1. Sun exposure. While things such as skin cancers, pigmentation and redness are obvious, recent studies are showing that Aussie women show more sagging and volume loss of skin than northern hemisphere women. It is thought that the sun damaged outer layer (epidermis) loses its elasticity and is less able to support the lower layers.…
DetailsSHAILER CORNER NEWS Shailer Corner Shops, Cnr Leaf and Bulwarna Sts, Shailer Park 4128 Opposite Shailer Park School, just off Plantain Road www.revivecosmetics.com.au 3801 5824 Qualified Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Shailer Park Dr Nigel Johnson, GP and Master of Skin Cancer Medicine, is right here in Shailer Park. Dr Johnson has been a GP in…
DetailsBE CAFEFUL THIS SUMMER Up to 40% of people in Qld over 50 years of age, already have a cancer or pre-cancer. What are these: Intraepidermal Carcinoma IEC= is a cancerous superficial lesion confined to the skin layers only. It is the most common cancer in Qld due to sun damage. Unfortunately, if untreated can…
DetailsNigel and I had the pleasure of attending the World Experts Meeting in Barcelona on these remarkable threads. For a subtle facelift, virtually no downtime and no surgery this is a great procedure. Basically, threads with cones made of absorbable polylactic acid are introduced under the skin via a small hole and a needle. They…
DetailsI thought the other day how confusing it is with all of the different things we offer for things other than skin cancer. So, I have made a table to make it easier. Feel free to call for a consultation and check out the website for further information about the treatments. Issue Treatment Options Offered…
DetailsI had the pleasure of attending a conference headed by Dr Leonardo Marini, from Trieste, Italy, last week. He spent much time discussing heating the skin to above 43 degrees to induce new collagen and elastin production. The kind of collagen we had when we were young. Then, when you have achieved this with a…
DetailsGreen toning for treatment of Pigmentation. Using three passes with the Qswitch laser. First pass for deep pigment, second pass for shallow pigment, then third pass targeting pigmented lesions. Feeling a little sunburnt straight after treatment Before the treatment photo taken last year. Pigment before treatment Next day after treatment – not red
DetailsI read with interest a very informative blog by Dr Dean Tomasello called, “Pinning the Skin and Anti-Aging”. He starts by telling us that we have thin skin and that our top layer of skin performs an amazing role in keeping us hydrated and preventing infections entering into our body. He goes on to say…
DetailsI had a client last year, land in my office and said, “I need you to get these barnacles off me. My husband doesn’t like them.” I didn’t even have to ask what she meant. Most of us, of a certain age, and younger, have a few little spots- age, sun, xanthelasma (cholesterol deposits), white…
DetailsLaser Genesis is an innovative technology using a 1064nm laser that penetrates to the dermis. The Dermis is the layer of skin just under what we see at the surface. It is made up of collagen and elastin fibres and contains things like sweat glands, hair follicles and blood vessels. It is like the cushioning…
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