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    Dr Young’s guide-How to extend the results of your liquid facelift.

    December 2nd 2009

    The tips mentioned in this section will help an individual extend results of a liquid face lift, advanced dermal filler or awi(anti-wrinkle injection) treatment.  These recommendations will also help the patient’s own skin help itself in maintaining results, so that an individual will – over time – require fewer repeat touch up treatments. Most individuals will maintain results for gradually longer and longer times between touch ups.  These tips will, in many cases, also help patients need less product in future touch ups.  One of the greatest advantages of following each of these tips is to lower lifetime maintenance costs of preserving natural facial contours and healthy, youthful skin.

    Tip #1   Use High Grade Skin Care Products

    Effective skin care is one of the best ways to continue to reap the benefits of your liquid face lift treatment.  The problem is that there are so many exaggerated claims about skin care products that it can be difficult to sort through the vortex of options to determine what really works.  While some over the counter skin products live up to their hype, you might want to consider using medical grade skin care products.  Many of the products are made to higher specifications than similar products found over the counter.  Many physicians who carry liquid face lift products also carry medical grade skin care products, eg Environ, +/- roller.

    It is important to use products that will help you prevent future damage to your skin.  A high grade sun screen worn every day can be important in your defense against future skin damage and to assist your liquid face lift products as they stimulate your own skin to produce collagen.  A facial cleanser, which balances pH while it exfoliates and extracts impurities is important.  Regular application of a high grade moisturizer can help prolong your results.  Antioxidant products may be advisable, as well.  Ask your doctor about an effective skin care program to help you help your skin maintain the restored contouring and correction of a liquid face lift procedure.

    Tip #2   Follow Dr Young’s Advice for Immediate Post Treatment Care

    Dr Young  will likely tell you not to lie down for a few hours after your awi treatment.  You may be asked to avoid exaggerated muscle movement or excessive physical activity for a few hours following your liquid face lift procedure.  Following this and other advice that your physician will give you during your treatment session will help the products achieve maximum efficacy. Relax, and be healthy.

    Tip #3   Maintain Your Results with Routine Touch Up Treatments

    This probably should be the #1 or #2 tip because it can have an enormous impact on how the liquid face lift products stimulate your own skin to regenerate collagen, and how the products will relax the etching of lines over time to restore healthier skin.  It seems that the most common mistake individuals make after they have a liquid face lift, advanced dermal filler or awi treatment is that they don’t return timely for a follow up or touch up treatment.  Often patients make this decision in order to save money.  However, if you are looking for enduring results, money spent in early follow up treatments often equates to tremendous savings over a lifetime.

    With respect to most of the advanced dermal fillers, it takes a few touch up sessions before the body really begins to work on its own to regenerate collagen.  The effects of regular touch ups are often cumulative, and help extend results for longer and longer intervals between touch up treatments.  It is possible that an individual who has maintained regular dermal filler touch up treatments for two or three years may begin to measure treatment intervals in terms of years, not months.  For most conditions treated with awi, an individual will need regular treatments every few months.  However, with proper skin care and regular awi treatments, the etching of facial wrinkles can (in many instances) be nearly eliminated. Therefore, after a year or two of regular treatments,  it is not uncommon for individuals to feel they need follow-up awi treatments only every six months or more. Some even outgrow the need.

    Use the Encore Plan!

    Tip #4   Use awi in Conjunction with Dermal Filler Treatments Where Applicable

    Excessive or exaggerated muscle movement can diminish the endurance of most of the advanced dermal fillers.  Since awi relaxes excessive muscle movement, it effectively extends the life of most dermal fillers and most liquid face lift procedures.  Awi use has dual importance.  First, the dermal filler lasts longer.  Secondly, it gives the dermal filler more time to stimulate the skin’s own collagen response mechanism for a second layer of enduring results.  In some instances, awi use may not be suggested, depending upon the exact nature of the procedure.  Ask your Dr Young if supplementing your procedure with awi would be beneficial.

    Tip #5  Select Dr Young, he is extremely experienced in the Use of Liquid Face Lift Products

    An experienced physician will generally have a better understanding of the advanced injection techniques and product combinations that will extend your results.  Extensive experience will also contribute to a physician’s understanding of how unique skin types, physical conditions, levels of skin damage and other factors play into the mix of optimal treatment recommendations.

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    Need  a gift idea?

    -Gift certificate, makeup, creams, IPL sessions.

    Weekly Pearls 2: pigmentation

    July 11th 2009

    PIGMENTATION: THE FACTS

    Skin pigmentation disorders occur when the body produces either too much or too little melanin, a natural pigment that produces hair, skin and eye colour. Melanin is nature’s way of protecting the body from ultraviolet light.

    The most common form of pigmentation is hyperpigmentation, where the body produces too much melanin, causing the skin to become darker than usual and therefore uneven in tone.

    HYPERPIGMENTATION: CAUSES

    While hyperpigmentation can occur naturally, there are many contributing factors, including sun exposure, hormones, preganncy, acne, drug reactions and poor nutrition. Skin diseases and genetic abnormalities can also cause hyperpigmentation, and as a side effect of Laser treatments.

    Common symptoms of hyperpigmentation include sunspots, freckles and melasma (blotchy brown patches on the face that are usually triggered by pregnancy, hormonal contraceptives or sun exposure).

    HYPERPIGMENTATION: 
WE RECOMMEND

    I. sunblock, all the time!

    2. full assessment by our  doctor, to make sure its not a  nasty!

    3. possible use of a retinoid, and the our bleaching system.

    4. possible use of other therapies, eg microdermabrasion/peels/ laser.

    So call us, or email us with you questions.

    Weekly Pearls -1: Dry skin

    July 11th 2009

    DRY SKIN: THE CAUSES

    The causes of chronic dry, pruritic(itchy) skin are varied and may include the following:

    Genetics – People with dry skin may have a form of ichthyosis, a disease that causes the skin to become dry, thick and scaly.

    Metabolism – Dry skin is more common in people with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or those who have experienced excessive weight loss.

    Age – As the skin ages, it loses its natural ability to maintain moisture.

    Environment – Cool atmospheres with low humidity, airconditioning and central heating can increase the skin’s dryness.

    Exposure to water – Excessive showering or bathing in hot water or regularly swimming tends to dry the skin.

    Contact irritants – Soap, detergents and solvents are drying agents. Certain articles of clothing may cause frictional irritation.

    DRY SKIN: THE TREATMENT

    Specially formulated skincare products treat dry skin in three ways:

    - They replace natural moisture.

    - They replace skin lipids.

    - They reduce water loss through occlusive materials (oily ingredients that create 
a physical barrier on the skin).

    Gentle cleansing with a mild soap-free cleanser is recommended for dry skin, followed by moisturising with a rich emollient skin protectant lotion.

    At FRESHface, we treat simple things first, and then rebuild you from the inside out.

    So lets keep our bigest organ moist, from hydrating to wrinkle reduction!

    mineral makeup- whats it all about?

    March 11th 2009

    So what are the signs of a youthful skin-

    -No lines,

    -no pigmentation/sun spots i.e even tone,

    -full volume

    - fresh glow

    How can we get this?

    On top of being as healthy, I advise all my patients to use mineral makeup.

    This is is essentially extremely fine crushed minerals, which you use to “cover” the skin.

    The best type of Mineral Makeup is easily answered as one that is all natural and pure. Common Minerals are Mica, Titanium Dioxide, and Zinc Oxide. Dry minerals do not require a preservative, however many brands of Mineral Makeup will have additives for shelf life or fillers to expand the product, and some even add aroma or perfumes to them. Mineral Makeup is made to be bought and worn, so if you are looking for a Mineral Makeup, pure and natural can’t be wrong.

    There should be no talc, no preservatives,dyes, fragrances, and ideally have antioxidants.

    Advantages of mineral makeup-

    -covers without blocking pores

    -non-comedogenic

    -sun protection

    -light and easy to use.

    Our brands are-

    Jane Iredale available at Clovelly,

    and ID Bare Minerals at Castle Hill.

    Just by mentioning FRESHface Clinic, you will receive a 10% discount off your mineral makeup!