Have you read about "Blood Facial" yet? Read to find out!

Overview

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is a substance that's believed to promote healing when injected. Plasma is a component of your blood which contains unique "aspects," or proteins, that help your blood to clot. It also has healthy proteins that support cell growth. Researchers have produced PRP by isolating plasma from blood and focusing it.

The idea is that infusing PRP right into damaged tissues will promote your body to expand new, healthy cells and promote healing. Since the tissue development elements are extra focused in the ready growth injections, researchers assume the body's tissues might heal quicker.

PRP Shot treatment

Here's what to anticipate from a common PRP injection procedure:

1. A medical care specialist will attract sample of your blood. The amount of the sample depends on where the PRP will certainly be infused. For instance, the amount of blood taken for injection into the scalp for one study was 20 milliliters. This is a little larger than one teaspoon.

2. The blood is placed into a centrifuge. This is a machine that spins around really promptly, causing the blood parts to divide. The splitting up procedure takes around 15 mins.

3. A technologist takes the separated plasma and also prepares it for shot into the damaged area.

4. Doctors will frequently use imaging, such as ultrasound, to determine particular areas for injection, such as the tendon. After this your physician will certainly infuse the PRP right into the damaged location.

Normally, this procedure typically takes around one hour.

Potential negative effects

Since PRP involves injecting a compound right into the skin, there are prospective adverse effects. PRP is autologous, which suggests it includes substances that come straight from your very own body. This lowers the threats for an allergy that can happen from infusing various other medicines, such as cortisone or hyaluronic acid. Nevertheless, there are dangers from the shot itself, consisting of:

- infection.

- nerve injuries.

- discomfort at the injection website.

- cells damage.

You need to go over these potential dangers with your doctor, along with the steps your physician will take to reduce these dangers.

Healing time

When PRP is infused adhering to injury, your medical professional might advise that you relax the affected location. However, these suggestions are much more pertaining to the injury and much less to the PRP injections. Most people can continue their daily activities following PRP shots.

Because PRP shots are planned to promote healing or development, you may not notice an immediate distinction after receiving the shots. Nonetheless, in several weeks or months, you may observe that the location is recovering quicker or expanding more hair than you would have expected if you hadn't gotten PRP injections.

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Parts of body where botox treatment works

Aging is natural and happens to everyone, but looking old is something not many people are comfortable with. Know that there are cosmetic procedures, such as Botox treatment, available to help you look and feel younger.

Frown Lines

Contrary to popular belief, frown lines are not always caused by age. Age is a factor, but repeated facial movements, such as frowning or squinting, can also create frown lines, and this means they may develop even in younger adults.

With just 1 injection into each of 5 points between and above the eyebrows, Dysport®/Botox®/Xeomin® stops the signal from the nerve to the muscles, ultimately resulting in a reduction of muscle activity and temporarily preventing contraction of the muscles that cause frown lines.

Forehead Lines

Sometimes referred to as ‘surprise lines’, these appear on the forehead when your eyebrows are raised. As you age, they become more apparent. Excessive lines in this area can give the face and skin an aged appearance.

BOTOX^® can lessen the effect but may not remove the lines completely. During your consultation, your practitioner might recommend a combination of BOTOX^® and another treatment, such as dermal fillers.

Bunny Lines

Bunny lines are quite a common symptom that some of us, but not all of us, have. These are lines that scrunch up when you wrinkle up your nose; like a bunny.

If we don’t treat these bunny lines while treating other lines on our face, these begin to look stronger and deeper while other lines lighten up, creating an uneven and less attractive appearance. So for some, it’s a great treatment to have done by your Registered Cosmetic Nurse.

Crow’s feet

Crow’s feet are the lines around the outer corners of the eyes. These are all but unavoidable, and while they are referred to as “laugh lines” or “character lines”, they are an inevitable sign of ageing.

Treating the lines around your eyes or crow’s feet with Dysport / Botox will help create a refreshed and relaxed look. The results of using Dysport/Botox on your crow’s feet will soften the wrinkles around the eyes. Furthermore, it’s not obvious that you have had a treatment – people just think you look relaxed and fresh.

Under the eyes

Although it is possible to smooth fine creases underneath the eyes using BOTOX^®, the area must be approached with caution. The muscle that is injected is the same muscle that partially controls the lower eyelid; therefore if too much is used, or the injection is placed incorrectly, it may lead to a drop of the lower eyelid.

If it is under-eye ‘bags’ that you wish to address – that is, the area between the lower eyelid and the upper cheek, or ‘tear trough – then it might be that a different treatment would be more effective than BOTOX^® or could be used in combination with BOTOX^®.

For example, ‘bags’ under the eyes are often caused by loss of volume in the tear trough area, meaning dermal fillers may be more suitable. 

Grumpy Mouth Lines

Grumpy mouth lines, or DAOs (Depressor Anguli Oris), are muscles which pull downwards for some expressions and leave downward lines beside your mouth.

As you age, if you express this way heavily and leave these lines untreated, you will have an exaggeration of the lines under your mouth stamped on your face all the time. Botulinum is a fantastic treatment here for those that need it. It can also give a lovely turn up at the sides of the mouth.

Jaw reduction

Jaw reduction is for some patients who prefer not to have a slightly squarish face, and to correct this, Botulinum toxin, a naturally purified protein, is painlessly administered directly into the masseter to give more of a V shape to your face.

The effect takes at least two months before it is apparent, and can last more than a year in most patients, using the high-dose approach. If using the low-dose approach, then the treatment needs to be repeated every few months.

Gummy Smile

A gummy smile is when some people smile, their upper lip elevates too far above their upper teeth, exposing gums and producing an unattractive smile. This phenomenon can be due to several factors. One of the reasons is a hyperactive muscle which elevates the upper lip. Occasionally, the gummy smile is also aggravated by a thin upper lip that further contributes to the problem by exposing the upper gum even more.

Thankfully, gummy smile reduction is now possible, simple, and effective. Utilising a non-surgical approach by injecting small amounts of Botox® into the hyperactive muscle of the upper lip, Stacey will give you a smile that is natural and carefree. With this procedure, you can smile without exposing teeth & upper gums too much.

If you are interested in learning more about Dysport®/Botox®/Xeomin® use for any of these treatments, please contact Beautiphi Auckland to schedule a consultation with one of our Cosmetic Medicine Nurses.

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Dermal Fillers: Everything you need to know

Full cheeks, smooth skin, plump lips: Some people have them naturally, while others get a little help from their dermatologists with dermal fillers. If you can't quite tell which category a celebrity or someone you know fits into, well, that's the point. The latest injectable treatments are easy to get (if not cheap), long-lasting, and designed for subtlety. They're also perfectly safe, provided you've done your homework and go to a reputable doctor. If you're curious about fillers, these are the things to know before getting pumped up.

From which liquid fillers made of?

First things first: Dermal fillers aren't the same as neurotoxins like Botox and Dysport. The latter type "freezes" muscles to reduce wrinkles, while fillers smooth out skin by filling wrinkles. Collagen used to be a common filler, but these days most fillers, such as Belotero® use hyaluronic acid. Thanks to its ability to store moisture, hyaluronic acid is responsible for giving skin a plump, hydrated look.

What is the difference between Belotero® dermal filler and other dermal fillers?

While Belotero® dermal filler is made of the same material (hyaluronic acid) as some other dermal fillers, it has unique properties that allow it to adapt within the skin for soft and even correction. The versatility of the product makes it strong enough to handle deep treatment areas such as nasolabial folds (smile lines around the mouth), yet soft enough to treat more delicate areas such as vertical lip lines (thin lines that appear above the lip line).

How does it work?

Belotero® dermal filler is made of a material called hyaluronic acid or HA. Belotero® dermal filler is an injectable filler that quickly integrates into your skin. Once injected, it instantly smoothes the lines and wrinkles in your face. HA naturally exists as a component of your skin. Because it binds to water, it plumps and fills in wrinkles and folds, allowing immediate and smooth correction.

How soon can you expect the results?

Instantly!

How long does it last?

Individual results may vary, but Belotero® dermal filler may last from about 6 months to up to 2 years.

How is the treatment performed?

Belotero® dermal filler is injected into the skin in a simple, quick procedure using a super-fine needle – it can be done over your lunch hour. Belotero® dermal filler is approved in New Zealand and Australia and has undergone testing in clinical studies to prove its safety.

Are there any side effects?

Just as with any injection, you may experience mild irritation, swelling, itching, redness, bruising or tenderness at the injection site. These side effects typically resolve on their own. If any of these side effects persist, call your healthcare professional immediately.

There is very little to no downtime associated with a Belotero® dermal filler procedure. In fact, most patients return to their normal daily activities right after their visit. Every patient is unique so be sure to discuss your plans with your appearance medicine professional during your consultation.

Though there is absolutely no need to go running out for fillers before you even see your first wrinkle, people are starting treatments younger than ever before. A good dermatologist will explain the ideal treatment plan for you but know that the most natural-looking results may require more than one weight of filler. To get more personalized information, the best thing to do is to schedule a consultation with Stacey Power at the Beautiphi Auckland.

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Cheek Fillers: Everything you need to know

What is Cheekbone enhancement?

Cheekbone enhancement is an effective, non-surgical, and minimally invasive option for those who wish to have more volume in the cheekbone area and enhance their overall facial contour and balance. Because the cheek area is augmented with an injectable dermal filler, the results are more natural, require little downtime, and have a low incidence of side-effects. 

Dr Lara Devgan, a New York City plastic surgeon, is a massive proponent of cheekbone sculpting and enhancement, going so far as to state: “In the world of plastic surgeons, cheekbones are thought to represent 70% of facial beauty, and the reason for that is that they give a really pleasing architecture to the face.”  The correct application of hyaluronic acid fillers in cheek contouring and cheek enhancement can dramatically change the appearance of hollow faces and hollow cheeks, add lift and add volume, all of which slowly disappear over time and as we age.

How do dermal fillers help in cheekbone enhancement?

Traditional cheek enhancement treatments are surgical, invasive procedures. Either silicone or fat is implanted into the cheekbone area. Surgical implants are done under general anesthesia with an incision made inside the mouth, through which the implant is inserted. The recovery can be painful and the outcome may not always be as desired.

Recent advances in dermal fillers mean cheeks no longer need surgery to be revitalized. The benefits of cheek fillers are enormous – not only can you avoid surgery, but cheek enhancement fillers can take care of all your concerns, from plumping cheeks and filling in lines, to adding volume where it has been lost, which alleviates sagging skin.

How long does the treatment take?

Cheek sculpting and enhancement treatment times vary, depending on your needs and goals. Typically this cosmetic procedure takes about 20-30 minutes. Cheek filler costs also vary, again depending on your goals and desired outcomes.

A topical, local anaesthetic is used before cheek fillers are injected. This means there is minimal to no pain at all.

Are there any side effects?

Mild redness and swelling may appear immediately after the procedure, but will subside within several days. Occasionally, localized bruising is possible. However, most patients are able to return to work and daily activities immediately after cheek enhancement. As with any cosmetic procedure, cheek enhancement aftercare involves certain steps that your cosmetic nurse will discuss with you during your consultation.

How much do they cost?

The exact receipt depends on the level of the practitioner you're seeing, as well as how much filler is needed to help your cheeks reach their peak. Generally, the final tab can fall between $1,000 and $4,000 total for an average-sized female face.

How long do the results last?

Permanent fillers are to be avoided – they often bring permanent problems. We use long-lasting, yet temporary, dermal fillers for cheek enhancement and sculpting, which means that you can expect your results to last about 18 months – 2 years. Because we use temporary fillers, we are also able to tweak the results by dissolving some areas if needed to obtain your desired results.

To get more personalized information, the best thing to do is to schedule a consultation with Stacey Power at the Beautiphi Auckland.

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How to protect skin from sun?

As we head into the summer season most of us will be taking advantage of the warmer weather by spending more time outdoors. While it may be good for the soul to soak up some sun after a long winter, it can also mean trouble for your skin. More than 90% of skin cancer is caused by sun exposure. 

Here are the top 5 ways to Protect Yourself from the Sun 

1. Avoid the sun at noon

In the central hours of the day (from noon until 2 pm) solar radiation is much stronger so it is important to avoid exposure at this time. It is recommended to stay in the shade and protect yourself properly.

2. Apply sunscreen in the right way

In this case, it’s always better to use large quantities; in fact, it is estimated that an adult should use about 35 grams of cream in each application. It is important that the skin is well covered. If neglected the harmful UV rays can cause problems and hence, using right amount and right kind of sunscreen is the only solution for that.

3. Use the cloth as protection

There is no better barrier than the physical one, and clothing fulfills that function very well. Depending on the material of which it is made, it will be more or less resistant; however, there are t-shirts and pants on the market that protect against UV rays, do check them out!

4. Drink plenty of water

Sun exposure can cause dehydration throughout your body so it is essential to consume plenty of fluids.

5. Choose an appropriate sunscreen

Sun cream is one of the main barriers we can use to avoid the effects of the sun. That´s why it is so important to choose a sunscreen product suitable for our skin type taking into account the intensity of UVA rays. It is recommended to always use SPF 30 or higher and it is important that the cream provides protection against ultraviolet rays B and A.

By following these tips you will be protecting your skin from solar radiation and avoiding its harmful effects. Click here for more skin care and beauty related tips.

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Botox & Dysport: Are They Similar?

The anti-wrinkle treatment Dysport works better than its older, more popular rival, Botox, at least on certain parts of the face, researchers say.

The two drugs faced off in a recent study designed to figure out which drug could best smooth out crow's feet wrinkles that extend from around the eyes on the temples of the face. Participants had one side of their face injected with Dysport and the other with Botox.

Dysport proved superior at reducing signs of crow's feet wrinkles when participants contracted their facial muscles as much as they could. In addition, two-thirds of the participants preferred the results on the side of the face treated with Dysport. Neither the researchers nor the patients knew which side received which treatment.

Wrinkle Wars on Your Skin

Botox and Dysport contain a slightly different chemical variation of botulinum toxin, a protein made by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. The drugs are thought to work in the same way, by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, thus relaxing them. Botox has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of wrinkles between the eyes (forehead wrinkles) in 2002, and Dysport was approved for the same use in 2009.

To test their effectiveness in smoothing out other wrinkles, the newest "split-face" research, headed by Dr Corey Maas, a plastic surgeon at San Francisco, Calif., involved 90 participants with a mean age of 54.

Doctors and patients were asked to rate the intensity of the crow's feet wrinkles on a scale of 0 (no wrinkles) to 4 (severe wrinkles), both in the time of the shot and one month later.

Depending on the scores, Dysport had an edge over Botox in reducing signs of wrinkles when patients contracted their muscles, as you might during grinning. When patients' muscles were at rest, there was not a significant gap between the scores.

Dosage issue

The researchers used three times as much Dysport as they did Botox said Dr. Gary Monheit an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who wasn't involved in the work. Earlier studies conducted by the FDA used less Dysport, at a ratio of 2.5 to 1. Since either of these products will have a higher efficacy if the dose is increased, the researchers, if they intended to or not, might have"stacked the deck" in favour of Dysport, Monheit explained.

"A previous study that utilized a higher dose of Botox compared to one in this study found Botox was the better of the pair, '' he explained.

"For me, they're all nearly the same," he explained of the products. There's no established dose conversion between Botox or Dysport, according to a health expert.

It concludes that both have their respective benefits. The best solution is to choose the best skin care specialist for your treatments.

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How crow's feet can be treated with Botox?

Botox injections are one of the most common kinds of outpatient procedures for crow's feet. These wrinkles would be the fan-like formations that develop near the outside corners of your eyes. They can be difficult to deal with using home methods.

Regardless of the efficacy of Botox treatments, there's a lot of information. Risk factors, and Price, frequency are some.

What is crow's feet?

Crow’s feet are the lines around the outer corners of the eyes. These are all but unavoidable, and while they are referred to as “laugh lines” or “character lines”, they are an inevitable sign of aging.

How Botox works?

It is used for a variety of purposes, including excess perspiration and eye twitching. The injections work by preventing nerve signals so that they don't contract from reaching the muscles.

The injections relax muscles surrounding the eye corners, which means that the skin smooths out when applying for crow's feet. When you laugh the effects can be especially noticeable.

Try this treatment for yourself and be ready for comments on how good you look. If you’ve got strong crow lines, it’s the treatment for you.

What to expect after Botox is done?

Botox Cosmetic is injected around your crow's feet with needles. Even in the event that you tolerate shots, your healthcare provider will likely recommend a topical anesthetic, like ice, to numb the area.

Your healthcare provider will start the injection process, once your skin around your eyes is numb. Since crow's feet pay a small area of the face itself will only take a few minutes.

The procedure may last longer if you opt to combine other treatment approaches together with Botox injections. Sometimes laser therapies are used in conjunction.

Is it Effective?

It takes around three weeks for Botox treatment to make consequences according to the pros. The muscles can start to relax. The results generally last a few months. To be able to keep smoothness every couple of months you will have to understand your health care provider.

At a 2016 analysis of 1,362 patients that used Botox to get crow's feet, the outcomes lasted for four months.

What you will pay?

It is important to get ready for the long-term costs associated with use when contemplating Botox for crow's feet. Health care providers will bill you based on how many units are necessary, rather than the trip.

What is the recovery time?

The recovery period for Botox is short compared with other types of cosmetic processes. Unless you begin to experience side effects you're ready to go home right after your injections.

At-home recovery can also be simple. Precisely the moment, you are able to wear makeup and clean your face. You can go back to work. Make sure that you don't rub on the skin around your eyes, however. This may get the medication to maneuver away from the crow's feet.

Conclusion

When used on a constant basis, Botox might be an effective treatment for crow's feet. However, this method isn't suitable for everyone based on health history. In case you take any medications or herbal supplements, Inform your healthcare provider. They may request that you discontinue them before the procedure.

To get more personalized information, the best thing to do is to schedule a consultation with Stacey Power at the Beautiphi Auckland.

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