Cosmetic Dermatology

Botulinum toxin is a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. When injected in very small amounts into a particular muscle, it causes weakness or paralysis of that muscle. If that muscle causes frowning or wrinkling, the frown or wrinkle lines can be reduced or disappear.

The carbon dioxide laser is one of the most commonly used lasers in medicine. In dermatology, it is often used to destroy or ablate targeted lesions by heat energy. Its precision, with minimal collateral damage to the surrounding tissues, makes it a valuable tool in treating many skin conditions.

Chemical peels are procedures to improve the appearance of our skin. It is a form of resurfacing procedure. During chemical peel, a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers (exfoliate). You may need to have more than 1 session to get desired results.

Dermal fillers are substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore volume, reduce lines and wrinkles, or enhance facial contours. As we age, some parts of our face may lose volume causing changes like sagging, loss of high cheekbones, prominent facial lines and other signs of aging.

Loose sagging skin is an inevitable passage of life. With the reduction of collagen, and other substances contributing to skin firmness, coupled with the effects of gravity, it is an inevitability with age.

Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is a form of skin resurfacing commonly used to treat acne scars and rejuvenate ageing skin. In this procedure, the laser is used to puncture multiple, tiny channels into the skin, while leaving islands of intact skin in between the puncture holes.

High intensity facial electromagnetic stimulation (HIFES) technology combined with synchronized radiofrequency is a non-invasive facial skin lifting treatment that tones deep facial muscles and restores skin elasticity. The treatment provides overall facial lifting, 3D contouring, and wrinkle reduction.

Microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment using ultrasound energy to stimulate the production of collagen, It can be used to improve skin laxity of the lower face, neck and area under the chin. The treatment targets the dermis and deeper layers that hold the skin in place, without injuring the surface of the skin, allowing minimal downtime.

Combining precision microneedling with RF energy, microneedling with radiofrequency stimulates natural collagen production deep within the skin. This non-invasive treatment helps address signs of ageing, acne scars, enlarged pores, and uneven skin texture across the face and body.

Q-switched lasers and picosecond lasers are commonly used in the treatment of skin pigmentation. Q-switched lasers produce pulses of energy that are extremely short (measured in nanoseconds) delivered to the skin. Picosecond lasers work by using even shorter, ultra-short bursts of energy (measured in picoseconds) to skin targets with minimal injury to the surrounding skin.

Pulsed dye laser is recognised as the gold standard technology for the treatment of conditions arising from blood vessels.

Wrinkles can be a bane or boon. On one hand, they may hint of a fading youth or convey false impressions of anger and frustration. On the other, they speak of a wealth of experience and add character to our faces. Most people do not mind some wrinkling, but don’t want them to be too obvious and become the focus of attention on our faces.