Dermatology

These are a gel substance that fill areas of volume depletion caused by the ageing process or can be used to augment, contour and enhance facial features. The filler is hydrophilic, which means it attracts water and, therefore, can also be hydrating and works well to improve volume loss.

Filler lasts a varied amount of time depending on the area being treated and the thickness of the filler. This ranges from 6-18 months. The amount and type of filler used is determined by the area being treated and is individual to each client.

This is a liquid exfoliant, which lowers the PH of the skin during the treatment process, loosening the top layer of skin cells which will then be shed following the treatment process over a period of time. This will be dependent on the strength of peel used, revealing new glowing skin.

Conditions targeted with peels are, but not limited to:

Prior to having a peel it is recommended to prepare the skin with active cosmetics for 2 weeks. Multiple treatments are recommended to achieve the best outcome.

Anti-wrinkle injections or wrinkle relaxers work by relaxing the muscle they are injected into. This treatment consists of small injections of neurotoxin into specific muscle groups. It has undergone rigorous safety testing and should only be prescribed by a medical provider.

The effects of this treatment will last between 3-4 months and will require re-treatment for maintenance. There are other medical uses of wrinkle relaxers, one of which is for hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating, which we can also perform. The amount of wrinkle relaxer needed will depend on the area being treated and the client and is measured in Units.

Skin needling therapy also known as percutaneous collagen induction is a therapy whereby very fine medical grade needles are passed over the skin to create microchannels which cause the lower levels of the skin to produce collagen and elastin fibers. Remodeling the skin, which is useful in the treatment of ageing, scarring, pigmentation, and mild acne.

Novellus Health uses the Dermapen 4, which is the latest revolutionary technology in skin needling.

Our plasma contains growth factors and platelets which have rejuvenation potential that stimulates tissue regeneration.

This treatment uses the patient’s own blood which is collected from their arm. This undergoes a preparation process to isolate and separate the plasma which contains platelets from the blood cells. The plasma is then injected superficially into the skin. Local anaesthetic is applied to the area treated to create a numbing effect prior to treatment. A more natural solution to the problem of aging.

Indications for treatment; ageing and facial rejuvenation, post acne scarring, scars, pigmentation.

This treatment can be combined with Dermapen4 to enhance its effects.