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Lip Fillers: Here’s What to Expect

Lip Fillers: Here’s What to Expect

As with our skin, the older we get, the production of collagen that makes our lips plump decreases. So, if you’ve noticed yours getting slightly thinner than they once were, that’ll be why. Or maybe you’re here because you’ve always wanted a fuller pout, or more symmetrical lips. One treatment that has truly captured the attention of anyone vaguely interested in beauty and non-invasive treatments is the lip enhancement treatment lip fillers, thanks to their ability to volumise or reshape lips...

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Is Botox Safe?

Is Botox Safe?

Toxic. That word has been thrown around rather loosely in the last 5-10 years. Now, products like jarred baby foods are potentially toxic. Apple juice is toxic. Cosmetics are toxic. It seems like we can’t use a product or eat a food that hasn’t been on the hot seat for the possibility of being toxic. We are not saying that these things aren’t potentially toxic. Apple juice isn’t our area of expertise. The point is that the term toxic is an easy one that can be used to insight fear and...

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Mesotherapy: The Lowdown

Mesotherapy: The Lowdown

Mesotherapy involves the micro-injecting of pharmaceutical and homoeopathic preparations into the skin, including amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Designed to reduce the signs of ageing and rejuvenate the skin, creating a healthier-looking complexion. This minimally invasive procedure is an excellent alternative to traditional surgery. We here are big believers in the power of skincare – knowing just how hard the right ones work to transform skin and cure all manners of issue. But...

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Soothing Knee Osteoarthritis

Soothing Knee Osteoarthritis

If you've been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, your doctor probably recommended treatment options like medications or physical therapy. But what if those options have brought you little relief from pain and stiffness? Take heart, because there are still some minimally invasive treatment avenues open to you. One of these is an injection called viscosupplementation. Viscosupplementation—also known as hyaluronic acid injections or hyaluronan injections—involves injecting a lubricating fluid...

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Why Dermal Fillers Might Be Right for You

Why Dermal Fillers Might Be Right for You

No matter how hard you work to keep yourself healthy and well, age can take a toll on your skin. Fine lines, wrinkles, and lost facial volume can add years — even decades — to your appearance. About your aging skin There are basically two types of wrinkles: static wrinkles and dynamic wrinkles. Static wrinkles — which is what dermal fillers treat — form due to aging and the environment. With aging comes a decrease in the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. These substances...

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