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

Two years ago, I wrote about SkinBoosters, and how they add hydration to the skin and improve general skin quality over time.  During that time, I have been using the skin boosters on my patients for multiple reasons:  Help improve the effects of sun damage in summer Help add hydration to the skin to combat the dryness, itchiness and even flares of acne and worse in winter Improve skin quality over time Help improve pigmentation issues over time Generally improve skin quality including fine lines We even used this to improve scarring from acne by breaking down tethering under the skin during treatments, called subcision The main issue with doing the skin boosters manually, was the amount of time it took, and the likelihood of significant bruising, especially in patients with poor quality skin. Bruising was sometimes significant enough to last a week or so, which was a deterrent for work and day to day life.  So when I heard about the V2 injector, a far easier and faster way to deliver 3mls of skin booster at a time, I jumped at the opportunity to be a model myself, and had my assistant, Erin as the other.  Using the injector allows us to inject close to under the eyes, helpful for those pesky smiles lines that are hard to fix with just anti wrinkle treatment or anything else! It also allowed us to inject tight and sensitive areas such as the forehead skin, without much discomfort. See image below. The best part of it? There was no bruising for either of us. Here is a picture of Erin the very next day, barefaced.  The solution hasn’t changed, still tried and true. ‘Redensity’ is a mix of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, amino acids, Vitamin B6 and antioxidants. In addition to hydration, it activates fibroblasts within the dermis making them lay down new collagen and elastin. The effect? Thicker, tighter, yet more elastic skin on the face, lower eyelid, forehead, neck, décolletage and hands. You’ll see results in the very first session. The skin achieves a better colour with less creasing plus improved hydration and suppleness. From one treatment to the next, you’ll notice your complexion looking increasingly radiant and your skin firmer. Thereafter I tend to recommend 3 ml treatment every 6-12 months for maximum ongoing benefit.  So, if, like me, you are too busy to do the necessary on a nightly basis, this may well be worth your time and effort.  Skinboosters are normally 3mls for $1200. As a promotional offer, given summer is just around the corner, we are offering it as a package:  3 sessions of skinboosters, 3mls at a time (enough for full face or neck and hands or neck and décolletage) 2-3 weeks apart for $2000 paid upfront, or $700/session.  Thereafter, you lock in the ongoing price of 3mls every 6-9 months for $900/3mls instead of $1200.  If you want to lock this in, for great skin, please make a note when booking in.  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

There’s no denying we live in a time when there is enormous pressure to look good. Synonymous with the word “good” is the word “attractive” and “young”. Or young-er. To that end, from a young age, we feel pressure to look a certain way, dress a certain way and sometimes, to have attributes that nature hasn’t given us- luscious lips, cheekbones, for example. Some injectors have a niche market on this- the “doll makers” with their high end, boutique patients, some of whom want to look like a Kardashian, a Jenner or a Jolie. That’s not my goal, nor my aim. Have you seen me? The way I look and dress? So what do I stand for? How am I different? Not better, just different? When I see you, I want to look for natural assets and attribute I can enhance, or maximise. And if you are beginning to show signs of ageing, I want to help you minimise those but in a healthy “still you” way. And here, for many patients, lies the problem. How are we to know what that is, when we are bombarded by what it isn’t? I get patients coming to see me, wanting to be “completely frozen” by anti wrinkle treatments. They want frozen foreheads, frozen crows feet, frozen frowns. The result? A frozen face. Worse still, with age and continued freezing what happens is that the muscles that are frozen, are compensated for by other muscles that still move and create furrows- the bunny lines and other wrinkles. At best, it looks strange. At worst? Not such a good treatment. If it’s underdone, it can be topped up; if overdone, there’s nothing to do but wait till it wears off in 3-4 months. So let me ask you this: what ages you- Wrinkles? Lines? Volume? Who looks older? Why? To a degree, subtle use of anti wrinkle treatment for lines and wrinkles work well- they give the face a refreshed look, a brightness and an openness. So what ages us? I get patients asking for “filler” or “wrinkle treatment”. Sometimes they dislike an aspect of their face that bugs them that they want fixed. As with my other clinical work, I try and find out what is truly bothering them: What these patients are describing, is Volume loss by the time you reach this point, a significant volume of fillers is needed to replace the loss. To minimise or reverse the eye bags; the tired face; the wrinkles due to loss of Volume amd the sagging jowls. Not 1ml, or 2mls. But 4-8mls. It’s expensive, and it requires maintenance every 6-12 months. BUT the longer you leave it, the more you’ll need. So with my patients, a consultation is about assessing how realistic their expectations and costs are. How motivated they are to have ongoing maintenance. And if they are willing, we break it down- 2 mls in one go, 3-4 mls if they can afford it. Then we review in 6-8 weeks. Some of my patients deposit money into my account weekly as credit towards their treatment to avoid credit, interest etc. It has to begin with suitable knowledge, and a plan. So, when you look in the mirror? What ages you? When you’re younger, likely the lines. In your 30s and up, almost certainly volume loss +/- lines. My advice? Seek an opinion from a qualified injector, who understands anatomy, and the natural ageing process. Someone who isn’t afraid to tell you what you need, and scare you away with the cost, but who’ll explain to you what you’ll need to budget for, for good results and for maintenance. Understand that you are investing in your skin, the largest organ in your body, your lifelong companion and that it’s never too late to start, as long as you plan to keep going. 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