Lip fillers lumps – a common concern among many people who get their lips injected, especially the first time. But, why do they occur? are they normal? and should you be worried? Are lumps after lip filler normal? It is very common for your lips to feel firm and somewhat uneven or ‘lumpy’ after dermal […]
The rejuvenation of the neck and the décolletage is a treatment that combines the different techniques destined for recovering the tenderness, vitality and natural colour of the skin in this area of the body. The search for a youthful appearance has gone beyond just the face and now includes the neck area, which is often
Our skin is not only our largest organ but also our protective shield and our most visible self. When Nora Ephron wrote I Feel Bad About My Neck And Other Thoughts About Being A Woman (2008), she was highlighting, with humor, but compassion, the challenges women face as they age. And skin becomes a very visible
During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal changes occur, including a decline in estrogen levels. These changes can impact a woman’s skin, requiring adjustments to her skincare routine. The skin becomes thinner, and more alkaline, and there is increased transepidermal water loss, leading to dry skin. The skin becomes dull with a loss of elasticity, and sun
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In the past, it was thought that oral contraceptives could only be safely taken for a 10-year period and not past age 40. Studies now show that oral contraceptives can safely be taken until menopause with no limitations. As long as you do not smoke or have hypertension, you can take oral contraceptives for the
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Melanoma is one of the most serious skin cancers. If untreated, it can spread uncontrolled through the body causing serious illness or death. Also known as Malignant melanoma, superficial spreading melanoma, and invasive melanoma Symptoms and signs A new or changing mark on the skin, often irregular/asymmetrical in shape, with multiple colours and an indistinct
Solar keratoses are skin damage caused by long term sun exposure, affecting 40-50% of white Australians. If untreated, they can develop into skin cancer. Solar keratoses are a form of pre-cancerous sun-damaged skin. They affect approximately half of white Australians over the age of 40. (Chia 2007) What are solar keratoses? Solar keratoses usually appear
How Blue Light Therapy Works What is Blue Light Therapy? Blue light therapy involves directly exposing the entire skin area affected by acne to either a continuous or intense pulsed light which has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. How does blue light technology work? Blue light kills the acne-causing bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes, or P
Why use sunscreen? The radiation (“light”) from the sun contains many different parts. Some of this light is visible. These are the colours we see. Much of the light from the sun our eyes cannot see. Some of this light is called “ultraviolet radiation.”. Ultraviolet radiation causes harm to us in a couple of ways:
Acne Scars: A Challenge, Not a Sentence Acne scars are a common and frustrating consequence of acne, affecting up to 95% of acne sufferers. Acne typically starts during puberty, but its emotional impact, particularly from scarring, can linger into adulthood. Understanding Scar Formation: Acne scars develop due to an altered wound healing response triggered by
