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The use of dermal fillers in recent years has taken off hugely in large part due to their popularity with many celebrities, who have used them to contour faces and lips much as one might use makeup.
That aside, ageing is a fact of life, and an inescapable one at that.
As we live longer, and enjoy better health for most of those years and work for longer, it is expected that we will continue to care for ourselves, including our appearance in the process to put our best face forward.
In the ageing face, volume loss shows up as a gaunt, tired, or sad appearance, typically around the eyes, in the cheeks and in the lower face. In slimmer individuals, this may be apparent as early as their 30s, and judicious volume replacement of the whole face is a solution that can improve matters and last potentially for years.
What signs do people usually present with?
Judicious use of dermal fillers can help replace what is slowly lost over time, and maintain the rest, such that we can arrive into our 40s and beyond, still looking fresh, alert and rested and depending on how early we began to address these changes, surgery becomes optional rather than mandatory.
Here at Skin Essentials, we do not routinely offer packages nor do we just focus on lips or cheeks to fill.
Our initial consultation for all new patients is intended to assess your face as a whole, in still and in animation, to help Dr Imaan arrive at a bespoke treatment plan for you, with associated costs if you decide to go ahead. This plan is methodical, in that it is designed ideally to progress from the area of greatest need to that of least need, so that the parts each build upon the treatment that came before.
Keep in mind, as a guide, that for concerns visible to the patient that brought them in to see us, surrounding areas and their volume deficiencies need to also be addressed for best results.
For this reason, among so many others, we strongly encourage you to choose your injector wisely, and go in with an open mind for a consultation to get a feel for them and whether you’d be a fit rather than ordering a treatment you believe will solve your problem.
Below is a rough guide to the amount of filler each area will typically need over several sessions - keep in mind, ageing is an ongoing irreversible process and the best time to start is now if one is serious about ageing well.
Giving You More Options with Medical Grade Skincare As I’ve branched into skincare and injectables, I field many enquiries regularly about skin regimens, if I know any that are worth spending on, evidence-based and what I would recommend. As women, we feel a real pressure in a society that judges us first, by our looks. Sometimes our looks are seen as the only worthy thing about us. While I don’t believe this is the only thing that defines us, I know most of us want to look our best, at any age! Additionally, I’m regularly approached by women with skin concerns that haven’t been addressed- rosacea, thin skin, adult acne, hyperpigmentation, prominent surface vessels and more. 1. Aspect Dr skincare products and chemical peels range which I’ve decided to stock. I shall cover these in more detail in another post, but in summary: chemical peels for skin maintenance, pigmentation, problem skin, including rosacea and ageing. 2. Rodan and Fields, from the USA. It is formulated by the two dermatologists who created Proactiv for teenage acne, and this brand targets sun damaged skin. I have some sample packs of these to those looking for a skincare regime for their sensitive skin, to combat general ageing and who are fighting hyperpigmentation and sun damage. The best part? All R+F regimens and products are backed by a 60 day empty bottle guarantee so you’ve literally nothing to lose. This is also a great option for those who are hesitant to try injectables, or simply don’t have the time for in-clinic appointments. If you’d like to know more, here’s my website: It contains a Skin Solutions Tool that’ll give you an idea of your skin needs which may help you (and me) determine which of the two will suit you better! Want to discuss it further with me? Book here for a consultation to discuss your expectations, budget and cost for you. Hope to see you in a clinic soon! Any questions? email us at contact@skinessentials.com.au
Dr Imaan Joshi trained at Sydney University and graduated in 2001. Between 2001-2004 she spent 3 years in a rural NSW town, doing much more procedural work than most junior doctors undertake in city hospitals. This led to her passion for surgery and Women’s Health, and she was accepted into a training program to begin training at The Royal Hospital for Women in 2004. Between 2004-2011, amidst working long hours, which involved procedural work most days and 60-70 hour work weeks, Dr Joshi had 4 children of her own. These years led to an appreciation not only for procedures, but as with anything that involves repetition, it allowed a degree of muscle memory when operating, speed as well as an awareness of what can go wrong, and what to do without panicking when it does. As such, when Dr Joshi switched to General Practice training in 2012, she loved most of the work but missed the procedural aspects of the job. Seeing chain clinics pop up everywhere, and reading of cases gone wrong and being an avid promoter of caring for skin at every stage of life, she looked into the ethics of the cosmetic industry, and decided to up skill in it in 2014. Over time, she worked at mobile clinics, and built her patient base of people who want to invest in themselves, in their faces, without looking too different. Her focus has always been on enhancing the best a face has to offer, rather than to change it such that it is obvious that work has been done. Dr Joshi is firmly rooted in the medical principle of “first do no harm” and will turn away requests for any procedure that does not seem ethical, or any patient whose demands are not in alignment with her values for sensible rejuvenation. Dr Joshi is a skilled practitioner first, and a businesswoman second. Her focus is to treat each face as a unique canvas for enhancement, to help you look meticulous at any age.
LED takes the power of light therapy to the next level to correct even more skin imperfections in one place than ever before. Our specifically formulated treatments use over 4000 LED lights in a combination of red, yellow, green and blue to make an exclusive blend of skin-perfecting light therapy. LED Therapy is your secret weapon The effective LED system operates using of 5 different types of coloured light therapy paired with revolutionary for greater coverage. How does it work? Blue Light works to reduce acne causing bacteria, clear skin and reduce congestion Red Light increases blood circulation and lymphatic flow, encouraging the renewal and revitalisation of ageing skin Green Light targets skin tone correction and detoxifies the skin to reduce redness and irritation Yellow Light boosts the skins collagen production capacity, resulting in rejuvenated and younger looking skin Near-Infrared regenerates, rejuvenates, repairs and tightens ageing and lacklustre skin Who can benefit from LED light therapy? Everyone! LED is not heat-based so all skin tones and types will benefit from LED light therapy. Targeted light therapy LED treatments are so versatile that treatment can be performed not only on the facial area, but on other areas of concern as well. Our large LED panel is simply positioned over the treatment zone which may be the décolleté, back, hands, or any other region of the body requiring treatment. Dr Joshi will conduct a detailed consultation to match your skin concerns with a targeted LED treatment. It’s simply the secret to skin that looks and feels radiant.
Monday: | CLOSED |
Tuesday: | By arrangement |
Wednesday: | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Thursday: | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Friday: | 08:00- 16:00 |
Saturday: | 09:00 – 13:00 (1/month) |
Skin Essentials will reopen the week beginning 11th October 2021.
Per NSW government regulations, only double vaccinated patients will be served when we reopen and we will be checking vaccination certificates for all patients upon booking. This requirement may change as of December 1st, and we will advise you accordingly.
Please email us (contact@skinessentials.com.au) or text us (0413174654) your vaccination certificate as soon after booking as you can. We will not be able to see anyone for treatments or confirm appointments without this.
In the interest of full disclosure, transparency and patient safety, all patient facing staff will be fully vaccinated by the time of reopening. Please read our reopening FAQ for more information.