<br />
Led by chair of plastic surgery, Dr Eduardo D Rodriguez,<br />
the surgery involved a team of more than 100 people,<br />
including physicians, nurses, technical and support staff .<br />
Hardison received the donor’s eyelids and the muscles<br />
that control blinking – a procedure that had not been<br />
previously performed on a seeing patient. Hardison was in<br />
danger of losing his sight and had been unable to perform<br />
independent daily tasks, such as driving.<br />
Hardison says he is “deeply grateful” to the donor and<br />
his family, ‘Even though I did not know who they would be,<br />
I prayed for them every day, knowing the diffi cult decision<br />
they would have to make in order to help me. I hope they<br />
see in me the goodness of their decision.’<br />
The donor was David P Rodebaugh, a 26-year-old Ohioborn<br />
Brooklyn artist and cycling enthusiast who died from<br />
injuries sustained in an accident. He was a registered organ<br />
donor. His family decided to donate his face as well as his<br />
heart, liver, and kidneys to other recipients, and to research.<br />
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ASAPS<br />
Annual<br />
Conference<br />
2015<br />
Leading plastic surgeons from around<br />
the world gathered in Sydney for the<br />
annual Australasian Society of Aesthetic<br />
Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong> (ASAPS) meeting.<br />
The 38th annual ASAPS Conference was held over five days<br />
at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney this past October. There was<br />
a wide range of presentations and workshops focusing<br />
on body contouring, breast surgery and facial plastic surgery by<br />
some of the world’s leading plastic surgeons.<br />
Among the stellar list of keynote speakers was Dr James<br />
Grotting from Alabama, USA – the current President of ASAPS<br />
(US). Dr Grotting shared his insights on revisionary breast surgery<br />
and presented extensively on facial plastic surgery.<br />
Dr Joseph Hunstad, from North Carolina, USA, was also a<br />
highly anticipated speaker. His presentation on body contouring<br />
examined new methods of treatment and innovative techniques<br />
in liposuction procedures. Dr Hunstad also spoke on creating<br />
and maintaining a positive doctor-patient relationship to better<br />
manage complications, outlining how pivotal a strong preoperative<br />
relationship can be.<br />
In addition to a strong focus on the breast and general<br />
aesthetics, this year the program also delved into some current<br />
body contouring procedures such as fat grafting.<br />
Israel-based Dr Nimrod Friedman shared his experiences in<br />
undertaking the procedure, confirming why there is such a hype<br />
surrounding the new techniques of fat grafting: ‘First of all, we<br />
are not using something foreign like an implant; we are using<br />
something that is a part of our body. And, what we have found<br />
in the last year, is that with fat comes a lot of stem cells , which<br />
do an excellent job of beautifying many areas of the body. It’s not<br />
just the fat that is liquid gold; it’s the stem cells that come with it,<br />
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and now we are even talking about using the stem cells from fat to<br />
treat the brain and the heart, among other things. The future is fat.<br />
Dr Friedman discussed the limitations of fat grafting, including<br />
the lack of protocols for technique, stressing the importance<br />
of understanding the anatomy and the ageing process for each<br />
individual person.<br />
Dr Klaus Ueberreiter from Germany also drew on the topic,<br />
discussing his experience in fat grafting, especially for breast<br />
reconstruction and augmentation. Proving to be an innovative<br />
approach to body sculpting, surgeons agreed that less is more when<br />
it comes to utilising a patient’s own fat to enhance certain regions.<br />
There was also a large focus on the changing landscape of<br />
plastic surgery and the complications that lie ahead as advances<br />
in technologies arise. Dr Alastair Taylor, a plastic surgeon based in<br />
Canberra, provided an interesting insight into the future of plastic<br />
surgery, taking a look at the issues surrounding today’s practices,<br />
including Medicare and hospital privatisation issues and ‘bargain<br />
basement’ surgeries.<br />
“It’s a race to the top, not to the bottom – the importance<br />
lies with practising patient care and value. The future of plastic<br />
surgery is about delivering the prestige product that everyone<br />
wants and creating the best experience possible for the patient,’<br />
said Dr Taylor.<br />
The program was a thought-provoking, dynamic and relevant<br />
mix of surgical technique and practice management. The social<br />
program was also eagerly received, with conference attendees<br />
treated to a cocktail party on Sydney’s most exclusive floating event<br />
space – The Island. The gala dinner was held at Zest, Point Piper<br />
where guests indulged in relaxed luxury with a view second to none.<br />
The 39th Annual Conference will be held in the Marriott, Gold<br />
Coast on the 6-9 October 2016. csbm<br />
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Rhinoplasty<br />
Masters’<br />
Symposium<br />
The worlds best in facial plastic surgery and plastic<br />
surgery collaborated to discuss new ideas and<br />
innovative technologies at the Rhinoplasty Masters’<br />
Symposium in Sydney.<br />
Dr George Marcells, co-convenor<br />
On October 8 to 10, 2015, the Australasian Academy<br />
of Facial Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong> (AAFPS) joined forces with<br />
the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)<br />
to deliver the most comprehensive and insightful rhinoplasty<br />
meeting in Australia, with the leading rhinoplasty experts<br />
from around the world all under one roof.<br />
Held at the waterfront National Maritime Museum in<br />
Sydney, Dr George Marcells, President of the AAFPS and<br />
Symposium Co-Convenor, and Dr Peter Callan, ASPS<br />
Member and Co-Convenor, welcomed delegates to the<br />
Annual Conference & Masters’ Symposium on Functional<br />
and Aesthetic Rhinoplasty.<br />
‘Nobody knows more about noses than the keynote<br />
speakers we have attracted to this meeting,’ said Dr<br />
George Marcells.<br />
The collaborative nature of the meeting provided an<br />
opportunity for sharing close to 1500 years of combined<br />
knowledge and hands-on experience with what is regarded<br />
as one of the most difficult procedures to perform.<br />
Delegates were given the unique opportunity to share<br />
their local expertise and discuss their most challenging<br />
cases. This allowed for extensive and in-depth discussions<br />
on cases that require the implementation of novel<br />
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industry<br />
Delegates<br />
Dr Peter Callan, co-convenor<br />
techniques such as grafting, the use of cartilage and<br />
the remarkable tool that is 3D computer imaging. It<br />
was agreed that these groundbreaking techniques in<br />
rhinoplasty require further development and flexibility to suit<br />
individual cases.<br />
Among the stellar list of speakers, Dr Dean Toriumi from<br />
Chicago, USA gave an interesting and important insight<br />
into ethnic rhinoplasty and how to preserve one’s ethnicity<br />
while creating a pleasing aesthetic result. He also spoke<br />
about a strong focus upon patient care and creating the<br />
best possible experience for each individual. ‘I will not<br />
compromise function for aesthetics,’ he stressed.<br />
Another highly anticipated speaker was Dr Andrew<br />
Frankel, who shared his wisdom and experience of having<br />
a highly visible “celebrity” facial plastic surgery clinic in<br />
image-obsessed Beverly Hills.<br />
The collaboration of like-minded experts is a critical<br />
element for the continued excellence and education in<br />
the field of facial plastic surgery. The scientific program,<br />
interactive discussions and masterclass sessions proved to<br />
be an essential component to the evolution of rhinoplasty<br />
excellence. ‘It is through events such as the Masters’<br />
Symposium that we are able to improve our techniques<br />
and evolve our approach,’ said Dr Marcells. ‘This ultimately<br />
results in better, safer and more predictable results for<br />
patients.’ csbm<br />
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The11th<br />
National<br />
Laser &<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
Conference<br />
The world’s best in laser and<br />
cosmetic medicine recently<br />
convened in Surfers Paradise.<br />
The 11th National Laser & <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Medicine<br />
Conference was held on the 14-15 November<br />
at the Marriott Resort & Spa in Surfers Paradise,<br />
bringing together key thinkers and innovators in laser<br />
and cosmetic medicine.<br />
Practitioners were able to gather with like-minded<br />
experts in the field, to discuss, enhance and update their<br />
knowledge on evolving technologies and techniques in<br />
laser and cosmetic procedures.<br />
The scientific program consisted of a selection of<br />
speakers who delivered thought-provoking plenary<br />
sessions, followed by hands-on product demonstrations.<br />
The major sponsor of the conference was Cryomed<br />
Aesthetics who launched Clatuu, the latest in cryolipolysis.<br />
Featured speakers included Dr Samantha Eisman,<br />
who discussed non-surgical skin management of skin<br />
cancer to achieve the best cosmetic outcome, and<br />
Professor Rodney Sinclair who delivered a presentation<br />
on alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.<br />
Dr Michael Freeman also presented, discussing the<br />
benefits of cool-assisted lipolysis to practices, while<br />
plastic surgeon Dr Peter Laniewski examined the<br />
application of LED in wound healing and surgery.<br />
Further, there were advanced discussion sessions<br />
featuring the important topic of complications – how<br />
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they happen and how to manage them – with key speakers<br />
including Dr Adrian Lim, who also looked into the most<br />
popular fillers in Australia.<br />
The trade display featured leading companies from the<br />
cosmetic and aesthetic industries, showcasing some of the<br />
latest technological advancements and technologies where<br />
practitioners could learn more about the science behind<br />
emerging aesthetic medicine-based products and devices.<br />
The conference provided an ample opportunity for the<br />
world of laser and cosmetic surgery to congregate, enable<br />
practitioners to further their ideas, and learn about new and<br />
revolutionary technologies that are evolving the cosmetic<br />
landscape in Australia and around the world. csbm<br />
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EXPERIENCE<br />
THE<br />
EXTRAORDINARY<br />
INTEGRATING STATE-OF-THE-ART WELLNESS<br />
AND ANTI-AGEING TREATMENTS, FACE PLUS<br />
BONDI BEACH IS TAKING BEAUTY TO THE NEXT LEVEL.<br />
Dr William Mooney, renowned facial plastic surgeon,<br />
invites you to experience a new kind of medispa,<br />
with the opening of his luxe spa and wellness<br />
complex in the heart of Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach.<br />
Face Plus Bondi Beach, due to open early 2016,<br />
is part of the new prestigious<br />
beachfront development on the famed<br />
Campbell Parade.<br />
Under the management of QT<br />
Hotels and Resorts, the old Swiss<br />
Grand Hotel will be transformed into<br />
a modern, funky getaway, overlooking<br />
the world-famous stretch of sand. In<br />
addition to a hotel and residences, the<br />
$440 million development will house<br />
only the best of the best restaurants<br />
and a retail precinct – plus Dr<br />
Mooney’s popular Face Plus<br />
Medispa’s third location.<br />
‘This will be a true integration of<br />
wellness and beauty like nothing seen<br />
before, inspired in part by the leading<br />
wellness spas of London and Paris,’<br />
says Dr Mooney.<br />
In zen-like surrounds, complete<br />
with vertical gardens and that magical<br />
oceanside view, Face Plus Bondi<br />
Beach will be catering to the discerning client looking for<br />
the total package. ‘Just giving anti-wrinkle injections or<br />
laser treatments is outmoded,’ he says. ‘It’s like a Michelinstarred<br />
meal: one ingredient isn’t going to cut it. It’s the<br />
combination of ingredients and how they enhance each<br />
other that creates a standout dish.’<br />
‘Whether it’s good quality skincare, laser skin resurfacing,<br />
injectables or medical-grade facials, my philosophy to<br />
achieving the best possible results involves smaller,<br />
incremental changes that target<br />
diff erent layers of the skin to yield<br />
the most satisfying and naturallooking<br />
results,’ he says.<br />
Face Plus Bondi Beach will off er<br />
all the treatments clients know<br />
and love from Dr Mooney’s Bondi<br />
Junction medispa and clinic – but<br />
what is especially exciting is the<br />
never-seen-before integration of<br />
wellness treatments with cosmetic<br />
medicine. Looking good and<br />
feeling good should go hand in<br />
hand – and the philosophy behind<br />
Face Plus is to treat each client<br />
holistically and individually, off ering<br />
services to help reverse the<br />
external signs of ageing but also<br />
cutting edge nutrition and wellness<br />
treatments to help slow down the<br />
internal ageing process, such as IV<br />
vitamin and hydration therapy.<br />
‘The cosmetic medicine industry has progressed from<br />
traditional “doctor-type” rooms to beautifully styled clinics –<br />
and now Face Plus Bondi Beach is set to take it to the next<br />
level,’ Dr Mooney concludes. csbm<br />
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DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF<br />
SOMETHING SPECIAL?<br />
An exciting new concept in Medispa and Wellness is<br />
opening in the New Year right on Campbell Parade at<br />
Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach.<br />
We are currently looking for highly skilled and<br />
committed staff to build our A team!<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> physicians, cosmetic nurse injectors, dermal therapists,<br />
spa managers, consultants, nutritionists and retail experts.<br />
REQUIREMENTS ARE:<br />
• You will be expert in your chosen profession, with a proven track record<br />
• You will have a willingness to deliver the highest standards in client care and treatments<br />
• You will know how to deliver an outstanding client experience<br />
• You have passion for the wellness and cosmetic medicine industry<br />
• You would love to be part of something different, innovative and cutting edge<br />
Expressions of interest to jobs@carenekiss.com.au with your CV and a covering<br />
letter outlining your interest and skill set. Only successful candidates will be contacted.<br />
Some apprenticeships will also be offered.<br />
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Survive<br />
the<br />
Here are our<br />
tried and tested<br />
ways to survive<br />
this summer in<br />
good shape.<br />
Another year has passed and it’s that<br />
time again. Christmas parties, New Year<br />
celebrations, day after day of hot weather<br />
and school holidays conspire against the best efforts<br />
to stay trim, healthy and, above all, sane. Here are<br />
some ideas for making it through in one piece.<br />
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Pick your<br />
battles<br />
It’s neither fair nor feasible to maintain a strict diet all the way<br />
through the party season. Choose two or three occasions<br />
when you will allow yourself to indulge and then revert back to<br />
healthy eating for the remainder of the summer. For example,<br />
sticking to a salad and a mineral water at the office Christmas<br />
lunch might do more to damage your relationship with<br />
colleagues than a blow-out would to your waistline. No one<br />
likes a party pooper.<br />
Christmas<br />
calorie<br />
catastrophes<br />
The old-fashioned Christmas feast with roast turkey, hot<br />
vegetables and Yorkshire pudding, all smothered with<br />
lashings of bread sauce and rich gravy is a delightful idea<br />
for those dining in the chilly Northern Hemisphere. However,<br />
for those celebrating in the sunshine of an Australian<br />
summer, it just doesn’t make much sense.<br />
Follow the lead of clever Aussie families by abandoning<br />
hot and heavy Christmas lunches in favour of a summery<br />
selection of seafood and salad. In terms of calorie counting,<br />
a light lunch of lobster, prawns and salad doesn’t even<br />
compare with the old-fashioned Christmas fare. Make sure<br />
you have some treats for guests who aren’t worried about<br />
their weight. A cheese board is a great idea, as it can be left<br />
out from the time guests arrive until the end of the day. As<br />
a guide, include a good cheddar, a creamy Brie, a mild blue<br />
vein and perhaps a hunk of something strongly flavoured.<br />
Accompany that with some sliced pear, dried fruits, quince<br />
paste and a selection of crackers.<br />
For dessert, put out platters of seasonal summer fruits<br />
such as strawberries drizzled with balsamic vinegar, sliced<br />
melon, mango, kiwifruit, pineapple and paw paw and big<br />
bowls of cold grapes in different colours. Set out a couple<br />
of dipping bowls of King Island Creme Fraiche for a bit of<br />
extra indulgence.<br />
If you’re hosting the festivities, get rid of the leftovers<br />
when your guests depart. Often it isn’t Christmas Day that<br />
adds the extra kilos; it’s the week that follows of grazing<br />
endlessly on all the goodies left in the fridge.<br />
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Liquid<br />
calories<br />
A huge health trap to watch out for during the holiday season is alcohol<br />
consumption. Even if you watch what you eat and sometimes even skip<br />
meals as the year winds up to warp speed, all the celebratory drinks<br />
will add up and eventually take their toll on your weight and your health.<br />
Alcohol is loaded with calories in the form of carbohydrates. One 200ml<br />
glass of white wine contains around 135 calories – that’s the same calorie<br />
count as a bowl of Coco Pops.<br />
Stick to one glass of your chosen tipple at any party (aside from the few<br />
you’ve chosen as your ‘blow-out’ events) and opt for low-calorie drinks<br />
where possible. Choose a diet mixer rather than the full sugar version<br />
and light beer instead of full strength. Avoid drinking sparkling wine on an<br />
empty stomach, as the bubbles encourage the stomach to absorb the<br />
alcohol more quickly.<br />
The morning after<br />
Despite your best efforts, there will inevitably be mornings<br />
during the coming season when you’ll wake a little the<br />
worse for wear. Hangovers are the result of a number of<br />
factors, most commonly lack of sleep, dehydration of the<br />
brain, thiamine (Vitamin B1) depletion and high levels of<br />
intermediate metabolites of alcohol still in the blood.<br />
Thiamine is essential for metabolising carbohydrates<br />
(including alcohol) and for the membrane polarisation and<br />
depolarisation process involved in nerve transmission.<br />
Without sending your brain into a tailspin, here’s what<br />
happens when you drink more than two or three alcoholic<br />
drinks in one sitting. All available thiamine in the body is<br />
diverted away from the brain to metabolise the alcohol as it<br />
is consumed. By-products of the alcohol breakdown, many<br />
of which are toxic in large quantities, float around the body<br />
and enter the brain.<br />
Once the body’s supply of thiamine is exhausted, the<br />
alcohol in the blood is converted to fat. The body draws<br />
water from its tissues, including the brain, in an effort to dilute<br />
xxxx the excess alcohol and the by-products of its breakdown.<br />
The drinker wakes up the following morning with a<br />
pounding headache (the result of a shrivelled-up brain),<br />
nausea, a dry mouth and a few extra fat deposits.<br />
The best plan for cheating a hangover (aside from not<br />
drinking too much in the first place) is two-fold: Firstly,<br />
load up on thiamine before you start drinking. Keep levels<br />
up throughout the night and then replenish your stores<br />
the following morning. The other obvious rule is to stay<br />
hydrated. For every glass of alcohol you drink, add a glass<br />
of water.<br />
Thiamine-rich foods include Vegemite, pork (hence the<br />
classic bacon breakfast cure), brown rice, wholegrain cereals<br />
and beer nuts. It’s also readily available in supplement form<br />
from chemists and health food store. Thiamine is water<br />
soluble so you can’t overdose – any excess will simply be<br />
excreted by the body in your urine.<br />
This takes care of the hangover from the inside. The<br />
outside, however, might take a little more work. Staying<br />
hydrated should help with the problem of dull, dry skin the<br />
following day. If you can manage it, remove your makeup<br />
and apply a rich moisturiser before you go to bed. Keep<br />
some makeup removal wipes and a night cream on your<br />
bedside table, in case a trip to the bathroom to wash your<br />
face is just too much to handle.<br />
The next morning, start your day with a cool shower and<br />
finish up with a blast of icy water on your face. This should<br />
get your circulation flowing and help reduce any puffiness<br />
around the eyes.<br />
If your face still looks like a half-deflated party balloon, lie<br />
down with a cold compress over your eyes. Buy a reusable<br />
gel eye mask and keep it in the fridge ready for beauty<br />
firstaid emergencies. Failing that, soak a face washer in<br />
icy cold water with a dash of elderflower water, lie down<br />
and place it over your whole face. Banish puffy bags and<br />
dark circles with cold slices of raw potato or wet tea bags<br />
straight from the fridge.<br />
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Incidental<br />
exercise<br />
December and January fly by in a flash, with gym<br />
sessions easily replaced by parties, long lunches and<br />
lazy days by the pool. If you don’t want to suffer the<br />
consequences come March, make sure you get in as<br />
much incidental exercise as you can.<br />
Instead of catching up with friends for a boozy lunch,<br />
suggest a day of tennis (okay, with maybe a Pimm’s<br />
afterwards). Walk instead of driving or catching public<br />
transport. Enjoy the sunshine and the warm balmy<br />
evenings while they’re here and go for a stroll. Climb<br />
the stairs instead of taking the lift.<br />
Use grocery bags as weights and do some bicep<br />
curls on the way home from the supermarket. Clench<br />
your bottom cheeks together while you’re standing in<br />
line to see Father Christmas with the kids. Brace your<br />
stomach muscles as you walk, wherever you are, to<br />
improve your core strength.<br />
Slip slop<br />
slap<br />
No feature on surviving summer would be complete without<br />
hammering the point of sun protection. You. Must. Cover. Up.<br />
Every single day. It’s as simple, and as inconvenient, as that.<br />
Item one on your summer shopping list should be a broadspectrum<br />
sun block. Broad-spectrum protection blocks both<br />
UVA and UVB rays from the sun, and an SPF factor of at least<br />
30 is essential.<br />
Sun protection isn’t just an issue at the beach or by the<br />
pool. Every morning apply a sunscreen to all exposed areas,<br />
including your face. These days there are plenty of good-quality<br />
sunscreens for the face so there’s no excuse for not applying<br />
one. To boost protection, apply a topical antioxidant serum<br />
containing free-radical guzzling goodies such as Vitamin C.<br />
Reapplying during the day is admittedly not a viable option<br />
for those of us who wear makeup to work. To keep your<br />
protection levels going, touch up with mineral makeup, which<br />
acts as a sunblock, during the day.<br />
If you’re in the sun for an extended period, you’ll need to<br />
cover up with more than just a lotion. Wear loose longsleeved<br />
clothing, sunglasses with UV protection and a hat.<br />
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Don’t<br />
sweat it<br />
Whether you sweat, perspire or glow, it’s<br />
a normal and essential bodily function that<br />
prevents us from overheating when it gets<br />
too warm, but damp patches under the arms,<br />
runny makeup and lank hair are not good looks<br />
for the party season.<br />
Here’s how to<br />
keep your cool:<br />
• Wear an antiperspirant as opposed to<br />
a deodorant. An antiperspirant contains<br />
aluminium, which temporarily blocks<br />
the pores from which your perspiration<br />
flows. A deodorant only masks the odour<br />
of perspiration.<br />
• Carry a pack of wet body wipes in your<br />
handbag to freshen up during the day.<br />
Personal hygiene is a must during summer.<br />
Daily showers are essential and, as the<br />
days start to really heat up, a shower before<br />
bed. Body powder helps to soak up excess<br />
perspiration on the feet, body and scalp.<br />
There are talc and talc-free options available,<br />
with or without fragrance. Dust yourself<br />
after your morning shower to stay fresh<br />
throughout the day.<br />
• Stay hydrated. The more you perspire, the<br />
more dehydrated you become. Not only that,<br />
essential salts are excreted. If you perspire<br />
too heavily without replenishing what you are<br />
losing, the result might be muscle cramps<br />
and headaches.<br />
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The<br />
cheat’s<br />
way to<br />
get a<br />
bikini<br />
body<br />
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Fat won’t budge?<br />
Find out the latest<br />
way to lose fat<br />
for good – without<br />
surgery. aimÉe<br />
surtenich reports.<br />
Over the past couple of decades body contouring<br />
surgery has become one of the most popular<br />
surgical procedures. But not everyone needs or<br />
is willing to undergo surgery to remove excess fat and<br />
reshape the body.<br />
Thankfully, advancements in the field of body contouring<br />
now offer non-surgical procedures that can achieve<br />
noticeable results with no downtime, no surgery and<br />
minimal (if any) discomfort.<br />
As with liposuction surgery, for optimal results you<br />
should be in good health with skin that has sufficient<br />
elasticity. The best candidates are usually those with<br />
small to medium localised fat deposits that are resistant to<br />
diet and exercise, rather than those seeking large-volume<br />
fat removal.<br />
While non-surgical body contouring can deliver<br />
significant results, you should have realistic expectations of<br />
what it can achieve for you. It should also be noted that, like<br />
liposuction, it is not a solution for weight loss or a treatment<br />
for obesity.<br />
This type of procedure typically does not require any<br />
anaesthesia or sedation and is usually performed in an<br />
in-office setting. There is normally no downtime, minimal<br />
patient discomfort and complications are rare. In conjunction<br />
with a healthy diet and exercise regime, results should<br />
be long lasting, if not permanent.<br />
Most devices harness some form of energy – be it<br />
radiofrequency, ultrasound, freezing temperatures or<br />
hyperthermic laser – to penetrate the skin and break down<br />
underlying fat.<br />
Here, we summarise the main technologies that underpin<br />
the most effective non-surgical body contouring devices<br />
available in Australia.<br />
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Hyperthermic laser<br />
Cryolipolysis<br />
Cryolipolysis uses almost-freezing temperatures to<br />
kill fat cells without traumatising the surrounding<br />
tissues or harming the skin. The treatment is most<br />
suited to patients of average weight with pockets of<br />
fat which don’t respond to diet or exercise.<br />
The CLATUU 360˚ is the latest fat-freezing device<br />
utilising cryolipolysis to eliminate those hard-to-getrid-of<br />
pockets of fat.<br />
During treatment, a gel drape is placed onto the<br />
target area to protect the skin before the applicator<br />
head is placed onto the fat pocket, where it remains<br />
for approximately one hour.<br />
The applicator acts in a similar way to a vacuum,<br />
sucking the treatment area into position and directing<br />
the cold temperature to the target fat cells under<br />
the skin.<br />
Patients experience a gradual cooling sensation,<br />
similar to placing the area in iced water, but this<br />
subsides as the body gets used to the change. The<br />
initial suction may be uncomfortable depending on<br />
the laxity of the skin, but any discomfort usually<br />
subsides about 10 minutes into treatment.<br />
Post treatment, the target area feels stiff and<br />
cold, appearing squarish as if still moulded to<br />
the inside of the applicator. This can look strange<br />
immediately after the treatment, but it subsides after<br />
about 30 minutes as the skin and underlying tissues<br />
soften back to room temperature.<br />
Generally, at least two to three treatments are<br />
recommended. The results of cryolipolysis take a<br />
couple of months to appear, depending on the size<br />
of the area treated.<br />
Non-invasive fat reduction using laser is the newest<br />
treatment on the market. Launched in Australia in<br />
November 2015 by Cynosure, the innovative treatment,<br />
called SculpSure, is the first FDA-cleared laser treatment<br />
for non-invasive fat reduction of the flanks (love handles)<br />
and abdomen.<br />
It uses a 1060nm laser to target and destroy fat cells<br />
below the dermis. Multiple areas can be treated at once in<br />
just 25 minutes, and all skin types are suitable.<br />
The controlled hyperthermic laser induces fat cell injury<br />
by raising adipose temperature to a range of 42 to 47˚ C –<br />
the ideal temperature to eliminate fat cells, without damage<br />
to surrounding tissue.<br />
There is no downtime and minimal, if any, discomfort.<br />
Results can be seen around six weeks after treatment as<br />
the body naturally metabolises the destroyed fat. A series of<br />
treatments is typically recommended for optimum results.<br />
Radiofrequency<br />
body contouring<br />
This non-surgical treatment uses radiofrequency (RF)<br />
energy to reduce pockets of fat. The energy is emitted via<br />
an applicator through the skin without damaging the outer<br />
layers, only targeting the underlying fat and tissues.<br />
Treatment typically takes about one hour and patients<br />
generally experience a warm to hot sensation around the<br />
target area during the procedure. The heat generated from<br />
the RF energy causes microscopic changes to tissues and<br />
collagen fibres, with further collagen remodelling occurring<br />
over the subsequent months following the procedure. The<br />
broken down fat cells are drained via the lymphatic system<br />
and then excreted as urine.<br />
Localised fatty deposits such as on the abdomen,<br />
hips and thighs are most suited to RF body contouring<br />
treatments, with patients also noting a reduction in the<br />
appearance of cellulite. Temporary side effects may include<br />
temporary swelling, redness or bruising around the treated<br />
area, which normally disappear after a week or so.<br />
Depending on the device being used, results can<br />
be observed after a single treatment, although a series<br />
of treatments is usually recommended for significant<br />
results. The patient will gradually notice changes such as<br />
circumferential reduction of the treated area, a reduction in<br />
cellulite and a more streamlined body shape.<br />
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ulTrasonic body<br />
conTouring<br />
Ultrasonic body contouring treatments use targeted<br />
ultrasound frequencies to break down fat, particularly<br />
on the abdomen, hips, thighs and ‘love handles’. The<br />
best candidates are close to their ideal weight but<br />
have stubborn areas of localised fatty deposits that<br />
do not respond to changes in diet and exercise.<br />
The focused ultrasound waves are delivered in<br />
short bursts of energy, or pulses, to destroy fat cells<br />
while leaving surrounding tissue, nerves and blood<br />
vessels unaff ected. The ultrasound waves create<br />
a cavitation eff ect in the target fat cells – a process<br />
where the fat cell membranes are damaged with each<br />
pulse of energy so that the contents of the fat cells<br />
(triglycerides) are dispersed and processed by the<br />
body. The fat cell contents are then fl ushed out by the<br />
body’s lymphatic system.<br />
Generally, a series of treatments per area achieves<br />
noticeable, measurable results, although some<br />
patients note a circumferential reduction in the area<br />
after the fi rst treatment. It can take around four weeks<br />
for fi nal results to be visible as the body gradually<br />
eliminates the fatty debris. csbm<br />
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non-invasive<br />
body<br />
contouring<br />
in 25 minutes<br />
Welcome to the new era in<br />
non-surgical fat reduction<br />
and body contouring.<br />
AimÉe Surtenich reports.<br />
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ody<br />
24%<br />
fat reduction<br />
in 25 minutes<br />
In a clinical trial, those treated<br />
with SculpSure saw reduction<br />
in fat layer thickness of up to<br />
24 percent, six and 12 weeks<br />
post-treatment.<br />
SculpSure can treat multiple<br />
anatomical areas in 25<br />
minutes – that’s less than<br />
half the treatment time of<br />
other non-invasive body<br />
contouring devices.<br />
What if I told you that you could lose 24 percent<br />
of fat off your abdomen in 25 minutes? You’d<br />
probably say I was dreaming. Well, dreams can<br />
come true.<br />
Cynosure, a leader in energy based aesthetic solutions<br />
spanning 120 countries, has just launched SculpSure, the<br />
latest in non-invasive body contouring.<br />
SculpSure is the world’s first FDA-cleared laser treatment<br />
for non-invasive lipolysis of the flanks (love handles) and<br />
abdomen. It is also being used to target fat on the upper<br />
arms, thighs and knees, with effective results. It offers no<br />
downtime, no post-treatment discomfort, shorter treatment<br />
time and measurable results.<br />
In clinically tested multisite trials with more than 100<br />
patients, a 24 percent reduction in stubborn fat was seen<br />
in the treated area, with a patient satisfaction rate greater<br />
than 90 percent.<br />
Using patented technology, SculpSure uses a<br />
1060nm laser to reduce fat by non-invasively disrupting<br />
subcutaneous fat cells. It does this by raising adipose<br />
temperature to a range of 42 to 47˚C, with no damage to<br />
the surrounding tissue. Being the first hyperthermic laser<br />
treatment for non-invasive fat reduction, it represents an<br />
entirely new approach to non-surgical body contouring.<br />
‘In the aesthetic industry we have hoped for something<br />
simple and non-invasive to remove stubborn fat,’ says<br />
Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Steven Liew, a primary adopter<br />
of the new technology and who is offering SculpSure<br />
treatment at his Darlinghurst clinic. ‘That day has arrived,<br />
and it has arrived as SculpSure.’<br />
Today’s patients are discerning and somewhat<br />
demanding. ‘Treatment needs to be effective, it has to be<br />
quick, to treat multiple regions at once for the time-poor,<br />
and to cause minimal discomfort and no downtime,’ says<br />
Dr Liew. ‘SculpSure meets this brief.’<br />
The 1060nm diode laser does not require anaesthesia<br />
and can treat multiple areas simultaneously in just 25<br />
minutes, making it a true “lunch-time” procedure requiring<br />
no downtime.<br />
The device has four versatile non-suction applicators and<br />
can treat numerous areas at once, as well as both pinchable<br />
and non-pinchable areas of fat. The four applicators can be<br />
applied to many different body shapes and size – offering<br />
versatile and customisable treatments for each patient and<br />
is not just a ‘one-size fits all’ approach.<br />
It’s comfortable and well tolerated by patients thanks to<br />
its patented contact cooling. Another bonus is that it has a<br />
simple handsfree mechanism, which means the operator<br />
can apply the applicators and literally walk out of the room<br />
for 25 minutes while you read a book, listen to music or<br />
enjoy a quick power nap.<br />
We have hoped for<br />
something simple and<br />
non-invasive to remove<br />
stubborn fat. That day has<br />
arrived, and it has arrived<br />
as SculpSure<br />
Importantly, SculpSure does not damage dermal tissue<br />
so it can be used on all skin types. In addition to disrupting<br />
subcutaneous fat cells, the heating energy of the diode<br />
laser also can also promote the production of collagen and<br />
elastin to help the treated area look firmer and younger.<br />
For the best outcomes, three to four treatments are<br />
recommended six to 12 weeks apart, but results can be<br />
seen after just one treatment. Results from each treatment<br />
can be seen around six weeks after treatment, as the body<br />
naturally metabolises and eliminates the destroyed fat.<br />
Suitable for both men and women – and proving most<br />
popular for ‘mummy tummies’ and love handles – SculpSure<br />
helps you look your best, whether you’re preparing for your<br />
wedding day, going on holiday or simply looking for a little<br />
help to reduce fat in hard-to-shift places. csbm<br />
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ody<br />
CLATUU 360˚<br />
FREEZE<br />
THE FAT<br />
AWAY<br />
CLATUU IS THE COOL WAY TO LOSE<br />
FAT – LITERALLY. IT USES FREEZING<br />
TEMPERATURES TO PERMANENTLY<br />
DESTROY AREAS OF STUBBORN FAT.<br />
AIMÉE SURTENICH REPORTS.<br />
Done the hard yards with your diet and exercise but<br />
your tummy’s still more tubby than taut? Let me<br />
introduce you to CLATUU – a new non-surgical<br />
body sculpting technology that uses controlled cooling to<br />
‘freeze’ and permanently destroy fat from stubborn areas<br />
such as the abdomen and thighs.<br />
In both clinical and pre-clinical trials, CLATUU, distributed<br />
in Australia by Cryomed, has demonstrated its effi cacy in<br />
eliminating stubborn fat. It works by gently drawing fatty<br />
areas into the patented 360˚ applicators and cooling the<br />
area to a temperature that causes fat cell apoptosis – while<br />
keeping normal cells intact.<br />
To be a good candidate, you should be at or near your<br />
ideal body weight, eat well and exercise regularly but<br />
still have stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to a healthy<br />
lifestyle. You should also have realistic expectations<br />
about what the procedure can achieve and not rely on it<br />
as a weight loss treatment.<br />
VISIBLE, MEASURABLE RESULTS<br />
WITHOUT SURGERY<br />
CLATUU freezes your fat away by using precisely controlled<br />
cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that is resilient to exercise<br />
or diet. Cooling fat cells to an optimal temperature brings<br />
about a sequence of events that leads to the destruction<br />
and elimination of fat cells without aff ecting any of the other<br />
surrounding tissue.<br />
The CLATUU maintains a constant target temperature<br />
for the best possible reduction, and its 360˚ DualSculpt<br />
handpiece system means it delivers maximum coverage for<br />
faster and better results.<br />
The results of CLATUU are proven and visible, and with<br />
the ability to treat two sites at once, you can cut down<br />
treatment time in half, giving you more time to do the things<br />
you love.<br />
WHAT HAPPENS DURING TREATMENT?<br />
During a CLATUU treatment the dual handpieces are placed<br />
on the treatment areas. These deliver precisely controlled<br />
cooling to specifi cally target underlying fat, leaving the<br />
surface skin tissue unaff ected.<br />
A typical treatment takes 60 minutes, and most patients<br />
fi nd it very tolerable (it’s more of a tingling, numbing<br />
sensation). There is no downtime and you can return to<br />
your usual activities straightaway. Results gradually occur<br />
in the ensuing weeks and months after treatment, as the<br />
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CLATUU 360° TARGETS<br />
SEVERAL STUBBORN FAT AREAS<br />
WITH CLATUU<br />
360˚ SURROUND<br />
COOLING<br />
OLD TECHNOLOGY<br />
WHY COOLING?<br />
One of the biggest breakthroughs in non-surgical<br />
body contouring was reportedly inspired by the<br />
observation that babies given ice blocks to suck over<br />
Clatuu Clatuu targets targets several several stubborn fat areas fat areas<br />
a prolonged period of time lost fat in their cheeks.<br />
This sparked years of research into the role freezing<br />
plays in the destruction of fat cells.<br />
It was found that, under carefully controlled<br />
conditions, subcutaneous fat cells are more<br />
Clatuu targets several stubborn fat areas<br />
vulnerable to the eff ects of cold than the surrounding<br />
tissue. Further, once a certain level of cooling is<br />
achieved, a natural ‘cascade’ of fat destruction<br />
known as selective cryolipolysis begins. The body<br />
goes on to expel the destroyed fat cells through<br />
natural excretion over a two to four month period.<br />
body naturally eliminates the destroyed fat through the<br />
body’s lymphatic system.<br />
Visible, measurable results can be seen from just one<br />
treatment, however a series of sessions will yield the most<br />
dramatic fat-busting results in most cases. As an added<br />
bonus, if you take care to maintain your proper weight<br />
by eating right and exercising regularly, the results are<br />
permanent. csbm<br />
How Clatuu freezes your your<br />
fat fat away.<br />
HOW How Clatuu CLATUU 1 1freezes 360° your 2 2<br />
FREEZES fat away. YOUR FAT AWAY<br />
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of stubborn fat<br />
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fat cells fat that cells are that resilient are resilient to exercise to exerc<br />
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3<br />
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3<br />
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fat cells that are resilient to exercise<br />
or diet<br />
2<br />
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Lipolysis, Lipolysis, these these fat cells fat gradually cells gradually die<br />
and are and eliminated are eliminated from the from body the body<br />
4<br />
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and are eliminated from the body<br />
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easts<br />
BODYin<br />
balance<br />
We talk breasts, balance and<br />
proportion with Dr John Flynn.<br />
aimÉe surtenich reports.<br />
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easts<br />
While many of us assume breast surgery only<br />
applies to younger women seeking augmentation,<br />
age-related changes to the breast such as loss of<br />
volume and shape are also common reasons for cosmetic<br />
breast surgery.<br />
‘There are a number of issues associated with ageing that<br />
affect the breasts,’ says Dr John Flynn from Cosmedic &<br />
Skin Clinic on the Gold Coast. ‘These include loss of volume,<br />
texture and tone of breast tissue, and the inevitable sagging<br />
of the breasts. All women will be affected by some of these at<br />
some stage of their lives due to the natural ageing process.’<br />
Breast rejuvenation surgery – whether augmentation,<br />
reduction or lift (mastopexy) – can significantly boost a<br />
woman’s self-esteem and confidence when chosen for the<br />
right reasons.<br />
Dr Flynn says many breast rejuvenation patients are<br />
simply looking to bring their body into proportion, perhaps<br />
due to underdevelopment, asymmetry or changes<br />
associated with pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as<br />
the natural ageing process.<br />
‘The overall aim of breast rejuvenation procedures is to<br />
balance the body’s proportions into a pleasing, feminine<br />
silhouette,’ Dr Flynn explains. ‘Although changing your<br />
breasts will not, in itself, change you, it can be effective in<br />
restoring self-esteem and body confidence.’<br />
As we age, gravity, a loss in skin quality and a reduction<br />
in renewal processes can leave all parts of the body – not<br />
just the face – somewhat deteriorated. Such age-related<br />
changes to the breast, for example a loss in volume and an<br />
‘empty’ look or a change in shape, are common reasons for<br />
women seeking surgery.<br />
Procedures that restore volume, but also lift the breast<br />
tissue, are effective in creating a more youthful and<br />
natural-looking result in breast rejuvenation. A breast lift,<br />
or mastopexy, can improve the shape and position of the<br />
breasts, while also adjusting the nipple areola complex.<br />
‘Certainly, restoring volume using breast implants is<br />
a key measure, however there are times when lifting and<br />
tightening of the breast tissue is of equal importance and<br />
sometimes I perform a combination of these procedures,’<br />
Dr Flynn says. ‘The principle purpose is to create body<br />
balance, where the proportions are in harmony.’<br />
A breast lift, combined with augmentation or reduction,<br />
encompasses a total rejuvenation of breast tissue. The<br />
size and shape of the breasts are adjusted, excess skin is<br />
removed and the tissue is remodelled.<br />
‘In a mastopexy, the available breast tissue can be<br />
compressed and lifted to help restore a fullness of texture<br />
and tone,’ Dr Flynn says. ‘The lifted breasts will have a<br />
more pert, youthful appearance. This can be combined<br />
with volume reduction, in a reduction mastopexy, or implant<br />
insertion, in an augmentation mastopexy.’<br />
Dr Flynn explains that patients should be aware that<br />
mastopexy involves a different type of scarring from<br />
traditional breast implant surgery: ‘Typically, the surgical<br />
approach is through an incision around the nipple, and in<br />
Procedures that restore<br />
volume, but also lift the<br />
breast tissue, can create<br />
a more youthful and<br />
natural-looking result<br />
some cases there may also be a vertical scar from the nipple<br />
to the inframammary fold (the breast crease),’ he says.<br />
When contemplating breast surgery, education and<br />
realistic expectations are paramount to achieving a positive<br />
result. Dr Flynn believes women who are well informed of<br />
the procedure, and realistic in their expectations, are most<br />
likely to be pleased with the result.<br />
‘We recognise that patients may differ in what they regard<br />
as ideal body proportions, so this is something that needs<br />
to be discussed with their chosen doctor at consultation,’<br />
he says. ‘In an initial consultation, the surgical options<br />
should be fully explored, including the risks, limitations and<br />
potential complications.’<br />
For patients looking to also recontour their lower half,<br />
Dr Flynn has refined the “Body Balance” approach, where<br />
the patient’s own fat is harvested to help improve body<br />
shape. In this, fat is removed during liposuction and then<br />
redistributed into the breasts for an enhanced effect.<br />
According to Dr Flynn, an emerging concept in this area<br />
involves the use of stem cells in fat transfers, which help<br />
improve the consistency of the result.<br />
Whether it is to fill volume, reduce tissue or lift heavy<br />
breasts, there is a range of surgical options to help achieve<br />
a more youthful and aesthetic contour. In balancing<br />
proportions, correcting asymmetry or rejuvenating the<br />
breasts, results can help boost confidence and heighten<br />
body image.<br />
Dr Flynn believes breast rejuvenation is a highly<br />
personalised process and everything – from the initial<br />
consultation to choosing the most suitable implant type –<br />
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easts<br />
should be a personal decision. ‘Each woman is different in<br />
their reasons for, and expectations of, breast rejuvenation<br />
surgery. Even in deciding upon an implant, there are a variety<br />
of shapes and sizes to choose from because every patient<br />
is unique,’ he adds. ‘It is important to find a personalised<br />
solution to suit each individual.’<br />
‘The overall aim of breast rejuvenation procedures is<br />
to balance the body’s proportions into a more pleasing<br />
feminine silhouette,’ he concludes. csbm<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER breast augmentation by Dr Flynn<br />
BEFORE AFTER breast reduction by Dr Flynn<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER breast lift by Dr Flynn<br />
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Today there<br />
are many nonsurgical<br />
options<br />
for wrinkles and<br />
volume loss, but<br />
sometimes only<br />
surgery will<br />
suffice in lifting<br />
sagging skin –<br />
and creating<br />
truly age-defying<br />
results. aimÉe<br />
surtenich reports.<br />
THE FACE LIFT<br />
First performed more than 100 years ago, surgical facelift techniques have<br />
continued to evolve and today can enhance virtually any part of the ageing face.<br />
Predominantly used by women to restore the contours of youth, a facelift, or<br />
rhytidectomy, can correct sagging, loose skin and reposition fat and tissues to<br />
add volume back to the face.<br />
Over time, the effects of gravity, sun damage and the stresses of everyday life<br />
appear on the face, altering the way people appear to the outside world. Deep<br />
lines may appear around the eyes and mouth, sagging skin may fall from the<br />
cheek, jawline and neck, and fat deposits that were once full and firm deplete,<br />
leaving hollow and sunken areas of the face. As people are living increasingly<br />
lengthy lives, a facelift is designed to address these age-related changes and<br />
help both men and women look as young as they feel inside.<br />
By repositioning both the skin and the layer of muscle and tissue beneath<br />
(known as the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, or SMAS), the modern<br />
approach to facelifting restores facial elements to a more desirable position to<br />
create a younger looking appearance while avoiding the tell-tale signs of surgery.<br />
While the modern approach to facelifting predominantly addresses volume<br />
replacement and vectors of lift, the procedure also helps smooth lines and folds.<br />
A facelift does not, however, address overall skin texture, skin thickness, or<br />
wrinkling and creases around the nose and mouth.<br />
Facelifts can be divided into full, lower and mid-facelifts. Typically, a full facelift<br />
will begin with incisions made and concealed within the hairline. From here, the<br />
skin is separated from the muscles and tissue beneath, and the SMAS layer is<br />
then tightened in the mid and lower face, as well as the neck. The skin is then<br />
pulled back, reducing lines and wrinkles. Excess skin and fat is removed, and<br />
the incisions are closed.<br />
A lower facelift addresses the appearance of ageing features in the lower<br />
part of the face. It is common for a single incision to be made within the hairline<br />
extending down around the perimeter of the ear and into the hairline on the back<br />
of the head. Through these incisions, the skin is lifted from the underlying tissue<br />
of the lower face, jaw line and neck to expose the muscle and fibrous tissue<br />
beneath. The SMAS is repositioned to elevate and tighten the underlying facial<br />
structures and the skin is repositioned, with any excess being removed. A lower<br />
facelift procedure typically takes three hours, depending on the extent of surgery.<br />
A mid-facelift is concerned with tightening the underlying tissues and elevating<br />
the fat pads to give improved shape and volume to the face. Although capable<br />
of restoring a firmer, younger-looking appearance, a mid-facelift cannot correct<br />
loose skin in the neck and jaw line.<br />
A mid-facelift can be performed using a variety of different incisions and surgical<br />
techniques. For example, when combined with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty),<br />
the surgeon may choose to make incisions in the lower eyelid. When performed<br />
in conjunction with a lower facelift, the surgeon may make additional incisions<br />
inside the mouth along the gum line to help release the mid-face tissues.<br />
Another approach is the endoscopic technique, whereby small incisions are<br />
usually made just above the hairline, above the ear or by the temple. Additional<br />
incisions are made inside the mouth over the cheekbone. With the aid of an<br />
endoscope, the surgeon can gently manipulate the facial tissues and lift them to<br />
a more youthful position.<br />
A mid-facelift procedure takes around one and a half hours, depending on the<br />
extent of treatment.<br />
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Recovery from modern facelifts is typically much less<br />
extensive and lengthy compared with facelifts of the past,<br />
with less swelling, bruising, pain and recovery time. There<br />
are also different procedures, such as mini-lifts, which use<br />
smaller and fewer incisions, offering less recovery and<br />
downtime.<br />
BLEPHAROPLASTY<br />
As the ‘windows to the soul’, the eyes offer an indication<br />
of someone’s age, level of fatigue and even overall state of<br />
health. Studies have shown that factors such as the degree<br />
of wrinkling, skin texture and upper eyelid ‘hooding’ can<br />
indicate poor health and lifestyle to others.<br />
As the effects of ageing take their toll, a blepharoplasty<br />
procedure, which addresses the upper and/or lower<br />
eyelids, can help not only recapture a sense of youth but<br />
also express an overall sense of health and happiness<br />
to others.<br />
From skin laxity to thinning and fat depletion, ageing can<br />
take its toll on the eye region, resulting in delicate changes.<br />
The muscle layer beneath the skin starts to lose its tone;<br />
the fat of the eyelid can protrude forward to cause a dark<br />
shadow; the cheeks begin to shrink, leaving a groove-like<br />
valley known as a tear trough; and the brows descend. The<br />
result is a tired-looking, aged appearance.<br />
The effects of ageing can also be exacerbated by sunexposure<br />
and smoking.<br />
Despite the largely uniform ageing process, however, the<br />
variety of ways in which these effects present themselves<br />
on each individual means that blepharoplasty is not suitable<br />
for everyone. Even when someone is convinced an upper<br />
or lower blepharoplasty procedure is right for them,<br />
this may not be the case, and it is the surgeon’s job to<br />
identify where the real opportunity for improvement lies. A<br />
thorough consultation, including a review of past photos,<br />
can help determine whether someone will benefit from<br />
blepharoplasty.<br />
The approach to eyelid surgery will be individualised<br />
to each patient. Skin quality, ethnic features, as well as<br />
anatomical differences will dictate the ideal approach for<br />
each patient.<br />
Surgeons will typically consider the aesthetics and<br />
function of both the upper and lower eyelid, and consider<br />
whether altering one or both is the appropriate surgical<br />
approach. Often, an upper eyelid blepharoplasty is sufficient<br />
in rejuvenating the appearance of younger patients,<br />
whereas a lower lid blepharoplasty may be needed to<br />
remove redundant skin and bags in older patients. In<br />
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others, a brow lift or fat sculpturing may be the best option<br />
to address specific concerns.<br />
Upper blepharoplasty<br />
Considered a more straightforward procedure than lower<br />
eyelid surgery, upper blepharoplasty is well suited for those<br />
with excess skin that creates a ‘hooded’ effect over the<br />
eyes. Typically, the procedure involves removing excess<br />
skin to create a more ‘open’ appearance in the eye area,<br />
revealing the contour of the brow and inner eyelid crease.<br />
Upper eyelid surgery is usually approached from the<br />
skin crease in the outer surface of the eyelid. The incision<br />
is typically made in the lid crease and is made with either<br />
a scalpel or CO 2<br />
laser that seals the blood vessels as it<br />
incises. Skin and muscle are removed to reduce hooding<br />
in the upper eyelid. In some cases, fat pockets may need<br />
to be repositioned during surgery, but this is dependent on<br />
the patient.<br />
For suitable patients, upper blepharoplasty can produce<br />
dramatic results and is a minimally invasive surgical<br />
procedure when no fat transfer is required.<br />
Lower blepharoplasty<br />
Approaches to the lower lid are more likely to require a<br />
combination approach, which may involve surgery, filler and<br />
laser to give the best result.<br />
Incisions for the lower lid blepharoplasty can be made<br />
either inside the eyelid or just below the lower lash line.<br />
Excess skin in the lower eyelids is removed through these<br />
incisions to correct undereye bags or sagging.<br />
Eyelid heaviness caused primarily by excess fat may<br />
be corrected by a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. The<br />
incision in this case is made inside the lower eyelid, and<br />
excess fatty material is removed.<br />
The supporting muscles and structures surrounding the<br />
lower lids play an important role in the appearance of the<br />
eyes, and therefore lower blepharoplasty requires an intimate<br />
understanding of the periocular anatomy. Damage to any of<br />
the surrounding structures can lead to complications such<br />
as scarring and droopy lids. The preservation of the blinking<br />
mechanism is also of critical importance in order to avoid<br />
problems with eye irritation post surgery.<br />
The results of eyelid surgery become apparent gradually,<br />
with swelling and bruising usually subsiding after around<br />
two weeks to reveal a smoother, better defined eye region<br />
and a more alert and rejuvenated appearance. Results<br />
typically last around seven to 10 years. Some patients<br />
may also elect to have their eyelid surgery combined with<br />
a facelift or brow lift to maximise the rejuvenating effect and<br />
further enhance results.<br />
BROW LIFT<br />
The eyebrow area can be especially influential in the<br />
appearance of ageing eyes, as the brow can descend<br />
and cast an aged, tired and often angry expression<br />
across the face.<br />
The brow and the forehead can be the first part of the<br />
face to show early signs of facial ageing. Deep creases<br />
across the forehead and between the eyebrows can<br />
appear, even when the face remains in a static position.<br />
The effects of gravity, sun damage and the natural<br />
ageing process all contribute to a gradual descent of<br />
the brow, giving a ‘heavy’ or ‘hooded’ look to the upper<br />
face, which can make a person appear angry, sad or<br />
older than their years.<br />
Also known as a forehead lift, a brow lift elevates<br />
a low or sagging brow to a more youthful position,<br />
minimises the creases and wrinkles that develop across<br />
the forehead, and improves frown lines that develop<br />
high on the bridge of the nose. It can also rejuvenate<br />
the upper eye area, reducing heaviness and sagging<br />
over the eyelid and at the outer edges of the eye.<br />
Brow lift surgery can be performed using several<br />
different techniques. Generally there are two commonly<br />
used methods of performing a brow lift: the traditional<br />
coronal open incision brow lift and the endoscopic<br />
brow lift.<br />
The traditional brow lift procedure involves an<br />
incision made behind the hairline across the top of the<br />
head from temple to temple. The forehead skin is lifted<br />
from the underlying tissue and tightened along with<br />
the muscle using sutures under the skin. The incision<br />
is then closed with stitches. <strong>Surgery</strong> typically takes<br />
around one to two hours.<br />
Instead of one long incision, the endoscopic<br />
approach to lifting the brow involves three to five short<br />
incisions above the hairline, each about 2cm long. An<br />
endoscope is passed through an incision and positioned<br />
near the brow. From there, surgical instruments are<br />
inserted through another incision to allow the tissue<br />
and muscle beneath the skin to be repositioned.<br />
Gauze is placed over the closed incision and an<br />
elastic bandage may be wrapped over the area to<br />
reduce swelling for the first few days. Most patients<br />
can resume everyday activities within a week, although<br />
rigorous activity should be avoided for several weeks.<br />
Bruising and swelling typically subsides after around<br />
three to four weeks and some temporary numbness of<br />
the scalp is normal. Healing is usually complete and the<br />
final results apparent within around two months.<br />
A brow lift is often combined with a facelift or<br />
blepharoplasty to provide a harmonious rejuvenation.<br />
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EAR<br />
CORRECTION<br />
Affecting around one in 20 people, overly large<br />
ears often result in a significant aesthetic and<br />
psychological handicap.<br />
Many people with protruding ears often learn<br />
to hide them from a young age, be it with a hat or<br />
hairstyles, to avoid unkind remarks.<br />
Otoplasty (or ear correction) is a surgical<br />
procedure that reduces the appearance of<br />
prominent ears, pulling them back closer to<br />
the head and making them less noticeable. An<br />
otoplasty is a relatively simple operation to correct<br />
protruding ears, and can result in a pleasing and<br />
long-lasting outcome.<br />
Suitable for both adults and children, the<br />
procedure usually takes around two hours. The<br />
surgeon makes a small incision, using either a<br />
scalpel or laser, at the back of the ear so that the<br />
cartilage is exposed. The cartilage is then sculpted<br />
and bent back toward the head. In cases where<br />
only one ear may protrude, the surgery is usually<br />
still performed on both ears for better balance.<br />
After the surgery, a bandage is wrapped<br />
around the patient’s head to help with moulding<br />
and healing. This stays on for approximately one<br />
week, after which a lighter and smaller headband<br />
is usually worn during sleep for the next two to<br />
three weeks. In most cases the incision leaves<br />
a faint scar at the back of the ear, which fades<br />
over time. Swelling and bruising post-surgery is<br />
usually minimal.<br />
NECK & CHIN LIFTS<br />
A neck lift is designed to reduce excess skin and fatty<br />
tissue of the neck and correct poor definition of the chin/<br />
neck angle and jaw line. The technique used will depend on<br />
several factors, such as the degree of excess skin, the level<br />
of skin laxity and the presence of fatty tissue.<br />
The traditional neck lift incision begins in front of the<br />
ear lobe and loops under and behind the ear, ending<br />
in the scalp towards the back of the neck. An additional<br />
small incision under the chin may be made to tighten the<br />
platysma muscles.<br />
Other techniques may involve an incision only inside the<br />
hairline at the back of the neck (known as a posterior neck<br />
lift), or behind the ear only (for some suspension techniques).<br />
During a typical neck lift procedure, the platysma<br />
muscles of the neck, which weaken and separate with<br />
age, are tightened and sewn back together in the centre.<br />
In some cases the surgeon may choose to remove a small<br />
part of the muscle to further reduce the appearance of skin<br />
laxity and neck banding.<br />
NECK & CHIN LIpo<br />
Two of the defining features of a youthful face are a welldefined<br />
jaw line and a pleasing angle where the neck and<br />
chin meet. Chin and neck fullness or a poorly defined<br />
jaw line can create the appearance of excess weight and<br />
premature ageing.<br />
Facial liposuction is a relatively minimally invasive surgical<br />
procedure and is best suited to patients presenting with<br />
excess fatty tissue but minimal excess neck skin. Through<br />
FACIAL IMPLANTS<br />
Available in a wide range of sizes suitable for the cheek, jaw, nose and chin, facial implants are designed to restore<br />
the contours and proportion of the face, which may be left depleted by the natural ageing process. Facial implants<br />
are used to correct sunken cheeks, a receding chin or enhance the jaw and also to create structural balance in<br />
the face.<br />
Chin augmentation, for example, can build up a weak chin and contribute to an overall balanced profile. Facial<br />
implants are often inserted in conjunction with rhinoplasty to achieve facial proportion. It is also possible to add<br />
balance to the face by building up and enhancing the cheekbones using implants. Placed through a small incision<br />
in the mouth, they give the ‘high cheekbone’ look. Incisions for cheek implants can also be made through the<br />
hairline or lower eyelids. Chin and jaw implant incisions are usually hidden in the mouth.<br />
The implants themselves are specially formed from solid, biocompatible materials and are designed to augment<br />
the physical structures of the face and create more defined contours and angles. The incisions are normally<br />
closed with absorbable sutures that dissolve over the next seven to 10 days.<br />
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several tiny incisions, the fatty tissue is removed by way<br />
of a specialised suction device. The procedure is most<br />
often performed with a microcannula using a tumescent<br />
technique that involves injecting fluid into the targeted area<br />
while suctioning the fat out.<br />
Swelling and bruising should typically subside in around<br />
seven to 10 days, after which most patients can return to<br />
normal everyday activities. Final results can take several<br />
months to become evident.<br />
THREAD LIFTS<br />
Today, surgeons are equipped with a repertoire of<br />
procedures aimed at rejuvenating facial features. One<br />
technique used to lift sagging features – typically in the<br />
mid-face – to create a fresher, more contoured look, is a<br />
thread lift. By inserting threads into the cheek area, not<br />
only can the cheek be suspended to a higher position but<br />
collagen production can also be stimulated, thus improving<br />
the hydration, tone and texture of the skin.<br />
Thread lifting is a minimally invasive technique that<br />
elevates the soft tissues of the face using specially<br />
designed internal sutures and can deliver subtle yet<br />
effective results. The procedure involves the use of multiple<br />
fine biocompatible threads to lift and support sagging skin<br />
on the face and neck. Tiny ‘nicks’ are made to the skin,<br />
which are hidden in the sideburn area. Threads are then<br />
looped to the sagging soft tissues that support the face and<br />
neck, lifting and anchoring the facial tissue to an elevated,<br />
more youthful position.<br />
This process allows the threads to have a firm hold<br />
on the underlying tissues, without causing trauma to the<br />
outer layers. Acting as a kind of scaffolding, the soft barbs<br />
gently hold to the tissue as they lift the skin, complementing<br />
the natural line of the face or neck. Once in position, the<br />
body generates new collagen that surrounds each thread<br />
to maintain the lifting effect. Excess skin is then removed<br />
through a fine incision along the ear.<br />
New-generation threads are completely absorbable.<br />
This means the threads dissolve within around nine to 12<br />
months, whilst maintaining the revitalising and lifting effect<br />
for several years to come.<br />
The procedure is typically performed under local<br />
anaesthetic and usually takes around one hour to perform.<br />
Patients can usually return home within one to two hours<br />
after the procedure. However, patients should be aware the<br />
threads take a few weeks to settle and integrate properly<br />
with the skin.<br />
This procedure does not replace a conventional facelift;<br />
rather, it offers patients a minimally invasive approach to<br />
address the early signs of facial ageing. Results tend to last<br />
around two to four years.<br />
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Butt<br />
it out!<br />
Besides the obvious and<br />
well-documented negatives,<br />
smoking also increases the risk<br />
of complications during and<br />
after cosmetic surgery.<br />
Today, the health risks of smoking are well understood<br />
and are graphically communicated on the back of<br />
every packet of cigarettes smokers purchase. But for<br />
those considering cosmetic surgery — indeed any kind of<br />
surgery — the risks posed to their health both during and<br />
after surgery by smoking may be less well understood.<br />
Recovery from any surgery can be a slow and gradual<br />
process and, in order to minimise discomfort and downtime,<br />
it’s important to be well prepared. Physically, the body<br />
needs to be strong and healthy before undergoing surgery<br />
and, as part of this, some cosmetic and plastic surgeons<br />
will advise smokers to quit their habit for between two and<br />
six weeks prior and post procedure.<br />
In 2004, the head of thoracic medicine at Sydney’s<br />
Concord Hospital, Dr Matthew Peters, published an article<br />
in the Medical Journal of Australia outlining the high rates<br />
of post-operative infection suffered by chronic smokers and<br />
their consequent need for intensive post-operative care.<br />
The article caused debate among doctors and human<br />
rights activists by controversially suggesting a wide range<br />
of elective surgical procedures should not be offered to<br />
smokers who do not try or don’t succeed in quitting. Dr<br />
Peters recommended smokers be given a lower priority<br />
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on surgical waiting lists, and admits his point of view may<br />
be ‘overtly discriminatory and controversial, but it is also<br />
evidence-based’.<br />
Rather than basing his argument on the well-recognised<br />
cardiac and respiratory risks caused by smoking, Dr Peters’<br />
recommendations centred on the increased risk of wound<br />
infection and high incidence of adverse complications<br />
suffered by smokers.<br />
Dr Peters found wound infection rates to be higher<br />
in smokers than in non-smokers who have had breast<br />
reconstruction, facelifts, and a variety of other plastic surgery<br />
procedures. He believes the risk of adverse outcomes from<br />
wound infections alone is clear enough evidence to suggest<br />
aesthetic plastic surgery should not be offered to current<br />
smokers, and that surgery should be delayed for six weeks<br />
after cessation.<br />
Although the mechanism for the high wound infection<br />
rates seen in smokers is not clear, Dr Peters reinforced that<br />
the same rates were not seen in those adhering to nicotine<br />
replacement therapy.<br />
Anaesthetist and assistant professor of anaesthesiology<br />
at the University of Virginia Health Centre, Dr Paul H Ting<br />
has also collated evidence suggesting continued smoking<br />
increases the incidence of pulmonary complications after<br />
anaesthetic by as much as six times.<br />
According to Dr Ting, the reasoning is two-fold. Firstly,<br />
smoking increases the amount of carbon monoxide<br />
attached to haemoglobin in the blood, which decreases<br />
the amount of oxygen available to tissues, including the<br />
heart. At the same time, the nicotine in cigarettes increases<br />
the amount of oxygen the body needs, meaning that the<br />
oxygen supply to the body is compromised at the very time<br />
more is needed.<br />
Smoking also affects the lungs and increases the<br />
amount of mucous secreted while at the same time<br />
decreasing the ability of the lungs to clear these secretions.<br />
The small airways in the lungs are more prone to collapse<br />
in people who smoke, therefore increasing the susceptibility<br />
to infection, chronic cough and pulmonary complications.<br />
Dr Ting says that people who quit smoking for more<br />
than four weeks prior to an operation have a decreased<br />
risk of complications, and that smoking cessation should<br />
be actively encouraged in patients who have surgery and<br />
anaesthesia scheduled for more than a month in advance.<br />
Despite the decreasing number of smokers in Australia,<br />
tobacco smoking remains the country’s leading preventable<br />
cause of death and disease, according to the Cancer<br />
Council Australia. With links to a wide range of diseases<br />
including many types of cancer, heart disease and stroke,<br />
smoking claims the lives of about 15,500 Australians every<br />
year. For those considering cosmetic surgery, the added<br />
risk of complications surrounding anaesthesia and surgery<br />
adds up to a compelling argument to kick the habit for<br />
good. csbm<br />
How<br />
smoking<br />
ages you<br />
When it comes to giving up tobacco smoking, the<br />
health benefits are both obvious and plentiful. As well<br />
as enjoying improved health and wellbeing, quitting<br />
smoking can lead to a younger looking appearance.<br />
Professor of Medicine at the University of Nebraska,<br />
Dr Denham Harman first prophesied the free-radical<br />
theory of ageing in 1956, claiming people age as a<br />
result of changes caused by reactions in the body<br />
initiated by highly reactive molecules located inside<br />
cells, known as free radicals. The changes induced<br />
by free radicals are believed to be a major cause of<br />
ageing, disease development and even death. Free<br />
radicals may be produced endogenously (within<br />
the body) through normal metabolic processes, or<br />
exogenously (outside the body) from sources such<br />
as sunlight, pollution, certain foods and smoking.<br />
Free radicals cause damage to the cellular DNA,<br />
proteins and other structures. They are neutralised by<br />
antioxidants, and in normal circumstances within the<br />
body there is a natural balance between antioxidants<br />
and free radicals. However, smoking greatly increases<br />
the number of free radicals invading the body, to the<br />
extent that the body’s antioxidant defence system is<br />
completely overwhelmed.<br />
Because of the increased number of free radicals<br />
in the bodies of people who smoke, they are<br />
predisposed to the development of a number of<br />
degenerative and ageing diseases. Free radicals are<br />
thought to contribute to a range of other diseases<br />
including stroke, heart disease, arthritis, vision<br />
problems, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases and<br />
many types of cancer.<br />
Smoking is also one of the biggest causes of<br />
premature wrinkles. In 1985, Dr Douglas Model added<br />
the term ‘smoker’s face’ to the medical dictionary after<br />
conducting a study published in the British Medical<br />
Journal in which he identified long-term smokers by<br />
their facial features alone. The characteristics of a<br />
smoker’s face, which tend to make people look older<br />
than they are, include many lines and wrinkles – deep<br />
lines on the cheeks, numerous shallow lines on the<br />
lower jaw – and a subtle gauntness of features.<br />
Smokers also often have a dull or grey complexion<br />
because nicotine constricts blood vessels, impeding<br />
oxygen and nutrient delivery to the skin, plus the<br />
carbon monoxide produced by smoking robs the<br />
skin of oxygen.<br />
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face<br />
small<br />
changes,<br />
big<br />
rewards<br />
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face<br />
you don’t have to have major<br />
surgery to notice a big<br />
improvement in your looks.<br />
Tara Casey reports.<br />
THREAD<br />
LIFTING<br />
Minimally invasive procedures are key to rejuvenating the<br />
appearance and reversing the signs of ageing, believes<br />
Sydney cosmetic physician Dr Buddy Beaini from<br />
MD Cosmedical Solutions. ‘When selected appropriately and<br />
used in combination, minimally invasive procedures can make<br />
you look five to 10 years younger,’ he says.<br />
Minimally invasive options to refresh the ageing face have<br />
become one of the most popular areas of cosmetic enhancement.<br />
And for good reason – minimally invasive options can help<br />
reverse the outward signs of ageing without the need for more<br />
aggressive surgery.<br />
With a range of light therapies, thread lifting procedures and<br />
injectables at his clinic, Dr Beaini works with a range of modalities<br />
to tailor results to each individual patient. ‘Patients of all ages have<br />
been treated with excellent results,’ he says. ‘With the current<br />
When used in combination,<br />
MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURES<br />
CAN MAKE you look five to 10<br />
years younger<br />
advanced technology and techniques, facial rejuvenation has<br />
developed dramatically, giving patients the options to look and feel<br />
younger without the need for major surgery. In particular, thread<br />
lifting, blepharoplasty and bat ear correction (otoplasty) are less<br />
invasive procedures that can achieve significant results.<br />
‘During consultation, I ask my patients to describe their main<br />
concerns and I will outline the advantages, disadvantages, success<br />
rates, downtime and budget involved with a number of relevant<br />
treatment options,’ Dr Beaini adds. ‘For those patients who are<br />
less specific, and are hoping to look younger, fresher, rejuvenated<br />
or “happier”, I make an assessment of how we can improve the<br />
patient’s overall image and appearance.’<br />
This is a minimally invasive way to lift the<br />
skin on the face to achieve a younger and<br />
more contoured appearance and counter<br />
the inevitable effects of gravity.<br />
Threads can be used to lift the brow,<br />
face and neck, as well as reposition<br />
the cheeks, reduce signs of jowling and<br />
enhance the lips.<br />
The procedure involves inserting<br />
dissolvable threads into the skin’s dermis,<br />
or support structure, to trigger the<br />
synthesis of collagen and elastin at the<br />
site. The threads act as scaffolding for<br />
the production of these new connective<br />
fibres, lifting and bolstering the tissue for<br />
an anti-ageing and rejuvenating effect.<br />
‘I have been performing mini-facelifts<br />
and neck lifts with threads over the<br />
past two years,’ Dr Beaini explains. ‘We<br />
have seen exceptional face lifting and<br />
rejuvenation results in more than 95<br />
percent of our patients.’<br />
Thread lifting is suitable for those<br />
patients hoping to reverse the descent of<br />
facial soft tissue associated with ageing,<br />
or to waylay the need for a surgical facelift.<br />
It is performed under local anaesthetic,<br />
and incurs some mild swelling and<br />
possible bruising post-procedure.<br />
‘Thread lifting is commonly used<br />
to address mid-face drooping, deep<br />
cheek wrinkles, deep nasolabial lines,<br />
excessive jowling, and neck laxity,’ Dr<br />
Beaini explains. ‘Other concerns include<br />
brow droop, facial asymmetry and loss of<br />
cheek positioning.’<br />
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face<br />
EYELID<br />
HOODING<br />
SURGERY<br />
‘When we look at an individual’s face, our attention first<br />
focuses on the eyes, and any abnormality or asymmetry,’<br />
Dr Beaini explains. For this reason, blepharoplasty – or<br />
eyelid hooding surgery – can achieve significant results in<br />
rejuvenating the entire face.<br />
The procedure involves excising excess fat and skin<br />
from the upper and/or lower eyelids to open the eyes<br />
for a fresher, more alert appearance. ‘The day surgery<br />
is performed under local anaesthesia, and can be used<br />
in conjunction with other treatments such as brow<br />
thread lifting, non-invasive skin tightening and laser skin<br />
rejuvenation,’ he says.<br />
‘If an individual has droopy, tired and ageing eyes, the<br />
first impression is that is individual is sad, tired or unwell,’<br />
Dr Beaini continues. ‘Eyelid surgery is a very effective and<br />
long-term solution for such individuals, and automatically<br />
has the effect of revitalising the entire face.’<br />
BEFORE<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER Astarte Thread Lift by Dr Beaini<br />
AFTER Astarte Thread Lift by Dr Beaini<br />
BAT EAR<br />
CORRECTION<br />
Dr Beaini offers a permanent non-surgical treatment<br />
to correct and reshape protruding ears (bat ear<br />
correction). He performs the procedure with a mild<br />
sedative and local anaesthesia; no hospitalisation,<br />
general anaesthetic or surgical incisions are required.<br />
‘Any abnormality and asymmetry in facial<br />
appearance will attract attention, which is particularly<br />
relevant to individuals with bat ears,’ Dr Beaini explains.<br />
‘These patients were born with this problem and, in<br />
most cases, are burdened with underlying emotional<br />
issues relating to the appearance of their ears. The joy<br />
and relief they experience once their ears are corrected<br />
makes this treatment extremely desirable.’ csbm<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER Astarte Thread Lift by Dr Beaini<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER blepharoplasty by Dr Beaini<br />
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skin<br />
lift &<br />
Tighten with<br />
Ultherapy<br />
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skin<br />
Say goodbye to sagging<br />
skin on the neck, under<br />
the chin and on the<br />
décolletage with Ultherapy.<br />
erin docherty reports.<br />
Ultherapy is a type of non-surgical cosmetic<br />
procedure designed to rejuvenate the appearance<br />
of facial ageing by lifting the skin. Well known to be<br />
highly effective for lifting skin on the face and neck areas,<br />
Ultherapy can also effectively address the décolletage,<br />
targeting lines, wrinkles and sun damage with no surgery<br />
and minimal downtime.<br />
Dr Joseph Hkeik, director and founder of All Saints<br />
Cosmedical, has been an early adopter of Ultherapy and<br />
is particularly impressed by the results that can be seen in<br />
just one treatment.<br />
The history<br />
behind<br />
Ultherapy<br />
High intensity focused ultrasound, which the<br />
Ultherapy system uses, is probably the most<br />
interesting type of energy, achieving a level<br />
of precision that have not been successfully<br />
achieved by other energy-based systems using<br />
Radio Frequency (RF) and lasers.<br />
The technology was originally developed<br />
for tumour ablation in liver cancer patients in<br />
collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, but it<br />
was noted that this use of ultrasound therapy<br />
could be used to increase collagen production<br />
in the skin. With its precision and ability to<br />
target very specific structures in the skin, the<br />
technology was bought and developed further,<br />
used initially in the USA, Japan and Europe<br />
(plus many more) and now in Australia.<br />
Am I suitable<br />
for Ultherapy?<br />
Ultherapy is ideal for both men and women, of all skin<br />
types, with mild to moderate wrinkles and skin laxity,<br />
loose neck skin and wrinkles on the chest/décolletage<br />
who desire a natural degree of firmness and minimisation<br />
of wrinkles and lines.<br />
The treatment is suitable for those in their early 30s<br />
onwards who want to maintain higher levels of collagen<br />
and elastin in the skin and help delay the ageing process.<br />
Jesse Chan, practice manager at <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Medical<br />
Clinic, in Sydney’s CBD, is especially impressed by<br />
Ultherapy’s suitability for the treatment of Asian skin.<br />
‘Ultherapy provides excellent skin tightening and lifting for<br />
all skin types without the risk of hyperpigmentation found<br />
with many other devices,’ he says.<br />
Ultherapy can also be used to help prolong the effects<br />
in patients who have already undertaken surgical options,<br />
or as a complement to non-surgical procedures.<br />
‘Technology in the area of aesthetic facial treatments<br />
has improved dramatically over the past 15 years, but<br />
what was lacking was a non-surgical option to treat loose<br />
skin on the neck and facial laxity under the chin,’ he<br />
says. ‘We had been achieving beautiful results with faces<br />
in our clinics, but it was frustrating not being able to<br />
find equivalent non-invasive treatments for the neck<br />
and décolletage.’<br />
‘Thanks to Ultherapy, we can now treat these key areas,<br />
in just one treatment, so that we have beautifully rejuvenated<br />
necks, jawlines and décolletages to match their beautifully<br />
rejuvenated faces,’ he says.<br />
The décolletage is one of the first places to show ageing<br />
and is in the prime position to soak up Australia’s harmful<br />
UV rays. Perhaps one of the most neglected, hard-to-treat<br />
areas of the body, the décolletage is particularly prone to<br />
photo ageing which can often result in crepey or leathery<br />
skin, cleavage, wrinkles and age spots.<br />
‘The new indication for décolletage rejuvenation with<br />
Ultherapy is exciting as it provides a no-needle, nodowntime<br />
treatment of the area,’ says Dr Robin Chok,<br />
from Regenesis <strong>Cosmetic</strong> <strong>Surgery</strong> in Adelaide. ‘Some of<br />
my patients have reported a mild lift of their upper breast<br />
segment which is helpful in providing a better cleavage.’<br />
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skin<br />
The addition of new, lower energy settings<br />
has allowed even better comfort levels with no<br />
reduction in effect. Being more comfortable, the<br />
procedure can be performed more precisely with<br />
better coverage of tissue for lift.<br />
‘Studies have shown that when reducing the<br />
energy level, the results remained the same. This<br />
reduction in energy levels means the procedure is<br />
much more comfortable, with only a few spots of<br />
heat experienced by most patients,’ says Dr Hkeik.<br />
How does<br />
Ultherapy<br />
work?<br />
Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy in two ways.<br />
First, it uses imaging technology to see beyond<br />
the skin, allowing the practitioner to see key areas<br />
to be treated. Then, similar to a magnifying glass,<br />
it delivers this energy to its precise target, leaving<br />
the surrounding skin intact. Through ultrasound<br />
imaging, the practitioner can see beneath the skin<br />
about 8mm deep, which allows for unprecedented<br />
control. Ultherapy is the only treatment to allow this<br />
level of visualisation.<br />
Dr Chok says: ‘The effectiveness of Ultherapy<br />
is largely from the sophistication of its ultrasound<br />
real-time imaging, allowing precise placement<br />
of thermal coagulation heat points. These heat<br />
coagulation points lead to specific denaturation<br />
of collagen within the dermal muscle layers. This<br />
leads to progressive repair and tightening of tissue<br />
to create a lift of the face and neck.’<br />
During the procedure, the practitioner gradually<br />
moves the flat surface of the ultrasound applicator<br />
over each region of the face. The sound waves<br />
deliver small, controlled amounts of energy into the<br />
deep layers of skin and soft tissue while sparing the<br />
upper layers.<br />
The length of the treatment varies, depending<br />
on the individual treatment plan, however a<br />
face and neck procedure typically takes 60<br />
to 90 minutes, while a chest treatment takes<br />
approximately 30 minutes. These treatments are a<br />
much quicker, easier alternative to often costly and<br />
time-consuming surgical means of skin tightening,<br />
where post-treatment care is usually required.<br />
After treatment &<br />
results<br />
The treatment requires minimal downtime and patients<br />
can usually return to normal activities immediately after<br />
the procedure, without any post-treatment restrictions or<br />
requirements. The skin may appear red immediately after<br />
treatment, however this often disappears within a few<br />
hours. Some patients experience a slight swelling, tingling<br />
or tenderness to touch, but these are mild and temporary<br />
in nature.<br />
The beauty of the procedure is that it forms new,<br />
naturally occurring collagen, which continues to form for<br />
two to three months after treatment. Initial effects may be<br />
seen right after the first treatment, however the effect will<br />
build gradually as new collagen begins to lift and tighten the<br />
skin on the neck, chin and brow, as well as smoothing the<br />
skin on the chest.<br />
Dr Chok has used Ultherapy on his own skin and has<br />
been very satisfied with the results, highlighting that he has<br />
seen continued improvement in the tightening of his skin<br />
even up to six months after the first treatment. ‘I had<br />
Ultherapy performed to my own face last Easter and I still<br />
discover a better lift effect along my jawline and mid-face<br />
even after six months. It’s quite an extraordinary experience<br />
to see and feel your face firmer, rejuvenated and refreshed.’<br />
Ultherapy can be used on all skin types, and does not<br />
hold the risk for hyperpigmentation often found in other<br />
non-surgical devices. ‘Ultherapy is especially popular<br />
amongst Asian patients as the treatment does not have<br />
a pigmentation complication and the effect is a natural,<br />
slimming lifting effect of the face,’ says Dr Chok.<br />
Patients are equally as impressed by Ultherapy’s<br />
excellent level of results. ‘We have combined Ultherapy with<br />
several modalities of rejuvenation within our practice with<br />
consistent results,’ he continues.<br />
‘The lack of downtime and no residual marks on the<br />
skin are the main reasons our patients prefer Ultherapy.<br />
It represents the next generation of aesthetics and<br />
has become a revolutionary tool in my practice. The<br />
effectiveness of Ultherapy has seen it become one of our<br />
most popular treatments.’<br />
Treatment is long-lasting and can be maintained with a<br />
repeat session after 12 to 18 months, depending on the<br />
age and health of the person. According to Dr Hkeik, he<br />
receives a lot of positive feedback about the treatment from<br />
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feature<br />
The<br />
science<br />
behind<br />
Ultherapy<br />
A clinical study has shown that collagen contraction<br />
and denaturation are optimised at temperatures<br />
between 60 and 70˚C, resulting in neocollagenesis<br />
(the creation of new collagen).<br />
Ultherapy reaches these optimised temperatures<br />
(around 68˚C) at depth, without causing surface<br />
effects. There is no breaking, cutting or disruption<br />
of the skin, unlike needles, toxins or lasers. The<br />
epidermis and melanocytes are avoided, making the<br />
treatment suitable for all pigmented skin types. The<br />
discrete spacing between the thermal coagulation<br />
points also helps to promote healing post-treatment,<br />
resulting in minimal downtime.<br />
Independent physician evaluators found nine out of<br />
10 treated subjects demonstrated clinically significant<br />
eyebrow lifts at 90 days, resulting in less hooding and<br />
a more open look to the eyes. Patients reported skin<br />
feeling firmer and tighter all over the face, especially<br />
in the upper face area, as well as an overall more<br />
refreshed appearance.<br />
his patients, and some have seen good results in as little<br />
as six weeks.<br />
While it is a clinically proven non-invasive alternative<br />
to surgery, Ultherapy can also be used as an option for<br />
patients who wish to extend the effects of cosmetic surgery.<br />
The treatment provides an excellent post-surgical top-up<br />
option to maintain and extend the longevity of a surgical<br />
result. Ultherapy can therefore also be used effectively in a<br />
combination treatment.<br />
An exciting alternative to cosmetic surgery, Ultherapy is<br />
fast becoming the treatment of choice for targeting ageing<br />
and sagging skin both on the décolletage, neck and under<br />
the chin. With minimal downtime and improved comfort,<br />
Ultherapy offers patients seeking non-invasive treatments<br />
effective skin lifting and tightening for a rejuvenated, naturallooking<br />
appearance. csbm<br />
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feature<br />
light<br />
therapies<br />
explained<br />
THE POWER OF LIGHT IS<br />
INFINITE. FROM TARGETING<br />
WRINKLES, FINE LINES<br />
AND SCARS TO IMPROVING<br />
SKIN COMPLEXION AND<br />
HYPERPIGMENTATION, LIGHT-<br />
BASED THERAPIES CAN TREAT<br />
A WIDE RANGE OF FACIAL<br />
AGEING CONCERNS.<br />
AIMÉE SURTENICH REPORTS.<br />
The healing power of light has been<br />
recognised and used for thousands<br />
of years, dating back to the Ancient<br />
Greeks and Romans. Over the millennia,<br />
our understanding and use of light-based<br />
therapies have continually evolved to<br />
optimise results, reduce downtime and<br />
treat a wide range of skin conditions and<br />
ageing concerns.<br />
For cosmetic indications, light-based<br />
treatments can be broadly categorised<br />
as intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy,<br />
light-emitting diode (LED) therapy,<br />
photodynamic therapy and laser therapies.<br />
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feature<br />
Today’s light-based technologies can significantly<br />
diminish and even reverse many of the tell-tale signs of<br />
ageing – from early lines, uneven pigmentation and broken<br />
capillaries to deep wrinkles and severe sun damage.<br />
They can reach much deeper levels and affect far more<br />
significant changes than would be possible with most<br />
other cosmetic treatments, and without needing to invest<br />
significant money.<br />
Moreover, a procedure can often be performed in less<br />
than an hour and may require little or no downtime.<br />
There is a dizzying array of choice – and much potential<br />
confusion for the consumer. It’s always best, therefore, to<br />
seek the advice of a doctor or clinician who is fully qualified<br />
and experienced in using laser and light devices and who<br />
will be able to advise which treatment is best for different<br />
concerns.<br />
While lasers may sound like magic wands, it is important<br />
to have realistic expectations. Some skin tightening is<br />
possible, but lasers cannot produce the same degree of<br />
lifting seen after a surgical facelift or eyelid lift. Wrinkles<br />
caused by constant muscle movement such as frown lines<br />
can be hard to treat with lasers alone; anti-wrinkle injections<br />
may be used in conjunction. Laser skin rejuvenation cannot<br />
stop the skin from continuing to age; crow’s feet may<br />
reappear and new age spots can develop.<br />
Lasers and other light therapies have fewer side effects<br />
than more traditional skin resurfacing procedures such as<br />
chemical peeling and dermabrasion, but there are still risks.<br />
The most common is unwanted temporary darkening or<br />
lightening of the treated skin (hypo or hyper-pigmentation).<br />
There also is a relatively small risk of scarring.<br />
As with any procedure, the success of treatment is highly<br />
dependent on the skill level and knowledge of the person<br />
performing it, so it is important to ‘do your homework’<br />
before choosing a laser practitioner.<br />
Intense pulsed<br />
light therapy<br />
Intense pulsed light (IPL) in cosmetic therapy uses<br />
light wavelengths that safely target either melanin or<br />
haemoglobin in the skin. It can be used to permanently<br />
reduce unwanted hair growth, fade brown spots and<br />
cauterise enlarged or broken capillaries and port wine<br />
stain birthmarks. Some treatments have been developed<br />
specifically to treat rosacea.<br />
Unlike lasers, IPL devices produce a broad spectrum of<br />
light in a range of wavelengths. The emitted light is further<br />
adjustable through the use of filters, allowing any skin colour<br />
to be treated. The range of light is typically between 500-<br />
1500nm, depending on the machine and filter used. This<br />
versatility allows the characteristics of the light energy to<br />
be adjusted according to each patient’s skin type, specific<br />
condition and location of the area to be treated.<br />
Another difference is in the size of the area that can be<br />
treated in one session. Generally IPL treatment heads are<br />
up to eight times larger than the small spot size produced<br />
by lasers, so treatments are quicker but not as targeted<br />
as laser.<br />
In terms of safety, the two types are similar, but with both<br />
IPL and laser facial rejuvenation treatments the practitioner<br />
and patient each need to use eye protection, and treatment<br />
needs to occur in a controlled area where people cannot<br />
wander in and be exposed to the light.<br />
While lasers and IPL treat many of the same conditions,<br />
IPL is a single technology for a multitude of applications<br />
– from unsightly veins and birthmarks to ageing and sundamaged<br />
skin, unwanted hair and rosacea.<br />
During the procedure pulses of intense light are<br />
fired at the skin through varying filters which isolate<br />
specific wavelengths of light. Various targets (such as<br />
haemoglobin in the blood to remove vascular lesions,<br />
or melanin to treat hyperpigmentation) are preferentially<br />
absorbed, heated and selectively destroyed by certain light<br />
wavelengths (called selective photothermolysis) without<br />
damaging surrounding tissues.<br />
IPL treatment cannot typically address extensive sun<br />
damage and skin discolourations but it can reduce surfaced<br />
capillaries and brown spots, as well as help revitalise<br />
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<br />
none, depending on the intensity of treatment, however<br />
full recovery can take around two weeks in some cases.<br />
Immediately after IPL a slight burning sensation can occur<br />
for a few hours but there is generally little discomfort.<br />
Temporary discolouration can occur for around three to<br />
four days after the procedure and this skin will flake off<br />
slowly. Short-term side effects include reddening of the<br />
skin (erythema), temporary bruising and oedema (swelling).<br />
Reactions such as scabbing and blistering are possible,<br />
though rare. It’s important to protect skin from UV light with<br />
daily sunscreen application.<br />
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LED therapy<br />
Treatment with light emitting diodes (LED) delivers light<br />
at certain wavelengths to stimulate cellular activity and<br />
collagen production in the dermis. This delivers an antiageing,<br />
rejuvenating effect, and LED treatment is often<br />
recommended before and after surgery, as well as a<br />
standalone skin revitalisation treatment.<br />
It uses different wavelengths to increase blood flow to<br />
the skin, accelerate cellular turnover and address specific<br />
concerns such as acne or pigmentation.<br />
An is a shallower, gentler treatment than IPL, and is<br />
often used for collagen boosting and rejuvenating the skin.<br />
LEDs are very small light bulbs that, in contrast to<br />
ordinary incandescent bulbs, don’t get especially hot and<br />
don’t burn out. LEDs have been found to trigger natural<br />
chemical processes inside the cells, boosting the body’s<br />
own production of collagen, which make them particularly<br />
useful for skin rejuvenation.<br />
During treatment, certain light wavelengths are used to<br />
cause different reactions in the skin. Infrared light deeply<br />
penetrates the dermis and stimulates blood flow and<br />
collagen rebuilding in the skin’s deeper layers. Blue light,<br />
which is a shorter wavelength, doesn’t penetrate as deeply<br />
and is used for its anti-microbial effect, inhibiting the growth<br />
of acne-causing bacteria.<br />
Photodynamic<br />
therapy<br />
Photodynamic therapy uses a chemical reaction activated<br />
by light energy to selectively destroy specific tissues and<br />
can be used to treat sunspots, certain types of skin cancer,<br />
rosacea, acne and sun-damaged skin.<br />
A photosensitising medication is applied topically on<br />
the skin and a narrow band of light (red or blue light) is<br />
administered to cause a moderately deep exfoliation and<br />
target damaged tissue and sebaceous glands.<br />
When skin is exposed to a light source of an appropriate<br />
wavelength, its photosensitiser molecules are activated to<br />
produce oxygen intermediates that destroy the targeted<br />
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<br />
Emission of Radiation. Laser light is different to normal<br />
light for many reasons: it travels in a synchronised fashion;<br />
retains its intensity over a long distance; is monochromatic<br />
(of the same wavelength or colour) and can be pulsed.<br />
Laser therapies work by targeting tissue and can be<br />
light-based<br />
therapies reach<br />
much deeper levels<br />
and affect far more<br />
significant changes<br />
than would be<br />
possible with<br />
other cosmetic<br />
treatments<br />
used for a number of treatments, including pigmentation,<br />
scarring, unwanted hair, spider veins, sun-damaged skin,<br />
wrinkle reduction and overall complexion rejuvenation.<br />
The principle behind lasers is light absorption. The same<br />
as a black car will be hotter than a white car because it<br />
absorbs more wavelengths of light, certain target tissues<br />
will absorb certain wavelengths of light more effectively.<br />
As the laser light is monochromatic, the target tissue<br />
will take on maximum absorption while the surrounding<br />
tissues won’t. This allows the target to be isolated<br />
and treated. In other words, the laser emits a single<br />
frequency of light with all the light waves going in the same<br />
direction, allowing the target tissue to absorb the maximum<br />
amount of heat.<br />
The target tissue is all-important when treating skin<br />
problems with a laser. For pigmentation it is melanin; for<br />
spider veins and other vascular conditions it is haemoglobin<br />
(blood); and for wrinkles it is water. Each of these target<br />
tissues absorbs a different wavelength of light, meaning a<br />
different laser is needed for each specific problem.<br />
Recent advances in laser technology mean that laser<br />
skin resurfacing, once reserved for the treatment of severe<br />
conditions such as acne scarring due to the extensive<br />
downtime involved, has become an effective option for<br />
many people seeking reduction of lines and wrinkles and<br />
uneven skin colour, tone and texture.<br />
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Which<br />
laser<br />
and why?<br />
Most resurfacing lasers work by removing<br />
microscopic quantities of skin and stimulating the<br />
production of new collagen. Non-ablative lasers<br />
use wavelengths which do not burn away skin and<br />
are suitable for the treatment of melasma, scarring,<br />
fine lines and wrinkles and typically do not require<br />
any downtime.<br />
Ablative lasers include carbon dioxide (CO 2<br />
) and<br />
Erbium:YAG lasers. These use a process where<br />
the upper layers of aged or damaged skin are<br />
vaporised by the controlled laser. It is this damage<br />
that stimulates the healing and restructuring of the<br />
skin, resulting in a more even complexion and a<br />
significant reduction in lines and wrinkles.<br />
Carbon dioxide lasers can dramatically reduce<br />
wrinkles but downtime and side effects such as<br />
redness and peeling are extended, usually taking<br />
many weeks to heal. Erbium lasers have a great<br />
accuracy with fewer side effects but cannot treat<br />
deep wrinkles as successfully.<br />
most lasers<br />
work by removing<br />
microscopic<br />
quantities of skin<br />
and stimulating<br />
new collagen<br />
Fractional<br />
laser therapy<br />
The advent of fractionated laser, where microscopic<br />
columns of skin are treated while surrounding skin is left<br />
intact, has made it possible to achieve results comparable<br />
to traditional CO 2<br />
laser resurfacing with fewer side effects<br />
and profoundly less downtime.<br />
Fractional skin resurfacing can utilise both non-ablative<br />
and ablative lasers – the breakthrough difference of this<br />
technology is the fractionated delivery system of light.<br />
Fractional laser technologies break up light beams<br />
to allow columns of untreated tissue to activate healing<br />
mechanisms beneath the skin’s surface, treating skin<br />
conditions ranging from scars and birthmarks to wrinkles.<br />
These lasers work by creating microscopic thermal<br />
injuries that trigger collagen production, stimulating cell<br />
renewal and plumping out the tissues. In other words, the<br />
laser works by creating tiny holes, or ‘dots’, in the skin’s<br />
surface, penetrating deep into the dermis which triggers<br />
the body’s natural healing responses. It leaves the skin<br />
around each dot intact, enabling the surrounding tissue to<br />
heal these microscopic thermal injuries by stimulating the<br />
production of new collagen.<br />
The anti-ageing benefits of fractional laser technology<br />
include improving evenness of skin tone and texture,<br />
reducing pore size and the appearance of lines and<br />
wrinkles, and helping to reverse the effects of sun damage.<br />
A more mild treatment may take several sessions,<br />
while one procedure is usually sufficient for a more<br />
aggressive treatment.<br />
Because laser treatments use heat, a mild to moderate<br />
burning sensation is experienced during treatment and<br />
slight swelling, redness and bronzing afterwards. This can<br />
be covered with mineral makeup and normally subsides<br />
after a few days, however full healing can take several<br />
weeks, depending on the intensity of treatment and the<br />
areas targeted.<br />
Results of light-based therapies vary, depending on<br />
the technique and experience of the practitioner, and<br />
the individual patient. Patients should always ask their<br />
practitioner how new the laser or IPL machine is and when<br />
it was purchased. Recent models are far superior to earlier<br />
ones in terms of achieving predictable and precise results.<br />
With a wealth of medical, cosmetic and scientific<br />
applications, research into laser and light-based technology<br />
is constantly evolving. What offers outstanding results<br />
today may one day be superseded by the next advance<br />
in laser-based therapies. One thing is certain, however:<br />
a wealth of conditions once untreatable can today be<br />
improved rapidly and with minimal discomfort thanks to<br />
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skin<br />
Use light to<br />
energise your<br />
skin<br />
HEALITE II IS A PROVEN LIGHT-BASED THERAPY TO<br />
IMPROVE LINES AND WRINKLES AND OTHER SIGNS<br />
OF PHOTOAGEING – WITH NO DOWNTIME AND NO<br />
SIDE EFFECTS. AIMÉE SURTENICH REPORTS.<br />
Healite II is a therapeutic system that boosts<br />
skin health, heightens cellular activity,<br />
increases blood fl ow and stimulates collagen<br />
production in the dermis. It calls upon light energy<br />
to kick-start cellular processes in the skin and<br />
underlying tissue. It is eff ective in facial rejuvenation<br />
and commonly used to optimise healing following<br />
more invasive procedures.<br />
The system, by medical device company Lutronic<br />
and distributed by Advanced Cosmeceuticals,<br />
harnesses light energy at a certain wavelength<br />
to stimulate cellular activity and enhance<br />
microcirculation. Blood, oxygen and nutrients<br />
fl ood the treatment area, increasing cellular activity<br />
for non-ablative, and painless, skin rejuvenation.<br />
Healite II is used to help treat active acne, reduce the<br />
appearance of wrinkles, scarring and photoageing,<br />
and improve skin tone, texture and luminosity.<br />
It bio-stimulates the skin at subcellular, cellular<br />
and tissue levels to help existing cells work better,<br />
repair damaged ones and stimulate collagen<br />
production. As well as skin rejuvenation to address<br />
lines and wrinkles and other signs of photo-ageing,<br />
it is well recognised for its ability to improve wound<br />
and soft tissue healing and reduce infl ammation as<br />
well as treat acne, chronic pain such as arthritis,<br />
muscle spasm, superfi cial skin lesions and more.<br />
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TREATMENT WITH HEALITE II<br />
Rejuvenation with Healite II uses both yellow and nearinfrared<br />
light. The yellow light, at 590nm, is designed<br />
to ‘precondition’ the tissue before treatment with nearinfrared,<br />
at 830nm. This ‘preconditioning’ enhances dermal<br />
responsiveness and maximises treatment effi cacy.<br />
During treatment, the fi rst minute involves only yellow<br />
light, which targets the epidermis. Following this, nearinfrared<br />
is introduced to aff ord deeper penetration. Total<br />
treatment time with Healite II is 11 minutes.<br />
‘Yellow light is delivered at a low intensity and low<br />
dose to activate cells in the epidermis,’ explains Dr Glen<br />
Calderhead, director of scientifi c aff airs at Lutronic. ‘We<br />
aim for keratinocytes and merkel cells, as both of these are<br />
highly endowed with mitochondria – which release energy.<br />
Following this, the near-infrared at 830nm is introduced.<br />
This penetrates the deeper dermis and beyond.’<br />
Healite II uses a system called ‘optical lens array<br />
technology’ to concentrate the light energy and achieve<br />
faster, eff ective and consistent results.<br />
‘Optical lens array technology allows us to achieve the<br />
optimum level for tissue regeneration, which is 60 joules<br />
per square centimetre, more quickly,’ Dr Calderhead says.<br />
‘Studies have shown greater light concentration, over a<br />
shorter time period, induces a signifi cantly higher increase in<br />
cell activity compared with other systems. Eleven minutes<br />
with Healite II, compared with 20 minutes with another<br />
system, is good for the patient and for the doctor.’<br />
Each wavelength targets various diff erent indications.<br />
Patients of all ages and skin types can benefi t from the<br />
athermal and easy to apply Healite II treatments. It is a<br />
painless and well-tolerated treatment, with no side eff ects<br />
or downtime.<br />
WHAT HEALITE II<br />
IS PROVEN TO DO:<br />
• Encourages wound and cellular healing<br />
post laser or post surgery<br />
• Reduces pain, swelling and redness<br />
• Increases blood fl ow to the wound<br />
• Decreases the risk of bruising<br />
• Decreases recovery time<br />
• Off ers prophylaxis against scar formation<br />
• Reduces post-infl ammatory hyperpigmentation<br />
• Improves clinical results of cosmetic procedures<br />
HEALING BENEFITS<br />
Because Healite II is considered a therapeutic and healing<br />
treatment, it is commonly used following more invasive<br />
procedures such as laser treatment or cosmetic surgery.<br />
It assists in reducing post-procedure bruising, swelling and<br />
redness and can help prevent scar formation. Because of<br />
its regenerative properties, Healite II can help maximise<br />
results and minimise recovery time after certain procedures.<br />
Yet the benefi ts of Healite don’t end at the treatment site.<br />
Dr Calderhead explains Healite II has a systemic eff ect that<br />
can impact the body as a whole.<br />
‘Healite II incurs a larger systemic eff ect due to blood<br />
fl ow,’ he says. ‘During treatment, all sorts of interesting<br />
photoproducts, such as growth factors, are produced.<br />
These get picked up in the blood and carried throughout<br />
the body. Patients leave a treatment feeling revitalised<br />
and relaxed.’<br />
LONG-TERM RESULTS<br />
Arguably, one of the most remarkable results of treatment with Healite II is the way it boosts the body’s natural<br />
reservoirs of anti-ageing constituents. When it targets fi broblasts (which produce collagen and elastin), Healite II<br />
doesn’t just improve skin structure but also boosts the reservoir of collagen-producing stem cells. Similarly, the nearinfrared<br />
light triggers the release of antioxidants in the dermis, which provide protection against UV stress.<br />
‘When the near-infrared light hits mast cells in the dermis, they release a product called Superoxide dismutase<br />
(SOD),’ Dr Calderhead says. ‘This is a super antioxidant that remains in the tissue for up to six months. The minute<br />
you’re exposed to some UV oxidative stress, the damaging eff ect is quenched because the SODs are waiting.’<br />
Treatment with Healite II improves skin radiance and fuels the body with energising cellular activity. By targeting the<br />
body’s natural regenerative processes, Healite II enhances skin structure, texture and resilience. ‘Healite II improves<br />
skin health, stimulates collagen production and increases cellular activity. The great thing is the skin is doing it naturally,<br />
and Healite II just accelerates the process,’ Dr Calderhead concludes. csbm<br />
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skin<br />
fighting<br />
ageing<br />
skin deep<br />
Tackle ageing on all fronts with a combination of<br />
non-invasive treatments to produce effortlessly<br />
beautiful results. AimÉe Surtenich reports.<br />
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skin<br />
Ageing is a multifaceted process, and can result in a<br />
number of changes to our appearance, including the<br />
emergence of fine lines and wrinkles, discolouration,<br />
uneven texture, surface veins and lax skin. So a multifaceted<br />
cosmetic approach to anti-ageing makes sense.<br />
If you’re serious about looking your best without looking<br />
‘done’, and without the downtime of surgery, nothing beats<br />
combining different modalities to tighten and brighten skin<br />
and restore facial volume.<br />
Skin Renu laser and skin clinic in Balmain, Sydney has<br />
an all-encompassing approach to anti-ageing and provides<br />
patients with an individualised program of non-surgical<br />
facial rejuvenation options.<br />
‘A personalised programme of skin rejuvenation that<br />
deals with issues such as skin laxity, fine lines, pigmentation<br />
and vascular imperfections can achieve significant results,’<br />
says Sylvia Down from Skin Renu. ‘Whatever the reason<br />
a client presents to us, we devise a workable programme<br />
within their time constraints and budget to help them<br />
achieve their best skin ever.’<br />
To achieve a refreshed, natural-looking result, subtlety<br />
is the key. Non-surgical anti-ageing combination therapies<br />
which offer little or no downtime can effectively help delay<br />
the signs of ageing, turn back the clock and boost natural<br />
beauty. And by natural beauty we mean stimulating your<br />
own collagen.<br />
‘If you’re serious about anti-ageing, increasing collagen<br />
production is the name of the game,’ Down agrees. ‘There<br />
are numerous devices available that help boost dwindling<br />
collagen supplies; tightening existing collagen and<br />
stimulating new collagen production. This means lax skin<br />
is tightened, deep lines and wrinkles are softened and a<br />
luminous texture is achieved, all from the outside in.’<br />
Combining collagen-boosting treatments has a<br />
synergistic effect, meaning the results of each treatment<br />
are enhanced, giving an even better final result. Two such<br />
synergistic procedures that are offered at Skin Renu are<br />
Fraxel laser skin resurfacing and Thermage non-surgical<br />
skin tightening.<br />
Fraxel laser<br />
Fraxel laser skin resurfacing can improve a wide<br />
range of skin concerns, such as lines and wrinkles,<br />
loose skin, pigmentation, acne scarring and<br />
moderate to severe sun damage.<br />
Rather than removing the top layer of skin (with<br />
significant downtime) like traditional ablative laser<br />
resurfacing, Fraxel laser treats a fraction of skin at<br />
a time, creating thousands of tiny microscopic sites<br />
of thermal impact, known as microthermal zones.<br />
These microscopic laser columns penetrate<br />
deep into the dermis to create tiny wounds,<br />
triggering the body’s natural response system<br />
to heal those wounds. This process expedites<br />
the body’s remodelling of collagen and elastin,<br />
resulting in tighter, fresher, more youthful-looking<br />
skin. It operates on the concept of damaging small<br />
amounts of tissue to stimulate collagen and elastin,<br />
activating new cells.<br />
There are three kinds of Fraxel laser treatments,<br />
depending on each patient’s needs and<br />
requirements. These vary in strength, downtime,<br />
the amount of procedures needed and the final<br />
results. A less aggressive treatment is Fraxel<br />
re:store, which can achieve impressive results for<br />
mild to moderately damaged skin over the course<br />
of three to six treatments. There is typically no posttreatment<br />
wound care and downtime is minimal in<br />
most cases, with some swelling to be expected. It<br />
is particularly effective for treating pigmentation and<br />
scarring, as well as sun damage, acne and acne<br />
scars, and broken capillaries. With each treatment,<br />
a significant improvement is usually evident.<br />
Each age bracket (and, indeed, each patient)<br />
comes with its own set of skin concerns. All Skin<br />
Renu doctors, nurses and skin therapists are<br />
experienced in using effective technologies and<br />
products to treat a wide range of skin concerns,<br />
individualised for each patient. csbm<br />
Skin tightening with thermage<br />
If your jawline was firm and defined, and it’s now jowly and<br />
heavy; your eyes were once bright and expressive but now<br />
have a permanently tired or sad look to them, you do not<br />
necessarily need major surgical intervention.<br />
The Thermage system uses radiofrequency (RF) energy<br />
to stimulate the production of new connective tissue in<br />
the dermis. This helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles,<br />
smooth the skin’s surface and – quite literally – rebuild the<br />
skin from within. The system works by delivering RF energy<br />
to the skin’s deeper layers. This heats the deeper layers of the<br />
skin to tighten and stimulate collagen and elastin to improve<br />
skin tone and elasticity.<br />
A key benefit of RF energy is that it can be used on all skin<br />
types without the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation,<br />
which sometimes occurs in darker skin types following<br />
collagen-inducing treatments.<br />
Results following Thermage treatment arise gradually,<br />
and continue to improve for up to six months following<br />
the procedure. This is because neocollagenesis, or the<br />
production of new collagen, typically takes around 12 weeks<br />
to occur.<br />
Thermage can be used as a stand-alone treatment or, for<br />
best results, in conjunction with other modalities, such as<br />
light-based therapies and injectables.<br />
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skin<br />
The<br />
Über<br />
Facial<br />
The HydraFacial<br />
elevates the facial to<br />
the top of its game,<br />
deeply cleansing,<br />
decongesting and<br />
nourishing the skin<br />
for a more beautiful<br />
complexion. aimÉe<br />
surtenich reports.<br />
There’s something indescribably refreshing about<br />
cleansing the skin. The same way congested pores<br />
and an oily surface can leave the skin looking dull and<br />
lacklustre, a deeply cleansing facial can fuel the complexion<br />
with vibrancy, luminosity and youthfulness.<br />
HydraFacial from High Tech Laser is a non-invasive<br />
resurfacing procedure that combines exfoliation, acid<br />
peels, pore extractions and antioxidant infusions to cleanse,<br />
nourish and brighten the skin.<br />
The system uses five steps: cleansing and exfoliation<br />
removes dead skin cells, an acid peel dislodges grime from<br />
the pores, and a vortex suction extraction system unclogs<br />
the pores completely. This cleansing is followed by the<br />
infusion of a highly active hydrating serum to nourish and<br />
protect the skin.<br />
‘The HydraFacial is great for skin maintenance, or skin<br />
“fitness”,’ explains Sydney cosmetic doctor Dr Bruce<br />
Williamson. ‘It noticeably decongests and shrinks pores,<br />
and then plumps skin with antioxidant and hyaluronic<br />
acid infusions. The skin is left healthier and glowing after a<br />
HydraFacial treatment.’<br />
‘The HydraFacial system uses the benefits of glycolic<br />
acid, salicylic acid and peptides to soften the bonds<br />
that bind our dead cells together and to decongest the<br />
blockages within our pores,’ explains Queensland cosmetic<br />
physician Dr Linda Williams. ‘It uses a vortex-fusing method<br />
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The 5<br />
steps<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
Cleansing and<br />
Exfoliation<br />
Dead skin calls are removed<br />
to reveal healthy new skin<br />
Acid Peel<br />
This gentle peel helps loosen<br />
dirt and debris from pores<br />
without irritation<br />
Extractions<br />
Automated extractions<br />
use vortex suction to clean<br />
out pores<br />
Hydration<br />
Antioxidants and hyaluronic<br />
acid are vortex-fused to<br />
nourish and protect the skin<br />
Protection<br />
The HydraFacial Daily<br />
Essentials skincare helps<br />
maintain and protect results<br />
to provide cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydration<br />
using antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid. From the<br />
patient’s perspective, it’s a quick 30-minute treatment with<br />
immediate results and no downtime.’<br />
The non-invasive nature of HydraFacial means anyone is<br />
suitable for treatment. However, the process can be tailored<br />
to accommodate the needs and skin types of individual<br />
patients. ‘The five-step process can be adjusted depending<br />
on the needs and concerns of the individual patient,’ Dr<br />
Williamson explains. ‘First we cleanse and exfoliate the<br />
skin. Then we perform an acid peel where the level of peel<br />
is chosen according to the patient’s skin type. The vortex<br />
suction comes next, which vacuums out the plugs in<br />
congested pores. Again, the strength of the vortex system<br />
can be tailored to the patient’s skin sensitivity.’<br />
The facial system can improve the appearance of<br />
congested, acne-prone, aged, dulled or dehydrated skin.<br />
It can also be used in conjunction with other therapies – for<br />
example, light-based treatments – to achieve more holistic<br />
and long-lasting results.<br />
‘Consultation before undergoing treatment is always<br />
important to discuss the potential for minor bruising or<br />
grazing on finer skins, and whether it is suitable for clients<br />
with a lot of fragile capillaries,’ says Dr Williams.<br />
‘In some situations, removal and decongestion of<br />
blocked pores may be the main focus whereas, at other<br />
times, the treatment may be modified to give an overall skin<br />
revision with a focus on refreshing texture and improving<br />
hydration.’<br />
Dr Williamson recommends patients undergo treatment<br />
with HydraFacial every two to four weeks, and says the<br />
results can be seen and felt immediately following treatment.<br />
‘Every patient should see the benefits from their very first<br />
HydraFacial. It instantly leaves the skin with a plump, wellhydrated<br />
healthy glow, visibly clear pores and irresistibly<br />
“soft to the touch” refined skin. The procedure is soothing,<br />
moisturising, non-irritating and immediately effective,’ says<br />
Dr Williams.<br />
To extend the results and retain the skin’s lustre and<br />
brightness between treatments, the final step in the<br />
HydraFacial is the introduction of the ‘daily essentials’<br />
skincare. Tailored to certain skin complaints, the range<br />
incorporates topical moisturisers, refining eye gels and<br />
daily sun protection. Each product is infused with select<br />
concentrations of the same active ingredients found in the<br />
salon treatment, providing detoxification, rejuvenation and<br />
protection in between visits.<br />
‘The easy monthly maintenance programme is<br />
convenient for the patient and easy to maintain and is also<br />
great for ongoing continuity of care,’ says Dr Williams.<br />
‘I liken the HydraFacial to vacuuming the floor; you are<br />
not making major changes in the skin but you can see the<br />
difference straightaway,’ adds Dr Williamson.<br />
‘At the end of treatment patients can see the cloudiness<br />
in the vortex solution; this is the blackhead plugs and<br />
congestion that was initially in the skin. The results from<br />
such a deep cleansing, combined with antioxidant<br />
nourishment, can be seen for months after treatment,’ Dr<br />
Williamson concludes. csbm<br />
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feature skin<br />
A<br />
new<br />
era<br />
of skin<br />
rejuvenation<br />
Get the Factor4 advantage of plumper, smoother<br />
and revitalised skin – using your body’s own<br />
growth factors. aimÉe surtenich reports.<br />
There’s a way to regenerate and smooth your skin<br />
from the outside in – with no artificial product,<br />
drugs or scalpel in sight. Its aficionados include Kim<br />
Kardashian, Bar Rafaeli and Cindy Crawford and it’s fast<br />
gaining traction as the go-to skin rejuvenation treatment. It<br />
is of course platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment.<br />
Platelet-rich plasma is a biological skin rejuvenation<br />
treatment that uses the patient’s own cells (in the form<br />
of platelet-rich plasma) to repair and regenerate new skin<br />
tissue and increase collagen production.<br />
Extracted from the patient’s own blood, PRP spurs<br />
the skin’s stem cells into action and contains high<br />
concentrations of growth factors, which are bioactive<br />
stimulators known to accelerate the natural healing<br />
process. Injected into areas such as the face, décolletage<br />
and hands, PRP triggers the skin’s stem cells, enhancing<br />
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skin<br />
the formation of new collagen at the site. The result is a<br />
natural rejuvenation that continues to improve over time.<br />
FACTOR4 is a new-generation PRP system to extract<br />
only the highest quality and concentration of serum. In<br />
fact, it is designed to deliver four times as many growth<br />
factors than any blood-rich injection product. It is used<br />
to treat wrinkles and crepiness in areas of the face, neck,<br />
décolletage, back of hands and under-eye circles, as well<br />
as the appearance of stretch marks and scarring.<br />
FACTOR4’s difference is in its high concentration of<br />
autologous growth factors. This concentration is achieved<br />
using technologically advanced tubing to encapsulate and<br />
incubate venous patient blood.<br />
‘FACTOR4 is appealing to clients and practitioners alike<br />
as it is a ‘natural’ product which gives a natural-looking<br />
result,’ says Sydney facial plastic surgeon Dr William<br />
Mooney. ‘It’s a ‘turn back the clock’ treatment which allows<br />
our clients to look refreshed, hydrated and fantastic for<br />
their age. FACTOR4 treatments give them an unfair<br />
advantage compared to their similarly aged friends.’<br />
‘We have experienced great results for skin tightening<br />
with FACTOR4; it’s easy to use, comfortable for the patient<br />
and affordable,’ he adds.<br />
factor4 is a turn-backthe-clock<br />
treatment,<br />
allowing clients to look<br />
fantastic for their age<br />
What can Factor4 treat?<br />
‘Most commonly we treat the full face (most popular area is<br />
the eyelids and tear troughs as they are so hard to tighten<br />
via other methods) and the entire neck surface area,’ Dr<br />
Mooney explains. ‘We also frequently use FACTOR4 for<br />
sagging skin around the elbows, knees, mummy tummies<br />
and even the backs of the hands.’<br />
And the results?<br />
FACTOR4 treatments tighten skin as the<br />
collected serum contains several different<br />
growth factors that stimulate healing of tissue.<br />
These growth factors stimulate collagen and in<br />
turn tighten skin and improve skin quality over<br />
the ensuing months.<br />
‘My patients are loving the FACTOR4<br />
treatment system, particularly if they attend<br />
all four recommended treatment sessions.<br />
They love that the treatment does not involve<br />
the injection of any chemical-based product<br />
and also the natural-looking results,’ says<br />
Dr Mooney.<br />
‘Where once we were only able to offer antiageing<br />
injectable treatments with pharmaceutical<br />
bases, we now have an all-natural product that<br />
uses only the patient’s own blood. This enables<br />
us to treat individuals who prefer to take a more<br />
natural, holistic approach to their beauty and<br />
wellbeing,’ he concludes. csbm<br />
What’s involved?<br />
First, blood is taken from the patient (just<br />
like a regular blood test) and placed in an<br />
incubator. During the incubation period –<br />
which can be between six and nine hours<br />
– the blood is exposed to pyrogenic-free<br />
surfaces, which elicit a vigorous and rapid<br />
increase in the synthesis of growth factors.<br />
Following this, centrifugation, extraction and<br />
filtration take place and give rise to a serum<br />
rich in growth factors, suitable for re-injection<br />
at the treatment site.<br />
‘In my experience, the treatment is quick<br />
and easy to administer, and there’s no need<br />
for any local anaesthetic,” says Dr Mooney.<br />
Before<br />
AFTER treatment with FACTOR4 by Dr Mooney<br />
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A natural<br />
approach to<br />
age<br />
management<br />
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Regen PRP uses your own blood<br />
platelet cells to regenerate<br />
your skin and body from within.<br />
Tara Casey reports.<br />
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy helps kick-start<br />
the body’s natural processes that stimulate healing,<br />
repair and tissue strengthening, effectively reversing<br />
signs of ageing from within.<br />
With a history spanning decades in the medical<br />
industry, PRP is a regenerative and rejuvenating procedure<br />
with countless options for application. It has been used<br />
to combat autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren’s<br />
syndrome; in sports medicine for treating injured joints and<br />
muscles; and now – thanks to companies such as Regen<br />
Lab PRP who were first to market in the cosmetic medicine<br />
field eight years ago – PRP has entered the cosmetic<br />
anti-ageing arena as a ‘natural’ way to rejuvenate and<br />
beautify skin.<br />
PRP can be used to treat a number of different<br />
concerns, including pigmentation, sagging skin, fine lines,<br />
scarring and uneven skin tone. ‘I’ve been using Regen<br />
PRP since 2008 and have found a wide range of patients<br />
benefit from this treatment,’ says Dr Georgina Konrat from<br />
Brisbane <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Clinic. ‘I’m treating concerns such as<br />
scarring from acne or trauma, ageing and sun-damaged<br />
skin, vaginal atrophy symptoms, and even hair loss.’<br />
‘I primarily use it for the face, décolletage and arms,<br />
to address ageing skin and sun damage,’ she continues.<br />
‘PRP treats these conditions by restructuring and<br />
regenerating the skin from within.’<br />
The procedure involves extracting a sample of the<br />
patient’s blood, centrifuging this sample to concentrate the<br />
blood’s platelets and then re-injecting the concentrated<br />
solution into the treatment area.<br />
Once the PRP is injected into the body, the platelet-rich<br />
solution works to kickstart the body’s cellular processes,<br />
stimulate collagen production, skin cell turnover and<br />
invigorate the area with stem cells and growth factors.<br />
Treatment with PRP is used to regenerate tissue, initiate<br />
vascular growth, induce cell differentiation and recruit<br />
other cells to help rejuvenate the area.<br />
‘Patients are very attracted to the idea of using their own<br />
plasma to regenerate and restructure their skin and tissues.<br />
The results thus far have been very pleasing. Also, because<br />
we are using the patient’s own cells, there is no risk of<br />
allergy, and with an experienced professional performing the<br />
treatment, there are few risks or complications associated<br />
with this procedure,’ says Dr Konrat.<br />
PRP offers a great option for younger patients seeking<br />
to reduce the early signs of skin ageing, but it is also ideal<br />
for older patients to incorporate Regen PRP with other<br />
treatment modalities to achieve even greater results. ‘In our<br />
practice, PRP is typically performed in combination with<br />
either fractionated laser resurfacing or microneedling with<br />
radiofrequency for enhanced results,’ says Dr Konrat.<br />
‘Depending on the patient’s condition, regular PRP<br />
is a wonderful way to maintain the health and integrity of<br />
the tissues. The results are permanent, in that permanent<br />
restructuring and regeneration occurs; however, skin and<br />
tissues will continue to age with time. The treatment,<br />
although a little uncomfortable, is well tolerated. Downtime<br />
is usually minimal and this makes PRP a very attractive<br />
treatment option.’<br />
REGEN PRP FOR GYNAECOLOGY<br />
Platelet-rich plasma is a regenerative and rejuvenating<br />
procedure with seemingly endless options for application.<br />
One such application is in the field of gynaecology.<br />
Regen PRP can be effective in repairing, rehydrating and<br />
stimulating collagen in the vaginal walls. It is also used for<br />
restoring vaginal muscle tone, boosting the strength of the<br />
vaginal skin and assisting in optimal lubrication.<br />
‘PRP represents a great advance in complementary<br />
therapy for the treatment of vaginal atrophy symptoms,’<br />
says Dr Konrat. ‘I have an extensive surgical practice of<br />
labiaplasty surgery (using my own ‘DOVE’ technique), and<br />
I have adopted Regen PRP treatment to assist with the<br />
regeneration of vaginal mucosal atrophy in a significant<br />
number of patients. The patients who particularly benefit<br />
from PRP are peri- and post-menopausal patients, as well<br />
as patients who have undergone or are undergoing surgical<br />
or medical menopause.’<br />
‘We are in the early stages of using PRP in this<br />
combination, but we are very pleased with the results thus<br />
far,’ she continues. ‘This is an example of the potential role<br />
of growth factors, stem cells and stem cell stimulants in the<br />
future of cosmetic medicine and cosmetic surgery.’<br />
Regenerative medicine is critical to the future of medicine<br />
in many fields, and cosmetic medicine and surgery is just<br />
one aspect of research and development in this area. ‘For<br />
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cosmetic medicine and surgery, PRP has an important<br />
future, both in its own right and in combination with other<br />
therapies,’ says Dr Konrat.<br />
Regen PRP for hair loss<br />
Regen Lab is tackling hair loss from all fronts. By<br />
boosting scalp health, accelerating hair regrowth and<br />
promoting regeneration of the hair follicle, Regen PRP is<br />
both a restorative and preventative measure against hair<br />
loss. Most importantly, it’s also natural, homogeneous<br />
and non-surgical.<br />
Sydney hair transplant surgeon Dr Johnathan Chan has<br />
been using Regen PRP treatment alongside surgical hair<br />
transplant procedures for the past two years. He explains<br />
it can achieve effective results both as a standalone and<br />
conjunctive procedure.<br />
‘One patient, a 53-year-old gentlemen, presented to me<br />
hoping to thicken his thinning hair with surgery,’ says Dr<br />
Chan. ‘I suggested trying Regen PRP to rescue as much<br />
hair as possible, and then use surgery to thicken up any<br />
areas that did not respond. In the end, the PRP-treated<br />
area became much thicker, beyond what we initially<br />
expected. Because of this, the patient only needed a<br />
small hair transplant, just to make the hairline perfect. This<br />
wouldn’t have been possible if he didn’t have so much hair<br />
restored by PRP.’<br />
Once PRP is injected into the treatment site, the<br />
concentrated blood platelets release proteins called<br />
growth factors, which communicate with the body’s cells<br />
to trigger natural regenerative processes. ‘PRP provides<br />
a concentrated dose of growth factors to stimulate tissue<br />
repair and rejuvenation,’ explains New Zealand cosmetic<br />
physician Dr Paul Nola, who has been using PRP to treat<br />
hair loss since 2008. ‘Hair follicles respond to these growth<br />
factors and can reactivate if resting, or grow thicker, healthier<br />
hair if active. Treatment has been shown to hasten reversal<br />
of alopecia areata and to slow or temporarily reverse male<br />
and female pattern hair loss.’<br />
Although there are several PRP systems on the market,<br />
RegenLab PRP has a unique centrifugation process.<br />
Designed to yield the optimal concentration of blood<br />
platelets, Regen PRP gives the physician the options<br />
to increase the platelet concentration to four times the<br />
patients baseline if needed. PRP is totally autologous; the<br />
patient’s plasma is harvested within five minutes and then<br />
injected immediately back into the patient, without any<br />
extra manipulations or incubations to the patient’s PRP.<br />
‘Regen is an easy-to-use system that is cost- and<br />
time-effective for the patient,’ Dr Chan explains. ‘The PRP<br />
Regen PRP<br />
for treating<br />
hair loss<br />
• Regen PRP fuels the scalp with growth<br />
factors to stimulate hair follicles and<br />
encourage hair regrowth<br />
• Increased blood flow after Regen PRP<br />
treatment aids in hair restoration<br />
• Regen PRP boosts the health and condition<br />
of the scalp to facilitate hair growth<br />
• Collagen and elastin production is promoted<br />
with Regen PRP; this can help yield more<br />
grafts in hair transplant surgery<br />
• Regen PRP can help accelerate the recovery<br />
of the scalp post hair transplant surgery<br />
• Regen PRP prevents and slows down<br />
further hair loss by improving the condition<br />
of the scalp and hair follicles<br />
concentration can be easily adjusted to tailor the treatment<br />
according to each individual patient.’<br />
A thorough consultation process is required to establish<br />
the best treatment plan with Regen PRP. In some cases,<br />
Regen PRP is used alongside hair transplant surgery to<br />
achieve optimum results. The PRP treatment assists in<br />
recovery following surgery, and helps optimise hair growth<br />
following a hair transplant procedure.<br />
‘The fact that PRP is a biological product means there is<br />
variability between individuals, in how many platelets they<br />
have and how effective their platelets and PRP will be in<br />
regrowing hair,’ Dr Nola explains.<br />
‘I treat hair loss with multiple modalities, including<br />
Regen PRP, prescription medicine, supplements, lifestyle<br />
adjustments, needle rolling and light-based therapy. Antiinflammatory<br />
tablets must be avoided for two weeks before<br />
PRP treatment, as they can disable platelet activity.’<br />
As with any medical or cosmetic procedure, a thorough<br />
consultation between patient and practitioner is necessary.<br />
Generally, the healthier the patient, the better the results.<br />
Commonly, a series of three treatments, four to six weeks<br />
apart, are performed to achieve the best result, however this<br />
can be altered according to the patient’s needs. ‘Every case<br />
is different, however, good results have been witnessed in<br />
many hair loss patients. Importantly, PRP triggers natural<br />
processes inside the scalp, which means effective results<br />
can be achieved with minimal risk and downtime. In fact,<br />
most patients return to work right after the procedure,’ Dr<br />
Chan concludes. csbm<br />
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Is Regenerative Medicine<br />
the way of the Future?<br />
Regenerative medicine<br />
research:<br />
• Investigates ways to help the human body<br />
repair, replace, restore and regenerate damaged<br />
tissues and organs<br />
• Uses cells, genes or other biological building<br />
blocks, along with bioengineered materials and<br />
technologies<br />
• Focuses on restoring the remarkable tissue<br />
regenerative capacity that all humans have<br />
before birth<br />
Regenerative medicine<br />
scientists are asking:<br />
• How do some human tissues (our skin, blood<br />
cells and lining of the digestive tract) naturally<br />
regenerate?<br />
• What determines this ability of cells? What<br />
switches it on and off?<br />
• How do newts re-grow their tail or limb, or fish<br />
regenerate their fins or heart? What biological<br />
and molecular processes make this happen?<br />
• Do the parts of our bodies that do not<br />
regenerate (such as the brain and heart) retain a<br />
latent ability to regenerate?<br />
Regenerative medicine could:<br />
• Halt, reverse and prevent damage to vital<br />
organs such as kidneys, livers and even hearts<br />
• Grow new vital organs for people with<br />
organ failure due to disease, injury or<br />
genetic conditions<br />
• Treat and cure diabetes through stem<br />
cell therapies<br />
• Reverse the effects of neuro-degenerative<br />
diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer’s<br />
disease and Parkinson’s disease<br />
• Stop the body attacking itself in autoimmune<br />
diseases including multiple sclerosis,<br />
type 1 diabetes, Crohn’s disease and<br />
rheumatoid arthritis<br />
• Treat cancer by building on current stem cell<br />
therapies such as bone marrow transplants<br />
for leukaemia<br />
• Prevent ageing<br />
Regenerative medicine<br />
can involve:<br />
• Regeneration of tissues by injecting or implanting<br />
regeneration-competent cells (usually derived<br />
from adult or embryonic stem cells)<br />
• Protecting cells and tissue from damage due to<br />
disease or injury (eg, by preventing cell death)<br />
• Inducing regeneration in tissue by recruitment<br />
of a patient’s own cells to the tissue or using<br />
proteins or gene delivery to stimulate cell<br />
division in the tissue<br />
• Prevention of inflammation and scarring in tissues<br />
to better enable the use of these methods<br />
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lasers&<br />
gynaecology<br />
ADELAIDE GYNAECOLOGIST AND<br />
PELVIC RECONSTRUCTION SURGEON<br />
DR OSEKA ONUMA DISCUSSES THE<br />
GROWING POPUALRITY OF LASERS<br />
IN THE GYNAECOLOGY SECTOR.<br />
Lasers are one of the most well-known tools of medicine<br />
today, and there is a huge variety of lasers with very<br />
specific applications in many industries. Within<br />
medicine, lasers were originally used for their destructive,<br />
excisional and coagulation properties and recently they<br />
have become synonymous with cosmetic medicine and<br />
facial rejuvenation.<br />
Gynaecology was one of the earlier adopters of laser<br />
technology. In 1973 it was used to treat erosions of the<br />
cervix, and soon after for excising or coagulating cervical<br />
pre-cancer lesions and fallopian tube micro-surgery. The<br />
CO 2<br />
laser, originally developed in 1961 was the first laser<br />
used in gynaecological practice in 1973. It was the cost<br />
of laser technology, particularly in the 1990s, which limited<br />
its wider adoption.<br />
In gynaecological practice, depending on the doctor’s<br />
preference and availability, lasers can be used to treat<br />
endometriosis, utero-sacral nerve ablation, division of<br />
adhesions, excision/ablation of cervical and vulval lesions<br />
and ovarian/fallopian tube surgery.<br />
Within the past 20 years, there has been an addition to<br />
the scope of gynaecological use of lasers: the improvement<br />
of quality of life issues such as sexual function. Laser<br />
Vaginal Rejuvenation (LVR), a term coined by a US<br />
gynaecologist, refers to a technique of using a diode laser<br />
as a cutting/dissecting tool when performing prolapse<br />
surgery - surgery designed to correct physical defects but<br />
not addressing sexual issues, rather, simply concerned with<br />
the size of a lump. Laser-assisted vaginal surgery is a more<br />
accurate description of this treatment.<br />
Lasers are now being used in<br />
gynaecology to improve quality of<br />
life issues such as sexual function<br />
The surgery remains controversial, not due to its efficacy<br />
but rather because the concept of female sexual function<br />
is not routinely taught in specialist gynaecological training.<br />
There has been a struggle to place women and their needs<br />
at the forefront of treatment and this remains a significant<br />
issue in current gynaecological practice. A variety of<br />
terminologies, seemingly pejorative, such as vaginoplasty,<br />
vaginal rejuvenation, cosmetic gynaecology, cosmetogynaecology,<br />
designer vagina, has been used for laserassisted<br />
vaginal therapy adding to the controversy.<br />
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The Australian Centre for Female<br />
Pelvic & Vaginal Rejuvenation<br />
The advantage of laser dissection includes the ability<br />
to dissect, coagulate, cut and, at the same time, promote<br />
collagen formation, which assists healing and reduces scar<br />
tissue formation. Surgeons believe this results in a greater<br />
improvement in sensation during intercourse compared to<br />
conventional cold-knife techniques.<br />
The two main types of laser used in non-surgical<br />
treatment of the vagina are the CO 2<br />
and Erbium-YAG. They<br />
produce their effects by photothermal damage to both the<br />
surface epidermal mucosa and more importantly to the<br />
deeper lamina propria where most of the therapeutic effects<br />
are achieved. The CO 2<br />
laser is more aggressive than the<br />
Erb-YAG laser being subablative (deeper) throughout the<br />
whole application, with the photo thermal damage higher on<br />
similar energy levels and passes. The Erb-YAG laser system<br />
employs two distinct delivery methods: a multipulse delivery<br />
that is not subablative and a single shot, long-pulsed mode<br />
that is subablative and produces a deeper thermal spread.<br />
Photothermal damage results in the vaginal surface<br />
epidermal mucosa becoming thicker, more dense and<br />
cellular, with less keratin. The arrangement of the connective<br />
tissue in the lamina propria (deeper layer) is more dense,<br />
suggesting increased collagen.<br />
New technology or the application of pre-existing<br />
technology to new indications requires a robust examination<br />
of any available evidence, evaluation of the technology and<br />
monitoring of the outcome. It is possible that the makers of<br />
the CO 2<br />
laser are being over cautious or that the makers of<br />
the Erb-YAG laser are being too optimistic in their indications<br />
for use of their technology.<br />
There is a clear differentiation between non-surgical laser<br />
vaginal treatments and traditional vaginoplasty and laserassisted<br />
vaginal surgical procedures.<br />
Whilst non-surgical laser vaginal treatment shows the<br />
most promise for improving or curing symptoms related<br />
to atrophic vaginitis, it is of little value in correcting pelvic<br />
organ prolapse. Non-surgical laser vaginal treatment can<br />
improve very mild stress incontinence or reduce vaginal wall<br />
relaxation, however it is unlikely to cure any significant stress<br />
urinary incontinence or improve sensation during intercourse<br />
where the vagina and the vaginal opening are widespread<br />
because of detached or torn muscles and fascia.<br />
We can say non-surgical laser vaginal treatment/<br />
rejuvenation/therapy is an excellent addition to the limited<br />
arsenal available for treating some symptoms of female<br />
pelvic floor dysfunction. The risks associated when properly<br />
performed are almost negligible. Treatment should be<br />
carried out by doctors properly trained in assessing the<br />
vagina and knowledgeable about both the theoretical and<br />
clinical aspects of laser therapy.<br />
A discussion about your symptoms with a doctor who<br />
has a clear understanding of all the modalities of treatments<br />
is imperative. Your doctor is able to guide you towards the<br />
optimal treatment offering you the best outcome. csbm<br />
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Empowering women through<br />
knowlege, choice and access to<br />
world class care<br />
Dr Oseka<br />
Onuma<br />
Gynaecologist & Pelvic<br />
Reconstructive Surgeon<br />
BSc. (Hons), MJur., CCST,<br />
MBBS, FRANZCOG, FRCOG<br />
ADELAIDE • SYDNEY • DARWIN<br />
DR OSEKA ONUMA<br />
4 Robe Terrace, Medindie SA 5081<br />
08 8344 6085<br />
Facsimile 08 8344 6087<br />
Email reception@dronuma.com.au<br />
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genital<br />
non-invasive<br />
vaginal<br />
tightening<br />
MonaLisa Touch offers a simple laser<br />
treatment to counter the effects of<br />
vaginal ageing, including dryness, laxity<br />
and incontinence. Tara Casey reports.<br />
MonaLisa Touch, distributed in Australia by High<br />
Tech Laser, is a new non-surgical way to treat<br />
vaginal atrophy. MonaLisa Touch can also be used<br />
for aesthetic purposes, to counter the effects of ageing and<br />
achieve a rejuvenating effect by restoring vaginal tissue.<br />
‘MonaLisa Touch has been developed to help patients<br />
suffering from symptoms such as urinary incontinence,<br />
painful intercourse, dryness, itchiness, burning, vulval and<br />
vaginal pain, prolapse and laxity or looseness,’ explains<br />
Dr Fariba Behnia-Willison, a gynaecologist from South<br />
Australia. ‘These symptoms are part of a common condition<br />
known as vaginal atrophy. Additionally, because of how the<br />
treatment works, it can be used for vaginal rejuvenation.’<br />
‘Almost all of my patients have noticed a significant<br />
improvement following the MonaLisa Touch procedure –<br />
some have even described the treatment as life-changing,’<br />
she continues. ‘I hope it becomes the new standard of<br />
care for the many women suffering from these often painful<br />
symptoms that affect their everyday life. It certainly has in<br />
my practice.’<br />
The versatility of MonaLisa Touch stems from the<br />
technology it uses to improve the genital mucosa and<br />
restore proper function in the treatment area. Using<br />
fractional laser light, the MonaLisa Touch probe – which is<br />
inserted into the vagina – delivers thermal energy into the<br />
deeper layers of the vaginal tissue.<br />
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This kick-starts the body’s natural processes to increase blood flow and stimulate<br />
the formation of collagen, which improves the integrity and elasticity of the genital<br />
mucosa. This can be effective in alleviating vaginal pain in those patients experiencing<br />
gynaecological problems or vaginal atrophy, or in simply tightening the vaginal walls<br />
for a rejuvenating effect.<br />
‘To put it in simple terms, the MonaLisa Touch procedure stimulates the body’s<br />
natural processes,’ Dr Behnia-Willison explains. ‘It creates more hydrated and<br />
healthy cells which help to increase vascularisation, hydration and acidity, which are<br />
all important components of vaginal health.’<br />
According to Dr Behnia-Willison, treatment to improve vaginal function is sought<br />
out by a significant number of patients, and of different ages. ‘Although many are<br />
going through menopause or are post-menopausal, there are also many younger<br />
women suffering from similar symptoms,’ she says. ‘I have found this treatment to<br />
be particularly effective for women who find it painful to have sexual intercourse.’<br />
My patients have noticed a significant improvement<br />
following the MonaLisa Touch procedure – some have<br />
even described the procedure as life-changing<br />
MonaLisa Touch delivers thermal heating at specific depths in the tissue to achieve<br />
an optimum, targeted result. Also, the fractionated effect means there are areas of<br />
untouched tissue left between laser columns. This healthy tissue helps promote<br />
healing and minimise downtime after treatment.<br />
‘The advantage of the MonaLisa Touch procedure, for both results and safety, is<br />
that it uses a fractionated CO 2<br />
laser, which means the heat is deposited at the ideal<br />
depth in the tissue,’ Dr Behnia-Willison explains. ‘And because it is a fractional laser<br />
treatment it leaves most of the superficial layer untouched, which is important from<br />
a safety perspective.’<br />
The treatment is non-invasive and no anaesthesia is required. Often a series of<br />
treatments is recommended for best results. ‘MonaLisa Touch is a straightforward<br />
and simple procedure. It involves a probe placed inside the vagina and the<br />
fractionated CO 2<br />
energy delivered to the vaginal tissue,’ says Dr Behnia-Willison.<br />
‘The published research has shown that the best results are obtained from<br />
three MonaLisa Touch treatments, performed a month apart. Most patients notice<br />
a significant improvement after the first procedure. I also recommend to patients<br />
they may need a follow-up procedure every year or so, after the initial course of<br />
treatments.’<br />
As with any medical procedure, there are some potential side effects with the<br />
MonaLisa Touch treatment. ‘In my experience, which is similar to that of overseas<br />
practitioners, the likelihood of post-treatment complications following a MonaLisa<br />
Touch treatment is minimal,’ she says. ‘The worst side effect I have seen has been<br />
some mild discomfort for 12 to 24 hours following the procedure, but this is in only<br />
a handful of patients and I have now performed more than 2,500 MonaLisa Touch<br />
treatments in Australia.’<br />
Whether you’re looking to relieve the symptoms of vaginal atrophy, or seeking<br />
a rejuvenating effect, MonaLisa Touch is worthwhile to explore; it’s also backed by<br />
clinical research and a history of success in a gynaecological setting. csbm<br />
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feature<br />
your<br />
best<br />
accessory<br />
the advantages of having<br />
beautiful teeth go well<br />
beyond aesthetics.<br />
learn the current<br />
procedures available to<br />
perfect your smile and<br />
radiate confidence.<br />
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Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock.com<br />
Being born with a perfect smile used to be a highly<br />
enviable genetic gift, but now even those who didn’t<br />
make the cut in the gene pool can achieve a pearly<br />
white smile with some cosmetic dental assistance.<br />
while traditional dentistry is integral in oral hygiene and<br />
preventing, diagnosing and treating oral disease, the current<br />
wave of dentistry is focused on improving the appearance<br />
of a person’s teeth, mouth and smile. restorative and<br />
general dental practices address necessary treatment,<br />
whereas cosmetic dentists provide desired services.<br />
the choice of treatments is wide and varied, from<br />
veneers, bridges, crowns and white fi llings to computerised<br />
smile analyses that look at the harmony between lips,<br />
gums and teeth. on the following pages, we do the rounds<br />
of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments.<br />
crowns, BriDges<br />
anD Fillings<br />
common methods for correcting slight aesthetic<br />
discrepancies or issues of tooth quality are crowns,<br />
bridges and fi llings.<br />
Crowns or caps are used to restore chipped teeth<br />
or replace broken teeth. an impression of the tooth is<br />
taken and the crown – made from metal or porcelain<br />
– is built in a laboratory to individual prescription,<br />
using a gold alloy covered with bonded porcelain. the<br />
old tooth is then cut down a millimetre or so to make<br />
room for the crown. the crown is then cemented to<br />
the tooth.<br />
Bridges cover the gap where a tooth is missing or<br />
a gap is present. it entails a metal unit of three crowns<br />
and is fashioned from porcelain to blend with existing<br />
teeth, which is cemented to the teeth either side of the<br />
gap. these teeth are drilled down to attach the bridge<br />
either side of the gap. the middle crown is solid to<br />
mimic a tooth, the other two are hollow in order to fi t<br />
over the teeth. generally a couple of appointments are<br />
required and the results last from three years to fi fteen<br />
years, if maintained properly.<br />
White fillings are for people with smaller gaps,<br />
chipped teeth or fi lling the edge of a tooth. They are<br />
made of a composite of resin and glass particles,<br />
cemented onto the existing tooth using a bonding<br />
agent. one appointment is required and, while they<br />
are less resilient than veneers, results should last for<br />
around 15 years if cleaned properly.<br />
chipped, broken, discoloured or decayed teeth<br />
may be repaired or have their appearance corrected<br />
using a procedure called composite bonding. a dental<br />
composite material with the look of enamel is applied<br />
into the cavity or onto the surface of a tooth, where it<br />
is then sculpted into shape, contoured and hardened<br />
with a high-intensity light. the result is a restoration that<br />
blends invisibly with the remainder of the surrounding<br />
tooth structure and the rest of the natural teeth.<br />
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Teeth<br />
whitening<br />
In the blossoming world of cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening<br />
reigns supreme as arguably the most commonly recommended<br />
procedure. Teeth are often stained from poor oral hygiene or<br />
smoking, food, coffee, tea or red wine. Bleaching the teeth can<br />
enhance the appearance of your smile.<br />
Universally valued by men and women alike, whitening (or<br />
bleaching) treatments are available to appeal to every budget and<br />
time frame. Whether in the form of one-hour bleaching sessions<br />
at your dentist’s office, or at-home bleaching kits, teeth whitening<br />
solutions abound. Virtually everyone who opts for this cosmetic<br />
treatment will see moderate to substantial improvement in the<br />
brightness and whiteness of their smile. However, teeth whitening<br />
is not a permanent solution and requires maintenance and repeat<br />
treatments for a prolonged effect.<br />
There are three types of teeth whitening techniques to choose<br />
from: pure laser, kick-start laser and at-home kits. The pure laser<br />
technique is a quick fix to whiten teeth. It involves laser beams or<br />
light emitting wavelengths to provide an intense light that activates<br />
a whitening agent made from carbamide peroxide or hydrogen<br />
peroxide pasted onto the enamel of the tooth. This chemical<br />
reaction lifts the stain out of the enamel and is then washed away<br />
by the dentist. It takes about one-and-a-half hours and needs<br />
topping up once every three to six months.<br />
With the second method, a mould of the teeth is taken by the<br />
dentist and a mouth guard made to exact specifications. The<br />
patient wears the mouthguard filled with a whitening gel made from<br />
carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide of professional strength.<br />
‘Kick start’ laser beams, or light emitting wavelengths, activate the<br />
gel pasted onto the enamel of the tooth. Two appointments, two<br />
weeks apart offer results of three to six months.<br />
At-home teeth whitening can be in the form of a mouthguard<br />
filled with whitening gel or whitening strips. Both do not harm the<br />
teeth but slightly change the composition of the dentine – the<br />
part of a tooth that is hard, contains calcium and lies underneath<br />
the enamel – making it appear whiter. Results last between three<br />
and six months. Typically the home-use whitening products can’t<br />
achieve the bleaching effect from the dentist’s office, but it’s a<br />
good alternative for more superficial staining.<br />
Dental<br />
Implants<br />
Dental implants are artificial tooth root<br />
replacements that are used as a part of<br />
prosthetic (artificial replacement) dentistry to<br />
compensate for tooth loss. Often the result is<br />
not only an enhanced smile, but also a more<br />
youthful appearance, since missing teeth<br />
cause the face to collapse and make you look<br />
older than you actually are.<br />
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Dental<br />
veneers<br />
Dental veneers are custom-designed shells of tooth-like material that, when<br />
applied over the surface of a tooth, can cover worn tooth enamel, uneven<br />
tooth alignment or spacing, crowding, staining and chips or cracks. Veneers<br />
can also increase the dimension of the tooth, thicken them, and make them<br />
squarer or longer. Regardless of what causes unattractive teeth, dental<br />
veneers may solve most or even all cosmetic dental issues.<br />
Second to this, the translucent quality of today’s veneers provides a more<br />
natural look than what’s been available in the past.<br />
The veneer is bonded onto the front surface of the tooth using a chemical<br />
bonding agent, with some minimal drilling to curve the contours of the<br />
veneers in most cases.<br />
The two most common materials used in the manufacture of dental<br />
veneers are composite resin and porcelain veneers. Both porcelain veneers<br />
and composite veneers can be fabricated by a dental technician in a dental<br />
laboratory and are bonded to the tooth with resin cement, but composite<br />
veneers can also be directly fabricated inside your mouth at the dentist. Of<br />
the two, porcelain veneers are longer lasting and more expensive.<br />
Teeth<br />
straightening<br />
There are two ways to straighten teeth, either<br />
cosmetically or with orthodontics (the area of<br />
dentistry concerned with the prevention and<br />
correction of irregularities of the teeth).<br />
For people with crowded, crooked or tilting<br />
teeth, this is a viable solution.<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> teeth straightening can include<br />
reshaping the gums or applying veners (see<br />
previous page), whereas orthodontics uses<br />
metal or tooth-coloured braces or clear<br />
aligners (Invisalign) fitted inside the mouth.<br />
These are usually worn for one to three<br />
years, with appointments every four to eight<br />
weeks depending on the individual. Patients<br />
will be advised to wear a retainer after they<br />
are removed.<br />
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teeth<br />
smile<br />
SYDNEY AESTHETIC and<br />
RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTIST<br />
DR SARKIS NALBANDIAN<br />
SAYS A MINIMALLY INVASIVE<br />
APPROACH IS OFTEN THE<br />
BEST OPTION IN RESTORING<br />
A BEAUTIFUL SMILE. TARA<br />
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A<br />
beautiful smile should be<br />
natural looking, symmetrical<br />
and striking. Sydney aesthetic<br />
reconstructive dentist Dr Sarkis<br />
Nalbandian takes a minimally invasive<br />
approach in preserving, improving and<br />
maintaining a patient’s natural smile.<br />
‘Optimising the smile should be<br />
about imitating nature and working with<br />
what’s already there,’ Dr Nalbandian<br />
explains. ‘It is essential that the smile<br />
is considered in relation to the rest<br />
of the face. The shape and shade<br />
of the teeth, as well as the arch<br />
shape, should be recreated according<br />
to the facial frame. It’s really about<br />
the face, not about the teeth – that’s<br />
true aesthetics.’<br />
While Dr Nalbandian uses a variety<br />
of techniques to create aesthetic and<br />
functional results in smile rejuvenation,<br />
he often recommends composite<br />
porcelain and ultra-thin porcelain<br />
veneers to achieve noticeable results<br />
with minimal intervention.<br />
Dr Nalbandian performs his<br />
renowned One Visit Smile Lift, where<br />
he uses composite and ultra-thin<br />
porcelain veneers developed by him<br />
and his technical team to rejuvenate<br />
the smile without damaging the<br />
existing teeth – these are placed in the<br />
one visit.<br />
‘My ultra-thin veneers require<br />
no local anaesthetic and, most<br />
importantly, the existing enamel is<br />
always preserved.’<br />
On the following page we showcase<br />
a selection of Dr Nalbandian’s One<br />
Visit Smile Lift case studies. csbm<br />
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teeth<br />
makeover<br />
CASE STUDY 1<br />
This patient had worn upper front teeth which impacted negatively on her overall<br />
appearance, speech and confidence.<br />
Initially during diagnosis, Dr Nalbandian established the patient’s ideal<br />
tooth length and aesthetic and she was happy to proceed. Eight composite<br />
reconstructions were completed in one visit with no drilling of the tooth structure<br />
and no injections – for a complete smile rejuvenation.<br />
BEFORE (note the worn, reverse smile line)<br />
AFTER non-invasive treatment in one visit by Dr Nalbandian<br />
Note the improved smile line and teeth display.<br />
BEFORE (note the obvious reverse smile line)<br />
AFTER smile rejuvenation in one visit by Dr Nalbandian,<br />
enhancing this patient’s whole facial aesthetic.<br />
CASE STUDY 2<br />
‘This patient had become self-conscious about the shape and colour of her<br />
teeth,’ says Dr Nalbandian. ‘The top teeth were spatially shorter and had a worn<br />
appearance. The patient opted to undergo a minimally invasive procedure, using<br />
ultra-thin porcelain veneers to improve the appearance of her smile. Both the<br />
upper and lower 10 teeth were treated with ultra-thin porcelain veneers developed<br />
at Designer Smiles, and her worn smile and bite was also improved.<br />
‘The patient loves the colour, shape and symmetry of her new smile.’<br />
BEFORE (note the severe tetracycline discolouration)<br />
AFTER ultrathin porcelain veneers requiring no injections, and<br />
preserving the tooth structure. Procedure completed in two visits.<br />
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We buff them, moisturise them and slather them in<br />
colourful gloss. They frame the words we speak<br />
and soften the most intimate of moments. Indeed,<br />
a voluminous set of lips is thought to hold a thrall over the<br />
opposite sex like no other part of the body. But how can<br />
you maximise this asset if your own lips are lacking in both<br />
colour and volume?<br />
Sydney cosmetic tattoo practitioner Val Glover-Hovan<br />
has been using cosmetic tattoo to enhance the appearance<br />
of her clients’ lips for more than 30 years. Having learned<br />
the technique in the 1980s, she has been pioneering<br />
permanent makeup ever since, and is at the forefront of<br />
using tattoos as a cosmetic procedure.<br />
‘Permanent makeup has many beauty benefits, not to<br />
mention the economic and time-saving factors,’ she says.<br />
‘Its roots trace back to the 1930s and, while both the<br />
technique and its popularity have advanced considerably<br />
since this time, the reasons for its continued popularity<br />
remain the same.’<br />
According to Glover-Hovan, cosmetic tattooing helps<br />
highlight a person’s best features while camouflaging the<br />
worst. ‘Many of my clients have said they wonder why it<br />
took so long to make the decision to have a cosmetic tattoo<br />
procedure,’ she says.<br />
Glover-Hovan draws on a number of techniques,<br />
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However, lip enhancement is one of the most popular<br />
requests amongst her clientele.<br />
Lip Liner<br />
‘Permanent lip liner is for people who have no definite<br />
lip shape, pale lips, sun-damaged lips, uneven lips,<br />
or lips that have lost their shape as a result of cold<br />
sores or injury,’ says Glover-Hovan. ‘It’s ideal for people<br />
who prefer a definite lip shape to emphasise or enlarge<br />
the mouth or for ladies with “crease lines” around the<br />
mouth area.’<br />
During the procedure, colour is tattooed in a fine or<br />
thick line on the outer edge of lips. ‘This gives definition<br />
to the shape of the mouth,’ notes Glover-Hovan. ‘The<br />
lips are a sensuous feature of the face and having a<br />
definite lip line can also help many ladies apply their<br />
lipstick correctly.’<br />
Full lip colour<br />
Lip blending goes one step further, blending colour into<br />
the inner part of the lips. ‘This can help disguise the lip<br />
line, making it appear more natural,’ says Glover-Hovan.<br />
‘I also use this technique to fill in white areas where the<br />
lip line has been extended away from the natural lip line<br />
or to balance crooked lip shapes.’<br />
According to Glover-Hovan, lip blend and all-over<br />
colour helps make the lips look fuller and is therefore<br />
ideal for anyone lacking volume and colour in their<br />
lips but who might not want to augment their lips with<br />
cosmetic injectables.<br />
Glover-Hovan says subtlety is the key to successful<br />
cosmetic tattooing, and the result is always subjective.<br />
‘To be honest, the people closest to you may not notice<br />
that a cosmetic tattoo procedure has been performed;<br />
we aim for a natural-looking result and the procedure<br />
has little to no downtime,’ she says. ‘A full lip procedure<br />
is the only one that shows swelling afterwards, whereas<br />
lip liner alone is likely to escape their notice.’ csbm<br />
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THIN, SPARSE BROWS? GUILTY OF<br />
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4. 3D brows<br />
5. Embroidery<br />
6. Soft tap<br />
7. Blading<br />
Bold brows are back and they’re trending all by<br />
themselves. From the thin face framers of Greta<br />
Garbo, to Cara Delevingne’s thicker power brows<br />
and Kim Kardashian’s bleaching experiments, the eyebrow<br />
game is ever evolving. Eyebrows are forever the centre of<br />
beauty talk and are now the latest fashion accessory – just<br />
search the hash tag #EyebrowsOnFleek and brace yourself<br />
for the endless styles, colours and adornments gracing<br />
eyebrows the world over.<br />
As eyebrows have taken centre stage in the world of<br />
fashion, the art of cosmetic tattooing to reshape and<br />
emphasise the brows has become more popular.<br />
However, Sydney permanent makeup practitioner<br />
Rita Porreca of Sydney Permanent Makeup Centre says<br />
consumers are more confused than ever before about the<br />
diff erent brow tattooing methods available.<br />
‘I have been in this industry for over 25 years and only<br />
recently have I noticed that clients are so confused about<br />
brow tattooing methods,’ says Porreca. ‘An experienced<br />
cosmetic tattooist should know the diff erent methods<br />
for brow tattooing, and be able to tailor their approach<br />
according to the client’s preferences and the look they’re<br />
trying to achieve.’<br />
‘Blading, soft tap and feature, all refer to a similar method<br />
for eyebrow tattooing, performed with a hand tool,’ Porreca<br />
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explains. ‘This method goes back to when Japanese geisha<br />
girls wanted to distinguish their eyebrows elegantly. Using<br />
a thin blade, a pattern is applied to the brows and ink is<br />
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applied over the top.’<br />
‘In my experience, blading is an exquisite technique that<br />
creates a very natural look. However, the pigment fades up<br />
to 50 percent within five days of the procedure,’ she adds.<br />
The art of blading has been reinvented again. Porreca<br />
takes a combined approach, using the blading technique timeless and<br />
timeless and with the faster, more permanent machine method. She<br />
believes this approach takes eyebrow tattooing to the next effortless beauty<br />
level, achieving the best possible results for her clients.<br />
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Accentuating the brow area can shape the entire face. with surgeons on post-operative care.<br />
Brows speak volumes – they can add symmetry, frame the<br />
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making<br />
sense<br />
of<br />
sunscreens<br />
Do not fall victim to sun-damaged skin<br />
or, worse yet, skin cancer. Here’s a<br />
timely reminder of why sun protection is<br />
essential. tara casey reports.<br />
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Despite having the highest rates of melanoma<br />
in the world, Australia has been slow to adopt<br />
the heightened protection offered by SPF 50+<br />
sunscreen. Having already been successfully introduced<br />
to Europe, North America and even to our neighbours in<br />
New Zealand, 2013 saw the super-strength sun protection<br />
introduced Down Under. Here we revisit what SPF 50<br />
actually means, and how it differs from other SPFs.<br />
SPF 50+<br />
Since 1998, Australia has abided by the Australian/New<br />
Zealand Sunscreen Standard ruling, allowing products to<br />
be labelled with a maximum SPF claim of 30+. In 2013,<br />
however, a revised Standard was published, upping the<br />
limit to 50+.<br />
According to the Department of Health and Ageing,<br />
approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed<br />
with skin cancer before the age of 70 and are four times<br />
more likely to develop a skin cancer than any other form<br />
of cancer. So why has it taken so long to introduce these<br />
higher levels of protection to our shores?<br />
The concern has always been that people will think<br />
that, by using a sunscreen labelled SPF 50, they can<br />
either use less of it or won’t have to apply it as often.<br />
And while an increase from 30 to 50 sounds like a lot, in<br />
reality the extra protection offered by SPF 50 isn’t nearly<br />
as significant. Add to this the fact the average person<br />
puts on between 25 and 50 percent less sunscreen than<br />
the recommended amount, and you can see why the<br />
authorities may have urged caution over introducing what<br />
merely appears to be a significantly more effective level<br />
of protection.<br />
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Diminishing<br />
returns<br />
No sunscreen affords 100 percent protection from the<br />
harmful rays of the sun. According to Ric Williams,<br />
research and development manager at NexGen<br />
Pharmaceuticals, a sunscreen with SPF 15 blocks 93.3<br />
percent of UVB rays, whilst a sunscreen with SPF 50<br />
blocks as much as 98 percent.<br />
‘Arguably, an SPF 15 sunscreen provides full UVB<br />
protection for healthy individuals,’ he says. ‘The<br />
difference of 4.7 percent between a SPF 15 and SPF<br />
50, would not seem significant to most individuals.’<br />
However, Williams also notes that, whilst the UVA<br />
protection given by any sunscreen is minimal, the<br />
higher the SPF, the better protected you are from UVA,<br />
and especially UVA II radiation.<br />
Although UVB radiation is the primary cause of<br />
sunburn and skin cancer, UVA radiation is what causes<br />
photoageing – ageing from the sun that can result in<br />
wrinkles, sun spots and uneven pigmentation. In high<br />
doses, UVA radiation can also cause skin cancer.<br />
The proper way to<br />
use sunscreens<br />
‘The use of sunscreen is an important preventative measure<br />
to help reduce the risk of developing skin cancer and<br />
premature skin ageing,’ says Williams. ‘Skin is susceptible<br />
to attack by the sun, resulting in the destruction of collagen<br />
and elastin structure, and more seriously the damage to<br />
cells’ DNA leading to possible cancer formation.’<br />
No matter what level of protection you choose, therefore,<br />
the best advice is to apply your sunscreen properly.<br />
‘Sunscreen should be applied liberally enough to<br />
all sun-exposed areas that it forms a film when initially<br />
applied. If you’re not using this much — about half a 100g<br />
tube (every time you put sunscreen on your whole body);<br />
you’re probably not getting enough protection from UV,’<br />
says Williams.<br />
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According to Williams, scientists use a simple formula<br />
to determine how much sunscreen should be used. ‘As an<br />
example, for a person about 175cm tall and weighing about<br />
82.5kg they will require approximately 40g – almost half a<br />
typical 100g tube, of sunscreen to cover their body to the<br />
same level as is specified in the Australian Standard test<br />
procedure,’ he says.<br />
Using this amount means you are using the effective<br />
level as stated on the label. Using less means you are not<br />
getting the SPF stated on the label.<br />
‘The prudent course is to reapply the sunscreen at<br />
regular intervals to ensure an adequate film is maintained,’<br />
says Williams, who also stresses that using sunscreen is a<br />
filter only.<br />
‘What that means is that the sunscreen continuously<br />
allows the passage of a low level of ultraviolet radiation –<br />
even if it is SPF 30. Reapplication of the sunscreen does not<br />
remove the damage that has already been caused by the<br />
What<br />
is SPF?<br />
SPF refers to the Sun Protection Factor offered<br />
by various sunscreens. The level of SPF<br />
given to each sunscreen is measured using<br />
a complex mathematical equation, and refers<br />
to the amount of ultraviolet raditation required<br />
to cause sunburn with the sunscreen on, as<br />
a multiple of the amount required without the<br />
sunscreen.<br />
Traditionally the SPF is rated for sun damage<br />
by UVB rays only. However, the new legislation<br />
requires the industry to change these standards<br />
and include information about the potential to<br />
protect from UVA radiation, too.<br />
The protection given to individuals by a certain<br />
level of sunscreen will vary depending on:<br />
• the amount applied<br />
• the frequency of application<br />
• the skin type of the user<br />
• immersion in water through swimming<br />
• amount of sunscreen absorbed by the skin.<br />
transmitted radiation,’ he explains. ‘When you reapply the<br />
sunscreen, unlike a cure, you do not “start the clock again.”<br />
So the purpose of reapplying the sunscreen is to ensure<br />
that it is still covering the skin properly. Even if an SPF 30<br />
sunscreen is reapplied regularly, if the intensity of the UV<br />
radiation is high enough and if the skin is exposed for long<br />
enough, invisible damage, or even physical damage in the<br />
form of sunburn, could occur.’<br />
Williams says that another misapprehension is that<br />
the sunscreen starts to work immediately it is applied.<br />
‘All sunscreens in Australia come with the warning that<br />
the sunscreen should be applied 15-30 minutes before<br />
going into the sun and it should read 15-30 minutes before<br />
entering the water,’ he says. ‘This time allows the water in<br />
the product to evaporate and the waterproof sunscreen film<br />
to properly form on the skin surface.’<br />
Nature’s<br />
protection<br />
The mineral zinc oxide has long been known to provide<br />
complete protection from UVB and UVA radiation, and is the<br />
only FDA-approved sunscreen for children under 6 months<br />
of age. However, zinc oxide can leave an undesirable white<br />
residue on the skin.<br />
Modern advances in nanotechnology have meant that<br />
scientists have been able to reduce the particle size of the<br />
zinc oxide to just 80 to 120nm. At this size, the zinc oxide<br />
can sit on the surface of the skin, still working effectively as<br />
a sunscreen, without causing a white appearance.<br />
Nanotechnology, however, has sparked scientific debate<br />
with some fearing the escape of particles into the blood<br />
stream. ‘In early 2009, the Therapeutic Goods Administration<br />
(TGA) conducted an updated review of the scientific<br />
literature in relation to the use of nanoparticulate zinc oxide<br />
and titanium dioxide in sunscreens,’ says Williams.<br />
‘The TGA review concluded that the potential for titanium<br />
dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens to<br />
cause adverse effects depends primarily upon the ability of<br />
the nanoparticles to reach viable skin cells; and to date, the<br />
current weight of evidence suggests that titanium dioxide<br />
and zinc oxide nanoparticles do not reach viable skin cells;<br />
rather, they remain on the surface of the skin and in the<br />
outer layer of the skin that is composed of non-viable cells.’<br />
The TGA is continuing to monitor the emerging scientific<br />
literature to ensure appropriate action is taken should any<br />
tangible safety concerns be identified. Currently, however,<br />
no specific warnings about nanoparticles need to be placed<br />
on labels of sunscreens.<br />
In Australia, all active ingredients, such as zinc oxide and<br />
titanium dioxide, must be declared on sunscreen labels, to<br />
help consumers make informed choices. However, it is not<br />
a requirement for sunscreen labels to declare the particle<br />
size of the active ingredients. csbm<br />
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Simplify<br />
skincare<br />
What you need<br />
for skin health.<br />
nothing more,<br />
nothing less.<br />
The essentials for a simplified yet<br />
effective skincare starts off with<br />
a gentle cleanser to prep skin for<br />
penetration of active ingredients (we’ll<br />
get into that later!), a good exfoliator to<br />
buff away dead skin cells and an SPF<br />
moisturiser to protect your skin from<br />
those harsh UV rays.<br />
Understanding skincare products<br />
and how to use them is the first step<br />
in implementing an effective skincare<br />
regimen. With the myriad of products on<br />
the market, it’s helpful to get the basics<br />
right first, and then venture to more<br />
targeted skincare solutions.<br />
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cleansers<br />
Cleansers are an essential part of a basic skincare<br />
routine. They wash off makeup, dirt and oil and leave<br />
the skin feeling clean, smooth and oil free. Your skin<br />
should be cleansed at least twice a day – in the morning<br />
and in the evening. There are cleansers for every<br />
skin type: If you’re prone to blocked pores, use gel<br />
formulations; for delicate skin, use milky products. Both<br />
gels and milky products usually can be washed off . For<br />
dry skin, use cream products, which generally are wiped<br />
off . If using a cream cleanser, you probably will need to<br />
use a toner afterwards.<br />
1. 2. 3.<br />
4. 5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
our<br />
Picks<br />
1. Aspect Purstat 5 Cleanser,<br />
$61.60 for 240ml, 2. Clarins Gentle<br />
Foaming Cleanser, $38 for 125ml,<br />
3. Elemis Pro Radiance Cream<br />
Cleanser, $69 for 150ml, 4. Glõ.<br />
Therapeutics Conditioning Milk<br />
Cleanser, $40 for 200ml, 5. Jurlique Clarifying Deep<br />
Cleansing Gel, $38 for 125ml, 6. Kiehl’s Calendula<br />
Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash, $29 for 230ml, 7.<br />
Neostrata Facial Cleanser, $35.95 for 100ml, 8. Obagi<br />
Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser, $49.95 for 200ml, 9. Paula’s<br />
Choice Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser,<br />
$30 for 190ml, 10. Racinne Ultimate Hydra Perfection<br />
Gentle Cleansing Foam, $24 for 120ml, 11. Synergie<br />
Skin UltraCleanse, $69 for 120ml<br />
9.<br />
10.<br />
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Toners<br />
Toners are a matter of personal taste. They can remove<br />
the traces of makeup, dirt and oil that your cleanser<br />
may have missed. Toners can help to reduce pore size<br />
and refine the skin but some people get the same effect<br />
from rinsing their face with cool water after cleansing.<br />
Most toners are available for both dry and oily skin, but a<br />
gentle toner with little or no alcohol is good for all skin types.<br />
Actives<br />
Actives refer to the ingredients that induce healing<br />
and other changes in skin cells, also known as<br />
‘cosmeceuticals’. These mavericks of the skincare<br />
world deliver age-busting ingredients such as vitamins,<br />
peptides, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and stem cells<br />
to the skin. They are absorbable, can be placed under<br />
other products and can penetrate the superficial layers<br />
of the skin, enabling the delivery of highly concentrated<br />
ingredients. These ingredients can brighten the skin and<br />
help to improve the appearance of premature ageing.<br />
They can also help smooth and refine dull, lacklustre<br />
skin, boost skin renewal and reduce the appearance of<br />
pores, fine lines and wrinkles. Used after cleansing and<br />
before moisturising, the most popular (and effective)<br />
actives include:<br />
Vitamin A<br />
Retinol is a Vitamin A derivative (retinoic acid). It is a<br />
powerful antioxidant clinically proven to stimulate better cell<br />
turnover in the upper layers, normalising skin turnover to<br />
fight wrinkles and promote overall better functioning (and<br />
looking!) skin.<br />
Hyaluronic acid<br />
Hyaluronic acid (HA), also found naturally in the skin, is<br />
used in hundreds of anti-ageing products due to its fastworking<br />
moisturising properties. Leading dermatologists<br />
recommend patients invest in a good anti-ageing<br />
moisturiser with HA.<br />
Vitamin C<br />
Famously linked to vitamin pills and oranges, its goodness<br />
is found in beauty products, too. Vitamin C is an antioxidant<br />
that works to prevent free radical damage. These are<br />
volatile molecules so look for a stabilised Vitamin C product<br />
to help reinforce the skin’s own defences and prevent longterm<br />
damage.<br />
Vitamin B<br />
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) has really come to the fore in the<br />
anti-ageing war, taking its place alongside skincare veterans<br />
Vitamins A, C and E. Typically used in serum form, Vitamin<br />
B3 can effectively treat acne, fade hyperpigmentation and<br />
improve the skin barrier functions, as well as help reduce<br />
fine lines and wrinkles. It provides antioxidant properties<br />
for the skin and it has also been shown to have antiinflammatory<br />
and healing properties, as well as help reduce<br />
skin sensitivity.<br />
Antioxidants<br />
Antioxidants (including Vitamins A, E and C) help protect<br />
skin by combating free radicals, which attack healthy skin<br />
cells and collagen. This attack of the skin’s vital structures<br />
can cause damage, mutations, cell death and inflammation,<br />
resulting in lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, sensitivity and<br />
even cancers.<br />
Peptides<br />
The science behind peptides came from the discovery<br />
that when collagen is damaged by sunlight it is broken up<br />
into peptides. Certain peptides formed were able to act<br />
as a signal to skin cells to make new collagen, meaning<br />
wrinkled skin could be improved by fooling it into thinking it<br />
had been damaged by applying this peptide. Peptides offer<br />
a way for the skin to repair itself naturally, so that they might<br />
improve wrinkles, firmness or age spots. Hexapeptide, in<br />
particular, is a component of many anti-ageing products<br />
as it works to ‘relax’ facial muscles for a plumper, more<br />
youthful appearance.<br />
Stem Cells<br />
Skincare specialists are creating specialised peptides and<br />
enzymes that help stimulate the skin’s storage of stem cells.<br />
It is believed the skin contains a ratio of approximately one in<br />
10 to one in 10,000 stem cells. These specialised cells are<br />
dormant until they receive signals from the body to begin<br />
the repair mode. The use of topical products stimulates the<br />
stem cell to split into two types of cells: a new, similar stem<br />
cell and a ‘daughter’ cell. This stem cell can receive the<br />
message to create proteins, carbohydrates and lipids to<br />
help repair fine lines and wrinkles and restore and maintain<br />
firmness and elasticity.<br />
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
our<br />
Picks<br />
1. Aspect Dr Multi B Plus Serum, $121 for 30ml, 2. Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Powerful-<br />
Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, $89 for 50ml, 3. Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Deep Wrinkle<br />
Anti-Wrinkle Serum, $29.99 for 29ml, 4. Nude by Nature Nude Miracle Serum, $29.95 for 30ml,<br />
5. Obagi Professional C 20% Serum, $99.95 for 30ml, 6. Paula’s Choice Vitamin C Spot Treatment,<br />
$70 for 0.15ml, 7. Synergie Skin Suprema-C, $110 for 30ml, 8. PCA skin Intensive Age Refi ning<br />
Treatment: 0.5%, $149.60 for 29.5ml, 9. Pevonia Micro Retinol Essential Serum, $129 for 30ml,<br />
10. Philosophy Turbo Booster C Powder, $45 for 7.1g, 11. SCOUT <strong>Cosmetic</strong>s Organic Six Oils of Rejuvenation, $39.95<br />
for 25ml, 12. SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel, $129 for 30ml, 13. SkinMedica C+E Complex, $161.50 for 28.3g,<br />
14. Synergie Skin Ultimate A, $129 for 30ml<br />
8. 9. 10. 11. 12.<br />
13. 14.<br />
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moisturisers<br />
Moisturise morning and night to help retain the skin’s<br />
natural moisture and provide a physical barrier against<br />
environmental pollutants.<br />
While you can use one product, it is advisable to use a<br />
richer moisturiser at night as the skin absorbs products more<br />
eff ectively while you sleep, undisturbed by environmental<br />
factors such as the sun and wind. During the day, it is essential<br />
to use a moisturiser with a sun protection factor.<br />
Which type of moisturiser suits you is personal – it’s worth<br />
getting samples to try them out. Your clinician can help you<br />
establish if you have dry, normal, combination or oily skin.<br />
If skin is dry, you want humectants and ingredients such as<br />
plumping lipids.<br />
For sensitive skin, look for anti-infl ammatories. For<br />
combination or oily skin, you also want anti-infl ammatories as<br />
well as ingredients that prevent oil slicks from breaking out.<br />
There are also fi rming moisturisers to help with sagging tissues.<br />
Formulations vary from emulsions (water-based and better<br />
for oily skin) to dense creams (oil-based, better for dry skin).<br />
The importance of sunscreen cannot be understated, as it<br />
helps keep those harsh UVA and UVB rays from damaging<br />
the skin. While UVA is responsible for sunburn, UVB has more<br />
long-term eff ects that include premature-ageing and wrinkles.<br />
Make sure to protect your skin all year round and look for<br />
moisturisers that include SPF.<br />
1. 2. 3. 4.<br />
5. 6. 7.<br />
8. 9. 10.<br />
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Our<br />
picks<br />
1. Antipodes Immortal SPF15 Face & Body Moisturiser, $47.50 for 60ml, 2. Clarins HydraQuench<br />
Lotion SPF 15, $65 for 50ml, 3. DNA Renewal DNA Intensive Renewal, $135 for 30ml, 4. Dr.<br />
LeWinn’s Eternal Youth Luminosity Golden Essence, $69.95 for 30ml, 5. Dr. LeWinn’s Eternal Youth<br />
Luminosity Day & Night Cream, $69.95 for 50g, 6. Dr. Spiller Collagen Crème, $126 for 50ml,<br />
7. Elemis S.O.S Emergency Cream, $119 for 50ml, 8. Jean D’Arcel Cosmetique SPF 15 Vital<br />
Day Cream, $80 for 50ml, 9. Medik8 White Balance Duo Brightening Day & Night Creams, $129 for<br />
2 x 30ml, 10. NeoStrata Daytime Protection Cream, $49.95 for 40g, 11. Neutrogena Hydro Boost<br />
Water Gel SPF15, $24.99 for 40ml, 12. Rodial Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Moisturiser SPF 15, $69.99 for 50ml,<br />
13. Synergie Skin Über Zinc, $110 for 50ml<br />
Masks<br />
Using a facial mask can soothe and nourish skin, oxygenate,<br />
improve the circulation, help clear up blemishes and even reduce<br />
the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Tightening masks help<br />
firm and tone sagging skin, and moisturising masks add moisture to<br />
dehydrated skin. For oily or acne-prone skin, a purifying mask can<br />
deep-cleanse skin and absorb excess oil. The benefits of masks<br />
are often underestimated but they can give the complexion a real<br />
boost. Generally, they should be used weekly after exfoliating.<br />
1. Racinne Ultimate Hydra<br />
Perfection Gentle Refining Scrub<br />
Mask, $24 for 75ml<br />
11. 12. 13.<br />
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exfoliants<br />
and Peels<br />
our<br />
Picks<br />
1. Antipodes Reincarnation Pure<br />
Facial Exfoliator, $42 for 75ml,<br />
2. Aspect Exfol L 15, $79.20<br />
for 30ml, 3. Bliss Micro Magic<br />
Spa-Powered Microdermabrasion<br />
Treatment, $59.95 for 85g, 4. Elizabeth Arden Pro<br />
Brightening Peel Pad, $79 for 67ml, 5. Rosehip by<br />
essano Gentle Facial Exfoliator, $14.99 for 100ml, 6.<br />
Kiehl’s Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub, $40 for 100ml,<br />
7. Stem Organics Smooth Skin Exfoliant, $45 for<br />
125ml, 8. Synergie Skin MediScrub, $79 for 100ml.<br />
When you exfoliate you remove dead surface cells<br />
that contribute to dryness and oil that can cause<br />
blocked pores and problems like acne. Exfoliating<br />
also stimulates circulation.<br />
Scrubs treat the surface of the skin and help unclog<br />
pores, while exfoliants remove surface cell debris and<br />
leave skin fresher and looking brighter. Common<br />
types contain lactic acid – the acid found in sour milk<br />
– and glycolic acid found in plant extracts.<br />
Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that occurs<br />
naturally in our bodies and helps stimulate the<br />
production of collagen and elastin in the dermal layer. It<br />
is also a humectant, which attracts water molecules in<br />
the skin to the surface, giving a plumper appearance.<br />
A glycolic peel contains a higher potency of alpha<br />
hydroxy acid. It can cause some tingling and pinkness,<br />
especially in fi rst-time users, but beauty therapists<br />
are adept at matching ingredient strength to your<br />
skin type. As well as promoting a brighter, fresher<br />
appearance it helps fade freckles and sunspots. Lowconcentration<br />
lactic or glycolic peels are available as<br />
at-home treatments. While light peels will help the<br />
skin look refreshed and smoother, they can’t remove<br />
deeper lines and sun damage. For this a deeper peel<br />
is required, under clinical conditions.<br />
5.<br />
4.<br />
1. 2.<br />
3.<br />
6. 7. 8.<br />
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sPecialty<br />
Products for<br />
sPecial<br />
ProBlems<br />
redness/rosacea<br />
1. Clinique Redness Solutions Daily<br />
Corrective Base SPF 15+, $36 for<br />
40ml, 2. Jurlique Calendula Redness<br />
Rescue Calming Mist, $55 for 100ml,<br />
3. Pevonia Botanica RS2 Care<br />
Cream, $125 for 50ml.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
Pigmentation<br />
1. Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, $62 for<br />
30ml, 2. Jurlique Purely White Skin Brightening Day Cream<br />
SPF30, $70 for 40ml, 3. NeoStrata Enlighten Pigment<br />
Controller, $49.95 for 30ml, 4. Racinne Ultimate Aqua Blanc<br />
Brightening Cream, $50 for 50g, 5. Sisley Paris Phyto Blanc<br />
Intensive Dark Spot Corrector, $165 for 7ml, 6. The Jojoba<br />
Company Natural Pigmentation Oil, $39.95 for 30ml.<br />
after sun care<br />
1. Jurlique Rosewater Balancing<br />
Mist, $49 for 100ml.<br />
1.<br />
5.<br />
2.<br />
4. 6.<br />
eye area-sPecific<br />
3.<br />
1. Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Gel, $50 for 15ml, 2. Clinique Clinique Smart Custom Repair Eye Treatment,<br />
$65 for 15ml, 3. Dr. LeWinn’s Eternal Youth Luminosity Day & Night Eye Cream, $69.95 for 15g, 4. Jurlique Nutri-Defi ne<br />
Eye Contour Balm with BIOSOME5, $95 for 15ml, 5. Grown Alchemist Hydra-repair Eye Balm, $89.95 for 15ml, 6.<br />
Medik8 eyeCleanse, $35.50 for 100ml, 7. Paula’s Choice Resist Anti-Ageing Eye Cream, $32 for 15ml, 8. Nude by<br />
Nature Bright Eyes Oil Free Gel, $19.95 for 14ml, 9. Racinne Ultimate Aqua Blanc Eye Care, $41 for 10ml, 10. Timexpert<br />
Rides Eye Duo Contour Treatment Night & Day, $143 for 10ml.<br />
4.<br />
10.<br />
5.<br />
1. 2. 3.<br />
6.<br />
7. 8. 9.<br />
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HOW TO<br />
SELECT A<br />
SKINCARE<br />
BRAND<br />
COSMETIC CHEMIST AND FOUNDER<br />
OF SYNERGIE, TERRI VINSON, BSC.<br />
DIPFORMCHEM. DIPED. ASCC,<br />
PUTS COSMECEUTICALS AND HIGH<br />
STREET BRANDS TO THE TEST.<br />
Consumers are constantly bombarded by<br />
the global corporate brands with marketing<br />
claims and media hype promising much<br />
and delivering little. Skin professionals and clinical<br />
therapists are highly skilled in the area of skin analysis<br />
and recommending clinical-grade products containing<br />
active ingredients that actually make a difference.<br />
Of course, the condition of our skin is due to<br />
numerous factors, including genetics, environmental<br />
stress, nutrition, health status, topical skincare and<br />
clinical treatments. All of these factors must be<br />
considered both independently and in relation to<br />
each other.<br />
A cosmeceutical skincare regimen is an integral<br />
part of the equation. Mass market department store<br />
brands are generally unable to off er the high grade of<br />
skincare that clinical skin professionals can off er for<br />
the following reasons:<br />
Packaging vs product<br />
High street brands often spend more money on<br />
marketing and packaging than on the actual product<br />
inside the bottle. Cost and economics is the driving<br />
factor for this sector and the level of active ingredients<br />
may be insuffi cient to give results.<br />
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Skilled professionals<br />
Skin professionals are trained in educating clients on<br />
managing skin concerns. Sales assistants in multibrand<br />
mass-purchase department stores are not skilled<br />
therapists. They often lack detailed knowledge of the skin<br />
and are unable to address individual skin concerns.<br />
Clinical-grade skincare companies will pride themselves<br />
on supporting their clinics, and therapists will have a high<br />
level of training regarding key ingredients and benefi ts<br />
of cosmeceuticals.<br />
Dosage of active ingredients<br />
As a formulator, I have suppliers present ingredients to<br />
me on a regular basis. Many of these raw ingredients are<br />
novel and new. However, formulators supplying clinics must<br />
evaluate the ingredient in terms of its effi cacy and safety<br />
profi le. This involves a thorough analysis of both in vivo and<br />
in vitro clinical data.<br />
Furthermore, the formulating chemist must use the<br />
optimal dosage of active ingredients to ensure effi cacy.<br />
Many over-the-counter brands add just a whiff of active<br />
ingredients simply to make marketing claims.<br />
Synergy and stability<br />
of combined ingredients<br />
<strong>Cosmetic</strong> scientists must also understand the interactions<br />
of ingredients within the fi nal formula. Formulating is not<br />
simply a matter of adding a number of ingredients together<br />
and mixing them up.<br />
Ingredients must be compatible and must also work<br />
together in synergy. For example, retinol and niacinamide<br />
should not be formulated in an acidic environment.<br />
Additionally, adding acids such as AHAs, BHAs or<br />
L-ascorbic acid to formulas with these cosmeceuticals<br />
results in retinol being rendered ineff ective and niacinamide<br />
being hydrolysed.<br />
Ability to adapt<br />
Many non-clinical brands are unable to react to market<br />
needs rapidly. The large corporates must create marketing<br />
campaigns well in advance and a need to adapt to new<br />
technology may take years. Smaller specialist companies<br />
can more readily react to dynamic changes in the<br />
appearance medicine industry. csbm<br />
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SKINCARE<br />
• Does the range cater to most skin concerns: ageing,<br />
blemishes, uneven skin tone, sensitivity?<br />
• Does the range offer key actives such as stableactive<br />
forms of Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin<br />
C, along with broad spectrum UV protection?<br />
• Does the manufacturer have a core brand<br />
philosophy that resonates with you?<br />
• Does the range offer optimal levels of<br />
cosmeceuticals supported by readily available<br />
clinical data?<br />
• Are you offered guidance and information on the<br />
products by qualified skin professionals or medical<br />
staff when making your choice?<br />
• Is the manufacturer of the range able to readily<br />
adapt formulations to this dynamic industry?<br />
• Is the manufacturer readily available for interaction<br />
with the consumer via email, social media or<br />
telephone should you have any queries?<br />
• There is one final and fundamental factor in selecting<br />
good skin care: TRUST. If the customer trusts the<br />
advice of their skin therapist and the ethos and<br />
quality of the brand they have chosen, they will feel<br />
their decision is valid and positively embrace their<br />
new skin routine.<br />
A trained therapist will advise clients not only of the<br />
ideal products but also advice on lifestyle, nutrition and<br />
treatments to address their skin concerns. When a<br />
cosmeceutical home routine is adopted in a positive way,<br />
the best results can be achieved.<br />
In my opinion, clinical-grade skincare really does<br />
stand apart from the white noise of department store<br />
brands. If the customer is prepared to take the time to<br />
research the best cosmeceutical brands and the right<br />
skin therapist, great results – not seven-day miracles –<br />
are possible.<br />
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The International Body Wrap uses Dead Sea clay to cleanse<br />
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‘The all-natural clay solution acts like a giant poultice<br />
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more toned,’ says Nicole Gruodiene from Nicole’s <strong>Beauty</strong><br />
Salon in Double Bay, Sydney. ‘As the clay particles become<br />
hydrated, they expand and absorb many times their own<br />
weight in body toxins.’<br />
After an hour, the wraps are removed to reveal skin<br />
that is more radiant and toned with an improved overall<br />
appearance. Skin tissue is compressed and the soft fatty<br />
tissues are compacted, resulting in a reduction of body<br />
circumference. The result? Your body ends up trimmer and<br />
more toned without any weight loss. The centimetres lost<br />
are not a result of water loss and therefore results should<br />
last at least 30 days – and signifi cantly longer if you watch<br />
your weight and lead a healthy lifestyle.<br />
‘A full body wrap is a great treatment to detoxify, hydrate<br />
and slim the body,’ adds Gruodiene. ‘It produces results<br />
after just one treatment, or you can opt for a course to gain<br />
even greater results.’<br />
The benefi ts don’t stop there. Detoxifying the body off ers<br />
a host of beauty and health advantages, including improved<br />
circulation, refi ned skin texture and higher energy levels.<br />
DETOX YOUR SKIN<br />
If the festive season is taking a toll on your body, it’s<br />
likely your face will also benefi t from a little detox. A<br />
summer treatment plan incorporating sea salt scrubs<br />
and moisturising facials can help combat sun damage,<br />
dullness and skin dehydration.<br />
‘Sun can damage the skin cells deep in the dermis,<br />
diminishing the production of collagen and elastin,’<br />
says Gruodiene. ‘The damaged cells do not renew<br />
properly and skin becomes dull, thick and sallow.’<br />
With the right salon treatments and at-home<br />
skincare, you can reclaim radiant, hydrated and more<br />
even-toned skin. For best results, ensure you visit a<br />
highly trained, qualifi ed aesthetician – and look forward<br />
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LOSE 15CM AND KEEP IT OFF!<br />
Nicole’s <strong>Beauty</strong> Salon offers only the very best treatments available,<br />
including the International Body Wrap which improves the appearance<br />
of cellulite, stretch marks and scar tissue and is guaranteed to take 15<br />
centimetres off your entire body size - or your money back!<br />
With highly trained aestheticians and stunning surroundings, any<br />
treatment you have at Nicole’s <strong>Beauty</strong> Salon will be a luxurious<br />
experience you’ll long for time and time again.<br />
02 9327 7728<br />
mobile 0410 627 767<br />
nicole@nicolesbeautysalon.com.au<br />
Shop 8, 401 - 407 New South Head Rd,<br />
Double Bay NSW 2028<br />
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Body<br />
talk<br />
the luxe<br />
way to bathe<br />
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KeeP youR Cool<br />
thIS SuMMeR aND<br />
INDulGe youR SKIN<br />
wIth hyDRatING boDy<br />
PRoDuCtS to leaVe<br />
youR SKIN SoFt, SuPPle<br />
aND SeNSatIoNally<br />
SMooth. eRIN<br />
DoCheRty RePoRtS.<br />
boDy<br />
CleaNSeRS<br />
There’s nothing quite like delightfully clean, nourished<br />
and wonderfully fragrant skin. From creamy body<br />
cleansers, to gentle and hydrating gels, we’ve got<br />
you sorted for your next steamy adventure! Simply<br />
add cleanser to a running bath or apply to skin in the<br />
shower, rubbing in circular motions to leave skin soft<br />
and supple.<br />
We all love to unwind, relax and take care of<br />
ourselves. And after coming home after a<br />
long day, indulging in some good quality<br />
bathing products can make all the diff erence. Destress<br />
and treat your senses to our wonderful selection<br />
of bath and body essentials, calming oils and mists.<br />
We’ll have you fl oating on a cloud of relaxation in<br />
no time!<br />
1. Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi Bath & Shower<br />
Cream, $47 for 200ml, 2. Peppermint Grove<br />
Lemongrass & Lime Bath & Body Gel, $19.95 for<br />
500ml and Hand Cream, $24.95 for 500ml, 3. CEDAR<br />
+ STONE Cleanse, Ginger and Charcoal Bar, $12 for<br />
127g, 4. Philosophy Melon Daiquiri Body Wash, $30<br />
for 480ml, 5. Germaine de Capuccini Sperience<br />
Grape Shower Gel, $36 for 200ml.<br />
3.<br />
1.<br />
2. 4.<br />
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2.<br />
exFolIatoRS<br />
Buff away dull, dry skin and prep those lovely limbs for summer! Apply exfoliator all<br />
over and rub product in circular motions to rejuvenate and polish the skin. Natural<br />
antioxidants contained in some exfoliators can help target skin aliments such as<br />
dryness and fl aking. Here are our top picks to combat dead skin and reveal that soft,<br />
supple and glowing goodness hiding underneath:<br />
1. MUSQ Face & Body Exfoliant - Rose, Rice and Clay, $42 for 70g, 2. Kiehl’s Gently<br />
Exfoliating Body Scrub “Grapefruit”, $30 for 200ml, 3. Germaine de Capuccini<br />
Sperience Spa Exfoliating, $61 for 250ml 4. The Aromatherapy Co. Exfoliating Body<br />
Scrub – Cocoa Vanilla & Cassia, $24.95 for 250g<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
1.<br />
boDy<br />
MoIStuRISeRS<br />
Moisturisers are an essential part of taking care of your skin.<br />
Keep hydration in check by feeding it the fi nest skin-nurturing<br />
ingredients to energise and restore. Shoot your freshly polished<br />
skin some intense hydration with the top essential moisturisers<br />
tried and tested by our beauty team.<br />
1. The Aromatherapy Co. Coff ee Body Balm - Cocoa Vanilla<br />
& Cassia, $24.95 for 250g, 2. Jergens Hydrating Coconut<br />
Moisturiser, $8.99 for 400ml, 3. Kiehl’s Creme De Corps,<br />
$29.50 for 250ml, 4. Medik8 Hydr8 Body, $66.70 for 250ml,<br />
5. Sisley Paris Eau Tropicale Body Lotion, $110 for 150ml,<br />
6. Sisley Paris Sisleÿa Essential Skin Care Lotion, $180<br />
for 150ml.<br />
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oIlS<br />
Indulge yourself in treatment oils to combat stress, dehydration<br />
and tension. Oils can become part of your everyday luxury body<br />
routine to provide superior hydration, promoting elasticity and<br />
radiance. Nourish, repair and regenerate with our selection of<br />
favourite oils to relax and soften the skin.<br />
1. Clarins Relax Body Treatment Oil, $62.00 for 100ml, 2.<br />
Rosehip by essano Body Oil with Pomegranate Antioxidant,<br />
$27.99 for 100ml, 3. SCOUT <strong>Cosmetic</strong>s Organic Six Oils of<br />
Rejuvenation, $39.95 for 25ml, 4. Bio-Oil, $14.95 for 60ml,<br />
5. The Aromatherapy Co. Therapy Range Body & Bath Oil<br />
Lavender & Wild Chamomile, $16.95 for 150ml.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
MISt<br />
Spray yourself into calms-ville with<br />
Spray yourself into calms-ville with<br />
instantly soothing and relaxing<br />
mists to refresh and relax the skin.<br />
They can be used at any time<br />
to de-stress and unwind, and<br />
also can be used to set makeup<br />
(bonus!). Hold the spray a distance<br />
of 15 to 20cm, apply and allow to<br />
dry for a few moments.<br />
1.<br />
Sisley Paris Floral Spray Mist,<br />
$110 for 125ml<br />
5.<br />
CaNDleS<br />
Relax and unwind with a beautifully scented<br />
candle. From delicious party-starting blends<br />
to classic handmade gems, light em’ up and<br />
let the gorgeous fragrances fi ll your bathroom<br />
and treat your senses.<br />
2.<br />
1.<br />
1. Circa Home 1969 Narcissus & Patchouli<br />
Classic Candle, $29.95 for 260g<br />
2. Glasshouse Fragrances Beverly Hills<br />
Miniature Triple-Scented Candle, $18.95 for 60g<br />
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Take your makeup<br />
from day to<br />
night and from<br />
corporate to<br />
kapow with these<br />
makeup bag<br />
essentials.<br />
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it, girl<br />
I<br />
think we’re all in agreement that when it comes to packing<br />
your evening bag with cosmetics: less is inevitably more.<br />
Unless you fancy sitting down all night babysitting a<br />
product-plumped, over-sized handbag that could fi t a small<br />
dog in it, you will probably want to carry a small handbag<br />
or clutch. So when space is at a premium, think like a<br />
strategist – weighing up the minimum number of tools to<br />
turn your look from day to night with maximum impact.<br />
If you stock your purse or a desk drawer with these<br />
items, you’ll never be caught short transitioning from offi ce<br />
to evening out. Pare it back to basics but don’t forget to<br />
tailor your makeup itinerary to include what works best<br />
for you.<br />
The makeup<br />
essenTials<br />
1.<br />
coVer<br />
Achieve long-lasting, fl awless foundation throughout the<br />
entire day and well into the night, minus touch-up time. The<br />
best foundations and concealers have a beautiful workable<br />
coverage that will stay with you until the end of the night!<br />
Apply foundation around the centre of the face in a butterfl y<br />
formation (wings around the nose, antennae on the<br />
forehead and a v shape on your chin) and blend the base<br />
outwards using your fi ngertips, sponge or brush. Apply<br />
concealer after foundation, focusing on any blemishes,<br />
under eye circles, marks or redness.<br />
1. Charlotte Tilbury Mini Miracle Eye Wand, $58, 2.<br />
Colorescience Tint Du Soleil SPF 30 Foundation, $72.20,<br />
3. glõ.minerals Luxe Liquid Foundation, $72, 4. Kryolan<br />
Professional Make-up Shimmering Event Foundation, $69,<br />
5. Rimmel London BB Radiance Cream, $12.95.<br />
2. 3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
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illuminaTe<br />
Daytime makeup should look soft and natural, but as<br />
the light fades you want your face to glow in its place.<br />
Steal the limelight from the candles in restaurants and<br />
bars with an illuminating product. This can be a dusting<br />
of highlighting loose powder, an illuminiser stick or even<br />
an illuminating concealer. Applied to the brow bones<br />
under the brows, top of the cheekbones, bridge of the<br />
nose, inner corners of the eyes and on the lip contour<br />
for added fullness, it will both smooth and highlight.<br />
Don’t forget to blend, blend, blend.<br />
1. Sisley Paris Phyto-Touche Illuminator, $120, 2.<br />
Elizabeth Arden Golden Opulence Limited Edition<br />
Colour Collection Beautiful Colour Highlighter, $45,<br />
3. Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow, $76 4. ELES<br />
Liquid Illuminator in Bronze $37.50, 5. glõ.minerals<br />
Sheer Tint Base Illuminator, $47, 6. Nude by Nature<br />
Soft Focus Illuminator, $22.95.<br />
2.<br />
define<br />
Eyeliner is the quickest and easiest way to intensify your<br />
eyes. While browns and charcoals cut it in the daytime, we<br />
love the strength of black, deep plum/purple or bold slate<br />
grey for night. Line the top lashes with a pencil or liquid liner<br />
(extended out with a fl ourish). If you’re not planning on making<br />
your lips a colour feature, line the inner rim of your lower lid,<br />
which will draw attention upwards and give the illusion of<br />
denser lashes. If you’re seeking to smoulder, smudge liner<br />
along the outer corner of the eye at the lash line.<br />
1. Sisley Paris So Intense Eyeliner, $72<br />
2. 1000 Hour Xpress Lash-Gro Eyeliner, $29.99<br />
2.<br />
1.<br />
3.<br />
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shadow<br />
Dramatic eyes will never go out of fashion for a night<br />
out on the town. If you’re pressed for time and need<br />
to transform your day look into an evening look,<br />
have no fear. With a few simple alterations, the look<br />
of your eyes will turn from droll to doll in no time. For<br />
a quick eye colour update, select a shade several<br />
shades darker than your day hues. A shimmery or<br />
shiny metallic colour adds a dramatic fl air while a<br />
lusty charcoal gives a sultry stare.<br />
Dab a shadow brush into the medium shadow<br />
and tap it on the edge of a counter or sink to get rid<br />
of the excess, then apply all over the lid and blend<br />
up the crease. Apply the darkest eye shadow in the<br />
outer crease of the eye, layering the shadow a little<br />
at a time to intensify the result.<br />
You may also like to blend it into the lash line of<br />
the lower outer lid. Highlight the brow bone area by<br />
sweeping a shimmery neutral shade from the top of<br />
the eyelid up to the underside of the brow. Silvers,<br />
whites and soft golds are good for this and they also<br />
complement most skin tones.<br />
3.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
1. Clinique Pretty Easy Eye Palette, $90, 2. Nude<br />
by Nature Pressed Eye Shadow Palettes, 3. glõ.<br />
minerals Metallic Smokey Eye Quad Kit, $59, 4.<br />
Paula’s Choice 4 Mattes & A Glam Eyeshadow<br />
Palette, $70, 5. Sisley Paris Phyto 4 Ombre Mystery<br />
Palette, $110 6. SCOUT <strong>Cosmetic</strong>s Mineral Eye<br />
Shadow in Call Me $29.95, 7. Rimmel London<br />
ScandaleEYES Shadow Sticks, $12.95, 8. ELES<br />
Mineral Shadow in Emerald Mist, $26.90<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
8.<br />
7.<br />
blush<br />
While we all love the coquettish eff ect of a blushing cheek, we want to avoid<br />
looking like an overly made-up doll. Save blush for last when you’ll know if<br />
you’re being too free and easy with it. You can choose a deeper or more punchy<br />
shade for night, as plums and bronzes show up well in dim lighting. However, if<br />
you’re going to a well-lit locale, stick with a hue that is a slinkier version of your<br />
daytime blush.<br />
For a fresh appearance, a crème blush blended lightly on the apples of your<br />
cheeks and gently smoothed upward towards your temple can create a subtle<br />
illusion of higher cheekbones. Alternatively, use a stain that will tend to both your<br />
lips and your cheeks. Our latest crush? Benefit Blush in Hervana, $51<br />
1. Benefit - Blush in Hervana, $51.00 for 70g<br />
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9.<br />
10.<br />
2.<br />
pouT<br />
Nothing steals the show like a perfect pout, so pay heed to<br />
dressing your lips for the occasion. For dramatic lips, a richly<br />
pigmented red, pink or burgundy lipstick is a makeup bag<br />
must. If you’re colour shy, go for a gold or bronze hue to add<br />
depth to your lips without being excessive. Don’t forget the<br />
matching liner to add some depth to the mouth and enhance<br />
your existing lip colour. If you’ve gone for big eyes, steer clear<br />
of big lips – a coloured gloss or more delicate nude tones<br />
overlayed with gloss will leave you subtle yet sexy.<br />
12.<br />
7. 8.<br />
1. Antipodes Lipstick in April Sun In Cuba, $28, 2. REVO<br />
Lip Balm, $4.99, 3. ELES Moisture Crème Lipstick in<br />
Cool Red, $35, 4. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in<br />
Glastonberry and Sexy Sienna, $48.00 each, 5. Antipodes<br />
Lipstick in Dusky Sound Pink, $28 6. glõ.minerals Suede<br />
Matte Crayon in Crush, $30, 8. SCOUT <strong>Cosmetic</strong>s<br />
Mineral Lipstick in Destiny $29.95 9. Neek Skin Organics<br />
Australia Sweet About Me, $36, 10. SCOUT <strong>Cosmetic</strong>s<br />
Lipgloss in Heart $24.95, 11. Rimmel London Provocalips<br />
Lip Colour $17.95, 12. Sisley Paris Phyto-Levres Perfect<br />
Lipliners, $62 each.<br />
1.<br />
powder<br />
Finish off your makeup with some lightweight perfecting powder to keep<br />
your face looking soft, smooth and gorgeous around the clock. Be sure<br />
to stray away from heavier, oily or waxy products that will clog pores<br />
and irritate skin. Look for something that will still off er coverage but<br />
is completely free from all the nasties, so you can keep your pores<br />
sparkling clean.<br />
Run a fl uff y brush over pressed powder and apply to your forehead,<br />
down the bridge of your nose and onto your chin. This will help set your<br />
foundation, minimise shine in the areas that tend to get oily, while keeping<br />
your cheeks dewy for that more natural look.<br />
2.<br />
1. glõ.minerals Pressed Base, $69<br />
2. Thin Lizzy 6 in 1 Professional Powder, $49.95<br />
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Tools<br />
of The<br />
Trade<br />
Always carry a compact with a mirror<br />
and, of course, the usual suspects like<br />
your identifi cation, money, a credit card<br />
and your mobile. Don’t forget the tools<br />
you need to complete your itinerary –<br />
these may include eyeshadow, blush,<br />
loose powder or bronzer brushes, an<br />
eyelash curler or eyebrow comb and<br />
makeup sponges. If you are single<br />
and ready to mingle, you may want to<br />
pack a small toothbrush and travel-size<br />
toothpaste. Stick to the essentials and<br />
you should have no problems painting<br />
the town a bright shade of red (to match<br />
your lips, of course!).<br />
bronZed babes<br />
While a highlighted and natural radiance is the way to go for daytime,<br />
after the sun goes down it’s prime time to show some sun-kissed skin<br />
and get your glow on.<br />
To get that tanned radiant look, apply bronzer or shimmer powder on<br />
key areas — the brow bone, cheekbones, and décolletage. Remember<br />
to adjust your application to the darkness of your surroundings, but be<br />
careful not to overdo it!<br />
1. glõ.minerals Bronzer $69, 2. Jane Iredale So-Bronze 2<br />
Bronzing Powder, $89, 3. Paula’s Choice SunKissed Custom Colour<br />
Bronzer, $30.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
preen<br />
Turning work hair into evening hair is as simple as<br />
product and a comb, no matter what look you’re<br />
after. Be aware of what atmosphere you may be<br />
exposed to as well. If you’re going to be outside,<br />
depending on the weather you may want to carry<br />
a small bottle of anti-frizz serum to tame any hair<br />
fl yaways you may encounter. If it’s windy, carry bobby<br />
pins to execute a smooth up-do, while hairspray<br />
and a teasing comb can help you transform into a<br />
sexy bedheaded bombshell in seconds fl at.<br />
fake<br />
iT!<br />
Make a scene and throw on a pair<br />
of long, luscious lashes for a special<br />
night out! They’ll add that little bit of<br />
depth and drama to the eyes when<br />
you’re batting coyly from across<br />
the room! Try our pick, 1000 Hour<br />
Natural Lashes ($8.95 for 1 set) for<br />
natural, professional quality lashes,<br />
available in a variety of colours<br />
and styles.<br />
3.<br />
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THE SEARCH IS<br />
OVER! WE’VE TRIED<br />
AND TESTED THE<br />
BEST OF THE BEST IN<br />
MASCARAS TO GIVE<br />
YOU THOSE LONG,<br />
LUSCIOUS LASHES<br />
EVERYONE CRAVES.<br />
ERIN DOCHERTY<br />
REPORTS.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
We all want our eyes to pop with a fl ick of mascara,<br />
but when you’re trying to choose ‘the one’ it can<br />
be like looking for a needle in a haystack! Whether<br />
you’re looking for length, volume or curl (or all of the above)<br />
we have brought together the best of the bunch – here are<br />
the top 10 mascaras we can’t get enough of!<br />
1. Bobbi Brown Eye Opening Mascara, $44<br />
After some ‘OMG, WOW’ lashes? Bobbi Brown is taking<br />
mascara to extreme heights. Hitting shelves early 2016,<br />
Bobbi Brown delivers her most dramatic formula for<br />
lashes yet, designed to magnify every lash from root<br />
to tip. Eye Opening Mascara delivers the longest,<br />
thickest and most curled lashes to date, for a beautiful<br />
wide-eyed look.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
2. Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes, $46<br />
This is a super luxe, multi-tasking mascara that creates<br />
the perfect “Full Fat Lash” to keep every girl satisfi ed.<br />
This mascara does it all – curl, separation, volume,<br />
length, and drama. Some things in life just look better<br />
Full Fat – this includes your lashes!<br />
3. Clinique Lash Power Feathering Mascara, $38<br />
Not a fan of clumpy lashes? Neither are we! This<br />
little gem is clump-resistant and formulated with<br />
pullulan, an ingredient that has a honey-like consistency<br />
to stretch lashes out easily upon application. The<br />
mascara features a soft brush that has been designed<br />
to create feathery lashes.<br />
4. Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Lash Enhancing<br />
Mascara, $35<br />
Enhance those lovely lashes with Elizabeth Arden’s<br />
unique volumising and lengthening mascara. Formulated<br />
with a peptide complex, the mascara is free from clumps<br />
and fl akes and makes lashes appear visibly longer.<br />
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5. Lancôme Paris Défi nicils Mascara, $52<br />
If long, defi ned fabulous lashes are what you’re after,<br />
Défi nicils Mascara is the one for you! Polymers coat each<br />
lash from root to tip to help lengthen lashes. The unique<br />
brush applicator has specially grooved bristles that hold the<br />
right amount of product for a gradual, even application. Say<br />
goodbye to clumpy lashes!<br />
6. Paula’s Choice FANtastic Lash Mascara, $19<br />
A mascara that lengthens, separates and adds volume to<br />
lashes? Yes, it exists! FANtastic Lash Mascara is a longwearing<br />
formula that doesn’t clump, smudge or fl ake. The<br />
fl exible rubber-bristle brush is specially designed to grab and<br />
coat each lash for a fan-like eff ect.<br />
7.<br />
6.<br />
7. Rimmel London 24HR SuperCurler Mascara, $17.95<br />
Rimmel has delivered with the 24HR SuperCurler volumising<br />
mascara that works to thicken and curl lashes. The formula<br />
contains a curling polymer, which helps deliver a long-lasting<br />
curl to take you from day to night without upkeep. Lashes<br />
appear volumised and curled for up to 24 hours!<br />
8. Sisley Paris So Intense Mascara, $70<br />
Sisley Paris has brought its A-game with a thickening and<br />
strengthening formula that works to improve the length and<br />
thickness of natural lashes in up to four weeks. The mascara<br />
contains vitamin H, renowned for treating hair loss. Castor<br />
oil in the formula smoothes lashes and pro-vitamin B5<br />
makes them more supple. The architecture of the brush’s<br />
comb pins ensures the best distribution of mascara for a<br />
volumising eff ect. So Intense Mascara is creamy, non-drying<br />
and long-wearing.<br />
9. Colorescience Mascara, $33<br />
Add length and volume to your lashes and achieve a<br />
stunning eff ect with Colorescience Mascara. Enriched with<br />
a blend of peptides, your lashes will not only look luscious<br />
and full all day long but also healthy and nourished. This<br />
mascara provides volume, length and drama, minus the<br />
dreaded clumping!<br />
10. Thin Lizzy All Day Flexi Mascara, $29.99<br />
No more smudging, ever? We’re up for that! This new<br />
mascara incorporates an advanced formulation in mascara<br />
technology that features fl exible, micro-tubing polymers that<br />
wrap around your lashes individually. Ideal for sensitive eyes<br />
(including contact wearers), another bonus is it’s simple<br />
removal – simply warm water and gentle pressure. No harsh<br />
tugging around the eye area required!<br />
8. 9. 10.<br />
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The<br />
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STUCK IN A HAIRY<br />
MESS? WE’VE GOT YOU<br />
COVERED WITH SOME<br />
OF OUR FAVOURITE<br />
PRODUCTS TO CREATE<br />
FUN WAYS TO MIX UP<br />
YOUR STYLE! ERIN<br />
DOCHERTY REPORTS.<br />
BOHO<br />
BEACH<br />
WAVES<br />
We all love that soft and tousled, just-rolled-out-of<br />
bed, beach waves look, without stepping a foot<br />
on the sand. However, this seemingly ‘eff ortless’<br />
and messed-up summer style can actually require a lot<br />
of eff ort! Luckily we’ve rounded up some of our favourite<br />
products to get beach-ready, perfectly unkempt waves,<br />
no sweat!<br />
Starting off with De Lorenzo Elements Ocean Mist<br />
($24.50 for 195ml), spray onto damp or dry hair and hand<br />
surf your style for a ruffl ed, beach look. Scrunch and allow<br />
hair to dry naturally. With a unique fragrance of coconut<br />
goodness, it’s a win-win!<br />
Next up we have the De Lorenzo Elements Barrel Wave<br />
Curl Defi ning Lotion ($23.50 for 150g) which you can apply<br />
directly to wet hair. Scrunch and leave to dry naturally or<br />
gently blow dry to create those envious barrel waves.<br />
Pure Hair Food Curl Your Hair ($28.90 for 125ml)<br />
is a luxurious anti-frizz curl cream that feeds your hair all<br />
the good stuff without the nasties. Apply the product to<br />
damp hair before styling, letting hair dry naturally for the<br />
best results.<br />
You can also achieve those beautiful beachy texturized<br />
waves and dishevelled layers with Catwalk by TIGI<br />
Session Series – Salt Spray ($32.95 for 270ml) by spraying<br />
the product onto damp or dry hair for texture, body and<br />
volume with a light pliable hold.<br />
Another one of our cult favourites is a sea-esque mist<br />
from Evo called Salty Dog Salt Spray, ($29.95 for 200ml).<br />
Fresh from the beach malleability, the product delivers a<br />
salty texture and fullness with a soft matt fi nish.<br />
For the fi nal touches on long-lasting beach waves, set<br />
everything up with TRESemmé’s Perfectly (Un) Done Ultra<br />
Brushable Hairspray ($8.99 250ml). This lightweight formula<br />
will guarantee long lasting control without the sticky fi nish.<br />
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SLEEK<br />
AND<br />
SOPHISTICATED<br />
There’s nothing quite like a simple, sleek and<br />
sexy hairstyle. Whether it’s an elegant topknot<br />
or a chic, smoothed do, you can never go<br />
wrong with a sophisticated and classy look –<br />
it’s a fail-free style. Rock the ultimate polished<br />
hairstyle from work to happy hour with some of<br />
these great products.<br />
Give your hair a little extra lovin’ with Pure<br />
Hair Food Smooth Your Hair ($28.90 for<br />
125ml). A luxurious anti-frizz and smoothing<br />
leave in treatment for all hair types, apply the<br />
product to damp hair before styling. Enjoy<br />
those sleek, frizz-free feels!<br />
S-Factor by TIGI Flat Iron Shine Spray<br />
($34.65 for 125ml) works wonders to give you<br />
that sleek fi nish after straightening. As well as<br />
providing UV protection and a thermal shield,<br />
S-Factor delivers a soft healthy fi nish with a<br />
deliciously strawberry scent.<br />
To tame curls and fl yaways without the<br />
heat, get into the luxurious Evo Easy Tiger<br />
Straightening Balm ($29.95 for 200ml), a<br />
weighted conditioning for smooth, straight hair,<br />
which can be used on all hair types.<br />
For a perfectly pristine and glossy fi nish you<br />
can’t go past Catwalk by TIGI Camera Ready<br />
Shine Spray ($29 for 150ml). Formulated with a<br />
generous shine shot, the product helps to fend<br />
off from the dreaded frizz. Spray evenly over<br />
blow-dried hair and brush through, or spray<br />
while blowdrying with cold air.<br />
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VOLUM<br />
ISING<br />
Has your hair fl at-lined? It’s time for revival. Infl ate that limp mane<br />
with some long-lasting volume! Add some thickness and body<br />
to fi ne hair by applying some killer volumising products to the<br />
roots for an extra boost. Here are some of our faves to pump up<br />
the volume:<br />
If you want more volume from your blowdry we recommend<br />
the Tangle Teezer Blow-Styling Brush Full Paddle ($44.95). The<br />
patented Smart Teeth technology gives faster drying time, less<br />
frizz, more shine and most importantly more volume.<br />
Create a texturing and lasting style with a fi erce gripping gel<br />
that will hold all day long. De Lorenzo Elements Titanium Super<br />
Strong Styling Gel ($20.50 for 100g) will hold any style on any hair<br />
type. Apply a small amount and rub between palms or fi ngertips.<br />
Sculpt it, piece it and slide through the hair to create the look.<br />
For a long-lasting hold featuring a sneaky dose of Vitamin E<br />
(bonus shine!) get into the Pure Elements Lime Blossom Medium<br />
Hold Finishing Spray ($32 for 300ml). Hold the can 20 to 30cm<br />
from hair and spray evenly to achieve some daily support, volume<br />
and shine. Grab some Gliders Bobby Pins ($3.99 for 36pc) to<br />
keep it all in place!<br />
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eauty & spa<br />
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Transform your look in only<br />
minutes, whether you’re after slick<br />
and straight shine, soft waves and<br />
body, or large, flowing curls<br />
about<br />
the<br />
inventor<br />
Joseph Mourad is renowned for his<br />
quality “I can’t believe they’re not real” hair<br />
extensions. His salon in Sydney’s Double<br />
Bay, Joseph Mourad Hair & <strong>Beauty</strong>, is<br />
the hot spot for premium quality human<br />
hair extensions, each applied with expert<br />
precision and care by Mourad himself.<br />
With the likes of Miranda Kerr, Mya and<br />
Mel B on his client list, Mourad knows<br />
how to turn hair from drab to fab. With<br />
more than 30 years’ experience in the<br />
hairdressing industry, his skills are highly<br />
sought after – and now with his new 4-in-<br />
1 styler, everyone can get that straightfrom-the-salon<br />
blowdry look everyday.<br />
To get your hands on this revolutionary<br />
DIY styler, call 02 9328 2277 or<br />
www.josephmourad.com.au<br />
There’s nothing better than a salon<br />
blowdry and straighten – but, for a style<br />
that seems so easily done in-salon, the<br />
same look can become near impossible to<br />
achieve at home. Not any longer.<br />
Joseph Mourad is an established and<br />
celebrity-renowned hairdresser in Sydney’s<br />
Double Bay. Now, he’s released a gamechanging<br />
invention after 10 years in<br />
development – the first and only hairdryer and<br />
styler combined.<br />
The frustration associated with DIY styling<br />
comes down to coordination, Mourad<br />
believes. The secret behind that fresh-fromthe-salon<br />
look is the ability to move seamlessly<br />
between a blowdryer, brush, straightener and<br />
curler. The answer? Mourad has combined<br />
these four tools into one device.<br />
With hot plates for straightening, hot air<br />
vents for blowdrying and attachable brush<br />
bristles, Mourad’s system dries hair, adds<br />
volume and straightens for a smooth, slick<br />
finish or curls for beautiful flowing waves.<br />
Most importantly, it’s fast. Mourad’s device<br />
can transform your look in only minutes,<br />
whether you’re after slick and straight shine,<br />
soft waves and body, or large, flowing curls.<br />
The blowdryer, brush and straightener can<br />
be used as a combined system, or separately<br />
as a stand-alone blowdryer or straightener.<br />
In short, this is an all-in-one solution to DIY<br />
styling. Mourad’s invention brings professional<br />
styling home with you; it’s easy to use and<br />
achieves fast, runway-ready results. csbm<br />
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Medik8 Hyd8 Day<br />
360 Total Anti-Ageing<br />
Moisturiser, $119. An<br />
anti-glycation, free<br />
radical-scavenging<br />
moisturiser, the formula<br />
is enriched with<br />
antioxidants and broad<br />
spectrum SPF for<br />
ultimate protection adn<br />
hydration.<br />
Florabotanica<br />
Balenciaga Paris, $125<br />
for 50ml. Inspired by<br />
Balenciaga’s fl oral<br />
collection, it features<br />
a dark wood base<br />
with notes of rose<br />
and carnation for an<br />
enhanting and<br />
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Revlon Colorstay<br />
Makeup, $34.95.<br />
Minimise your touchup<br />
time and enjoy a<br />
24-hour coverage,<br />
featuring a timerelease<br />
technology.<br />
Suitable for normal/<br />
dry skin.<br />
Jane Iredale So-Bronze 2 Bronzing<br />
Powder, $89. This long-lasting breathable<br />
bronzing duo provide a natural, sun-kissed<br />
look. Use them separately (use shimmer on<br />
eyes or lips) or together.<br />
Revlon ColorStay<br />
Eyeline Shades in Topaz<br />
& Jade, $23.95 each.<br />
Longwearing eyeliner that<br />
won’t smudge or wear off ,<br />
giving up to 16 hours of<br />
continuous wear.<br />
beauty & spa<br />
glõ.minerals Protective Liquid<br />
Foundation Satin II, $52.<br />
Enhanced with skin benefi ts<br />
(with an exclusive blend of<br />
antioxidants) to treat and protect<br />
the skin, this liquid foundation<br />
goes on fl awlessly for a medium<br />
yet featherlight coverage.<br />
MAC Lip Pencil in<br />
Rosy Rim, $30. A<br />
smooth, creamy texture<br />
that is long lasting.<br />
GUESS Double<br />
Dare Fragrance,<br />
$39 for 30ml.<br />
Capturing the spirit<br />
of American beauty<br />
and glamour, this<br />
has unique fruity,<br />
fl oral, woodsy and<br />
amber tones.<br />
MAC Large Angled Contour Brush 168,<br />
$65. Contour correctly with this musthave<br />
large angled contour brush.<br />
DNA Renewal DNA Intensive Renewal, $135.<br />
This lightweight day and night formula activates<br />
the recovery of youthful skin with the highest levels<br />
of DNA repair enzymes for a visible surge in skin’s<br />
moisture levels and skin vitality.<br />
Elizabeth Arden<br />
Pro Skin Brightening<br />
Serum, $160. A<br />
serum formulated<br />
with unique skin<br />
brightening<br />
properties that<br />
normalise the<br />
appearance of<br />
uneven skin tones.<br />
Philosophy ‘No<br />
Reason to Hide’<br />
Instant Skin-Tone<br />
Perfecting Moisturizer,<br />
$50. A daily SPF<br />
moisturiser that<br />
improves uneven skin<br />
tone and helps prevent<br />
further imperfections<br />
from appearing.<br />
Kiehl’s Actively Correcting<br />
& Beautifying BB Cream,<br />
$36. Clinically proven<br />
to correct skin tone<br />
irregularities, reduce the<br />
appearance of pores and<br />
fi ne lines while providing<br />
all-day hydration and SPF<br />
30 protection.<br />
Clinique After Sun Rescue<br />
Balm with Aloe, $39. The ultramoisturising<br />
balm with soothing<br />
aloe calms sun-exposed skin and<br />
helps minimise peeling.<br />
Elizabeth Arden Superstart Skin<br />
Renewal Booster, $85. This serum<br />
helps boost skin’s natural defences<br />
and ability to renew itself.<br />
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MD Cosmedical Solutions<br />
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Clatuu 360°<br />
Cryomed<br />
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Cosmedic & Skin Clinic<br />
Phone +61 7 5588 4777<br />
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Healite II<br />
Advanced Cosmeceuticals<br />
Phone 1800 242 011<br />
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HydraFacial<br />
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MonaLisa Touch<br />
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Dr William Mooney<br />
Face Plus Bondi Beach<br />
Phone 1300 939 095<br />
www.faceplus.com.au<br />
Joseph Mourad Hair & <strong>Beauty</strong><br />
Phone +61 2 9328 2277<br />
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www.josephmourad.com.au<br />
Dr Sarkis Nalbandian<br />
Designer Smiles<br />
Phone +61 2 9953 4189<br />
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Nicole’s <strong>Beauty</strong><br />
Phone +61 2 9327 7728<br />
Phone 0410 627 767<br />
www.nicolesbeautysalon.com.au<br />
Dr Oseka Onuma<br />
The Australian Centre for Female<br />
Pelvic & Vaginal Rejuvenation<br />
Phone +61 8 8344 6085<br />
www.dronuma.com.au<br />
Regen PRP<br />
Australasian Medical & Scientific<br />
Phone 1800 201 760<br />
amsl@amsl.com.au<br />
www.amsl.com.au<br />
SculpSure<br />
Cynosure<br />
Phone +61 2 9484 4546<br />
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Skin Renu Laser &<br />
Rejuvenation Clinic<br />
Phone +61 2 9555 9506<br />
info@skinrenu.com.au<br />
www.skinrenu.com.au<br />
Sydney Permanent<br />
Makeup Centre<br />
Rita Porreca<br />
Phone +61 2 9712 4133<br />
info@spmuc.com.au<br />
www.spmuc.com.au<br />
Synergie Skin<br />
Phone 1300 689 619<br />
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Ultherapy<br />
Merz Australia<br />
Phone 1800 268 820<br />
www.ultherapy.com.au<br />
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