Marionette Lines
Marionette lines are vertical lines that develop with ageing at the lateral corners of the mouth, towards the chin. They result in a persistently sad facial expression. They are due to loss in skin elasticity, due to a reduced production of collagen and elastin and a generalized loss of volume. The formation of wrinkles in […]
Hands Ageing
With ageing the hands are just as affected as the face by loss of skin tone and elasticity due to reduced production of collagen and by loss of volume. This results in the appearance of lines, wrinkles, loose thin skin, hollow areas and brown spots. A combination of aesthetic treatments such as Microneedling, Platelets Rich […]
Hair loss
Hair loss is a physiological process that happens throughout live. A more pronounced hair loss can be triggered by hormonal changes, iron deficiency anemia, poor diet, stress, chemotherapy, weight loss. This type of hair loss is usually transitory and tends to resolve by addressing the underlying cause. There is a permanent hair loss, usually caused […]
Forehead lines/Frown lines
The formation of wrinkles in the forehead (horizontal lines) and frown area (vertical lines) is multifactorial. Main contributing factors are: loss in skin elasticity due to a reduced production of collagen due to ageing, repeated unprotected sun exposure, smoking, poor hydration, exposure to the cold, alcohol. They can present in the form of superficial dynamic […]
Facial Volume loss in various areas
Facial volume loss happens with ageing, when the facial fat pads, uniformly distributed in the face, during a younger age, start migrating downwards. The most affected areas are the cheeks, the under eyes area, the temples, the perioral area, jaw and lips. The final appearance of this downwards fat pads migration is a tired, sad, […]
Dry/Crepey/Loose skin
Dry, crepey skin is mostly caused by a loss of skin tone, volume and elasticity. This happen with ageing and it’s due to a reduced production of Collagen by the Fibroblasts. Crepey skin leads to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. There is a large variety of aesthetic treatments that can help resolve this […]
Crow’s Feet
Crow’s feet are wrinkles that appear in the lateral corner of the eyes. They are due to loss in skin elasticity due to a reduced production of collagen. The formation of wrinkles in this area is multifactorial. Main contributing factors are ageing, repeated unprotected sun exposure, smoking, poor hydration, exposure to the cold, alcohol. They […]
Cellulite
Cellulite manifests as skin dimpling, due to fat herniation. Thighs and buttocks are the worst affected areas. It’s very common in women, post puberty. It affects up to 90% of women. Cellulite has multifactorial etiology; contributing factors are genetic, hormones, changes in metabolism, pregnancy, obesity, poor diet, poor exercise. Lifestyle modifications such as a change […]
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Bruxism is a condition that causes excessive teeth grinding and jaw clenching. It affects up to 30 % of the population. It can be present at night or during the day. It’s associated with a stressful life style. The most common symptoms are: teeth pain and hypersensitivity, teeth wear, teeth fracture, masseter hypertrophy, jaw pain, […]
Body Scars
Any type of injury to the skin in the form of a cut or wound will leave a residual scar. Scarring is a physiological repair, healing process. Scars can have multiple appearance; they can be small and fine, as after a surgical procedure, they can be irregular and hypertrophic or sunken, to the extreme keloid […]
